Advice/off duty weapon

Discussion in 'Police Duty Gear For Sale / Wanted' started by SgtAndySipowicz, Apr 7, 2012.

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  1. screamineagle Masscops Therapist

    I used to carry a Glock 27, for the reason we are issued Glock 22 on duty, and I can carry a Glock 22 mag for backup. I still have the 27, but have since bought a S&W Pro series 1911, which is no bigger than the 27, thinner and fits my hand like a glove.
    screamineagle, Apr 9, 2012
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  2. CJIS MassCops Member

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    Size comparison of rounds

    Now to me the size of the round is not everything when it comes to concealed, or deep concealed carry. Accuracy is a huge part as well. One needs to remember the smaller the frame and overall size of the gun in general and the larger round you put through it needs to be factored.

    I have a Polish p64 in 9x18 Makarov and while the Factory DA trigger pull is hard and it is a little bit snappy, the thing is insanely accurate. I have read if I replace the springs it gets much better.
    CJIS, Apr 9, 2012
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  3. Wolfman "Ultima Ratio Civis"

    I like my P64. Double action is not for the faint of heart or limp of wrist but the singe action is smoooooooooooth...
    Wolfman, Apr 10, 2012
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  4. Foxy85 MassCops Member

    I usually carry my (off duty) DE in an ankle holster. Feels Badass man.....



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    Foxy85, Apr 11, 2012
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  5. GMass Supporting Member

    Does that 6th round over have a penis? I think it does....
    GMass, Apr 11, 2012
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  6. lofu Subscribing Member

    I just tell people that its a DE in my pant leg. Haha

    ...and the thread is officially derailed.
    lofu, Apr 11, 2012
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  7. therick04pp MassCops Member

    I have a s&w m&p 40c (compact) and I love it. I also just picked up the body guard .380 with a clip (like on a pocket knife) on the side from www.clipdraw.com. Phenomenal for concealed carry. While I love my 40c, I will be using the BG 380 for "out with fam time". It just amazes me how comfortable and easy to hide it is without needing any kind of holster. I heard there going to be coming out with a 9mm and .40 version soon. When they do, I'll be looking in to that for sure. I have nothing bad to say about it.

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    therick04pp, Apr 11, 2012
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  8. Hush Moderator

    The clipdraws look like a good idea, but don't do the primary job of a good holster, protect the trigger. They're only made for glock so far, but the raven vanguard 2 is the most minimalist of holster designs. I wouldn't want to carry a semi-auto with a loaded chamber on my waistband with a clip draw, and I wouldn't want to rely on the "Israeli" method of deployment with a finicky small auto.

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    Hush, Apr 11, 2012
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  9. therick04pp MassCops Member

    The universal fits it perfect and does not get in the way. I agree about no trigger protection but that's why I have no complaints about the real heavy trigger. All in all I have truly put in through its paces (unloaded) and have never come close to getting the trigger to pull on its own. Not to say its impossible but I trust it enough to carry it with the clip.

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    therick04pp, Apr 11, 2012
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  10. Hush Moderator

    Hey, nothing is perfect, whatever works for you...works. Having a gun beats not having one, so you're already following the first rule of a gunfight: HAVE A GUN

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    Hush, Apr 11, 2012
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  11. firefighter39 Subscribing Member

    I carry a Barretta .22 in an ankle holster, I only use the ankle holster when I need exta concelement. I agree with Hush, having a gun beats not having one, that's how I view my .22 / ankle combination
    firefighter39, Apr 11, 2012
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  12. topcop14 Subscribing Member

    I thought this was your off duty Rig
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    topcop14, Apr 11, 2012
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  13. Wolfman "Ultima Ratio Civis"

    Baretta:
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    Beretta:
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    Wolfman, Apr 11, 2012
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  14. LawMan3 Moderator

    This would probably be more effective than his .22....
    LawMan3, Apr 12, 2012
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  15. Johnny Law Always outnumbered. Never outgunned.

    For some reason, the Mob used to like using .22's for hits. Probably for lack of ballistics evidence, low noise, and up close, lethality?
    Johnny Law, Apr 12, 2012
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  16. 263FPD Administrator

    Here's another spin on that. A .22 short is a subsonic round. It's rapport is easily silenced. It is small enough to achieve penetration and bounce around a little inside the scull. The bullets can be purchased at your local WalMart and are very cheap. Round deforms easily and therefor leaves very little in terms of lands and grooves. The weapons that fire it, are relatively inexpensive so getting rid of a murder weapon is much easier to do because you just don't care that much.


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    263FPD, Apr 12, 2012
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  17. Hush Moderator

    .22lr kills more people in the US every year then any other caliber. For most of the above reasons, its also the most common and available. May be a mouse gun round, but its still lethal.

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    Hush, Apr 12, 2012
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  18. OfficerObie59 Public Trough Feeder

    G27 in an IWB Triskel. Comfy as hell at 4 o'clock.

    Like Delta, I bought the 27 because my agency used .40 S&W at the time. Looking back, I'd rather have gone with a G26 (less recoil, more cpacity), but the Speer GoldDot 180's I carry with isn't a round that you're likely to get up and walkaway from.

    http://garritysgunleather.com/IWBHolsters.htm
    OfficerObie59, Apr 12, 2012
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  19. Dan Stark Tears of a Clown

    Ended up going with a BG 380 w/ Desantis Intruder IWB, and a Desantis SuperFly (for back pocket carry), and a Pachmayr Slip-On Grip.
    Dan Stark, Apr 16, 2012
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  20. YoungGun85 MassCops Member

    If your going for lightest and smallest sub compact id go with the bodyguard 380.. It does have MF issues but being double action second time always shoots. and ive found all MF are based on Ammo. but i recomend getting it.. good gun for the money
    YoungGun85, Apr 16, 2012
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  21. 263FPD Administrator


    MF issues?



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    263FPD, Apr 16, 2012
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  22. frank Rookie Moderator

    I'm assuming malfunction...

    The proper malfunction response is tap, rack, target...while I am guilty of simply pressing the trigger again (I have a Sig and I knew the malfunction was due to hard primers since they were my reloads), it will cause a training scar.

    I wouldn't rely on smashing the trigger again to save my life when it matters most; would you? Not for the OP, but if a gun isn't working, you can be damn sure I'm sending it back to the factory to get it looked at under warranty. I can't trust my life to a gun that is not working 100%, and I have sent a gun back to S&W for the very same reason.
    frank, Apr 16, 2012
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  23. mikemac64 OMC

    I have a Bodyguard .380 and after approx 200 rounds have had no issues whatsoever. I also have a Sig P239. I switch them out as the situation dictates.

    I also have Colt .38 Detectives Special which belonged to my father and was manufactured in 1939. It shoots straight but it is heavy.
    mikemac64, Apr 16, 2012
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  24. 263FPD Administrator


    Oh thank God!!! I thought it it was MotherF@cker!!!
    ;)

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    263FPD, Apr 16, 2012
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  25. Dan Stark Tears of a Clown

    Have you seen the m&p Shield in forty caliber? Probably would fit the bill perfect as soon as 'Marsha' approves them.

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    Dan Stark, Apr 16, 2012
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