SBG gun nuts, your opinion?

[RyanJP]

You must really like the Commander and officer frame, that looks like a reversed CCO.

[Sgt. Pate]

You must really like the Commander and officer frame, that looks like a reversed CCO.

Yeah, all my 1911's are Commander sized.  For me, perfect for shooting and carry.

Here's my S&W 1911SC:

I'm kinda lusting for an Ed Brown Kobra Carry with the Bobtail grip.  

What are you carrying Shadow?

[RyanJP]

I'm a government size fan and that's it my friend and I'm not a fan of Brown one freakin bit and not worth the change IMO. I ordered a KobraCarry awhile back for a customer when I was working at the range and as soon as I got the box and examined the gun the rear sights slid right off...I pretty much yelled at the rep and explained to him why in the hell was there no loc tite or anything on the dovetail. Better getting a Baer stinger or a Wilson CQB compact....Nighthawk offers a CCO in bobtail that's pretty cool.

BTW I like the Smith 1911's, and I like those Gunsite grips.

[Sgt. Pate]

I used that Smith at Frontsight new out of the box for a 4 day Defensive Handgun course.  I ran over 800 rounds through it with minimal cleaning and re-lube at night and never had a single failure.  The checkering on the back strap was a bit too sharp and after 3 days I put a piece of tap on it to save what was left of my hand!    The grips are Aluma Grips, they're nicely made.  Smith did a good job on the 1911. 

Good to know about Brown... too bad that he's slipping in his quality.  It's not likely I'll ever spend $2500 on a handgun anyway.

I do want to add a Colt to the group though, naturally a Commander! 

[RyanJP]

Sharp like a box of razors, that includes the thumb safety, the springers are the worst though...I like a high grip, maybe dehorned,20lpi or none and run a Gunsite low-mount safety with a S&A magwell. There are so many things you can do with a 1911.

BTW did you enjoy Frontsight

Gunsite and Thunder Ranch DVD's are your friend and Clint Smith is a hoot ( and a great guy )

[Sgt. Pate]

I did enjoy Frontsight, got a coupon for the course on e-Bay for $100.00 and practiced a lot.  Could draw and fire a controlled pair from concealment in under 2 seconds.  But it's a square range and pretty basic.  Nothing beats a good CQC course and a shoot house!    

I wish I had the loot to go to some other courses with Gabe, Clint and John Farnham.  Have you been to any?

I can barely afford to practice what I already know.  I have blue guns and dummy rounds and practice the motor skills at home in between heading out to the desert with the targets, steel and shot timer.

 The Instructors... the kid on the afr right was a master shooter!
 

[RyanJP]

No actual classes, the range I used to work it has Louis Awerbuck/ Yavapi and the old intructor that is no longer there was also a provost intructor at Gunsite when Col. Cooper was still owning the place. Between picking Louis's Brain/ and period's of intruction from my boss I got alot of insight. I do want to take a trip up to Thunder Ranch before Clint and Heidi call it quits, from my understanding his arthritis is bad and Clint is just such a cool and great guy and he's a fellow Jarhead.

[Robmeister]

As I said in the beginning of this thread over a year ago, I used to have a full-size Taurus 9mm.

But I've thinking a lot about getting my conceal & carry permit/license.

Been lookin' at snubby revolvers this time....

the S&W 640, 642 & 686. 

I like the concealed hammer and like the idea of loading .357 mag so the 640 is lookin' pretty nice.

As far as holsters, prolly gonna go with three to suit the sitch....... an IWB for belted pants & shorts, Ankle for long pants and Belly Band for gym attire. 

As far as the Belly Band variety, I just saw this yesterday.   http://www.pistolwear.com/index.htm

I'm a big shorts and t-shirt wearer in the warm months.

[IRONHORSE]

Hey Robmeister,

It's hard to go wrong with a wheelgun - I feel they're far to often overlooked, these days. My wife's CCW weapon is a Taurus 651 - 2" .357 mag.  As for the bellyband holster, you might also take a look at www.smartcarry.com - a lot of people that own those rave about them!

[ozzie]

As far as the Belly Band variety, I just saw this yesterday.   http://www.pistolwear.com/index.htm
I'm a big shorts and t-shirt wearer in the warm months.

I would be very skeptical about a concealed carry holster that does not allow you to get hold of your pistol instantly with a master grip. After reviewing the video I must say that any holster that requires you to extract the weapon with a pinch grip on the slide, and then somehow acquire a master (shooting) grip from that precarious position (while presumably under extreme stress) should be avoided like the plague.

The original belly band is a pretty good design though. It works well for the "shorts and t-shirt" set. 

[Robmeister]

Yeah, Ozzie, I was wondering why he pulled the weapon out like that.   I don't think that's of necessity, just a peculiar choice by that "actor."  If that is--for whatever reason--of necessity, I'm with you.

IronHorse, yea...I've seen that smart carry.  Good one to check out.  Have you seen this video on it?



I do, however, like the idea of a wider strap for tighter, less "dangly" conceal.  I won't know till I try some of these on.

Thanks for the input, guys.

[Robmeister]

It's hard to go wrong with a wheelgun - I feel they're far to often overlooked, these days.

I feel they're a bit safer as far as accidental discharge (not to mention even the SLIGHTEST possibility of jamming in a split second, life or death sitch).  As much as I loved my Taurus 9mm (which by the way, never jammed), I was always a bit uncomfortable (which is a good thing) with the chambered-round-hammer-back hair trigger point after pulling the slide back.  (hence, my interest in the covered hammer of the 640). I was always happy about the double-action where I could release the hammer back down (another uncomfortable moment).  These are of course, split second distinctions.  But nonetheless eliminated (for me anyway) when handling a revolver.

I read an article today of a guy whose .45 dropped from his belly band in the mens room of a restaurant and discharged upon hitting the floor (imagine the accoustics of that!!) luckily just blowing up the commode...lol.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to start an argument about which is “better” that’s an argument that can’t be won.  I simply have gone the full-size semi-auto route….now checking out the snubby wheel gun.

[ice4life]

As I said in the beginning of this thread over a year ago, I used to have a full-size Taurus 9mm.

But I've thinking a lot about getting my conceal & carry permit/license.

Been lookin' at snubby revolvers this time....

the S&W 640, 642 & 686. 

I like the concealed hammer and like the idea of loading .357 mag so the 640 is lookin' pretty nice.

As far as holsters, prolly gonna go with three to suit the sitch....... an IWB for belted pants & shorts, Ankle for long pants and Belly Band for gym attire. 

As far as the Belly Band variety, I just saw this yesterday.   http://www.pistolwear.com/index.htm

I'm a big shorts and t-shirt wearer in the warm months.

  Hey man, I'm an NRA instructor. I'm getting my glock armorer's certification soon and I'm working on s&w cert as well. I'd say go for a 686. I carry my glocks (17,19,23,27,36) in a belly band most of the time, or my desantis "tuck this" when i'm wearing a dress shirt that I need to tuck in. You may want to check out "crossbreed supertuck" holsters http://www.crossbreedholsters.com . They're great holster and they're a Christian company as well. They are hand-made, by 10 people and a small shop. I just ordered 10 for the shop I work at.

[Sgt. Pate]

The S&W 640 is a great gun.  The weight of the SS and some good grips make shooting .357 almost enjoyable. 

I traded mine for a Glock 36 and some sweet leather but I digress...

Now I carry a M&P 340CT but shooting .357 in it is mind numbing, teeth loosening painful! 

I carry Gold Dot +P short barrel ammo in it.



It serves as my BUG or when I need something easier to conceal than my 1911's or my SIGs. 

[Robmeister]

Cool stuff, Ice!

Though I didn't see any pics of revolver holsters, I assume they make'm.

Nice photos, Sarge!