ManualF150
.308 Win
x2 on Frank's!
Whenever I'm in that area, I've bought stuff from that place. Little out of the way for me, but I like stopping by once a year.
Ruger LCP ll 380?
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Whenever I'm in that area, I've bought stuff from that place. Little out of the way for me, but I like stopping by once a year.
Vapor
.308 Win
I'm looking now at the lcp, lcp max, and ec9.
What would be the best for the front pocket of say gym shorts while im mowing the lawn or running to the gas station? In the summer I just don't strap my g19 clone on at all. Too hot
I'm open to other suggestions
What would be the best for the front pocket of say gym shorts while im mowing the lawn or running to the gas station? In the summer I just don't strap my g19 clone on at all. Too hot
I'm open to other suggestions
Parzival
.357 mag
With a pocket holster LCP Max. I carry one in an ankle holster at work, I’m not supposed to carry at work. Only with 11 BB hardcast.
JRtraderny
6.5 Creedmoor
I don't know but I do like my EC9S it's a little bigger but it is a 9mm .
Vapor
.308 Win
I wanna go try to find them and handle them again. I'm leaning lc9 or lcp max.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
The LCPII is a nice fun. I own one and it’s a bit snappy but shoots accurate as my 365. Only thing I do t like about it is the thin grip and how small the mags are. It’s hard to swap mags on the fly and would be harder in a stressed situation. Again a nice gun but just know what it is and I’m sure you do.
Vapor
.308 Win
I'm actually leaning towards the lc9 or ec9. Mostly because I already have a lot of 9mm. Cabela's still has LC9 in stock.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
You’re better off with a 9mm over 380 anyway. Plus I think those guns are a bit bigger too. Don’t get me wrong I love my LCPII but I only use it when another gun doesn’t work so well and I feel like that gun is better than no gun.
JRtraderny
6.5 Creedmoor
both use the same mags too .
Parzival
.357 mag
If you’re going 9mm, it’s a G43 for me, but I’m a Glock guy.
Do you have a range with rental guns?
new here but wanted to give my simple opinion , the lcp max is what I carry on hotter summer days here in a pocket locker by Vedder ( now has adjustable retention) wiht thumb ext and curved bottom and full trigger guard . the lcp max wiht hogue grip and and some effective ammo and 10 rounds in close quarter situation will hopefully be effective for my needs . I did upgrade to the mcarbo accessories which truly makes the firearm less snappy and more enjoyable to shoot . I also on rarer occasions in a model specific pocket locker carry p365 in pocket but that pushes the limit in certain pants ,, hope this helps and again this works for me
Vapor
.308 Win
Not locally no. Isn't the g43 a bit bigger than pocket carry? I held a g42 and liked it, but felt it was a bit large for a pocket gun.
Parzival
.357 mag
According to handgun hero…
G43 is .26 inches longer but .25 shorter.
G43 is marginally wider and heavier at 1.06 inches and 17.95oz vs 0.9 inches wide and 17.2oz in the LC9.
So yeah, a little bit bigger but it still fits in a pocket just fine, at least in mine.
Vapor
.308 Win
Now I just went and held the lcp max, .380 bodyguard, and 442.
I'm so torn between the lcp max and the 442.
442 is nice because I already have a .38 rifle. It's also dead nuts reliable.
Lcp max is a really nice trigger, good capacity, and better sights.
What y'all choose to protect your loved ones?
I'm so torn between the lcp max and the 442.
442 is nice because I already have a .38 rifle. It's also dead nuts reliable.
Lcp max is a really nice trigger, good capacity, and better sights.
What y'all choose to protect your loved ones?
Vapor
.308 Win
I had my gun shop order me a stainless lcp max for $299. I thought about the other options a lot, but I really want night sights
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
A new competitor to the lcp max has landed. I think I will be getting it instead of the max.
Vapor
.308 Win
I saw that. I only have a few concerns.
Street price on the bodyguard is over $100 more.
It looks just enough bigger than it may not be as pocket friendly
Several members have had issues with smiths lately
If you get one though please share your experiences
Street price on the bodyguard is over $100 more.
It looks just enough bigger than it may not be as pocket friendly
Several members have had issues with smiths lately
If you get one though please share your experiences
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I think they're pretty much the same exact size except for maybe a quarter inch at the muzzle. The Smith looks bigger because of an optical illusion. On the Smith the tang has material taken out of the tang to make the beaver tail and that is moved to the front of the grip. Hence the Ruger looks chunkier on the back and flat on the front. That tiny change makes the Smith pistol look taller when in reality they are the same height. That tiny change also makes it more ergonomic IMO. Letting you get your hand higher up on the pistol also isn't a bad thing either.
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Willyone
6.5 Creedmoor
Smith... I like that you can grip the gun a bit higher on the S&W, should have a little less muzzle flip. Grip looks like it would be a bit more comfy overall too.
Ruger... I like the more rounded/relieved edges of the Ruger, should be easier to get in/out if pocket carrying. And I like the looks of the Ruger better, less boxy looking.
I have a Max and am happy with it. But for the $$ it seems you can't go wrong either way.
Ruger... I like the more rounded/relieved edges of the Ruger, should be easier to get in/out if pocket carrying. And I like the looks of the Ruger better, less boxy looking.
I have a Max and am happy with it. But for the $$ it seems you can't go wrong either way.
MuttCat
.44 mag
My KelTec P3AT...had the damn thing forever. Never fails. Been out of production for some time now. I've got to believe used ones and old stock are dirt cheap, I probably couldn't give mine away. I've tweak it...money down the drain, but it fills the bill. I'll stick with it.
Vapor
.308 Win
Honestly the smith may be better, but I've noticed a lot of YouTube gun people always love the new thing. I'll reserve judgement until I can actually handle and see one.
Also, all smith seems to do is copy other people these days. Mainly Ruger, henryx and kel rec. Although sometimes that is a good thing because the smith version is more reliable (esp when compared to most kel rec.)
Also, all smith seems to do is copy other people these days. Mainly Ruger, henryx and kel rec. Although sometimes that is a good thing because the smith version is more reliable (esp when compared to most kel rec.)
imitation is the best form of flattery , if in the market for new pocket carry , whiteout owning one it would be a decision based on how it feels and shoots obviously , but since I like most already own a lcpmax ( as it is so convenient ) plus I improved it with mcarbo goodies and galloway mag realease spring and hogue grip ( helps the dovetail ) make s the grip I guess like illustrated above wiht the cut diff of stock on the s&w plus im few holsters in and many magazines in as well so it would be truly more than the hundy diff to really compare apples to apples , but since I only carry rarely on really hot summer days here in NY im gonna stick wiht the max .
but if the reviews from here and so called you tube experts say it is a drastic improvement in shoot ability and reliability then all bets are off lol
but if the reviews from here and so called you tube experts say it is a drastic improvement in shoot ability and reliability then all bets are off lol
Vapor
.308 Win
I just ordered a max, 100 rounds fmj, and two ten round mags. It's nice to buy ammo online again. Anyway I did the 10s because they seem to be reviewing more reliable.
I almost got an original body guards or an air weight, but I liked the ability to carry 10+1 and another 10.
I almost got an original body guards or an air weight, but I liked the ability to carry 10+1 and another 10.
you will go thru that 100 in blink,,, enjoy may want to look at hoagie grip and Pearce pinky ext for the ten rounders more grip purchase with both
Parzival
.357 mag
At over $100 difference in price, if I was buying one right now, it’d be the Max.
Vapor
.308 Win
Just ran 130 rounds through the lcp max Sunday.
The bad, 3 finger grip turns into 2 fingers really fast under recoil. Will try the 12 round magazines to see if it fixes that.
The good: only 2 malfunctions, both possibly due to user error. Both were failures to go in battery. One was on a fresh mag and I may have not racked it smartly. The second I was trying to modify my grip and may have limp wristed a bit. Otherwise 100% reliable. I did shoot low at 7-10 yards. I think it's partly me. I shoot every pistol low. Good news I am no longer shooting to the left. Just low. I need to practice more.
Lastly I am still good enough to protect myself at normal self defense ranges. This is only the 3rd time I've shot a semi auto pistol in my entire life that wasn't just a few rounds out of a friend's gun.
The bad, 3 finger grip turns into 2 fingers really fast under recoil. Will try the 12 round magazines to see if it fixes that.
The good: only 2 malfunctions, both possibly due to user error. Both were failures to go in battery. One was on a fresh mag and I may have not racked it smartly. The second I was trying to modify my grip and may have limp wristed a bit. Otherwise 100% reliable. I did shoot low at 7-10 yards. I think it's partly me. I shoot every pistol low. Good news I am no longer shooting to the left. Just low. I need to practice more.
Lastly I am still good enough to protect myself at normal self defense ranges. This is only the 3rd time I've shot a semi auto pistol in my entire life that wasn't just a few rounds out of a friend's gun.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
The thing about a $100 price difference between 2 guns is that's like one trip to the range worth of ammo.
So, consider that.
practice practice practice , you may want to try pearce pinky extension for the 10 round mag (14$) on ebay , and a hogue grip sleeve (now model specific ) made world of diff in grip placement with fingers and added little girth to grip and the dovetail in hogue grip helped with recoil .
Willyone
6.5 Creedmoor
The MAX is very light weight. Even though it's only a diminutive little .380, it's light wt. makes it pretty snappy. You need to hold on to the little sucker when the trigger is pulled. I've put around 400ish rounds thru mine with zero hickups. My only issue with the MAX is the short sight radius. But that's the cost of the really good concealability. When I carry the MAX I feel totally confident it will be there for me if/when needed. Practice is key to building a "relationship" and getting comfortable and confident with that little gun. Just my $0.02
