Marswolf

I've already started taking pictures of banning business and their signs prohibiting carry. I know that's a bigger project than some of the other stuff, but I'm looking forward to having a place to post this stuff, and a place I can write to businesses with a URL showing their anti-gun actions are being noticed. Not pushing...just nudging.

I contend that it's a matter of whether you look like someone who should have a gun. People in suits never get a second look. People just assume you are honest if you are dressed professionally. Remember that the next time you want to rob someone.

Yeah, I don't like the clips either. Something needs to cover the trigger. About whether it would be safer to carry a Glock or Kel-Tec that way, I think you know my view on that. Maybe if the Glock had a New York + trigger. Nah, just a bad idea for any handgun.

I'm also not much on lasers. I have had them and they do have some applications, but I think I've found better ways to handle those situations without a pointer right back to me where the bad guy should shoot. You need to be able to easily turn them on, fire, and turn them back off. The people who really scare me are the ones who want to use a laser to intimidate. While you are intimidating them, they are shooting you if they know what they are doing.

Well, I'll let everyone decide for themselves. I used to have a gun mounted light. These days, I use a handheld.

+1 on that. I'd say that is true. I'm not sure about the epitome part. I can think of a few others that might have more projections, but I wouldn't want to carry my USP40 IWB.

Don Hume makes a nice, simple, and inexpensive leather back pocket holster. I use one when appropriate as do a number of my LE friends. Slips nicely into the back pocket of jeans. http://www.donhume.com/Products/ProductsPage.cfm?ProductID=32

OK. Thanks.

Agreed. I have one of those neoprene holsters that was given to me. It's in a box somewhere. I personally like leather better than Kydex. Kydex gets uncomfortable after a while, but I do keep a paddle one in the car trunk for unexpected use.

Mine is an XD-9 sub. I've been very happy with it.

James, do you like the light on the gun or held separately?

I'll talk to Ron Ramsey about it. But the holdup will be in the house.

I hate to tell you, but you are probably bumping up against the maximum age limit for FBI or SS. But you just might squeeze in if you hurry. Here's the Special Agent requirements. Note that the max age is 37, and that is after going through the Special Agent Entry Program. To become an FBI Special Agent you must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands. You must be at least 23 years of age, but younger than 37 upon your appointment as a Special Agent. You must possess a four-year degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education. You must have at least three years of professional work experience. You must also possess a valid driver’s license and be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction. All applicants for the Special Agent position must first qualify under one of five Special Agent Entry Programs. These programs include: Accounting Computer Science/Information Technology Language Law Diversified After qualifying for one of the five Entry Programs, applicants will be prioritized in the hiring process based upon certain Critical Skills for which the FBI is recruiting. The FBI is currently recruiting for Special Agent candidates with one or more of the following Critical Skills: Accounting Computer Science/Information Technology Expertise Engineering Expertise Foreign Language(s) Proficiency Intelligence Experience Law Experience Law Enforcement/Investigative Experience Military Experience Physical Sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) Expertise Diversified Experience Candidates with these Critical Skills are essential to address our increasingly complex responsibilities. As such, candidates with one or more of these skills will be prioritized in the hiring process. For more info check out https://www.fbijobs.gov/ The SS is worse than that.

RN, not only do people carry in states or cities where they can not legally do so, but this illegal carry happens in our state too for the reasons you mention. I have a friend who is a retired police chief. Rumor has it...that he might very discretely carry his concealed handgun in places where he isn't supposed to have it - like restaurants that serve alcohol and posted businesses. But that's just a rumor. BTW, I notice you mention FOX pepper spray. You obviously have done your homework. I've tried to get about every gun store around here to carry it, but with no luck.

No. I recommend not using the safety and disabling it if possible. My USP is a variant 3 - decocker but no safety. I never recommend using a safety in a carry handgun. But I do recommend a gun that can be decocked and recocked and is SA/DA - or a good DAO handgun. It doesn't have to be a Glock to get rid of the distractions. And there are better and safer choices.

Well, I work on the Federal level. After about 20 years in the field and then retirement for a few years, I was asked to un-retire after 9-11. The people I deal with use SIGs, Berettas and H&Ks for handguns. We've got a lot of experience. But Glocks are certainly considered adequate for local law enforcement. And I do specialized training work with local LE that carries Glocks. I've carried them. They are very reliable. They feed properly and go bang. With practice, they can be accurate. Shell casings extract OK as long as you don't limp wrist. They have the right combination of price, reliability using standard loads and the lack of a safety that makes them decent duty weapons. But they are not the super guns some people act like they are. And I would never, ever, recommend them to the public for a carry handgun.

I'm with you molonlabetn. I prefer something else. What I find is that more experienced shooters just want something better than a Glock.

My guess would be limp wristing. I've seen a LEO with his new G23 have this problem. Only happened when he shot it, not when I did or a LE buddy of mine shot it. A few minutes working with the guy "fixed the gun". Glocks will stovepipe if you limp wrist. The solution is to not limp wrist. [edit] Oh, I didn't answer the question. The G36 is reliable, but I don't like any Glock for ccw. (You can all pile on now)

I know they make a fine handgun. That's why I bought one. But Wilsons are a little different bird than say a Kimber. They are truly a hand fitted handgun. Stuff like rail clearance is fitted more as an art than a science. They require a 500 round break-in. Wilson won't even talk to you about your "problem" with their guns until you have put 500 rounds of their approved ammunition through them. They tend to bind a little in the beginning. If you ever get a chance to look at their handgun customizing videos, you will gain a real appreciation of their craftsmanship and why they cost so much. As I said, my Beretta went for about 20 years on one spring. Light loads, heavy loads, extra-heavy loads. I doubt you need to replace a Wilson Combat spring very often. I'd guess it's a way of making sure the gun stays absolutely in specs, but is almost certainly overkill in terms of actual performance.

Hey, if I had a Glock, I'd fix it too.

I've never replaced anything on my XD and it's seen a lot of rounds. In my experience, there is a reason for the spring weight and guide rod the factory chooses. Unless there's a problem, I wouldn't change it. First law of engineering: If it's not broken, don't fix it. I've had my Beretta 92SB since the early 80s. Who knows how many tens of thousands of rounds through it. Only reason I changed the spring was that someone gave one to me. I think Wilson Combat advises changing the springs on their handguns every few thousand rounds. I highly doubt it is necessary.

Good point.

See that note at the bottom of the map? A number of states do not honor any non-resident permits. Kansas doesn't even though that's not part of their law. So a non-resident permit won't work in West by-god Virginia. We didn't take Alabama's permit for years because they don't have to do a background check before issuing. I think there was one shreiff that did not do background checks.

Correct, we recognize WV permits but they don't recognize us. Handy site: http://handgunlaw.us/LicMaps/ccwmap.php

I thought we were just going to use the rating for people selling or trading things to each other. If it's going to be a most popular member thing, like at PDO, it will be bad for the board. We named some of our members RKIs (Really Knowledgeable Individuals) on that other board I inhabit. I am one, and frankly that board does have quite a few actual experts, as opposed to boards with people who think they are experts. But I've always felt uneasy about the RKI idea. If you are a RKI people know it without having a special tag on your posts. And the people who don't get that "award" might justifiably feel slighted. It's not hard to separate the knowledgeable people from the blowhards. You don't need a scorecard of other's opinions to do it..