Glock 23, Sig 938, Kimber 45 Raptor
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looking for almost pocket carry
I have VP 9 and VP 40 and a P30SK, want something smaller than a P30SK
I have VP 9 and VP 40 and a P30SK, want something smaller than a P30SK
Kimber Raptor FTW.
As the 1911 guy I always say "Go full size or go home".
If you are looking for serious concealed carry though, I would recommend a good snubby revolver in .38/.357. It is a matter of personal opinion but I never really had a fondness for mouse-size semiautos. Snubnose wheelguns, however still retain a lot of the old school tough guy detective/Stetson-wearing gangster persona with them.
As the 1911 guy I always say "Go full size or go home".
If you are looking for serious concealed carry though, I would recommend a good snubby revolver in .38/.357. It is a matter of personal opinion but I never really had a fondness for mouse-size semiautos. Snubnose wheelguns, however still retain a lot of the old school tough guy detective/Stetson-wearing gangster persona with them.
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NOT the Kimber.
I love a 1911. Not so much for carry. I have 1 Kimber for sentimental value (belonged to a close friend who passed). Wouldnt trust my life to one unless you replaced a few parts.
I love a 1911. Not so much for carry. I have 1 Kimber for sentimental value (belonged to a close friend who passed). Wouldnt trust my life to one unless you replaced a few parts.
Not their current stuff. I have a Gen I, all-steel. Sad that quality declined with popularity, but they chased their price point market.
Kimber Raptor FTW.
As the 1911 guy I always say "Go full size or go home".
If you are looking for serious concealed carry though, I would recommend a good snubby revolver in .38/.357. It is a matter of personal opinion but I never really had a fondness for mouse-size semiautos. Snubnose wheelguns, however still retain a lot of the old school tough guy detective/Stetson-wearing gangster persona with them.
Thank you for that counterpoint, "Tracer Bullet."
No, I'm not being quite complimentary here.
Good point Veer. Pretty sure they didnt make the Raptor back then.
If I found a Gen 1 I would buy it.
Also, never handled or shot the 938.
If I found a Gen 1 I would buy it.
Also, never handled or shot the 938.
Kimber modern production = GOTM for the just-out-of-the-trailer-park community. Some of their stuff reminds me of fantasy swords. Clarence says that every time a guy dumps a Kimber and gets an SA TRP or a Dan Wesson, a bell rings.
I pocket carry a Walther PPS M2 all the time. Loose cargo pants with deep pockets. PPS with shortest mag front right pocket, 2 extra mags left cargo pockets. Not a fast draw proposition by any means and will not work with your wardrobe of skinny jeans.
The method works best for me with these.
Wrangler Riggs
The method works best for me with these.
Wrangler Riggs
.38 Spcl+P or .357 with JHP/flat points = undeniable effectiveness and peace of mind.
On a pistol or skinny jeans as alluded to by @Nodakplowboy?......
Pics of piece or we know its skinny jeans! ?
Pics of piece or we know its skinny jeans! ?
Ended up with xds in 45, kimber raptor in 45 and a nice ride on the harley.
The kimber is going to get me bitched out.
The kimber is going to get me bitched out.
Nice work @ArmyJerry! I've fired the Xds and I think they're great. Packs plenty of wallop. Kimber looks neat, I'd like to try an EMP from Springfield. And not to forget, that's one nice looking HD
I can say the XDs in our stable has been through over 5000 rounds without a hiccup. I just replaced the springs as a line item maintenance considering it is carried daily.....good choice!
As for current production kimber, I've got nearly 2000 rds. through a micro 9 raptor with no issues(true pocket sized carry) and Around 9k rounds through a crimson carry pro with no problems. To be fair, the Crimson carry has had cylindernslide springs put on it and a wilson combat mainspring housing.
As for current production kimber, I've got nearly 2000 rds. through a micro 9 raptor with no issues(true pocket sized carry) and Around 9k rounds through a crimson carry pro with no problems. To be fair, the Crimson carry has had cylindernslide springs put on it and a wilson combat mainspring housing.
I just can’t get over the whole “GRIP ZONE” thing...did they hire nerf designers or something?
AJ did get the original model and not the MOD2. I have had excellent results with XD's but mine are older without the stupid "grip zone".
The XD's aren't gucci sidearms for sure.
The dude giving the review appears he's had a "couple" of McRibs in his day...
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And throw your leg over it? Hummina-hummina-hummina ...
Oh and I am starting to find that I actually have feelings . I think they were hurt by the XD hate . Oh wait that's indigestion . Never meow , I mean mind
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