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Title: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 01:38:27 PM: If you could only have 1
personal concealed carry handgun that had to be

- pocket carried
- ankle carried
- fat boy carried, so anywhere but inside belt

what would it be?

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: jd30005 on December 17, 2016, 01:42:05 PM: Glock 43 or M&P Shield.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: ATLSRT8 on December 17, 2016, 01:59:49 PM: Love my 43, I have started carrying it OWB now that I can conceal it with jackets and hoodies

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 02:00:14 PM: Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 01:42:22 PM
Inside belt :)
Not following you or are you the kid that always ignores the given parametric restrictions?

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Big Dave on December 17, 2016, 02:57:42 PM: Inside is uncomfortable but more secure & concealable. So I'd guess next best thing is fat boy carry.
Pocket is next best but only with a trigger guard the grabs the pocket & falls off when you draw it out.
I'd never ankle carry. It just feels like every time you step its gonna fly out- even when tucked inside a cowboy boot.

If you could pull it off, the most comfortable & concealable would be under the shoulder, cross draw.

Rugar SR9C gets my vote. Not a Glock fanboy.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Michigunman on December 17, 2016, 02:58:32 PM: Quote from: jd30005 on December 17, 2016, 01:42:05 PM
Glock 43 or M&P Shield.

This.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Michigunman on December 17, 2016, 02:59:16 PM: Quote from: Michigunman on December 17, 2016, 02:58:32 PM
Quote from: jd30005 on December 17, 2016, 01:42:05 PM
Glock 43 or M&P Shield.

This.

Or for a tad smaller option Kahr PM9.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Cleveland99 on December 17, 2016, 03:41:36 PM: Shield not a glock fan myself!

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Title: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 03:48:18 PM: Glock all the way. Don't buy anything else. Glocks are proven. That's why most Law Enforement and a lot of the military and FBI are switching to Glocks.

Also ankle carry isn't the best place for your primary carry gun. Think about a problem comes up and you have to bend over pull your pant leg up then draw. Keep it on your waist or pocket. I have an Ankle holster for a Glock 42 and just can't get comfortable wearing it.

I wear a Galco Stinger Outside the waistband for my Glock 43 and love it.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 04:09:07 PM: Glock 43. 7
M&P Shield. 3.5
Ruger SR9C. 1
Kahr PM9. 1
Ruger LC9s. 1
Taurus G2. 1
Kimber Micro9 1

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: tjsahara00 on December 17, 2016, 04:19:28 PM: I swap from
Ruger LC9s
Taurus G2
both outside waist band
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: tcdawg on December 17, 2016, 05:49:36 PM: I have carried a number of different guns and the one that has proven the most comfortable is the Glock 43. It's weight makes it easy to carry all the time and that's important to me. If it's not easy and comfortable, I'll leave it at home.

Just changed from an Alien Gear IWB to a GearCraft, very pleased.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Mortalis5509 on December 17, 2016, 05:54:08 PM: Look at the kimber micro9. There is a picture above your waffle house start in morning coffee thread. Easily fit in you pocket healthy status doesn't matter. Shoot pretty well.

I can send you a picture of it together.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 06:14:54 PM: My advice if you do a 43 carry a second mag in your pocket.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 06:32:07 PM: I carry EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME. I carried a Ruger LCP for years but now I carry a Glock 43. I've been shooting Glocks 23 years and they just work. I rarely carry the G43 inside the waist band though. I use a Fobus Kydex OWB holster and just have my shirt over it. The times I carry it IWB, I use an Alien Gear holster.

I don't worry if someone sees my pistol printing but 90% of folks will never notice. Also, I usually move it to the appendix position when I get out of the Jeep.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 07:46:44 PM: Glock 43. 7
M&P Shield. 3.5
Ruger SR9C. 1
Kahr PM9. 1
Ruger LC9s. 1
Taurus G2. 1
Kimber Micro9 1

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM: Where is the best deal on a 43?

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 07:48:11 PM: Quote from: Doug on December 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
Where is the best deal on a 43?

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Dawsonville Gun and Pawn
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: JustinTheCaptain on December 17, 2016, 08:03:14 PM: Quote from: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Doug on December 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
Where is the best deal on a 43?

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Dawsonville Gun and Pawn

Good to know.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Cleveland99 on December 17, 2016, 08:05:50 PM: Quote from: Cleveland99 on December 17, 2016, 08:05:50 PM
Question,on most saying Glock.
If it were a case of this brand not being so mainstream,for so many years do you think it would be the most popular vote in this thread? I am just curious,I have nothing against Glock I personally don't like them.But I will agree very well made n dependable.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 08:08:48 PM: Quote from: Cleveland99 on December 17, 2016, 08:05:50 PM
Question,on most saying Glock if it was a case of this brand not being so mainstream for so many years do you think it would be the most popular vote in this thread? I am just curious,I have nothing against Glock I personally don't like them.But I will agree very well made n dependable.

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This! They are a proven firearm, over and over and over. They just work which is exactly what you want IF you ever need it.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 08:09:59 PM: Bass Pro is $519.
What should I pay?

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Title: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:11:38 PM: That's to high.

Try Cherokee Gun and Pawn

Also in Gainesville There is a place called Georgia Gun Store $431 I believe
https://georgiagunstore.com/index.php/handguns/glock-43-9mm-fs-6rd-20861.html

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 08:16:53 PM: Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 08:00:22 PM
Quote from: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Doug on December 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
Where is the best deal on a 43?

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Dawsonville Gun and Pawn

Join GSSF (multi year) and get a Glock at LEO price + a couple bucks.
2 years $60.
Then where do I have to by the gun?

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:18:36 PM: Doug read most post above

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 08:19:46 PM: Quote from: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:11:38 PM
That's to high.

Try Cherokee Gun and Pawn

Also in Gainesville There is a place called Georgia Gun Store $431 I believe
https://georgiagunstore.com/index.php/handguns/glock-43-9mm-fs-6rd-20861.html

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Not too far from me thx

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:21:32 PM: Nice thing about a Glock is they pretty much have a lifetime warranty. Anything goes wrong with pistol or mag go to Glock in Smyrna and the will fix it while you wait.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Anvilsam on December 17, 2016, 08:22:49 PM: I've bought a ton of stuff through ga gun store. Good people

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 08:23:27 PM: Quote from: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:21:32 PM
Nice thing about a Glock is they pretty much have a lifetime warranty. Anything goes wrong with pistol or mag go to Glock in Smyrna and the will fix it while you wait.

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Any let you test fire it with THEIR ammo.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Mortalis5509 on December 17, 2016, 08:29:08 PM: Franklins in Athens will have their annual cost day Sale on the 31st. Bought several guns on that day over the years. Good pricing. Be there early though.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 08:30:38 PM: Funny that I own rugers, s&w, Kimber, taurus, Beretta, Sig, and Colt, but have never owned a Glock.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:36:17 PM: Glocks also will shoot any brand ammo you feed it. They aren't picky.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 17, 2016, 08:39:12 PM: Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 08:28:07 PM
Quote from: Doug on December 17, 2016, 08:16:53 PM
Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 08:00:22 PM
Quote from: BigMike on December 17, 2016, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Doug on December 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
Where is the best deal on a 43?

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Dawsonville Gun and Pawn

Join GSSF (multi year) and get a Glock at LEO price + a couple bucks.
2 years $60.
Then where do I have to by the gun?

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Any blue label (LEO / first responder) dealer. I buy mine from SPD in Adventure Outdoors. There are a couple your way. Ed's is great also.

Go here:
https://us.glock.com/dealer-locator?zip=30096 (https://us.glock.com/dealer-locator?zip=30096)

Click on LE Dealers.

FYI -
http://www.gssfonline.com/gssf_pistol_purchase_program_information.pdf (http://www.gssfonline.com/gssf_pistol_purchase_program_information.pdf)
GA Gun Club is very close

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: ATLSRT8 on December 17, 2016, 08:42:07 PM: Second Dawsonville gun and pawn. I have bought a lot of firearms there and always have the best prices. I have carried the ruger sr9c, kimber solo, kimber ultra carry II, glock 19. The 43 is still the easiest to carry IMO. Glock will shoot anything and is easy to breakdown and clean. I added a +2 basepad so it will hold 8 rounds, a new trigger, and tru glo sights. I'm not a glock fan boy by any means. I'm actually an FNH fanboy but they don't make carry pistols (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/541a7e942798cbad934ab8d7804ecf6b.jpg)

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: cru9 on December 17, 2016, 08:58:04 PM: I agree totally. I have a friend that spent a lot of money on a 19. Making the trigger lighter and a faster reset. The gun shot like crap. Not it's back to stock.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Scott F. on December 17, 2016, 09:50:34 PM: Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 08:53:42 PM
It's personal opinion but The best and most reliable Jeep is a factory OEM one.

//popcorn// thread derail...
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Mortalis5509 on December 17, 2016, 11:33:01 PM: Have you ever shot a CZ? I have the p-01

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: clark123456 on December 18, 2016, 01:09:05 AM: Quote from: Mortalis5509 on December 17, 2016, 11:33:01 PM
Have you ever shit a CZ? I have the p-01

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I can honestly say that I've never shit a CZ.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on December 18, 2016, 08:56:28 AM: GEDist shows $358 LEO
Public $449
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: BigMike on December 18, 2016, 09:45:16 AM: Another carry option for the G43 is a Desantis pocket holster. Sometime I'll carry it in my back pocket.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: jc79 on December 18, 2016, 12:14:09 PM: Quote from: BigMike on December 18, 2016, 09:45:16 AM
Another carry option for the G43 is a Desantis pocket holster. Sometime I'll carry it in my back pocket.

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I've got this holster for my Shield. Fits in my front pocket and is my primary carry method.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Michigunman on December 18, 2016, 12:20:13 PM: Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 08:53:42 PM
It's personal opinion but The best and most reliable Glock is a factory OEM one.

Well and they told us that in Armorer's class also... :)

I almost completely agree. I wouldn't modify internals but I did have the finger grooves removed from my G19 because they didn't match my hand at all.

I'm 50/50 ish between carrying the 19 and 43. I would like to carry the 19 all the time but the 43 is so much more comfortable. Extra mag in a pocket clip either way.

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Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: tcdawg on December 18, 2016, 01:34:43 PM: Quote from: Michigunman on December 18, 2016, 12:20:13 PM
Quote from: BigPrince on December 17, 2016, 08:53:42 PM
It's personal opinion but The best and most reliable Glock is a factory OEM one.

Well and they told us that in Armorer's class also... :)

I almost completely agree. I wouldn't modify internals but I did have the finger grooves removed from my G19 because they didn't match my hand at all.

I'm 50/50 ish between carrying the 19 and 43. I would like to carry the 19 all the time but the 43 is so much more comfortable. Extra mag in a pocket clip either way.

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I have a 19 and find the 43 to be much more comfortable to carry.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Blue J on December 19, 2016, 11:01:18 AM: I carried a M & P 9mm daily owb for several years and then switched to a Ruger LCP 380 when I stopped working in the field and took on an office job. My favorite gun is probably a Springfield Armory XDM 40. I like the way if fits in my hand, similar to my M & P.

I have never liked Glocks, sure they are great and they have a great warranty and they are local, but the grip is not right for me. I am not sure if its the angle or the grip molding but I was never able to find one that fit right.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: Krawler00 on December 19, 2016, 12:37:47 PM: I am buying a walther PPQ M2 9mm as soon as my xmas bonus hits. Been eyeing this one for quite sometime. As far as how I carry, that is determined by the seasons. Cold weather, exterior holster but not open. Summer, IWB all the time.
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: DOUG on February 21, 2017, 10:36:13 PM
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: kent10sne1 on February 22, 2017, 05:33:36 AM: Still got my 43 and love it,
Title: Re: If you could only have one
Post by: tjsahara00 on February 22, 2017, 06:02:55 AM: I have the Ruger LC9s but 99% of the
time I carry the Taurus Millennium G2