The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread

[urbancowboy]

Originally Posted by KSJEEPER

So you were surprised that compact CCW type weapons don't shoot as well or as easily as duty sized weapons?

You won't find anyone who will argue that an LC9 will ever shoot as well as a 19.

I will argue, however, that the LC9 is as easy to hit with as any other weapon in its class.

Expectations of a firearm should be based on its class and size. If the LC9 (after plenty of practice) doesn't live up to expectations, then simply decide that the 19 is the smallest weapon you are willing to carry and dress accordingly. There are lots of people who won't carry anything smaller than duty size. Heck, there is a fair # of people who refuse to carry anything other than a 1911 in 45acp.

If you think the LC9 is tough to hit with, just try an LCP...

i think this is why god created the glock 26.

if you're comfortable with a g-19, and are happy with 9mm, but want something a little smaller, the g-26 is an obvious option.

[buildit]

Originally Posted by urbancowboy

i think this is why god created the glock 26.

if you're comfortable with a g-19, and are happy with 9mm, but want something a little smaller, the g-26 is an obvious option.

You could always go with the shot rounds. Just make sure the target is close enough.

[John E]

Originally Posted by urbancowboy

i think this is why god created the glock 26.

if you're comfortable with a g-19, and are happy with 9mm, but want something a little smaller, the g-26 is an obvious option.

the Glock 26 is almost twice as thick as the Ruger. The Ruger is much easier to conceal if that's your goal.

The Ruger is also cheaper if that plays a part in anyone's buying decisions.

I'm a confirmed and an enthusiastic Glock owner, I really like them but one of the reasons I bought an LC9 when I compared it directly to a 26 was it's smaller/thinner size. I wouldn't expect it to be as accurate as a larger framed semi-auto pistol. Horses for courses and all that.

[newcastleadam]

Originally Posted by John E

the Glock 26 is almost twice as thick as the Ruger. The Ruger is much easier to conceal if that's your goal.

The Ruger is also cheaper if that plays a part in anyone's buying decisions.

I'm a confirmed and an enthusiastic Glock owner, I really like them but one of the reasons I bought an LC9 when I compared it directly to a 26 was it's smaller/thinner size. I wouldn't expect it to be as accurate as a larger framed semi-auto pistol. Horses for courses and all that.

Tend to agree with this, especially in the hotter months. The LC9 trigger pull will require range time to get acclimated, bit long.

[Sniper X]

Originally Posted by Jeffy

It's in the article. "The rifle used in the second robbery appears to be one of the many models of Russian Military Mosin Nagant, bolt action high, powered rifle."

Looks like a M38 or maybe a M44.

Fucking media! Always have to throw in the trump card of HIGH POWERED RIFLE.....bullshit grandstanding. They say that about a friggin .223!

[Sniper X]

Originally Posted by KSJEEPER

So you were surprised that compact CCW type weapons don't shoot as well or as easily as duty sized weapons?

You won't find anyone who will argue that an LC9 will ever shoot as well as a 19.

I will argue, however, that the LC9 is as easy to hit with as any other weapon in its class.

Expectations of a firearm should be based on its class and size. If the LC9 (after plenty of practice) doesn't live up to expectations, then simply decide that the 19 is the smallest weapon you are willing to carry and dress accordingly. There are lots of people who won't carry anything smaller than duty size. Heck, there is a fair # of people who refuse to carry anything other than a 1911 in 45acp.

If you think the LC9 is tough to hit with, just try an LCP...

IDK, I can shoot an Officers Model almost as well as a full sized 1911 at targets from ZERO to 20ft.

[andy29847]

Hickock 45 - Eat your heart out.

[buildit]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

Fucking media! Always have to throw in the trump card of HIGH POWERED RIFLE.....bullshit grandstanding. They say that about a friggin .223!

Mosin Nagant is basically the same as a .308 sized round but the old AP rounds that were everywhere made them high powered in my book.

[urbancowboy]

Originally Posted by John E

the Glock 26 is almost twice as thick as the Ruger. The Ruger is much easier to conceal if that's your goal.

The Ruger is also cheaper if that plays a part in anyone's buying decisions.

I'm a confirmed and an enthusiastic Glock owner, I really like them but one of the reasons I bought an LC9 when I compared it directly to a 26 was it's smaller/thinner size. I wouldn't expect it to be as accurate as a larger framed semi-auto pistol. Horses for courses and all that.

i mentioned the glock 26 as a response to this statement:

"then simply decide that the 19 is the smallest weapon you are willing to carry and dress accordingly."

the 26 is slightly smaller, and lighter (if comparing 15 round mag in 19 to 10 rounds in 26). you'd be hard pressed to distinguish the accuracy of the 26 compared to the 19.

the OP said he was comfortable with his g-19. so he'd probably be comfortable with the 26.

btw glock does have a slim .45 ACP. the 36.

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

IDK, I can shoot an Officers Model almost as well as a full sized 1911 at targets from ZERO to 20ft.

I carry a Kimber Ultra CDP and can hit center of mass consistently farther than that. That's all that's required.

At my club, we sometimes have impromptu snub gun matches, and you'd be surprised how well 2 inch revolvers do when shot single action.

[Signal]

Originally Posted by ttpete

I carry a Kimber Ultra CDP and can hit center of mass consistently farther than that. That's all that's required.

At my club, we sometimes have impromptu snub gun matches, and you'd be surprised how well 2 inch revolvers do when shot single action.

Thats my issue with the LC9- trigger pull the length of a Cecil B deMille film

[FPGT72]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

Fucking media! Always have to throw in the trump card of HIGH POWERED RIFLE.....bullshit grandstanding. They say that about a friggin .223!

I think that 223 is high power....heck you can shoot them in high power rifle matches.

[FPGT72]

I think that those rounds are not "ap" rounds but just steel core.....the soviets had a different bullet for the ap rounds. It has been a while but I do reload for the cartridge....don't want that corrosive crap running in my SVT-40....if memory serves it uses a 311 bullet...the same as my british and french rifles (I think).....but I am at work and just can't remember for sure...so dont make book on that.

I shoot the surplus stuff in the bolt guns, but in the automatics I use my own loads, using partizan brass....it really is a good source for brass...for a lot of these odd ball military rifles....partizan makes some good stuff in 8mm, 54R, 7.5 french, 30 carbine...all of it reloadable....just buy a few boxes and after you shoot them start making your own....MUCH CHEAPER.

Originally Posted by buildit

Mosin Nagant is basically the same as a .308 sized round but the old AP rounds that were everywhere made them high powered in my book.

[Boondoggle]

Originally Posted by Signal

Thats my issue with the LC9- trigger pull the length of a Cecil B deMille film

But it's also one of the reasons I chose it for carry- one more level of safety (on top of the other half-dozen that Sturm R & co. built in).

I've actually gotten a little better. Ive found its more about attitude- rather than set, aim, feel the trigger, and squeeze deliberately I've gotten better results just "point, squeeze, bang". I don't need to borrow buildit's 50-yard gong yet, though

[HardCase]

Originally Posted by Sniper X

IDK, I can shoot an Officers Model almost as well as a full sized 1911 at targets from ZERO to 20ft.

I haven't ever shot an Officer's Model in 45ACP, but have a Commander sized gun that shoots very well. I do have a SA EMP in 9x19 which is basically an Officer's Model sized 1911, and it is very accurate and easy to shoot well, even at 20 yards.