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Brother, without meeting her, I couldn't tell you. Is this a CCW piece, HD gun, range toy? Generally though, I don't recommend sub-compact guns for new or weaker (in ability, not strength) shooters. I would suggest a bigger gun for any new shooter or anyone else that is worried about recoil. You want some mass to help soak up some of that impulse. The worst is when guys go out, buy their ladies (Mom, sister, girlfriend, wife, whatever) what they think is a good "girls" gun (Hint - There are no "Girl Guns"). Inevitably, the end up buying them a tiny little .380 - like a Ruger LCP, Glock 42, Kel Tec or S&W Bodyguard. They think because it is small and shoots .380 it's a good choice for the weaker/fairer sex (Hint - This is bullshit). In reality, that's about the worst gun ever for any new shooter. They are snappy, hard to shoot, and after a few rounds become painful. Those tiny guns make it easy to get body parts - especially hands - in front of the muzzle when manipulating the gun. They can ruin the entire experience of a first range session. My go to gun for new shooter is a Glock 23, a 9mm conversion barrel, an Advantage Arms .22 conversion kit, and a handful of 9mm and .22 mags. Ultimately, you need to get a bunch of guns in her hands, and let her figure out what she likes the best.

Why do personality and "badassery" trump strength and reliability? Here are two photos where the KeyMod lug pulled through the narrow portion of the slot. Looks don't matter when there are functional drawbacks that degrade reliability. Besides, KeyMod looks like shelving brackets:

Email him and ask his requirements on how many mags you need to bring to the firing line for that class? I used 6 rifle mags - one in the gun, one the belt, and 4 on my chest.

Never heard of Max Velocity. I've trained with Fischer. Go with Sentinel.

I went out and bought a reaction rod right after the last time I saw you. Used it for a few guns now. Works great!

I have read all of Stephenson's stuff so far. He's great. My favorite by far is "Snow Crash" followed by "Zodiac". I got "Seveneves" but I couldn't get into it..... same with the Baroque Cycle books as well. I'll have to try again.

That's what you should carry.

Me neither bro. It's a leather piñata.... I thought you were talking about returning a BA shotty to the gun shop. I see now that you were referring to the Mossberg.

If you want a 9mm, you can convert your G27. All you need is a conversion barrel, 9mm trigger housing (9mm and .40 need a different shape ejector), 9mm extractor assembly (extractor, spring, bar, and plunger), and 9mm mags. You now have a G27 that shoots 9mm reliably enough for CCW use for 1/2 the cost of a G43. I agree that if you are a dedicated CCW'er there are times where a G43 size gun as a primary carry price is the answer - but that's few and far between. I have a Kahr PM9 (purchased many years before the G43 was available) that I bought as a BUG to my usual primary carry of a G23/G35. It's a great gun, nice trigger and shoots great. Occasionally, it is the answer to "How am I going to carry a gun here/in these clothes", but it isn't often and it's ever my first choice. It's a calculated decision to take a less capable gun for the sake of concealment.

You do you, Ray. I'm just giving the info on how to get what some consider a cool firearm - legally - in this godforsaken state.

If the shotgun fits....

Why not just keep carrying the G27? Looking at their stats side by side*: You are cutting 2mm in height, 4mm in width, and 4mm in length, and shaving around 4.6 oz loaded. But you are losing 3 rounds in capacity*. I'd rather have the rounds. I like Glocks. I have shot and I like the G43. But, if you already have a G27 is the juice really worth the squeeze? I shoot my G27 better than a G43. Plus, then you are buying a new gun, new holster, new mags, new sights, etc.... for what? Saving a few oz and a mm here or there? Are those minuscule differences going to really make carrying a gun any more comfortable? * The chart is for a G26, couldn't find a direct G27 to G43 comparison. The G26 and G27 are very similar in all stats except the G27 has a loaded weight of 27oz and a mag capacity of 9.

This is the tool list that Colt recommends at their AR Armorer course: By no means is it necessary to get every item here. I used an old Leatherman Multitool, a paper clip, channel locks, and a red gun not too long ago to put together a lower for a coworker.

Yes. As per NJSP FAU, the Black Aces Tactical Firearm is NJ Legal if you put it on a pistol permit. A buddy of mine has one. NJSP was contacted and they walked the FFL (I think it was Bullseye Tactical in Woodbridge) through the process and blessed the transaction.

Yeah, I know. Personally, anything G26/Shield size is my lowest limit for a suitable fighting gun, with a strong preference for something larger whenever possible. I personally consider anything G19 sized and bigger a duty/full size gun. YMMV. Most guns carried by bad guys are garbage. I did get an original Colt 1911 (not an A1) marked US Govt Property from WW1 once. That broke my heart as it was going to end up being destroyed. It had character. We had a few decent revolvers, one was a Colt Cobra. You have a duty to retreat, when it is safe to do so. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared to not retreat and duke it out if you have to. And, my comments weren't NJ exclusive. I see the same remarks by gun owners and CCW holders everywhere regarding carrying the most comfortable gun. Carrying any handgun is initially a defensive act - If you were going on offense, you would have brought a rifle. That being said, once the bullets start flying, there is no defensive use of any firearm. You win or you lose and no defense has ever won anything. Only hits count and you get hits by shooting well. Have the gun you shoot best available to you when you need it, even if you don't end up firing a shot. No feathers ruffled bro. I just saw your post as the perfect way to make a point. All guns are carry guns. Hell, a retired Chief I know in Middlesex county carries a Desert Eagle as his CCW - I think that's rediculous, but he does it and he conceals it well. He isn't a big guy either, he just chooses his holster, belt, and wardrobe appropriately I'm short too - 5'6" 180 (uses to be lighter, damn donuts). I have a partner at work that is 5'5" and weighs around 150. He conceals a Glock 22 with X300U all year in all weather conditions while off duty. Along with a flashlight, knife, and restraints. His mindset is - He will win, He will set himself up for success, He won't be caught unprepared. If you want to do it, it isn't hard. You just have to want to do it.

Read "Armada" by the same author. Very enjoyable as well, same 80s/90s nostalgia.

Melt I hope.

Here's a reality of life: Bad guys routinely carry and conceal big guns. 1911s, full size Glocks, big revolvers - including a black powder Walker Colt replica (unloaded, but he still carried it and threatened people with it. He concealed it well, and if he didn't exhibit other traits of a person carrying a gun, you wouldn't know it by looking at him this he had the smoke wagon in his waistband) I took off some idiot kid. So, if the bad guys can do it - and they do - why is it so hard to get good guys to carry guns that they can actually fight with? Carrying any handgun is already a compromise. They are notoriously bad at stopping fights. If I knew I was walking into a gunfight, I would either just stay home, or, I would bring long guns and all my friends with long guns. But that isn't practical because I don't have a crystal ball and I can't walk around everywhere with an AR sling to my chest. So, a handgun it is. I am not going to hamper my abilities further by carrying a gun with limited capacity, reduced ballistics, and is harder to shoot well. Carrying a gun should be comforting, not necessarily always comfortable. So it's hot out? With the proper holster and belt you can easily conceal a Glock 19/23 sized pistol in shorts and a t-shirt. I do it all summer long, when I am not carrying a Glock 35 instead. When you are in the mall with your family, and shots ring out, and you are having the worst day of your life, do you really want to be holding that tiny, lightweight, low capacity gun that you threw in your pocket because it is easy to carry? Or the full size pistol that you shoot every range trip, that is chambered in a caliber commonly accepted as being able to achieve the terminal ballistics required to stop a determined attacker (.38/.357, 9mm, .40, .45, .44), and that you know you can shoot better than anything else in your safe? Even if you don't have to fire a single round, what is going to give you more confidence? The whole justification for these little mouse guns of "The first rule of a gunfight is to have a gun" is bullshit. The first rule of a gunfight is "Be prepared for a gunfight" - Carry the gun that you shoot the best. One that is chambered in a reliable duty caliber, and can be concealed with reasonable efforts. Most importantly, have the mindset and ability/training to use the equipment you choose effectively and decisively. Mindset is paramount in all things self defense related. Carrying a gun is a life choice. It requires dedication. Set yourself up for success before leaving the house, because hope is not a tactic.

How the heck is a G26 too big to CCW? I feel like I am settling for less gun when carry my G26 as my primary carry gun, and not my G23 or G35?

If you look around any military base you will find a bunch of shops that can do this stuff - one will be superior to the rest. I'm sure there are some tailors around Dix. If you can find a shop around a base that has an active SF unit stationed there, you will have an even better chance of getting exactly what you want. It won't be cheap, but it can be done. DHM, I know a couple active duty guys in Canada. PM me what you are looking for. Maybe I can help.

* sorry DHM, I couldn't resist :rofl:

Apologies, I know it is off topic, but it is important - Bail reform is the biggest joke in the world. And BLF, it's rediculousness is getting out there. This was in today's paper: Jersey City man accused of shooting man released from jail http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/01/jersey_city_man_accused_of_shooting_man_released_f.html

Can someone define carry gun for me? Seriously. What makes a gun a carry gun? For that matter, what makes a gun not a carry gun? I can carry and I do, always. I usually carry a BUG as well. I don't own a handgun I can't carry, and I often carry a Glock 35 with an X300u off duty. Agreed 100%

Spartan Hunting Preserve in Tennessee. http://boarhuntingtn.com

Believe it or not, I don't care. It is an undoctored photo of a pig my buddy shot.