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I saw one of these at a gun shop for $400 a while back. I thought the price was hight but I really like the look, feel, and finish more than any .380 I've seen. I was tempted but afraid of the unknown. Thanks so much for posting this Lowbud. I'll steer clear...

The key really is the pants. I don't wear huge clothes and I'm only 5"11 160lbs with a 30"-31" waist. It only works for me in khakis, cords or cargos and it does look like I have "something" in my pocket. I usually have a blackberry, a hard chrome business card holder and keys in my other front pocket so it just looks like I've got stuff in my pockets. I'm skinny and I raced bikes for many years so I've always worn a belt with pants one size up anyway. 30" waist pants are too hard to find and they look way too tight on my thighs so I've got a closet full of size 32 already. It just so happens that they are better for concealing a firearm, either IWB or in pocket holster. When I researced this, the consensus on pocket carrying a Glock was that it will print and make your pants fall down. I really wanted to chime in and say that I'm not that big and I've found that it's not been the case for me. I always wear a belt anyway and I'd rather have a gun I know I can shoot well in a decent caliber than to carry a .380 just to wear tight jeans. If something is casual enough for jeans, I probably wouldn't tuck my shirt in anyway, and then I'll go back to IWB. If I feel the need to wear a tight fitting t-shirt with the jeans, I'll put my 26 in the supertuck that I bought for the 19.

+1. We used this model very well also. The mobile model which doesn't require a line in your yard has pros and cons versus the regular model: Pros: You don't have to dig lines to install it. Pro: This one is much easier if to setup somewhere else if you are not going to be in your current home forever. Pro: It actually works better with difficult or agressive dogs. Why? Because the traditional models allow the dogs to get out with only a quick shock if they are running fast enough when they hit it. The wireless model actually gives them a static shock for up to 30 seconds. Instead of teaching a difficult to run faster it teaches them "hey wait a minute, if I go back home I won't get shocked anymore." We started it out on the lowest setting and walked our dogs on leashes so they would learn it on the really light setup. One of our dogs used to dig under fences and this was the only thing that broke her of the habit. After a while, the dogs didn't even try to run when the batteries were dead. We didn't feel to good about it at first but with that particular dog it was the best thing. Better to shock a dog a little than to have them get hit by a car. Pro: Petsafe is a West Knoxville Company. You can always get parts and batteries Con: It only makes a circular perimemter so it doesn't fit every lot well. Cons: It still requires some tinkering to set up because you adjust the range just right and you have to be very specific with where you put the unit. Finally, our current house has a fence in the back yard and our Petsafe wireless model has been collecting dust in the garage for 2 years.

+1; These folks are probably young and idealistic. They haven't yet realized that the government shouldn't be who look look to to solve our problems. If they are in a gun store they are probably beginning to realize there are lots of things the government can't protect us from.

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Simple question really. I have only 9mm handguns for now. One think I like about 9mm is that you can just about always find it somewhere. I've noticed that Bud's has the .45 GAP handguns for dirt cheap. Is the round being phased out as Glock switches to Gen IV?

I bought mine per Leroy's recommendation. You get a holster perfectly molded to your gun with no price premium. Thanks Leroy!

Keep your money here in Tennessee! Buy an Aholster. I have their pocket holster for a Glock 26 and I'm convinced that it is the only pocket holster that will work well for a gun that size. The gun draws well and the holster stays in the pocket. They also do multiple colors and mine was shipped to me quickly even though I got it in OD which I understand has to be made upon ordering.

I am not posting to bash the OP. Let me repeat that, I'm not posting to bash the OP. He made a quick decision under lots pressure, no one got shot and he kept himself safe from harm. That is why we train. It is for self-preservation, not just to spill some blood. I didn't really want to reply to this post since I've previously stated on the board that I'm an attorney. Before you read further understand that unless you've been in my office and signed a retainer agreement, please don't take what I say as legal advice that is applicable in to any specific factual scenario that you may be involved in. I feel a duty to clarify a couple of things: First, in Tennessee you must have a reasonable fear of imminent death or substantial bodily injury to be justified in using deadly force. The castle doctrine grants you a rebuttable presumption that your fear is reasonable if someone has invaded your residence. It is a wonderful defense and I'm glad we live in a state that has adopted it. It is only a defense, however, it doesn't guarantee you won't be prosecuted or even convicted of a crime. In English, the castle doctrine says your fear is reasonable if you act against a home invader unless the prosecution proves it otherwise. For example, if you left your door open and they could prove that you knew someone might be coming to your home to do repairs they may argue that your fear was unreasonable. Second, you can still be prosecuted for a shooting in your own home. Let's say a drunk wanders in, a home repairman comes in without annoucing, or your super duper armor peircing bullets go through your assailant and into another painter who is saying, "hey asshat, wrong apartment". Any of these scenarios could result in criminal liability if a DA convinces a jury that you weren't reasonable. You could face anything from second-degree murder to voluntary manslaughter to negligent or reckless homicide. The castle doctrine is not a "get out of jail" free card and it only takes the slightest blurring of the lines (along with an overzealous DA or LEOs) to result in criminal prosecution. I'm a huge proponent of self-defense but please understand the possible results of your actions. Finally, if you are involved in any shooting, even if the charges are dismissed eventually, be aware that you will most certainly lose your HCP until the issue is completely resolved. I apologize if the above is a little rambling. I felt a need to chime in but I've got no time to proof-read. Gotta get back to work.

I'd rather have 5 totally bada$$ guns. That way my wife has no idea how much I've invested in them and people won't think I'm some kind of a nut. Ha Ha! Nothing against hunting but I don't hunt. If I did, I would probably feel the need to fill a lot more categories. For me it's just personal protection and HD.

+1; We have a similiar setup and the same plan. You can have my stuff but you won't make it up the stairs.

+1. The world has shed a collective tear for the death of the world's highest grossing drug-addicted pedophile.

Personally, I think people just want to buy another gun. I'd like to have a nice full-size handgun that I could leave a light mounted on all the time. Do I need it? No. Could I just stick a light on my Glock 19 when it's around the house? Yes. Would I like to get a Glock 17 to match my 19 and 26? Of course. Do I hope a fourth generation Glock 21 will come out that fits my hand well? Yes. How about that new tacticool M&P .357 revolver??? Get my point? A "home defense" handgun is a great way to justify buying a cool range gun that is fun to shoot but too big or too heavy to carry regularly. I think I'll go home and tell the wife I really need to buy this: Product: Model 327 M&P R8 - 8 Shot, .357 Magnum Revolver=

With the impending change in the national park carry law, I will probably start carrying in the woods soon. I'll probably just stick my Glock 26 in a pocket holster.

Maybe they were exagerating a bit to make a point. They did say there is a difference. I think their point was that placing rounds on target is more important than better (or bigger) bullets. Back to the original question, I've not found any 9mm rounds that won't function flawlessly in my Glocks and I believe even the hottest brass, 9mm luger rounds should be ok so long as they are factory loaded. Don't get me wrong, I've got JHP for carry. I have limited time and money however, and I'm not going to spend either researching or testing the absolute best +P+ performance. I feel I'm better served finding the good deals on range ammo so I can practice more often.

I was a little suprised the hear two Marines I know recently tell me that the difference in effectiveness between FMJ and JHP is really overstated. Just to clairify, they didn't say there isn't a difference, just that they think way to many "net ninjas" spend too much time debating ammo and caliber and not learning to shoot effectively. The consensus was that as long as you're using a service caliber handgun, the ability to place your shots center mass is more important than anything else.

I also spend a lot of time in the woods and I've known 2 people who have been bitten by venimious snakes. Recently I posted a question about 9mm snake shot shells. Most folks said they should cycle my Glocks just fine. I plan to test some soon. Instead of buying a "snake gun", I'd rather carry a familiar gun with 1 or 2 rounds of snake shot on top of the mag. I'd vote for you to get a subcompact version of your carry gun. You'll probably get much more use out of it.

I couldn't decide between the 2 either so I had to get both. I definitely shoot the 19 better. To me the big advantage the 26 has for carry is that you can squeeze it into a pocket with the right pocket holster. I recommend the AHolster. It was recommended to me by Leroy here on TGO and I can't imagine another pocket holster that would work well with a G26. It is big for pocket carry and the AHolster works because the Kydex is stiff enough to stay open and it is hooked so that if you train your self to pull outward just a little it will stay in your pocket. Of course this only works if you don't wear tight jeans. Personally, I suits all week and a lot of khakis or cargos on the weekend or other times. They usually will accomodate the G26 just fine. If something is casual enough for jeans I could probably go untucked, in which case either of the guns will IWB just fine. I think if you will go IWB and untucked just about anyone can carry a G19 about the same as a G26. I've only had the 26 a few weeks now and I've still been carrying my 19 IWB most of the time. This will probably change when the weather changes and I want to be able to take my suit coat off alot. Finally, I have no plans to get an extension for my 26. If you are only going to shoot with an extension you might as well get a G19. All things said, if you plan to keep your P-AT, you might as well get a 19 as a primary carry. However, for me I've found I feel alot more comfident with the 26 as a pocket gun since I can shoot it much better than anything smaller.

The pussification of America is almost complete.

There may actually be lots more occurances that haven't been reported because the drivers were able to put the car in nuetral or otherwise disengage the engine. Just a thought.

+1 to the above. I exercise 5-6 days a week. 2 days weights and cardio the other days. Cardio is usually cycling, but sometimes running or hiking.

I looked for a used 26 for a month or so and could hardly find one. The only one I found were as much as a new one (so I bought new). You will be able to get your money back if you change your mind. I found a few 27s used during that time if that says anything. The 27 holds it's value to, however so again I'd say 26 but you can't lose with any Baby Glock.

My normal carry is a Glock 19 and I wear suits so we're much in the same boat... I just got an Aholster pocket holster in OD Green to match my new OD Glock 26. It was recommended in another thread on this forum as the best holster to make the baby Glock a pocket gun. I've not carried the 26 in it yet but I'll provide a report soon. I wear suits and I don't want to have to wear my suit jacket all summer. I also really wanted my summer gun to be as close to my winter gun as possible. I think it will work fine with pleated dress slacks (like I wear with a suit or sport coat), provided I wear a sturdy belt. I know it will not work with jeans and with more casual khakis (think flat front Dockers), it looks like I've got a wallet in my front pocket. If a situation is casual enough for jeans, I'll either wear cargo pants with big pockets or I'll carry the G26 IWB with an untucked polo. I'm like 5'11", 160lb with a 31" waist so I've already figured out that if I want to wear a tighter polo or T-shirt my G19 will print if I move around much. The G26 is much less likely to print in the same Crossbreed holster I have for my G19. Wouldn't it be better to have matching Glocks in the same caliber instead of a Glock and a revolver? Here's a link for the holster: http://www.lefthandholster.com/holsters.html My answer may not work if you like to wear tight pants or you want assurance you'll never look like you've got something in your pocket (although with the holster you won't "print".) Since you already carry and practice with a Glock 32, I'd say get a Glock 33. You'll be able to use the same ammo, you'll shoot it almost as well as your 32 (probably much better than a snubby revolver) and you can use the 32 mags in the 33 if you'd like.

This is precisely why I'm glad OC is legal even though I have no intention of OCing. I wear suits and I've been carrying my G19 IWB so if I wear a suit jacket it's not really an issue. While this debate is entertaining, unless someone is carrying an AK pistol in the park with an orange tip, or otherwise behaving in a way to get a place posted, then I have no problem with OC. If we don't protect rights of folks different than us, we won't have many rights. I will always attempt to conceal but I'm a skinny guy and my profession and style of dress requires that I tuck my shirt in. I've already decided I'll risk looking like I've got a wallet and my blackberry in my front pocket over carrying something smaller than my G26 or sweating my tail off when summer rolls around. I'm convinced that if you're not drawing attention to yourself most people don't look that closely. I can understand getting upset about someone intentionally drawing attention to themselves, but you guys that are getting really upset about this issue are just silly. Why can't we just encourage folks to act responsibly instead of bashing each other?

I've seen 9mm shot shells and I've been told people use these for snakes but I've also heard that .38 shotshell in a revolver is better because you don't have to worry about the shell not having enough umph to cycle the slide. Anybody use these in a 9mm auto? I have a Glock 19 and Glock 26 and neither has ever had a FTF with any ammo. My thought was to maybe carry one of these in the chamber when in the woods but I'm not sure if they are a gimmick or what.