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LDB415 wrote:I ordered a 642 today that should be here about next Wed. give or take. In 2-3 weeks I'll receive my GSSF purchase card for my choice of a standard model for $425. I'll have to make my mind up by then but will have the J frame until then and whenever I choose to after that.

What are the "correct grips" some have mentioned for the J frame? Thanks.

LDB415 wrote:I'm going carry gun shopping tomorrow. I'm debating lots of options right now. Any and all opinions and advice are appreciated.

I'm not a fan of recoil. In the past I've shot .45, .357 Sig, .38 Super, 9mm and .38 Special. I generally gravitate to 9mm, in part due to ammo availability and better pricing. When I had a CHL previously I generally carried a full size gun in an OWB holster. I also had a J frame for when I wanted something in my pocket.

I believe John Browning was a genius. The longevity of his designs gives some support to that thought. I've never had a 9mm 1911 but did have a .38 Super 1911 for a while. Both of those plus the BHP are 'suspects'. I've actually been thinking some about the SA XD/XDM as those come with the complete kit of gear. I've also been thinking about something pocket size like a G42/PK380 or J frame. I'm sure I'll do both belt carry and pocket carry options before too long.

So any and all thoughts are welcome, well, those truly offering input to the discussion anyway.

MoJo wrote:

patterson wrote:striker fired doesnt have second strike capability without racking the slide

Second strike capability is highly over rated. If I hear a click instead of a bang during a gunfight; rather than wasting precious time, immediate action will be applied.