Concealed Carry

[Gainaddict]

I bought a 1911 and am perfectly happy with it, no upgrades needed.

impressive. What brand and model did you buy? I've always wanted a 1911

 

[Tabascoonall]

impressive. What brand and model did you buy? I've always wanted a 1911

I have. Wilson combat and a kimber, if you aren't looking to spend a arm and a leg like the Wilson I would look into kimbers. Smooth shooter and no upgrades needed just so accurate out of the box. I have the CDP II and it ran me around 1k. The picture is from my kimber. Next range day I'll upload one from the Wilson. Ran me 2k. But Springfield also make great start 1911s. I am looking to buy the TRP as we speak, has a nice rail which my other two don't. 1911s are my life hahah

 

[JRSOLDJA]

I traded out my canik TP9 for a XDs 9mm (post recall model) for CC. I just ordered an AlienGear "cloak tuck 2.0" IWB holster. It should be here in a week or two. This will be my first IWB holster...Normally I use a paddle holster which isnt bad. But I'm liking my XDs, although it is kind of a snob and only wants to shoot high class ammo consistantly (like Federal or hornady). But thats my thing...If I'm going to carry concealed I want a single stack compact.

 

[jimbuick]

impressive. What brand and model did you buy? I've always wanted a 1911

Mine is a Springfield Mil Spec (because I wanted a mil spec 1911 instead of the more modern ones).

 

[Gainaddict]

I have. Wilson combat and a kimber, if you aren't looking to spend a arm and a leg like the Wilson I would look into kimbers. Smooth shooter and no upgrades needed just so accurate out of the box. I have the CDP II and it ran me around 1k. The picture is from my kimber. Next range day I'll upload one from the Wilson. Ran me 2k. But Springfield also make great start 1911s. I am looking to buy the TRP as we speak, has a nice rail which my other two don't. 1911s are my life hahah

I've only shot my glock twice now but give me some time and maybe I can get close to grouping like that lol.

 

[Gainaddict]

I have. Wilson combat and a kimber, if you aren't looking to spend a arm and a leg like the Wilson I would look into kimbers. Smooth shooter and no upgrades needed just so accurate out of the box. I have the CDP II and it ran me around 1k. The picture is from my kimber. Next range day I'll upload one from the Wilson. Ran me 2k. But Springfield also make great start 1911s. I am looking to buy the TRP as we speak, has a nice rail which my other two don't. 1911s are my life hahah

Nope, I tried today but didn't come close to shooting super tight groups. That was 8 yards

 

[Tabascoonall]

<img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=115290"/> Nope, I tried today but didn't come close to shooting super tight groups. That was 8 yards

Still i great group, I know I couldn't shoot that with a polymer frame haha. Mine was around 10 yards also. If glocks framed weighted more I would be happier and maybe buy one. You have me wanting to go shooting today!! Thank you

 

[Gainaddict]

Still i great group, I know I couldn't shoot that with a polymer frame haha. Mine was around 10 yards also. If glocks framed weighted more I would be happier and maybe buy one. You have me wanting to go shooting today!! Thank you

the Evo Elite ghost trigger really helped my groupings. I literally cannot predict when the trigger will break. If I squeeze the trigger like I'm target shooting the break is non existent it just happens and surprises me. But if I'm doing double taps or drills or something and doing quick trigger pulls its light, clean and crisp every time. Best $40 I've ever spent for that connector. Took 2.5hr to stone grind and polish the TCT down to precisely where it needed to be but it was worth it. I ground off .015-.02" at a time. My back hurts again just thinking about it.

 

[Tabascoonall]

the Evo Elite ghost trigger really helped my groupings. I literally cannot predict when the trigger will break. If I squeeze the trigger like I'm target shooting the break is non existent it just happens and surprises me. But if I'm doing double taps or drills or something and doing quick trigger pulls its light, clean and crisp every time. Best $40 I've ever spent for that connector. Took 2.5hr to stone grind and polish the TCT down to precisely where it needed to be but it was worth it. I ground off .015-.02" at a time. My back hurts again just thinking about it.

What a great investment though. Worth the man hours, yeah my bad would be shot hahah. What lb is the trigger pull? Double tap drills are fun. Really highlights the tigger.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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Nope, I tried today but didn't come close to shooting super tight groups. That was 8 yards

8 Yards? were you shooting one handed?

 

[Tabascoonall]

I normally only set the target to 10-15 yard. Mostly 15

 

[Gainaddict]

8 Yards? were you shooting one handed?

no two handed, it was between the 20 and 30ft mark so yea about 8 yards.

 

[Gainaddict]

I normally only set the target to 10-15 yard. Mostly 15

first time using the new sights and first time using the new trigger so I used man sized targets and had them closer.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

first time using the new sights and first time using the new trigger so I used man sized targets and had them closer.

8 yards...you mine as well have the end of the barrel touching the paper lol.

 

[Gainaddict]

8 yards...you mine as well have the end of the barrel touching the paper lol.

well it's not a penis measuring contest, I went to the range and had a bunch of stuff in and on my gun I've never had before and was using a man sized target. Not sure what the big deal is. I shoot because I conceal carry, i very rarely stick a target up past 7-8 yards because that's probably no farther away that what a real life situation would be. Just like I don't bother setting up a turkey target for my shot gun past 50 yards.

 

[Tabascoonall]

well it's not a penis measuring contest, I went to the range and had a bunch of stuff in and on my gun I've never had before and was using a man sized target. Not sure what the big deal is. I shoot because I conceal carry, i very rarely stick a target up past 7-8 yards because that's probably no farther away that what a real life situation would be. Just like I don't bother setting up a turkey target for my shot gun past 50 yards.

Couldn't agree more. Extremely well said.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

well it's not a penis measuring contest, I went to the range and had a bunch of stuff in and on my gun I've never had before and was using a man sized target. Not sure what the big deal is. I shoot because I conceal carry, i very rarely stick a target up past 7-8 yards because that's probably no farther away that what a real life situation would be. Just like I don't bother setting up a turkey target for my shot gun past 50 yards.

Haha, not a big deal at all. Just felt like I needed to give you $h!T. I thought this discussion was for experirenced shooters, my bad. No disrespect intented.

 

[The_Old_Guy]

National data shows you should concentrate on ranges dealing from contact distance to 7 yards.... at night. Once you get a nice compromise of accuracy vs SPEED, then you can play around with a short gun at 25 yards. Never bring a pistol to a rifle fight. JMHO.

 

[Tabascoonall]

During my CCW class, the farthest we had the target was 15-20 yards. A year ago so I might my be 100% but if my memory serves me right it was around 15-20. Just throwing that out there don't really know where it fits in with this whole debate hahahaha

 

[Gainaddict]

I thought this discussion was for experirenced shooters, my bad. No disrespect intented.

not sure how that cannot be taken as an insult....please post pictures of your 50 round group with your carry gun.

 

[Gainaddict]

National data shows you should concentrate on ranges dealing from contact distance to 7 yards.... at night. Once you get a nice compromise of accuracy vs SPEED, then you can play around with a short gun at 25 yards. Never bring a pistol to a rifle fight. JMHO.

I agree. As someone working in the engineering field I would like to add "once you get a nice compromise of precision vs speed". Accuracy can be translated into a nice clean group 4ft off the bullseye while precision can be translated as a good group over the bullseye. I need to find a range I can do speed drills on, after I moved to Arkansas I don't have any ranges that allow drills. It sucks

 

[Tabascoonall]

Going to range this weekend, freshly cleaned wilson... hmmmm can't wait haha will post range report

 

[Gainaddict]

Going to range this weekend, freshly cleaned wilson... hmmmm can't wait haha will post range report

heck yea! Looking forward to the range report

 

[Gainaddict]

Haha, not a big deal at all. Just felt like I needed to give you $h!T. I thought this discussion was for experirenced shooters, my bad. No disrespect intented.

Laser finder had that at 10.2 yards.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

Never bring a pistol to a rifle fight. JMHO.

don't see the relevance...:dunno:

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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Laser finder had that at 10.2 yards.

If that with a laser sight then i'm impressed...its hard to hold those things steady lol

 

[The_Old_Guy]

don't see the relevance...:dunno:

You're commenting on the ranges that people are training at, suggesting that 7 yards is ridiculous, and implying (or I'm inferring) that you need to be concentrating at 25 yards, etc.. for self defense situations. My comment about bringing a pistol to a rifle fight was my humorous way of saying that if you are engaging "threats" at 25 yards (self defense at 25 yards? LOL - just GTFO of there) than you better be using an M4. IMO of course.

 

[youngandfree]

I can barely see the paper at 25 yards shooting with a pistol. I will just tell the bad guy to get closer.

 

[Gainaddict]

If that with a laser sight then i'm impressed...its hard to hold those things steady lol

no, no laser. I'm a surveyor so I have what is essentially a range finder except it measures to the inch. That was with a glock 19, extended lone wolf barrel, stock sights, 2lb trigger, Speer lawman ammo.

 

[Gainaddict]

You're commenting on the ranges that people are training at, suggesting that 7 yards is ridiculous, and implying (or I'm inferring) that you need to be concentrating at 25 yards, etc.. for self defense situations. My comment about bringing a pistol to a rifle fight was my humorous way of saying that if you are engaging "threats" at 25 yards (self defense at 25 yards? LOL - just GTFO of there) than you better be using an M4. IMO of course.

I agree, well said

 

[AllaboutGains]

Anybody here carry with the techna clip? I have one on my shield 9 and I love it. Way slimmer then any holster I have tried. I can't carry in the small of my back with the clip as I am right handed and the clip is on the right side of the gun. But on the flip side the techna clip is the only way I can comfortably carry anywhere but the small of my back. Very slim profile you just have to find how and where you can position it for accessibility as it does carry much lower in the waist then most holsters do.

 

[MBZ]

I typically carry my m&p shield 9mm. IWB holster is what I've grown most comfortable with over the years.

 

[JeremyNG25]

Any of you ever felt tempted to pull your gun on anyone while using gear? I ask because I saw this at my gym once. A dude who looked like he was on tren and god knows what else threatened to unload his weapon on some guy because they got into some petty argument. Seems like **** like that happens a lot where I live not sure where all of you are from

 

[MBZ]

Any of you ever felt tempted to pull your gun on anyone while using gear? I ask because I saw this at my gym once. A dude who looked like he was on tren and god knows what else threatened to unload his weapon on some guy because they got into some petty argument. Seems like **** like that happens a lot where I live not sure where all of you are from

Never not once have I felt anything compelled to do anything like that. I'm of the mind that if your gonna use hormones than you need to be mentally mature enough to control your behavior and impulses. Same with carrying a firearm. You should be mature enough to understand and accept the responsibility that you have chosen to place upon yourself by doing so.

That is crazy though, hopefully it never escalated into anything dangerous.

 

[AllaboutGains]

I typically carry my m&p shield 9mm. IWB holster is what I've grown most comfortable with over the years.

I bought and returned a few different IWB holsters, both leather and kydex. They were just too bulky for me. I did keep one kydex holster tho because its ambidextrous and it allows me to carry in the small of my back if I want. But that seems to be the only place I can carry with a holster or I feel like its to bulgy. I thought about an alien but I like my techna clip so far.

 

[AllaboutGains]

Any of you ever felt tempted to pull your gun on anyone while using gear? I ask because I saw this at my gym once. A dude who looked like he was on tren and god knows what else threatened to unload his weapon on some guy because they got into some petty argument. Seems like **** like that happens a lot where I live not sure where all of you are from

I have never genuinely felt like I was about to shoot anybody over something stupid. I have thought to myself that there are certain people the world would be better off without, but I couldn't fathom doing that to somebody over essentially nothing.

In my opinion if you are so mad you feel the need to resort to violence over an argument, and it directly effects you/deeply deeply offends you, or you are disrespected in a genuine way (not a differing of belief or opinion), punch the ****er in the mouth and deal with your issues like a man. Otherwise just walk away and find some way to cool your jets.

 

[WarcraftJJS]

Any of you ever felt tempted to pull your gun on anyone while using gear? I ask because I saw this at my gym once. A dude who looked like he was on tren and god knows what else threatened to unload his weapon on some guy because they got into some petty argument. Seems like **** like that happens a lot where I live not sure where all of you are from

If there is anything I can tell you. Is to let the small sh1t go. Just pulling a gun (depending on state) is grounds for prosecution unless warranted. And an argument is never grounds. Even if he threatens you. As most CCW instructors would teach if he doesn't have a way to threaten you you can't escalate with a gun. If he threatens you with fists you can't escalate with a gun. Now that can change depending on what is in his hand (ei. Knife, baseball bat, other type of weapon), or if there is more then two in his group. Now I'm not a lawyer but if you had to go though the training I had to go (Illinois CCW) you would be careful with carrying a gun. But in the end it's your choice, but remember you pull and he calls the cops. You are the one who escalated and they (cops) may not see things your way. Like I say let the small sh1t go. People will piss you off all the time.

 

[The_Old_Guy]

That guy will run into someone who's *also* carrying, one day. Whole different ballgame on the two-way range with no paper. What a Jackhole.

 

[MBZ]

If there is anything I can tell you. Is to let the small sh1t go. Just pulling a gun (depending on state) is grounds for prosecution unless warranted. And an argument is never grounds. Even if he threatens you. As most CCW instructors would teach if he doesn't have a way to threaten you you can't escalate with a gun. If he threatens you with fists you can't escalate with a gun. Now that can change depending on what is in his hand (ei. Knife, baseball bat, other type of weapon), or if there is more then two in his group. Now I'm not a lawyer but if you had to go though the training I had to go (Illinois CCW) you would be careful with carrying a gun. But in the end it's your choice, but remember you pull and he calls the cops. You are the one who escalated and they (cops) may not see things your way. Like I say let the small sh1t go. People will piss you off all the time.

Good advice! Always better to just let the small stuff go. Not worth the issues that can come from a lapse in judgement especially in regards to something as serious as that.