Carry gun advice

[9mmfan]

Think I am leaning towards the Loaded Champion, as the EMP seems like a lot of money for a gun that I would prolly have to order before being able to at least hold, much less shoot. Have shot the Champion briefly a few months ago, and hope to be able to do so in a couple weeks. Camping/shooting trip and all. Fellow camper has one. That will probably seal the deal. Though still leaning back towards the amp. Funny how money one has yet to receive can so ardently burn a hole in one's pocket. Getting off of my butt and solving some title problems with, and then selling, my truck would allow for both, with the possibility of a new, or used, guitar to go with the amp, and then.... Woo Hoo! High cotton! Anyways, since you are certainly all waiting on the edge of your seats as to how little old me deals with the prospect of some expected disposable income, I will certainly keep you posted. Anyone feels like telling me to finally be an adult and bank said money for a rainy day, please do so. That will go a looooooooooooooong way. Ant and grasshopper thing and all. That said, it is late, and should get to bed, as long shift tomorrow. Thanks all for listening. Or reading. You know what I mean.

[TX Rancher]

9mmfan:

Just out of curiosity, have you looked at the Glock G26? Since your a 9mm kind of guy, it's your caliber. It's pretty easy to carry/conceal...it's fairly accurate and certainly controlable...the trigger isn't up to Kimber or Springfield quality, but it ain't bad (better than the Karr)...and it's a good compromise between capacity and size/weight.

As I said, I'm just curious. Some folks just don't like Glocks, which is fine...but if you don't have an opinion one way of the other about Glock, maybe it would be worth a look.

[9mmfan]

I have shot a couple Glocks, and I just don't care for polymer guns. Along those lines, I have also shot a Springfield XD40, a Kahr CW9, and a couple others that buddies of mine have brought along on range trips. I do not doubt that they are wonderful firearms, and have read and heard all the glowing reports about the heroic indestructibility of the venerable Austrian pistol. They have my respect, but I just prefer an all metal sidearm. I even owned, and did a fair amount of shooting with a Taurus PT111, ended up giving it to my Mom. She likes it. With the utmost respect, I thank you, but am leaning towards tracking down the Loaded Champion. Though I will agree with the previous reply that I should know the heck out of my Kahr in the interim, when that is what I will be carrying in the meantime. Who knows, maybe it will retain a spot in my teensy collection. When the zombies come, I would hate to go down for lack of firing back. If said zombies are armed, uh, well, you know what I mean. Good night all.

[longtooth]

That Loaded Champion is an excellent choice.
I will not tell you to bank the $$$$$$ for the rainy day. I think folks need to get their firearms & ammo in shape for the terrible dry spell we may have very shortly. Bullets may be worth more than $$$s & guns worth more than trucks in 18 months.
Enjoy.

[NcongruNt]

Since it appears that you like metal-framed SA guns, and your user name IS 9mmfan, you might consider a Hi-Power. It will keep you in the same caliber as you seem to use already, and is a reliable gun. Holsters are relatively easy to find, as the gun is the same profile as a 1911. It is what I carry daily. The shape and size is very similar to a CZ75B, but with a slightly shorter grip. I carry Mec-Gar 15-round mags, which are flush-fit (same size as the stock 13-rounders) and have been absolutely reliable for me. New FN/Browning Hi-Powers can be had for under $800. There is the "Practical" model that can be found that is more geared for carry (commander hammer, novak sights, etc.) and there are several on gunbroker. Here's one that's currently priced (used, but appears to be in excellent condition) at $625:

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.a ... =113096231" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[9mmfan]

I would like to thank you all for your input. As time has unfolded, and events with it, I ended up using the Xmas bonus on an amplifier, and since I got it "blemished," had enough left over to get a new guitar as well. Then, as luck would have it, couple three weeks ago ended up selling the truck. Conversation @ the bar (I was working) gun-wise ended up 'bout .45's. I responded with "I don't have a .45. I want a .45." Happenstance being what it is, my couple months ago acquired GF was sitting next to my conversational companion, so I turn to her and inquire "can I get a .45?" Not that she would have any say-so due to the short tenure of our time-spending-together, but, to her credit, she replied "you are a grown man, do whatever you want." Long story short, she a buddy of mine and I went to the gun show that weekend, and having given up on the Springfield, was looking for the Kimber version, of which there was none, but found tucked away on a corner table, was the long drooled over Loaded Champion. The price seemed a little high, so I played it cool and walked away, but the bug was there, and after GF asked, I told her that the price I was looking for was from internet sites that didn't even have it in stock, she encouraged me to go back and get it. Which is what I wanted to do in the first place. Proudly own it now, and am looking forward to equipping myself to carry it with equal pride and a touch of style. GF even came out and shot it with me (after the .22, the .38 and one of the 9's, she has shot rifles and shotguns, but asked me to help her get better with handguns, and then even followed through. Dang, she might be a keeper). The only problem so far is timing to get ammo for it. Local shelves have been bare. Gonna have to order over the interweb. Only thing 'round this major metropolis is Wolf FMJ. To repeat, thank you all for your input, and am glad that patience paid off. If anyone really wants to see everything, will gladly post pics (gun, guitar and amp.) Just let me know. Happy and safe shooting to all my boardmates.

[cbunt1]

If anyone really wants to see everything, will gladly post pics (gun, guitar and amp.) Just let me know. Happy and safe shooting to all my boardmates.

Pix, Please! Guns & Guitars just happen to be how I spend most of my excess money...the rest I waste :)

And congrats on the pistol, axe and "friendly" gf!!