Don't worry about being late getting back to the discussion. FuryRising and I found things to talk about as you probably noticed.  I agree with the "only point when you intend to kill" view and .45 autos are at the top of my list. When I go get my CCPermit, I'll find out about shooting ranges. With the number of guns in this county, there has to be a shooting range around here somewhere!!

I intend to find and take the NRA's course as soon as I have my own gun. I figure, first the gun, then the Concealed Carry and the training. Kinda hard to learn to shoot a gun without one! 

I picked up a copy of Combat Handguns [June issue] today as part of my continuing education.  D, BR, brace yourselves for questions once I get it read!

Still looking for the right gun?

Have you tried going to a gun shop and asking some questions, as you're actually holding the gun?

As far as learning what folk are talking about, one of the easiest ways to get familiar is to start with the parts of different weapons. These days, you can download the owner's manual for nearly any current weapon, and quite a few of the older ones. This helps in figuring out if someone is talking about a gun part, or a technique or environmental quality or effect.


Black Rose

LOL
I have noticed that in general, gun store clerks are anything but pushy. They tend to be a laid-back breed, sometimes to the point of having to holler at them to get them to notice you!



Black Rose

I'm looking at Walther PPKs and P38s tonight. I absolutely LOVE them but I don't know if I can afford them now.

You sound as bad as me! I'm still looking for something. I'm not giving up I've just had a certain amount of real life to deal with lately.

Penthesilea wrote on May 20^th, 2007 at 11:11pm:


I like the 92FS Inox on that page. Which particular one were you looking at?

I've decided that I'm getting a Ruger .45 next. (I think it might be P45 even... I can't remember).  Went into Sportsman's Warehouse a few weeks ago to look, and that is the one that felt right, which is usually a good sign.

Penthesilea wrote on May 21^st, 2007 at 2:42pm:


Any way you go, you'll have to train yourself to draw quickly.

They make special holsters that can be clipped into just about any purse that make the gun easily accessible, I believe.

I think you'd be happy with a Ruger 92. You may want to get a shoulder rig for it, with the spare mag pouches on the opposite side from the holster. If you do, you will want the kind with tie-down straps on both sides, as we women have an additional "jiggle factor"  with mammaries that can cause the holster to shift position uncomfortably. The tie downs are designed to hook to a belt, but will hook directly to belt loops as well. They can also be modified with garter clips from your local fabric store to clip to undies or hose/garter belt instead if that gives better concealment with adequate access. They can also usually be removed if there is enough weight and balance to keep everything in place without them.

You may also want to look into a paddle type holster, as those are designed to slip into the waistband of pants without the need for a belt, making them very adjustable. There is another type of paddle holster that is to be used with a belt, and that type has two slots for the belt to pass behind it. Those are quite stable, if sometimes at an odd angle.

Happy shopping!


Black Rose

I've been looking for info on a Ruger 92 and I'm having no luck. Help, BR!

My bad hon! I was thinking the beretta 92 looked much like the ruger .45, and that I think you'd like the ruger as well. I just got totally scrambled....sorry!


Black Rose