Do you have CHL and if so, what ya packin?

[tailchaser]

Bah, I was going off memory. I read about it a couple of years ago. I thought that they said it was a .50
After I looked it up it has a brother that is a .50

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 500
Operation: Double-action revolver
Caliber: .500 S&W Magnum
Barrel length: 8.38 inches
Overall length: 15.0 inches
Weight, empty: 72.5 ounces
Safety: Internal self-engaging hammerblock; safety hammer keylock
Sights: Adjustable rear; interchangeable post front
Sight radius: 10.75 inches
Rifling: 6 grooves, 1:18.75 LH twist
Stocks: Hogue rubber Monogrips
Cylinder capacity: 5 rounds
Finish: Brushed stainless steel

No... the Smith has a real barrel more suitable for a round like the .50 or .454 Casul...

[MiataMike]

ahhh... I probably should have read more about it before posting the caliber. However, the weapon is still compact enough to carry and powerfull enough to be accurate and have plenty of stopping power

[Magma]

ahhh... I probably should have read more about it before posting the caliber. However, the weapon is still compact enough to carry and powerfull enough to be accurate and have plenty of stopping power

Including stoopping the dog next door

[tailchaser]

Including stoopping the dog next door

Well... since the dog was probably next door eating the neighbor's cat anyway, that's not a problem. But, wasn't somebody worried about 9mm rounds penetrating walls early? Good grief. I just re-read my CHL, and it does not appear to be a concealed cannon permit...

[Treibenschnell]

Shouldn't be any hotter than a flywheel straight out of the oven. You can handle that Bean, can't you?

As long as it's a quick glance, sure...

"... just doesn't take me very long to look at a flywheel"

Exactly.

Its a .50 revolver (Very accurate)

and its compact enough to conceal easily.

Is that a chunk of iron in your britches or are you just happy to see me?

[MiataMike]

Is that a chunk of iron in your britches or are you just happy to see me?

you know whats up

[channelmaniac]

you know whats up

Better living through pharmaceuticals!

[icepenguin66]

I'm a big fan of glocks... A .380 is better than nothing at all, but 9mm is much more effective, and not much harder to handle.

Me too, especially the compensated one! But your regular 9 mm Glock doesn't have a conventional safety, just a little button thing on the actual trigger, so I wouldn't feel comfortable carrying it any way other than an exterior holster like the Police do.

I'm still considering a CHL, but OTOH new legislation is going through the Texas congress as we speak that if passed will allow motorists to possess a concealed handgun in their vehicle without a CHL. Also, there is no license required to carry a rifle or shotgun. With a Miata, a handgun would be best since you cannot easily and safely store or gain access to a rifle/shotgun other than in the trunk, which would most likely be out of reach if needed in an incident. Any other car, I'd just keep my Mossberg pistol grip between the seats!

[icepenguin66]

Well... since the dog was probably next door eating the neighbor's cat anyway, that's not a problem. But, wasn't somebody worried about 9mm rounds penetrating walls early? Good grief. I just re-read my CHL, and it does not appear to be a concealed cannon permit...

And if you get a breach loaded cannon there are no laws for it!

[channelmaniac]

And if you get a breach loaded cannon there are no laws for it!

Is it considered conceiled if you have it pointing out through the rear under the license plate?

[tailchaser]

Me too, especially the compensated one! But your regular 9 mm Glock doesn't have a conventional safety, just a little button thing on the actual trigger, so I wouldn't feel comfortable carrying it any way other than an exterior holster like the Police do.

Please get your CHL... Numbers are good for your rights...

And you can legally carry NOW in your vehicle. You are presumed to be traveling so long as you are not committing a felony, so vehicular carry is legal.

So long as your holster fully covers the trigger guard, your Glock is just as safe as anything else tucked inside your pants. The trigger isn't going to pull itself. If you're insane and like to carry Mexican, a Springfield XD is a better choice since it has a grip safety.

Oh, yeah... And next time I've got the extra cash lying about, I'll probably supplant my Glock 19 with a 19C. I've now put enough rounds through the C's to know that even in low light I reacquire the sights about .05 quicker with the C - faster than that when there's more light and muzzle flash is less of an issue.

[Monkey of Death]

I've got my license shortly after they first became available, so almost 10 years now. I've carried a variety of handguns and am still looking for the perfect carry weapon .

Currently I carry a Springfield XD9 subcompact. Its 9mm, about the same size a Glock 26 (only about 1/4 inch taller) and holds 13+1 rounds (3 more than the Glock). It has a backstrap 'safety' and was about $100 cheaper than the Glock. So far the closest to 'perfect' I've found. Of course, they came out with the P99 compact after I bought it...

The Walther PPK and PPK/s are good guns, but I would not recommend them for carry (and I did carry one for a while). First off, they sometimes don't like hollow points, and if you're carrying a .380, you better be using hollow points. Now, this isn't all of them (my PPK/s had no problems), but it is a well known issue. Mostly, my biggest issue with the PPK for carry is that the frame is steel, not alloy or polymer. This makes it very heavy for its size. In fact unloaded, my full size Walther P99 weighs less than the PPK/s. If your wife really wants a .380, look into the Sig 230 or 232. More reliable and a lot less weight. And trust me, every ounce you can save really makes a difference when you're lugging one around, especially in summer!

I would seriously consider the Springfield XD9 subcompact, the Walther P99 compact or even (I can't believe I'm going to type this...) a Glock 26. Modern handguns have come a long way since the PPK was first developed in the late 1930's. You can get a 9mm that is lighter, has more rounds, more stopping power and is easier and less punishing to shoot, all in a package that is very similar size-wise. Heck, if you want to try out the Springfield, let me know and I'll meet you at a range sometime. And as far as my wife, she does ok with the PPK/s, the Springfield and even the AR-15. But her favorite to shoot is the Sig 229 in .357!! Personally, I think she just likes the noise it makes...

I've got some of my guns (pistols and rifles) in the armory section of my 'personal' website, if you want to check 'em out!
And I'm all for an MME range day!!

[Rogue]

.45

[Ataim]

I'd want to pack the one from Fifth Element or the BFG.

[tailchaser]

Well... if we're talking want... I want one of these.

[black roadster]

Have they invented a gun that can only be used by registered users using fingerprint technology or biometrics?

I know they have one which requires a specific ring to be worn.

[Magma]

Have they invented a gun that can only be used by registered users using fingerprint technology or biometrics?

I know they have one which requires a specific ring to be worn.

I don't think this is out on the market yet

[Treibenschnell]

Ah, a Kimber! Nice choice... and the price isn't bad for that sort of quality.

[Billy Blaze]

That S&W 500 will cost about 2.75-3.00 per round to shoot so you better make em count, I was considering one of those.

I had breifly a Springfield XD 45 cal that was real nice, it was the 4 inch version with a 13 round capacity I had target rounds and Hollow Points with Stingers for home protection rounds.

It was a really nice gun except the slide button was stiff as hell, but you get used to it quick.

I have a Winchester Deffender shotgun that will shoot 3 inch magnums with an 18in barrel that holds 7, 3in rounds of 00 buchshot. (home protection)

[Monkey of Death]

Apparently, .45s are on a lot of want lists!