Anyone here into firearms?

m4a1mustang · 03-12-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

What kind of holster will you mate with it?

Well, I bought a Galco clip-on IWB kydex holster for it at the gun shop that works OK, but I have some issues with it pulling out with the gun on the draw. I think I'm going to return it and spend my money on a Crossbreed Supertuck or similar.

I will also probably pick up a Blackhawk Serpa OWB holster since VA is an open-carry state.

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Originally Posted by Robert_K

Nice! Lookin to get the Gen4 17 myself. Love to hear a review when you spend more time with it. What made you go with the G26 over the XD9SC or Kahr CW9?

I chose the G26 over the XD because It fit my hand much better, generally felt a lot better to me, and seemed like the better concealment choice. The slide on the XD was a little too tall and thick compared to the Glock, and the grip on the XD is a little longer as well. Not huge differences, but enough to sway me to the Glock. It just felt "right."

Hopefully I can get it to the range soon so I can comment on how it shoots.

The shop did not have any Kahr CW9s in stock but I did check out a K9 and P9. Both excellent quality guns and I knew the CW would be pretty comparable to them (same dimensions) but I felt like, right now, I got more for my money by going with the Glock. At some point I might go back and pick up a CW9 or the new CM9 since they are nice guns.

I think next up for me will be a G19. Loved the feel of that gun, but obviously too big for CC. The GF really liked it too. It will make a good open carry, home defense, or range gun thats for sure. I did check out the G17 but that one just didn't feel right to me, not sure why.

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Originally Posted by dad

Take care of that, it will increase in value, in time!

I will try to shoot it sparingly! I've seen them going for $900 or more depending on condition. It's a shame I can't really shoot it every day because it really is a dream to fire.

Robert_K · 03-12-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I chose the G26 over the XD because It fit my hand much better, generally felt a lot better to me, and seemed like the better concealment choice. The slide on the XD was a little too tall and thick compared to the Glock, and the grip on the XD is a little longer as well. Not huge differences, but enough to sway me to the Glock. It just felt "right."

Hopefully I can get it to the range soon so I can comment on how it shoots.

The shop did not have any Kahr CW9s in stock but I did check out a K9 and P9. Both excellent quality guns and I knew the CW would be pretty comparable to them (same dimensions) but I felt like, right now, I got more for my money by going with the Glock. At some point I might go back and pick up a CW9 or the new CM9 since they are nice guns.

I think next up for me will be a G19. Loved the feel of that gun, but obviously too big for CC. The GF really liked it too. It will make a good open carry, home defense, or range gun thats for sure. I did check out the G17 but that one just didn't feel right to me, not sure why.

I was just curious. I'm a Glock fan so I like to hear why others choose Glocks. I have the G23 & G36. I CC both, not at the same time. I have the Blackhawk Sepra CQC (OWB) for my G23 and a Comp-Tac Minotaur MTAC (IWB) for my G36. The G23 is the same size as the G19 and, personally, don't think it's too big for CC. It is a compact size and tends to be perfect for CC. And since you have open-carry I think the G19 would be even better. Too each their own though. Congrats on the new G26 though! I will be picking up a Gen4 G17 when I come home for R&R.

m4a1mustang · 03-12-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_K

I was just curious. I'm a Glock fan so I like to hear why others choose Glocks. I have the G23 & G36. I CC both, not at the same time. I have the Blackhawk Sepra CQC (OWB) for my G23 and a Comp-Tac Minotaur MTAC (IWB) for my G36. The G23 is the same size as the G19 and, personally, don't think it's too big for CC. It is a compact size and tends to be perfect for CC. And since you have open-carry I think the G19 would be even better. Too each their own though. Congrats on the new G26 though! I will be picking up a Gen4 G17 when I come home for R&R.

I handled the the G19 but didn't feel like I could conceal it without printing. I suppose with the right IWB holster with enough cant I could keep the grip from printing.

Although VA is OC friendly, the NOVA area where I live is extremely liberal so, to me, walking around with a gun on my hip is probably going to get a lot of "man with a gun" calls in to the police... more trouble than it's worth up here.

But since I'll probably get a G19 in a few months I'll have to test it out for carry. I feel really comfortable with the G26, though, even though I haven't taken it to the range yet. I love how simple the take down is.

m4a1mustang · 03-11-2011, 07:57 PM

Nice. I'm going to look at the G26, XD9SC, and Kahr CW9 tomorrow.

m4a1mustang · 03-12-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nice. I'm going to look at the G26, XD9SC, and Kahr CW9 tomorrow.

I bought a G26 today.

Robert_K · 03-12-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I bought a G26 today.

Nice! Lookin to get the Gen4 17 myself. Love to hear a review when you spend more time with it. What made you go with the G26 over the XD9SC or Kahr CW9?

SmoothZ · 03-12-2011, 04:48 PM

What kind of holster will you mate with it?

SmoothZ · 03-12-2011, 06:20 PM

Steve, new holsters need work to 'loosen' up for the gun draw. Depending on the type of composite inside the holster, you might have to practice a lot of draws for it to mold well with the gun. Just a thought or guess.

If it's plastic or something similar, then I guess you need to go find a leather holster. That's what I have for the Sig for concealed carrying.

m4a1mustang · 03-12-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Steve, new holsters need work to 'loosen' up for the gun draw. Depending on the type of composite inside the holster, you might have to practice a lot of draws for it to mold well with the gun. Just a thought or guess.

If it's plastic or something similar, then I guess you need to go find a leather holster. That's what I have for the Sig for concealed carrying.

Dave it's the holster clip itself that's the issue. And it's not really super comfortable since it doesn't spread the load out of the gun like a better IWB holster would. .

I think the Crossbreed Supertuck (Crossbreed Holsters > Home) and a good gun belt will be pretty awesome. Of course I need to check if I can order the holster without all the crosses on it... do not want!

SmoothZ · 03-13-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Dave it's the holster clip itself that's the issue. And it's not really super comfortable since it doesn't spread the load out of the gun like a better IWB holster would. .

I think the Crossbreed Supertuck (Crossbreed Holsters > Home) and a good gun belt will be pretty awesome. Of course I need to check if I can order the holster without all the crosses on it... do not want!

Mine:

dad · 03-13-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Mine:

BlackHawk? I have the same one, but all black.

SgtGoldy · 03-13-2011, 05:41 PM

^I see you are a fan of the blackhawk cqc hostler. My favorite too. have it for all my off duty carries. If blackhawk wasn't so damn expensive i would own so much of their crap. Just bought their HPFU ITS Jacket. Love the damn thing

SmoothZ · 03-13-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

^I see you are a fan of the blackhawk cqc hostler. My favorite too. have it for all my off duty carries. If blackhawk wasn't so damn expensive i would own so much of their crap. Just bought their HPFU ITS Jacket. Love the damn thing

Yeah, I was lucky and got the CF version. It was the last one at Streicher's before everything was on backorder. This holster is the best one I've ever had, and I've gone through many.

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2011, 05:46 PM

I took the Glock to the range today. I am glad I bought this thing... shoots like a dream!

Robert_K · 03-13-2011, 06:32 PM

Have the Blackhawk as well. Too bad their customer service is the worst I've ever received. I'll never spend another dollar with that company. I have the Comp-Tac Minotaur MTAC Holster for IWB carry. G23 in the Blackhawk CQC and G36 in the MTAC;

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I took the Glock to the range today. I am glad I bought this thing... shoots like a dream!

That's good to hear!

03-11-2011, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Nice. I'm going to look at the G26, XD9SC, and Kahr CW9 tomorrow. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-12-2011, 04:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	What kind of holster will you mate with it? __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

03-12-2011, 06:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Steve, new holsters need work to 'loosen' up for the gun draw. Depending on the type of composite inside the holster, you might have to practice a lot of draws for it to mold well with the gun. Just a thought or guess. If it's plastic or something similar, then I guess you need to go find a leather holster. That's what I have for the Sig for concealed carrying. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

03-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 651	^I see you are a fan of the blackhawk cqc hostler. My favorite too. have it for all my off duty carries. If blackhawk wasn't so damn expensive i would own so much of their crap. Just bought their HPFU ITS Jacket. Love the damn thing __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

03-13-2011, 05:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I took the Glock to the range today. I am glad I bought this thing... shoots like a dream! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!