Hubby and I are taking a CCW Class
05-31-2014, 07:20 AM
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There are two rules that outweigh caliber selection:
1) You must be carrying the gun for it to do you any good.
2) You must be so familiar with your weapon that you can't make a mistake. (As they say: "Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals train until they can't get it wrong.")
So, while I prefer to carry a 1911 Commander in .45 ACP, there are times when clothing and planned activities don't permit that. So having a pocket-sized pistol that has the exact same controls and operating procedures, like the SIG SAUER P238, let's me carry a pistol that operates the same way as my primary weapon in situations unsuited to the primary weapon. I can live with 8 rounds of .380 ACP (15 if I carry a spare mag) under those circumstances.
Yes, when practical, you want to carry a weapon with adequate power to end a threat quickly. But when you have to make compromises, comprise on caliber, not on controls and certainly not to the point where you don't carry.
1) You must be carrying the gun for it to do you any good.
2) You must be so familiar with your weapon that you can't make a mistake. (As they say: "Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals train until they can't get it wrong.")
So, while I prefer to carry a 1911 Commander in .45 ACP, there are times when clothing and planned activities don't permit that. So having a pocket-sized pistol that has the exact same controls and operating procedures, like the SIG SAUER P238, let's me carry a pistol that operates the same way as my primary weapon in situations unsuited to the primary weapon. I can live with 8 rounds of .380 ACP (15 if I carry a spare mag) under those circumstances.
Yes, when practical, you want to carry a weapon with adequate power to end a threat quickly. But when you have to make compromises, comprise on caliber, not on controls and certainly not to the point where you don't carry.
Very well said Jay. 
I also carry a Colt Commander 1911 .45 or a full size 1911 .45, 70% of the year with a shoulder harness, when I have any type of coat on, be it a winter coat or light weight coat in the spring or fall.
I also have a P238 Sig for pocket carry, but have been pocket carrying with proper pocket holster, either my .40 caliber Glock 27 or SWesson M&P Shield in 9 mm on any day were the temp exceeds 60 degrees and there is no coat being worn, like the last few weeks.
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06-01-2014, 09:41 AM
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Way to go, Suzy!
Now if I can only convince my wife of the same, we'll be golden.
Agree, well stated J!
Now if I can only convince my wife of the same, we'll be golden.
Agree, well stated J!
06-15-2014, 12:49 AM
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Well, did you take your CPL class yet?
Like others have stated, get something that "Fits You", get so familiar with it that it is
2nd nature to you. Get lots of consistant range time and build muscle memory.
The Sig P238 is a wonderful pocket gun & also you can NEVER have too many 1911's.
George
Like others have stated, get something that "Fits You", get so familiar with it that it is
2nd nature to you. Get lots of consistant range time and build muscle memory.
The Sig P238 is a wonderful pocket gun & also you can NEVER have too many 1911's.
George
06-16-2014, 12:00 AM
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Not the best gun out there but the one I like carrying best.. slim and light.. only 9oz empty.. probably one of the lightest compacts out there... or at least that I've found.. crimson laser which triggers automatically when you hold the grip. Most of the time I forget its even on me.
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06-22-2014, 03:28 PM
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Keep in mind in Michigan you can't be in possession of a pistol not registered to you without the registered owner present or having a CPL yourself. So to use your husbands pistol he would have to be present while you take the CPL class.
