Anyone here into firearms?

Meulen

I've been looking at something capable of deep concealed. I have an S&W 9mm shield with modified trigger I carry. But I'm an active person, my clothes are mostly fitted style and I'm constantly on the go. So it gets uncomfortable to carry in an IWV holster all the time, and to be honest it mostly lives in my glove box!!! I just want something to put in my pocket. I've been back and forth on this for weeks?

anyone have any opinions on the S&W bodyguard?

I'm not opposed to spending more cash on a nicer 380. But, being I have the Shield already and am used to the manual safety, I'm thinking it might be beneficial not change my draw process? Or am I over thinking this thing?

the others on the top of my list were
1. Kahr p380
2. Sig p250

maybe some others I should consider?

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Ghostvette

AMT Backup in 380 is a good choice for a 'pocket pistol'. There is a holster made that is a wallet style that the pistol goes in and it can be fired from inside the holster. I carried one for years, it's light, unobtrusive and holds 6 rounds. I switched to a Combat Commander in .45 for a period of time, before going to the P229 in .357 SIG. If you know someone that has an AMT that they wouldn't mind letting you wear test for a bit, that is a way to go. I think I saw them on GunBroker for about $250. There are two versions, one is DAO and has a huge trigger guard, the other is SA and has a smaller guard. I carried the SA one, round chambered, safety on (Condition 1).

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Rusty

Good news. Those who are looking for TAC gun powder. Midway just got some in. I've had it on backorder since last May of last year.

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Rusty

BAD NEWS! Got an e-mail from Midway saying that my order as been cancelled. It said that the manufacturer can not fill the order. So those who use this powder for 5.56/.223, and .308. Will have to wait even longer now. Glad I got 16 lbs of AR Comp.

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ImportConvert

At some point, you have to ask yourself..."Am I carrying a gun just to carry a gun, or is this something I can effectively fight with, and won't end up drawing only to wish and lament that I didn't bring a proper fighting tool with me today?"

Many people get locked into this "Talisman" mentality, where carrying a firearm is a binary thing: Have/Do not have.

Sure, you can argue "But I'll most likely just need it at 5-7 feet or so and for a couple of shots, and the psychological effect is more important than..." Yeah, but I you can also argue "You're not likely to need a firearm at all..." and the argument holds a lot more water, as it's very true. You're not. But if you do...make sure you're carrying one that you won't feel like you short-changed yourself on when you draw it.

It's a personal question, so only you can answer it, which is why I'm not providing any critique except my above thoughts on the subject. Ponder them, and you will have the best answer you can get. For you.

MacCool

Along that line, get some self-defense training. You are not competent to use a firearm to defend your life if the only training you have is your CCW course. THAT is not training.