CCW, a Luger? (Dumb question # 2)

kidvett · 07-09-2002, 03:47 PM

Ronin,

LUGERS would, in my opinion, hold their own in todays assortment of defensive handguns. I do think however that there are much practical handguns to carry as defensive pieces...

Working Law Enforcement, my service piece is a WALTHER P99 with WIN SXT 147gr JHP ammo. Various backups include PPK.s, 38 snubbies and a Beretta 25.

My favorite OFF-DUTY piece is a GLOCK 19 with that same 147gr ammo. I do have other favorites: LWT Commander 45, S&W Magnums, etc

To me, important aspects of carrying a handgun for self defense are: CONFIDENCE & COMFORT.

Sure enough you have to select a good reliable handgun with effective ammunition. 9mm is not my first choice of a defensive caliber ( I prefer BIG BORES & MAGNUMS ) but with good ammo, it does the job.

If I was to go in harms way I'd pick a 4 inch Model 29 with Silvertips....But as an everyday carry piece, being 5'8 & 165 pounds, I'm happy with my GLOCK 19 [img]wink.gif[/img]

kidvett

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07-09-2002, 03:47 PM	#8
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ronin, LUGERS would, in my opinion, hold their own in todays assortment of defensive handguns. I do think however that there are much practical handguns to carry as defensive pieces... Working Law Enforcement, my service piece is a WALTHER P99 with WIN SXT 147gr JHP ammo. Various backups include PPK.s, 38 snubbies and a Beretta 25. My favorite OFF-DUTY piece is a GLOCK 19 with that same 147gr ammo. I do have other favorites: LWT Commander 45, S&W Magnums, etc To me, important aspects of carrying a handgun for self defense are: CONFIDENCE & COMFORT. Sure enough you have to select a good reliable handgun with effective ammunition. 9mm is not my first choice of a defensive caliber ( I prefer BIG BORES & MAGNUMS ) but with good ammo, it does the job. If I was to go in harms way I'd pick a 4 inch Model 29 with Silvertips....But as an everyday carry piece, being 5'8 & 165 pounds, I'm happy with my GLOCK 19 [img]wink.gif[/img] kidvett