YOUR first step is in reading and fully understanding YOUR STATES LAWS and YOUR LIMITATIONS IN WHAT YOU CAN LEGALLY USE
http://concealedcarryconfidence.org...ng-and-gear/?gclid=CL_xvOuK2c8CFQipaQodZlEJ6Q
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/#recRestricted
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...hy-do-you-carry-that-concealed-handgun.14502/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...vs-concealment-in-a-defensive-hand-gun.14231/
https://www.gunstocarry.com/bullet-caliber-sizes/
https://www.concealedcarryuniversit...nded?cf_uvid=3eee8beb3826def12fb6ba51052e0ce6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu5NCcEm8qs
https://urbancarryholsters.com/tuckable-holster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynpynIJFPO0
the next step is understanding you need to learn how to use your weapon of choice effectively and quickly if its needed and that requires practice on a regular basis
the third step is realizing it won,t do any good to own a firearm and keep it locked up, so get a carry permit and keep it with you!
THE FORTH STEP, is realizing
MOST commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots ,
only critically placed hits too vital organs or structural support,
and multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
I can tell you from decades of hunting experience shooting wild hogs, at close range, (20-60 feet) that a 45 acp is marginally effective
, a 357 mag or 10mm both have proven to be much more effective at rapidly killing hogs in hunting conditions,
and a 41 mag and 44 mag and 45 lc loaded with proper heavy for caliber hard cast bullet,
hand loads are and have repeatedly been proven to be, more effective.!
thus I would consider cartridges like the 9mm, 380, 38spc,
and even the 40 S&W to be less than ideal for self defense.
the ammo used is critical , where you hit any threatening aggressive opponent and the projectile used is critical
there's always a personal compromise youll need to make , or judgement call in selecting,
the best match in the choices you personally value in hand gun's, shot capacity, accuracy, penetration, dependability and
conceal-ability
Id strongly suggest you consider 130 grains of bullet,
and about , MINIMUM
and Id vastly prefer to carry a hendgun having a minimum of
400 ft lbs of muzzle energy as a reasonable lower power level, anything with over about 800 ft lbs,
is unlikely too be easy too shoot well, rapidly your goal here is to be able to physically disable a violent attacker rapidly, and yes proper shot placement on any adversary critical.
carry at least 1 spare loaded magazine
https://www.amazon.com/Safariland-D...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XEV84R10CZEC9A5K6PGK
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...olle-magazine-pouch-double-stack-pistol-nylon
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/9...agazine-pouch-double-stack-pistol-nylon-black
S&W 1006 10mm
IF YOU CARRY A PISTOL THIS MIGHT INTEREST YOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIfXeFgSLYA
http://ccwsafe.com/
http://concealedcarryconfidence.org/concealed-carry-disturbing-self-defense-lessons-d/
http://www.handgunlaw.us/
READ THE LINKS THERES A GOOD DEAL OF USEFUL INFO CONTAINED
http://apps.carryconcealed.net/legal/index.php
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/concea ... 7QodzA6JIA
http://www.brassfetcher.com/Handguns.htm
http://gundata.org/blog/post/best-handg ... f-defense/
https://www.suspenderstore.com/big-tall-suspenders-perry-belt-clip/
https://www.dillonprecision.com/blade-tech-competition-speed-belt_8_22_26149.html
http://www.suspendease.com/snap-on-clip-suspenders.html
https://www.rustyknucklesmusic.com/products/rusty-knuckles-12-gauge-leather-belt-loop-1
https://www.amazon.com/Suspender-Attachment-Heavy-Accessories-Connectors/dp/B071K1HBYW
http://gunbelts.com/gun-belts
https://urbancarryholsters.com/tuckable-holster
decent quality suspenders, and a quality stiff belt with added belt loops that have d-rings or slide clips for the suspenders to clip securely to the stiff belt, solved the issue of how to carry a heavy pistol comfortably for me and had worked for decades
Ive found the inside the waist band
VEDDER comfort tuck holster extremely comfortable
I've used one for a couple years daily to carry a 10mm glock model 20
those suspenders are generally worm over a tee-shirt and under a long waisted dress shirt over the holster and suspenders
http://gunbelts.com/gun-belts
https://www.vedderholsters.com/comforttuck/
"The Florida "Castle Doctrine" law basically does three things:
One: It establishes, in law, the presumption that a criminal who forcibly enters or intrudes into your home or occupied vehicle is there to cause death or great bodily harm, therefore a person may use any manner of force, including deadly force, against that person.
Two: It removes the "duty to retreat" if you are attacked in any place you have a right to be. You no longer have to turn your back on a criminal and try to run when attacked. Instead, you may stand your ground and fight back, meeting force with force, including deadly force, if you reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm to yourself or others. [This is an American right repeatedly recognized in Supreme Court gun cases.]
Three: It provides that persons using force authorized by law shall not be prosecuted for using such force.
It also prohibits criminals and their families from suing victims for injuring or killing the criminals who have attacked them.
In short, it gives rights back to law-abiding people and forces judges and prosecutors who are prone to coddling criminals to instead focus on protecting victims.
think it thru, everything's going to be a compromise in one way or another
KEEP IN MIND!
you damn sure are better off avoiding any confrontation you can back out of rather than escalating it to the point a weapons used from a financial and legal stand point. almost anytime a firearm is used your talking about spending tens of thousands of dollars in lawyer fees even if your 100% justified in self defense.
but as the saying goes, better to be judged by 12 than carried in a coffin by 6
almost any gun can produce wounds that will eventually prove fatal, or be a deterrent, under some conditions, but it takes good shot placement and a minimal power level to produce a wound that's highly likely to stop a determined adversary quickly ,under most conditions,if hes intent on doing you a great deal of harm at spitting distances , ESPECIALLY if hes on drugs or basically insane. IT does you little good to shoot randomly placed holes in an attacker that will prove fatal in 30-45 minutes, if he cuts your throat or shoots holes in you during the first 5 seconds of the violent confrontation
IF your forced to fight, for your life,if your opponents not down and out, DON,T STOP SHOOTING!
FAILURE to destroy the CNS (BRAIN OR UPPER SPINE) will usually NOT RESULT in instant stops
even several center mass hits with most good effective hand gun calibers that will eventually prove fatal, will not insure the attacker can,t continue to fight for a few seconds or minutes, even non-survivable wounds don,t necessarily, stop an antagonist instantly, and in those few seconds you could be mortally injured, so if your forced to fight it makes a great deal of sense to select the most effective tools available and to have the practice and experience to use the tool effectively
http://gundata.org/blog/post/best-handgun-caliber-and-round-for-self-defense/#10mmauto
common handgun cartridges less powerful than a 9mm are fairly well accepted as having potentially marginal performance in some conditions ,some of the more powerful cartridges having significantly more power will take training and experience to master , as far as rapid fire accuracy,and ease of rapidly placed repeatable hits on target, but tend to be more effective once mastered.
the 357 mag and 40s&W and 45acp have all been well proven and effective, IF the correct ammos used by a skilled shooter. effective combos require a skilled & experienced, user, and an effective cartridge used in a dependable & accurate handgun, used by an owner whos staying aware of his
surroundings
solid hits from a reasonably powerful handgun in the red outlined area in the upper torso tend to get the desired results
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-useful-self-defense-pistol.13688/#post-70443
read
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_FBI_Miami_shootout
http://forums.gunsamerica.com/yaf_posts ... spx?c=0408
selecting a defensive hand gun is an individual process where your forced compromise to achieve a reasonable balance between your personal ability to control, hard hitting power and its higher recoil levels and your guns basic operator friendliness, your choices in caliber and firearm increase or decrease your speed and accuracy, and its that speed and accuracy with its mandatory lower recoil and power levels,that will tend to dictate you choices, only hits count, but only carefully placed hits on an opponent with enough destructive power, will quickly end a threat, if they can be depended on to destroy the central nervous system, organs or major skeletal structure of your opponent
for most people who are willing to train, frequently the 38spc and 9mm in a medium size revolver or pistol are easily handled
for most people the upper recoil levels of the 10mm and 41mag and the lower load levels in the 45acp, are controllable but for some people ,borderline excessive
the 357 mag, 40s&w and 44 spcl and moderate 45acp loads, fall in the mid range, the the 10mm and 41mag and the lower load levels in the 45acp,are certainly usable, but require frequent training to excel in their use
only practice and familiarity with the tools and skills lets you select the best compromise for you.
keep in mind the average defensive gun fight is at under 30 feet and less than 3-5 shots are fired
FACTORS, you need to consider carefully
your going to need to balance
conceal ability & size
stopping power
accuracy
dependability
easy access
speed of accurate repeat fire.
WHATS LEGAL TO USE IN YOUR AREA
DO YOU HAVE A CONCEALED CARRY LICENCE?
Ive carried the glock 10mm or 1006 S&W , most of the time since they became available
because I think its about the best possible cartridge available in a semi auto hand gun that can easily be carried
a good 45acp is my second choice
I generally carry a glock 20 in 10mm with one spare magazine, now its true that the standard mag holds I think its 14-15 cartridges, so in theory that one mag one would assume would be sufficient.
BTW if you carry a GLOCK swap to a STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE ROD AND SPRING its known to both stand up to heat and wear issues better than the factory plastic rod and increase durability and they are so dirt cheap to swap out your foolish, in my opinion, too not do so!
stainless steel (better durability)
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-rod-assembly-glock-20-20sf-21-21sf-gen-1-2-3
tungsten (heavier for minimally reduced recoil, and increased durability)
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-rod-assembly-glock-20-20sf-21-21sf-gen-1-2-3
KEEP IN MIND!
commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots , only critically placed multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
but having a complete spare loaded mag can be advantageous.
a short example might help.
one of my good friends is a SWAT cop, in a recent drug lab bust the criminal types were taken by surprise, and not a shot was fired, but as one drug guy was being hand cuffed he spun around while still in cuffs and kicked at the officers next to my friends groin, the officer dodged but in the process his glock 17 went flying and hit the pavement, the end cap retaining the spring and cartridges ejected out of the gun leaving the now useless mag body still seated, in the pistol.
my friend helped control the situation then picked up the dropped glock 17 and simply swapped in a new magazine.
now that might have been a darn rare event, but crap does happen, mags come out, get damaged or lost and having a spare mag got the gun functional in seconds.
consider what condition you would be in without a spare magazine, under similar conditions.
the EAA WITNESS is an EXCELLENT VALUE in a REASONABLY PRICED DOUBLE ACTION 45 ACP PISTOL, there are hundreds of effective potential choices,
but ask yourself, if defending my family and my lifes dependent on how effectively I can defend myself with my pistol of choice, is my choice made more on the tools effectiveness or ease of concealment, Id strongly suggest concealment take lower priority if the tool you choose won,t get the job done fast and effectively under most conditions you've made the wrong choice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK9zELlc0J8
I vastly prefer a small HIGH QUALITY sheath/belt knife, as a secondary back-up
http://knifeoutlet.com/Cold Steel-13RTSM-Recon Tanto?search=tanto&category_id=79
I suppose a great deal depends on both the person and the way you carry, Ive had zero issues carrying the G20 or S&W 1006
but then Im 6'3" 270 lbs and the holster I use for either is easily concealed under the loose, & long waisted shirts I almost always wear, the lower shirt hem hangs easily 6-7 below the lower belt edge
most of my friend's and I have concealed carry licenses , most of us carry, most of the time,and have for decades, you'll need too buy a decent holster, to protect the gun. and be aware some gun designs are far less prone to accidental discharge from being dropped, plus carry with an empty chamber is not a bad idea in many cases,if your gun is not equipped with redundant safety features
BTW if you route the belt around the outside of the holster instead of under it like this picture shows its going to make it conform to your body lines far more uniformly,and be far harder to spot,under a long shirt, and yeah!, make it a bit harder to draw in a huge hurry, but if your keeping aware of your surroundings,in most cases youll have at least a few seconds warning to prepare, your chances of getting into a gunfight are very low, your chances of survival in a gun fight without a gun , where your attacker has one alone,and you lack training and a gun,is abysmally lower, having a gun and knowing how to use it effectively and remaining aware of your surroundings makes a huge difference.
http://www.usacarry.com/
OK IVE always felt that the main concern is having a tool that will get the job done effectively, rather than just having the easiest gun to carry concealed, while its true , that to be useful the choice must be carried with you almost all the time so you'll have access to the handgun should it be necessary, having a handgun for self defense is a bit like carrying a fire extinguisher in the car, you need to have fast easy access, but you sure hope you'll never need to use it, and some thought about where you go, what you do, and how you go about it can lower the odds of it ever being necessary for you to use either one!
IF your forced to fight, for your life,if your opponents not down and out, DON,T STOP SHOOTING!
THINK, BEFORE YOU ACT,AVOIDING A CONFRONTATION IS THE BEST ROUTE ABOUT 99% OF THE TIME, BUT IN THE REAL WORLD YOUR RESPONSE BETTER BE WELL THOUGHT THRU BEFORE HAND AS THERE WILL BE VERY LITTLE TIME TO DO SO UNDER THE ACTUAL THREAT CONDITIONS, AND YOU'VE GOT TO RESPOND CORRECTLY AND HAVE THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT,....ONCE YOU NEED TO USE A HANDGUN, YOU'VE SCREWED UP SOME HOW, AND ITS GOING TO COST YOU DEARLY IN MOST CASES, in LEGAL HASSLES & COSTS OR JAIL TIME, OR POSSIBLY COST YOU YOUR LIFE!
BUT, THAT BEING SAID, if your forced into a fight ,combat experience over the last 100 years has shown that anything significantly lower or less powerful than about a 9mm parabelum , is mostly a physiological crutch, that may make you feel more secure ,more than ITS REALLY AN effective weapon, that's effective at stopping a determined adversary, and once you get close too or get above the power level of the 44 magnum theres a serious trade off in speed of accurate repeat fire, and weapon size that's not generally to your advantage.
KEEP IN MIND!
commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots , only critically placed multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
you better be 110% sure your fully justified before reaching for a gun, and not let emotions effect sound judgment! just because you've got a handgun in no way means that's necessarily the best tool or choice, running away, a good swift kick to the opponents family jewels , a quick punch in the opponents nose,or some apologies might be a far better route even if your 100% justified in fighting
so the more common calibers to choose from are..
yes theres a good deal of info in the links you should read carefully, as your LIFE might depend on getting the choices correct
9mm parabelum
38 super
38 spc
357 mag
357 sig
40 S&W
10mm
45acp
41 mag
44 mag
reading material, theres a great deal of useful info in these links
http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry ... ation.html
personally I really feel the 45 acp plus p and the 10mm , 41 mag are the best calibers, because they provide plenty of power without huge recoil, and I darn sure want a good center mass hit to count
http://www.ballistics101.com/45_acp.php
http://www.ballistics101.com/10mm.php
http://www.ballistics101.com/41_magnum.php
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Have ... 0Faith.htm
http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi-hwfe.pdf
http://www.guitarsalon.biz/10mm/10fbi.htm
http://www.remtek.com/arms/glock/model/10/20/index.htm
http://www.thegunzone.com/fbi-guns.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10mm
http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi_10mm_notes.pdf
http://www.pointshooting.com/fbi10mm.htm
http://www.bren-ten.com/agtman/id6.html
http://www.firearmstactical.com/wbr.htm
http://www.defencejournal.com/april98/bulletwound.htm
http://www.internetarmory.com/handgun_defense.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handgun_effectiveness
http://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/02_12_04.htm
http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUT ... NBLST.html
http://www.tacticalshotgun.ca/pdf/appli ... istics.pdf
http://www.rathcoombe.net/sci-tech/ball ... nding.html
http://www.rkba.org/research/fackler/wrong.html
http://stevespages.com/page8f.htm
http://www.pointshooting.com/1a10mm.htm
http://www.firearmstactical.com/wound.htm
http://gundoctor.wordpress.com/wound-balistics/
after many years of research and practical experiance, and having several S.W,A.T. team members as freinds ,
IM going to suggest the
357 mag
40S&W
10mm,
and
45acp
are probably the better choices,
ASSUMING THE CORRECT AMMO IS SELECTED
but the AMMO used has a HUGE effect on the results, because ONLY the bullet and its correct placement will directly effect the target,
so selecting a caliber also requires selecting the correct ammo.Ive found that ammo makes a huge difference in a glock 20 accuracy
Ive also found the better aftermarket 6" barrels DO aid accuracy, and BLUE DOT powder and a 180 grain seem to be a sweet combo in my pistol
theres now a factory 10mm glock 6" and 9" barrel versions
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Products.aspx?CAT=240
http://www.vedderholsters.com/comforttuck/
if you can,t COMFORTABLY carry your handgun of choice all day/every day,
you don,t have the correct holster, pistol or mindset!
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=942
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/197373 ... box-of-100
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalo ... 1e62ab7005
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/defau ... er&Source=
and if you don,t practice being constantly alert too your surroundings, practice use of caution in selecting when, where and how you travel, practice enough to be reasonably fast, accurate and effective with your handgun, no handgun will do you much good, and keep in mind a knowledge of some basic martial arts skills will greatly enhance your security.
naturally we can,t practice shooting (BAD GUYS) but you might find attending martial arts classes, and going to the local shooting range,or learning to hunt with a handgun or shooting bowling pin matches very helpful.
heres my selection, as the best possible combo (FOR ME) it might not be for YOUR USE, but it sure out performs the typical 45acp and 9mm Ive tested and equals or exceeds the hot loaded 357 mag in most cases
http://www.gunblast.com/Glock20.htm
Ive been using a glock 20 10mm with a 6" wolf barrel for about 8 years now as a concealed carry and hunting handgun with ZERO malfunctions or complaints but then Im 6'3" and 260lb so It hides well, 1500fps with a 155 soft point has 750ft lbs plus and works effectively
KEEP IN MIND!
commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots , only critically placed multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=942
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=297
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalo ... ucts_id=38
http://www.underwoodammo.com/10mmauto.aspx
this style holster used so the pistols barrel and forward slide rides in your jeans watch pocket and with a long tail shirt like Hawaiian, or dickies work shirts conceal the pistol very easily
COMMENTS & DISCUSSION welcome??
think thru your purchase VERY VERY CAREFULLY, YOUR LIFE MIGHT , DEPEND ON THE GUNS ACCURACY,RELIABILITY and STOPPING POWER.........BEING AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS, and THINKING THRU YOUR POTENTIAL OPTIONS BEFORE THINGS GO WRONG IN EACH LOCATION HELPS A GREAT DEAL , your choice of a 40 cal is good,but think thru the pistol, IM always stunned and amazed at the guys that select small caliber, short barrel, lousy sights style, easily concealed hand guns under the idea that it probably won,t get used so anythings better than nothing.......Id suggest sticking with a FULL SIZE COLT, GLOCK,TAURUS ,S&W, BERRETA, its YOUR SKILL AND LEVEL OF PRACTICE WITH THE GUN AS MUCH AS THE GUN THAT MATTERS, if forced into a fight but THE OBJECT IS TO AVOID THE CONFRONTATION, OR TO WIN QUICKLY /DECISIVELY IF FORCED,TO FIGHT... its not to have a gun
PRICE, SIZE and DESIGN, need to be considered but its the guns
EASE OF GETTING it INTO ACTION,ACCURACY,RELIABILITY and STOPPING POWER that will determine its usefulness
look at it this way, IF you KNEW for a FACT you would be attacked by some psycho with an axe sometime in the next 30 days and you would be limited to defending your family with whatever pistol you selected, would you opt for a different choice?
ease of concealment and cost drop far down the list if failing to stop an assailant results in your death and your families.
like when purchasing a fire extinguisher the objects not to (have one) BUT TO HAVE ONE LARGE ENOUGH AND EASY ENOUGH TO OPERATE TO decisively control the potential threat, IF your forced into using one at allI have had very good results from an out of the box EAA 45 acp I carried for many years, probably the most accurate and dependable pistol I own as long as its kept clean , oiled lightly and you use full power 230 grain mil style ammo, (GET THE WONDER FINNISH THAT LOOKS LIKE STAINLESS)
I carried that before I had my current GLOCK#20 10mm
http://www.eaacorp.com/handguns-witness-steel-description.html
http://www.eaacorp.com/Manuals/witness.pdf
http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aasteaapistolsa.htm
http://www.savvysurvivor.com/gearrevewtangfoglio_witness_series_pistol.htm
it will shoot tighter groups than I can off a bench rested hold, easily 2" at 50 yards with some ammo off the bench, and with iron sights thats amazing
a bit of useful glock pistol generation info
http://concealedcarryconfidence.org...ng-and-gear/?gclid=CL_xvOuK2c8CFQipaQodZlEJ6Q
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/#recRestricted
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...hy-do-you-carry-that-concealed-handgun.14502/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...vs-concealment-in-a-defensive-hand-gun.14231/
https://www.gunstocarry.com/bullet-caliber-sizes/
https://www.concealedcarryuniversit...nded?cf_uvid=3eee8beb3826def12fb6ba51052e0ce6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu5NCcEm8qs
https://urbancarryholsters.com/tuckable-holster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynpynIJFPO0
the next step is understanding you need to learn how to use your weapon of choice effectively and quickly if its needed and that requires practice on a regular basis
the third step is realizing it won,t do any good to own a firearm and keep it locked up, so get a carry permit and keep it with you!
THE FORTH STEP, is realizing
MOST commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots ,
only critically placed hits too vital organs or structural support,
and multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
I can tell you from decades of hunting experience shooting wild hogs, at close range, (20-60 feet) that a 45 acp is marginally effective
, a 357 mag or 10mm both have proven to be much more effective at rapidly killing hogs in hunting conditions,
and a 41 mag and 44 mag and 45 lc loaded with proper heavy for caliber hard cast bullet,
hand loads are and have repeatedly been proven to be, more effective.!
thus I would consider cartridges like the 9mm, 380, 38spc,
and even the 40 S&W to be less than ideal for self defense.
the ammo used is critical , where you hit any threatening aggressive opponent and the projectile used is critical
there's always a personal compromise youll need to make , or judgement call in selecting,
the best match in the choices you personally value in hand gun's, shot capacity, accuracy, penetration, dependability and
conceal-ability
Id strongly suggest you consider 130 grains of bullet,
and about , MINIMUM
and Id vastly prefer to carry a hendgun having a minimum of
400 ft lbs of muzzle energy as a reasonable lower power level, anything with over about 800 ft lbs,
is unlikely too be easy too shoot well, rapidly your goal here is to be able to physically disable a violent attacker rapidly, and yes proper shot placement on any adversary critical.
carry at least 1 spare loaded magazine
https://www.amazon.com/Safariland-D...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XEV84R10CZEC9A5K6PGK
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...olle-magazine-pouch-double-stack-pistol-nylon
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/9...agazine-pouch-double-stack-pistol-nylon-black
S&W 1006 10mm
IF YOU CARRY A PISTOL THIS MIGHT INTEREST YOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIfXeFgSLYA
http://ccwsafe.com/
http://concealedcarryconfidence.org/concealed-carry-disturbing-self-defense-lessons-d/
http://www.handgunlaw.us/
READ THE LINKS THERES A GOOD DEAL OF USEFUL INFO CONTAINED
http://apps.carryconcealed.net/legal/index.php
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/concea ... 7QodzA6JIA
http://www.brassfetcher.com/Handguns.htm
http://gundata.org/blog/post/best-handg ... f-defense/
https://www.suspenderstore.com/big-tall-suspenders-perry-belt-clip/
https://www.dillonprecision.com/blade-tech-competition-speed-belt_8_22_26149.html
http://www.suspendease.com/snap-on-clip-suspenders.html
https://www.rustyknucklesmusic.com/products/rusty-knuckles-12-gauge-leather-belt-loop-1
https://www.amazon.com/Suspender-Attachment-Heavy-Accessories-Connectors/dp/B071K1HBYW
http://gunbelts.com/gun-belts
https://urbancarryholsters.com/tuckable-holster
decent quality suspenders, and a quality stiff belt with added belt loops that have d-rings or slide clips for the suspenders to clip securely to the stiff belt, solved the issue of how to carry a heavy pistol comfortably for me and had worked for decades
Ive found the inside the waist band
VEDDER comfort tuck holster extremely comfortable
I've used one for a couple years daily to carry a 10mm glock model 20
those suspenders are generally worm over a tee-shirt and under a long waisted dress shirt over the holster and suspenders
http://gunbelts.com/gun-belts
https://www.vedderholsters.com/comforttuck/
"The Florida "Castle Doctrine" law basically does three things:
One: It establishes, in law, the presumption that a criminal who forcibly enters or intrudes into your home or occupied vehicle is there to cause death or great bodily harm, therefore a person may use any manner of force, including deadly force, against that person.
Two: It removes the "duty to retreat" if you are attacked in any place you have a right to be. You no longer have to turn your back on a criminal and try to run when attacked. Instead, you may stand your ground and fight back, meeting force with force, including deadly force, if you reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm to yourself or others. [This is an American right repeatedly recognized in Supreme Court gun cases.]
Three: It provides that persons using force authorized by law shall not be prosecuted for using such force.
It also prohibits criminals and their families from suing victims for injuring or killing the criminals who have attacked them.
In short, it gives rights back to law-abiding people and forces judges and prosecutors who are prone to coddling criminals to instead focus on protecting victims.
think it thru, everything's going to be a compromise in one way or another
KEEP IN MIND!
you damn sure are better off avoiding any confrontation you can back out of rather than escalating it to the point a weapons used from a financial and legal stand point. almost anytime a firearm is used your talking about spending tens of thousands of dollars in lawyer fees even if your 100% justified in self defense.
but as the saying goes, better to be judged by 12 than carried in a coffin by 6
almost any gun can produce wounds that will eventually prove fatal, or be a deterrent, under some conditions, but it takes good shot placement and a minimal power level to produce a wound that's highly likely to stop a determined adversary quickly ,under most conditions,if hes intent on doing you a great deal of harm at spitting distances , ESPECIALLY if hes on drugs or basically insane. IT does you little good to shoot randomly placed holes in an attacker that will prove fatal in 30-45 minutes, if he cuts your throat or shoots holes in you during the first 5 seconds of the violent confrontation
IF your forced to fight, for your life,if your opponents not down and out, DON,T STOP SHOOTING!
FAILURE to destroy the CNS (BRAIN OR UPPER SPINE) will usually NOT RESULT in instant stops
even several center mass hits with most good effective hand gun calibers that will eventually prove fatal, will not insure the attacker can,t continue to fight for a few seconds or minutes, even non-survivable wounds don,t necessarily, stop an antagonist instantly, and in those few seconds you could be mortally injured, so if your forced to fight it makes a great deal of sense to select the most effective tools available and to have the practice and experience to use the tool effectively
http://gundata.org/blog/post/best-handgun-caliber-and-round-for-self-defense/#10mmauto
common handgun cartridges less powerful than a 9mm are fairly well accepted as having potentially marginal performance in some conditions ,some of the more powerful cartridges having significantly more power will take training and experience to master , as far as rapid fire accuracy,and ease of rapidly placed repeatable hits on target, but tend to be more effective once mastered.
the 357 mag and 40s&W and 45acp have all been well proven and effective, IF the correct ammos used by a skilled shooter. effective combos require a skilled & experienced, user, and an effective cartridge used in a dependable & accurate handgun, used by an owner whos staying aware of his
surroundings
solid hits from a reasonably powerful handgun in the red outlined area in the upper torso tend to get the desired results
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-useful-self-defense-pistol.13688/#post-70443
read
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_FBI_Miami_shootout
http://forums.gunsamerica.com/yaf_posts ... spx?c=0408
selecting a defensive hand gun is an individual process where your forced compromise to achieve a reasonable balance between your personal ability to control, hard hitting power and its higher recoil levels and your guns basic operator friendliness, your choices in caliber and firearm increase or decrease your speed and accuracy, and its that speed and accuracy with its mandatory lower recoil and power levels,that will tend to dictate you choices, only hits count, but only carefully placed hits on an opponent with enough destructive power, will quickly end a threat, if they can be depended on to destroy the central nervous system, organs or major skeletal structure of your opponent
for most people who are willing to train, frequently the 38spc and 9mm in a medium size revolver or pistol are easily handled
for most people the upper recoil levels of the 10mm and 41mag and the lower load levels in the 45acp, are controllable but for some people ,borderline excessive
the 357 mag, 40s&w and 44 spcl and moderate 45acp loads, fall in the mid range, the the 10mm and 41mag and the lower load levels in the 45acp,are certainly usable, but require frequent training to excel in their use
only practice and familiarity with the tools and skills lets you select the best compromise for you.
keep in mind the average defensive gun fight is at under 30 feet and less than 3-5 shots are fired
FACTORS, you need to consider carefully
your going to need to balance
conceal ability & size
stopping power
accuracy
dependability
easy access
speed of accurate repeat fire.
WHATS LEGAL TO USE IN YOUR AREA
DO YOU HAVE A CONCEALED CARRY LICENCE?
Ive carried the glock 10mm or 1006 S&W , most of the time since they became available
because I think its about the best possible cartridge available in a semi auto hand gun that can easily be carried
a good 45acp is my second choice
I generally carry a glock 20 in 10mm with one spare magazine, now its true that the standard mag holds I think its 14-15 cartridges, so in theory that one mag one would assume would be sufficient.
BTW if you carry a GLOCK swap to a STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE ROD AND SPRING its known to both stand up to heat and wear issues better than the factory plastic rod and increase durability and they are so dirt cheap to swap out your foolish, in my opinion, too not do so!
stainless steel (better durability)
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-rod-assembly-glock-20-20sf-21-21sf-gen-1-2-3
tungsten (heavier for minimally reduced recoil, and increased durability)
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-rod-assembly-glock-20-20sf-21-21sf-gen-1-2-3
KEEP IN MIND!
commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots , only critically placed multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
but having a complete spare loaded mag can be advantageous.
a short example might help.
one of my good friends is a SWAT cop, in a recent drug lab bust the criminal types were taken by surprise, and not a shot was fired, but as one drug guy was being hand cuffed he spun around while still in cuffs and kicked at the officers next to my friends groin, the officer dodged but in the process his glock 17 went flying and hit the pavement, the end cap retaining the spring and cartridges ejected out of the gun leaving the now useless mag body still seated, in the pistol.
my friend helped control the situation then picked up the dropped glock 17 and simply swapped in a new magazine.
now that might have been a darn rare event, but crap does happen, mags come out, get damaged or lost and having a spare mag got the gun functional in seconds.
consider what condition you would be in without a spare magazine, under similar conditions.
the EAA WITNESS is an EXCELLENT VALUE in a REASONABLY PRICED DOUBLE ACTION 45 ACP PISTOL, there are hundreds of effective potential choices,
but ask yourself, if defending my family and my lifes dependent on how effectively I can defend myself with my pistol of choice, is my choice made more on the tools effectiveness or ease of concealment, Id strongly suggest concealment take lower priority if the tool you choose won,t get the job done fast and effectively under most conditions you've made the wrong choice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK9zELlc0J8
I vastly prefer a small HIGH QUALITY sheath/belt knife, as a secondary back-up
http://knifeoutlet.com/Cold Steel-13RTSM-Recon Tanto?search=tanto&category_id=79
I suppose a great deal depends on both the person and the way you carry, Ive had zero issues carrying the G20 or S&W 1006
but then Im 6'3" 270 lbs and the holster I use for either is easily concealed under the loose, & long waisted shirts I almost always wear, the lower shirt hem hangs easily 6-7 below the lower belt edge
most of my friend's and I have concealed carry licenses , most of us carry, most of the time,and have for decades, you'll need too buy a decent holster, to protect the gun. and be aware some gun designs are far less prone to accidental discharge from being dropped, plus carry with an empty chamber is not a bad idea in many cases,if your gun is not equipped with redundant safety features
BTW if you route the belt around the outside of the holster instead of under it like this picture shows its going to make it conform to your body lines far more uniformly,and be far harder to spot,under a long shirt, and yeah!, make it a bit harder to draw in a huge hurry, but if your keeping aware of your surroundings,in most cases youll have at least a few seconds warning to prepare, your chances of getting into a gunfight are very low, your chances of survival in a gun fight without a gun , where your attacker has one alone,and you lack training and a gun,is abysmally lower, having a gun and knowing how to use it effectively and remaining aware of your surroundings makes a huge difference.
http://www.usacarry.com/
OK IVE always felt that the main concern is having a tool that will get the job done effectively, rather than just having the easiest gun to carry concealed, while its true , that to be useful the choice must be carried with you almost all the time so you'll have access to the handgun should it be necessary, having a handgun for self defense is a bit like carrying a fire extinguisher in the car, you need to have fast easy access, but you sure hope you'll never need to use it, and some thought about where you go, what you do, and how you go about it can lower the odds of it ever being necessary for you to use either one!
IF your forced to fight, for your life,if your opponents not down and out, DON,T STOP SHOOTING!
THINK, BEFORE YOU ACT,AVOIDING A CONFRONTATION IS THE BEST ROUTE ABOUT 99% OF THE TIME, BUT IN THE REAL WORLD YOUR RESPONSE BETTER BE WELL THOUGHT THRU BEFORE HAND AS THERE WILL BE VERY LITTLE TIME TO DO SO UNDER THE ACTUAL THREAT CONDITIONS, AND YOU'VE GOT TO RESPOND CORRECTLY AND HAVE THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT,....ONCE YOU NEED TO USE A HANDGUN, YOU'VE SCREWED UP SOME HOW, AND ITS GOING TO COST YOU DEARLY IN MOST CASES, in LEGAL HASSLES & COSTS OR JAIL TIME, OR POSSIBLY COST YOU YOUR LIFE!
BUT, THAT BEING SAID, if your forced into a fight ,combat experience over the last 100 years has shown that anything significantly lower or less powerful than about a 9mm parabelum , is mostly a physiological crutch, that may make you feel more secure ,more than ITS REALLY AN effective weapon, that's effective at stopping a determined adversary, and once you get close too or get above the power level of the 44 magnum theres a serious trade off in speed of accurate repeat fire, and weapon size that's not generally to your advantage.
KEEP IN MIND!
commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots , only critically placed multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
you better be 110% sure your fully justified before reaching for a gun, and not let emotions effect sound judgment! just because you've got a handgun in no way means that's necessarily the best tool or choice, running away, a good swift kick to the opponents family jewels , a quick punch in the opponents nose,or some apologies might be a far better route even if your 100% justified in fighting
so the more common calibers to choose from are..
yes theres a good deal of info in the links you should read carefully, as your LIFE might depend on getting the choices correct
9mm parabelum
38 super
38 spc
357 mag
357 sig
40 S&W
10mm
45acp
41 mag
44 mag
reading material, theres a great deal of useful info in these links
http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry ... ation.html
personally I really feel the 45 acp plus p and the 10mm , 41 mag are the best calibers, because they provide plenty of power without huge recoil, and I darn sure want a good center mass hit to count
http://www.ballistics101.com/45_acp.php
http://www.ballistics101.com/10mm.php
http://www.ballistics101.com/41_magnum.php
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Have ... 0Faith.htm
http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi-hwfe.pdf
http://www.guitarsalon.biz/10mm/10fbi.htm
http://www.remtek.com/arms/glock/model/10/20/index.htm
http://www.thegunzone.com/fbi-guns.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10mm
http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi_10mm_notes.pdf
http://www.pointshooting.com/fbi10mm.htm
http://www.bren-ten.com/agtman/id6.html
http://www.firearmstactical.com/wbr.htm
http://www.defencejournal.com/april98/bulletwound.htm
http://www.internetarmory.com/handgun_defense.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handgun_effectiveness
http://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/02_12_04.htm
http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUT ... NBLST.html
http://www.tacticalshotgun.ca/pdf/appli ... istics.pdf
http://www.rathcoombe.net/sci-tech/ball ... nding.html
http://www.rkba.org/research/fackler/wrong.html
http://stevespages.com/page8f.htm
http://www.pointshooting.com/1a10mm.htm
http://www.firearmstactical.com/wound.htm
http://gundoctor.wordpress.com/wound-balistics/
after many years of research and practical experiance, and having several S.W,A.T. team members as freinds ,
IM going to suggest the
357 mag
40S&W
10mm,
and
45acp
are probably the better choices,
ASSUMING THE CORRECT AMMO IS SELECTED
but the AMMO used has a HUGE effect on the results, because ONLY the bullet and its correct placement will directly effect the target,
so selecting a caliber also requires selecting the correct ammo.Ive found that ammo makes a huge difference in a glock 20 accuracy
Ive also found the better aftermarket 6" barrels DO aid accuracy, and BLUE DOT powder and a 180 grain seem to be a sweet combo in my pistol
theres now a factory 10mm glock 6" and 9" barrel versions
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Products.aspx?CAT=240
http://www.vedderholsters.com/comforttuck/
if you can,t COMFORTABLY carry your handgun of choice all day/every day,
you don,t have the correct holster, pistol or mindset!
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=942
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/197373 ... box-of-100
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalo ... 1e62ab7005
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/defau ... er&Source=
and if you don,t practice being constantly alert too your surroundings, practice use of caution in selecting when, where and how you travel, practice enough to be reasonably fast, accurate and effective with your handgun, no handgun will do you much good, and keep in mind a knowledge of some basic martial arts skills will greatly enhance your security.
naturally we can,t practice shooting (BAD GUYS) but you might find attending martial arts classes, and going to the local shooting range,or learning to hunt with a handgun or shooting bowling pin matches very helpful.
heres my selection, as the best possible combo (FOR ME) it might not be for YOUR USE, but it sure out performs the typical 45acp and 9mm Ive tested and equals or exceeds the hot loaded 357 mag in most cases
http://www.gunblast.com/Glock20.htm
Ive been using a glock 20 10mm with a 6" wolf barrel for about 8 years now as a concealed carry and hunting handgun with ZERO malfunctions or complaints but then Im 6'3" and 260lb so It hides well, 1500fps with a 155 soft point has 750ft lbs plus and works effectively
KEEP IN MIND!
commonly carried handguns are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker with randomly placed shots , only critically placed multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=942
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=297
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalo ... ucts_id=38
http://www.underwoodammo.com/10mmauto.aspx
this style holster used so the pistols barrel and forward slide rides in your jeans watch pocket and with a long tail shirt like Hawaiian, or dickies work shirts conceal the pistol very easily
COMMENTS & DISCUSSION welcome??
think thru your purchase VERY VERY CAREFULLY, YOUR LIFE MIGHT , DEPEND ON THE GUNS ACCURACY,RELIABILITY and STOPPING POWER.........BEING AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS, and THINKING THRU YOUR POTENTIAL OPTIONS BEFORE THINGS GO WRONG IN EACH LOCATION HELPS A GREAT DEAL , your choice of a 40 cal is good,but think thru the pistol, IM always stunned and amazed at the guys that select small caliber, short barrel, lousy sights style, easily concealed hand guns under the idea that it probably won,t get used so anythings better than nothing.......Id suggest sticking with a FULL SIZE COLT, GLOCK,TAURUS ,S&W, BERRETA, its YOUR SKILL AND LEVEL OF PRACTICE WITH THE GUN AS MUCH AS THE GUN THAT MATTERS, if forced into a fight but THE OBJECT IS TO AVOID THE CONFRONTATION, OR TO WIN QUICKLY /DECISIVELY IF FORCED,TO FIGHT... its not to have a gun
PRICE, SIZE and DESIGN, need to be considered but its the guns
EASE OF GETTING it INTO ACTION,ACCURACY,RELIABILITY and STOPPING POWER that will determine its usefulness
look at it this way, IF you KNEW for a FACT you would be attacked by some psycho with an axe sometime in the next 30 days and you would be limited to defending your family with whatever pistol you selected, would you opt for a different choice?
ease of concealment and cost drop far down the list if failing to stop an assailant results in your death and your families.
like when purchasing a fire extinguisher the objects not to (have one) BUT TO HAVE ONE LARGE ENOUGH AND EASY ENOUGH TO OPERATE TO decisively control the potential threat, IF your forced into using one at allI have had very good results from an out of the box EAA 45 acp I carried for many years, probably the most accurate and dependable pistol I own as long as its kept clean , oiled lightly and you use full power 230 grain mil style ammo, (GET THE WONDER FINNISH THAT LOOKS LIKE STAINLESS)
I carried that before I had my current GLOCK#20 10mm
http://www.eaacorp.com/handguns-witness-steel-description.html
http://www.eaacorp.com/Manuals/witness.pdf
http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aasteaapistolsa.htm
http://www.savvysurvivor.com/gearrevewtangfoglio_witness_series_pistol.htm
it will shoot tighter groups than I can off a bench rested hold, easily 2" at 50 yards with some ammo off the bench, and with iron sights thats amazing
a bit of useful glock pistol generation info
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