managed to break mine in a bout 900 rounds plus tons of dryfire (close to 5000 probably on dryfire) hammer pin busted. Smith replaced the frame. I don't really dry fire it anymore. Luckily I've got some mastery of the trigger now.
managed to break mine in a bout 900 rounds plus tons of dryfire (close to 5000 probably on dryfire) hammer pin busted. Smith replaced the frame. I don't really dry fire it anymore. Luckily I've got some mastery of the trigger now.
Look forward to reading more - there are times a j-frame is all you can carry.
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Guess they really were not true hard corps gun guys... While the gun is just a tool, I'd much rather have a more effective, capable, and efficient tool when it comes to lifesaving equipment. Having carried/used/been qualified on various handguns since 1986, I can truthfully say the smallest I have any desire to carry on a routine basis is a G19/M&P9c size--pistols of this type work in virtually all attire I use, including suits, casual, and even beach wear with a T-shirt. Heck, I had no problems carrying a 5" 1911 for over two decades, so now a G19 is a piece of cake to tote around."The problem is that almost everyone I know, even the most die hard of gun guys, starts leaving his gun behind after a while. "
I have been kinda of thinking about this too.
I can conceal a G19/G26 fairly easily. I even did it for a week in New Orleans in 107 Degree weather all day long doing all the interesting historical stuff while my wife was in a conference.
However, I can't carry at work (risk of termination) and if I have to stop somewhere on the way home, I have to adapt what I am wearing to carrying my G19, but if I could just slip something into my pocket and grab a loaf of bread it would be much simpler.
If it was concealed enough, maybe even carry it at work. Dress code and what I do would make me print a lot. Something in a pocket/ankle, probably not.
I had a S&W 640 with a 2 1/8" bbl (I think) back years ago and it was nearly as heavy as my G26 and I couldn't see carrying something that weighed that much with only 5 rounds and a slow reload and much more difficult for me to shoot.
Please keep us posted.
Especially drill times/accuracy.
Crow Hunter, I'm like you. Dress code at work and work policy preclude anything on my waist. I wear slacks, tucked in shirt, no coat, no other options. If I want to be armed while on the job (for more than a day), I need either a Smart Carry or an ankle rig.
The Smart Carry lets me carry something bigger (like my G26), but I spend a lot of time sitting in my car and getting in and out, and the Smart Carry is not as comfortable under these conditions. Also slower to draw from while seated and belted.
An ankle rig is very comfortable and very concealable. I've tried to carry my G26 this way, and it works, but my j-frame prints less.
Nothing but a j-frame is not my first choice, but sometimes it's the best choice.
True, I was just pointing it out because you seemed to be painting something like a Glock as becoming more expensive once you factor in mags and other accessories but the J-Frame seemed more hush hush on added costs like speed loaders, new grips, etc don't add money. Not a big deal but if a lesser informed person were to read it they may get the wrong idea about costs.
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Realistically though, most folks don't live and work in environments where all day carry of combat auto loaders is a practical proposition. Most folks do it for a while, but after time passes the gun ends up in the glove compartment most of the time. I guess you can conceal a a 10 inch AR or Mac 10 in a brief case if you are hard core enough.
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