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03RangerXLT · 07-24-2005, 06:54 PM

I currently own a SA XD service model in .40 that I found too cumbersome for concealed carry. I am 25, wear jeans and t-shirt everywhere, and had a lot of problems with that gun printing with my very skinny build, so I haven't been carrying often. Recently, I have payed more attention to the crime in my area and osme of teh stuff I have seen come through teh ER. I have decided that I want to carry a weapon pretty much all teh time. I think I need a smaller gun to successfully carry concealed with my lifestyle. The problem with that is the smaller caliber that ussually acocmpanies having a small gun.

Are pistols like this one:
http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol
or this one:
http://www.berettausa.com/product/pr...stols_main.htm
worth looking at?

What can other you guys suggest?
I would like to keep it cheap. Probably no more than $350 if possible.
Thanks for any suggestions guys.

RatMan · 07-24-2005, 06:59 PM

Have you thought about something like this? It carries 6+1 but it has a smaller footprint then the 10+1 Millennium Pro. Plus, your should be able to get it for close to the amount you're wanting to spend.

I have the 10+1 version and love it. It's lightweight and reliable.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol

pamato9 · 07-24-2005, 07:14 PM

I have two, one an older 10+1 45 millenium and a new pt140 milpro. Both hide well on my frame with an IWB holster or tuck it into a pocket. The msrp on the taurus website is a little high. I have seen them in the 300 to 350 range a several dealers. gun-shows for even cheaper.

jhs71 · 07-24-2005, 09:20 PM

I'm 6'3" 150 lbs- blue jean, t-shirt all the time. Glock 23 is a nice size.

dark_syde99 · 07-24-2005, 10:57 PM

Isn't a G-23 the same size as his XD service?

Ranger-
Why not save up another hundred dollars and buy an XD .40SC? You can use the mags from the service as a back up for the sub.

bigun · 07-24-2005, 11:09 PM

Another good one to look at are the Kahr's I have owned a k40 and regret ever trading it off.

bigjakern · 07-24-2005, 11:59 PM

Just don't fall into the trap that a smaller gun means smaller caliber, there are many big caliber pups out there. SA just launched their new 3" 1911 .45 GAP recently and it looks to be a nice carry gun (IMHO).

My light-wear carry is a Taurus PT-111 9mm, and it has proven to be a comfortable and very concealable gun to CCW.

Good luck on your search, be safe ...

HamsXD · 07-25-2005, 12:07 AM

How about a titanium hammerless wheelgun?

JHA XD40 · 07-25-2005, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark_syde99

Isn't a G-23 the same size as his XD service?

I have a XD service and my buddy has a g-23, the g-23 has a little bit shorter grip on it than the XD, don't know if it would be enough to make it much easier to conceal though.

03RangerXLT, I don't know which beretta you were looking at, when I was first looking for a gun I looked at a beretta 9000, but quickly decided it didn't fit my hand, think most people are happy with it though.

I'm sort of in the same predicament as you, but I've been thinking about the XD40 subcompact. I'm pretty sure that I could conceal that fairly easily, plus I'd still be using the .40 that my service uses.

Good luck to you.

Parabellum9x19mm · 07-25-2005, 01:27 AM

XD 9 SC works great for me....for your situation, i think a 5 shot revolver could work well for you....
if you're dead set on automatic a seacamp (copy) or kel-tec 380/32 could work too.

07-24-2005, 06:54 PM	#1
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,214	conceal carry and caliber question I currently own a SA XD service model in .40 that I found too cumbersome for concealed carry. I am 25, wear jeans and t-shirt everywhere, and had a lot of problems with that gun printing with my very skinny build, so I haven't been carrying often. Recently, I have payed more attention to the crime in my area and osme of teh stuff I have seen come through teh ER. I have decided that I want to carry a weapon pretty much all teh time. I think I need a smaller gun to successfully carry concealed with my lifestyle. The problem with that is the smaller caliber that ussually acocmpanies having a small gun. Are pistols like this one: http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol or this one: http://www.berettausa.com/product/pr...stols_main.htm worth looking at? What can other you guys suggest? I would like to keep it cheap. Probably no more than $350 if possible. Thanks for any suggestions guys. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

07-24-2005, 06:59 PM	#2
RatMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 250	Have you thought about something like this? It carries 6+1 but it has a smaller footprint then the 10+1 Millennium Pro. Plus, your should be able to get it for close to the amount you're wanting to spend. I have the 10+1 version and love it. It's lightweight and reliable. http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol __________________ XD9 SC Para C7.45 CZ RAMI SA Champion 1911 SA Micro Compact 1911 S&W 1911 S&W Model 60 .357Mag Taurus .41mag Taurus .357mag Taurus .45 Millennium Pro Taurus .380 Millennium American Derringer .45ACP

07-24-2005, 07:14 PM	#3
pamato9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 134	I second the Taurus MilPro I have two, one an older 10+1 45 millenium and a new pt140 milpro. Both hide well on my frame with an IWB holster or tuck it into a pocket. The msrp on the taurus website is a little high. I have seen them in the 300 to 350 range a several dealers. gun-shows for even cheaper. __________________ Never enough guns 7 wonderful children One loving Wife __________________

07-24-2005, 10:57 PM	#5
dark_syde99 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 50	Isn't a G-23 the same size as his XD service? Ranger- Why not save up another hundred dollars and buy an XD .40SC? You can use the mags from the service as a back up for the sub. __________________ This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future! -Adolph Hitler, 1935

07-24-2005, 11:09 PM	#6
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,711	Another good one to look at are the Kahr's I have owned a k40 and regret ever trading it off. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

07-24-2005, 09:20 PM	#4
jhs71 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	I'm 6'3" 150 lbs- blue jean, t-shirt all the time. Glock 23 is a nice size.

07-24-2005, 11:59 PM	#7
bigjakern XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 229	Just don't fall into the trap that a smaller gun means smaller caliber, there are many big caliber pups out there. SA just launched their new 3" 1911 .45 GAP recently and it looks to be a nice carry gun (IMHO). My light-wear carry is a Taurus PT-111 9mm, and it has proven to be a comfortable and very concealable gun to CCW. Good luck on your search, be safe ... __________________ "A gun in your hand is faster than any cop on the phone!" Big Jake

07-25-2005, 12:07 AM	#8
HamsXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Okc Posts: 323	How about a titanium hammerless wheelgun?

07-25-2005, 01:27 AM	#10
Parabellum9x19mm XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 218	XD 9 SC works great for me....for your situation, i think a 5 shot revolver could work well for you.... if you're dead set on automatic a seacamp (copy) or kel-tec 380/32 could work too. __________________ XD9 Sub Compact Bi-Tone + XML Mini Light ~ Rock Island Twin Pines 1911 .45 ~ Bushmaster 16\" HBAR Carbine 5.56 + EOTech 552 Rev. F + RRA Dominator v 2.0 + INova T3 ~ Ruger 10/22 ~ Sig Hammerli Trailside 6\" .22LR

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