Sorry I have been off for so long... Matt, I would go with a Don Hume Just In Time (JIT) holster for just about everything. They are made to fit the gun specifically so make sure you order or buy the right one. They are nearly identical to Fobus holsters, but they are leather so they don't mess up the gun's finish like a Fobus will. They are easy to draw from and you can literally run and jump around all you want and that gun isn't coming out. They hold them high and tight to the hip, so they are both very comfortable and keep the gun easy to conceal. Problem is they don't make them yet for the XDm guns so I would buy a Fobus. Do not buy a paddle hoslter. Buy one that the belt goes through twice and place a belt loop inbetween them. I hope that makes sense. It holds the holster in place when you are drawing so you get a smooth draw. If you don't do that, then your belt can end up at your neck before the gun pops out. Jeff, The difference between the XDm and a 1911 is significant as far as weight goes. The polymer lower of the XDm (or any polymer gun) make them much, much lighter. Also, you are losing .5" of barrel. Now, if you fully load it with 15 or 16 rounds, and your 1911 is a single stack holding 8, then obviously that weight is right back, but at least it is in ammo
You would be surprised. They are inexpensive, and I would never recommend trying to take one apart, but High Points rarely, if ever, fail due to anything but operator error. I've been teaching the NRA Basic Pistol Course for over 6 years and one of the few manufacturers I have never seen fail is a High Point. Crazy I know, but my own eyes have convinced me that they aren't what I thought they were. Glocks are the most common to jam actually. Reason being is people bend the ejector rod when reassembling them. Not a manufacturing problem, but it happens all the time. Most common thing I have seen in my time teaching. So, if you are buying a Glock used, make sure you look at the ejector rod.
this is all ya need... comes with 3 mags, 20rds per mag, the FMJ rds will penetrate 30+ layers of kevlar... it is one serious gun... very easy to shoot and packs a MAJOR punch with muzzle velocities in the 2000+fps range (roughly twice your typical 45/40/9mm), nothing but a killing machine... I like the 686 as well, for a revolver its just very nice to shoot... also a big fan of the 1911 as it is about as reliable a pistol as there is... my bro has a double eagle, not 'exactly' a 1911 but so close its scary... very nice to shoot, definitely a man's gun... in a defense posture though I'd want that FNH 5.7mm every time...
If you are considering a 380 I would check out the bersa thunder 380, Its is a tack driver! I love mine, I like it alot better than the kel tecs just my opinion
That 5.7 may seam neat but in reality would not be good for a concealment peice. Over penetration like a biatch. I do like them as a back up on the hunt and also for a LEO who is in an area where gang members have started to don protective vests. They usually dont buy the high end stuff, and it will make short work of all but the best vests when using the AP ammo. As far as the High point. I have seen three fail due to internal stresses. In one case the slide was begining to crack at the ejection port. They are probably ok for the casuall shooter, but start to put any real abuse on them and they show why they are so cheap. Concealment? Forget it. They are enourmous. Like trying to conceal a short barreled Desert Eagle. I have never had a Glock fail personally. I own two and have owned two others. Although Glocks with stock barrels should never be fired using lead ammo, and I have had one Glock brought in to me for that Kaboom issue. Those go in the trash. I have replaced bent ejectors on them for others but I really do think that its a one time issue for a new owner. The Bersa. Well. It really is all that people rave about. It is a tack driving well built little machine. It can group better then most full size guns. The stupid mag safety is easy to disable. Some need a polish on the feed ramp to deal with some of the nastier hollow points, but some are fine without this. All in all a great gun, especially at the price. I carried mine for about a year. In the end I went with the Kel-Tec because I only lost one round and the gun was oh so more concealable for me. My only real complaint about the Kel- tec is the lack of a slide hold back for the last round. Would have been nice. They fixed that on the Ruger LPC and I figure if I were to buy one now It would be the LPC instead. Had mine 4 years before the LPC came out. Bad luck. Agian, I dont recomend any particular gun to any one just because I use it. It really is about finding one that works for you.
I just got the P3at for Christmas... I like it pretty well... I have a crimson trace on que for the future... My question is what ammo do you run through yours for self defense? I've heard a lot of good about the Hornady Critical Defense, but open/curious to suggestions.
That is exellent ammo for winter. The only stuff I would put in it now that I have tested it personally. But for warmer monthes the Speer Gold Dot still does everything better then any one else in this calibre/gun combo. The only real reason to switch to the Hornady Critical Defense line is the ability to open up after going through heavy clothing like one would see in colder months. It just isn't as powerfull. That gun will amaze you with the laser on it. Definate must have.
I just checked with a local guy today. I can get the Bersa .380 for $249, Kel Tec $255, Ruger for $280. I would have bought one today, but he didn't have any ammo. Anybody close to me....Check with 67 Hardware in Jonesville, he's a high school buddy of mine and promised me he can't be beat on price...
Those are some awesome prices... and if you do get one... I think I can find your some ammo... he's had .380 in stock every time I go.
He's must be the only one. I picked some up finally at the gun show this past weekend but no shops (nearby) have it in stock. I check Wal-mart everytime I go too. Nothing.
