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dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

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pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

dirtpusher wrote:

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About a month ago I bought a brand new Ruger SR9c for $379. Case, 17 and 10 round clips. Nice pistol. Good balance. I've put around 70+ rounds through it at the range. Super easy to break down and clean and has some nice safety features. I never leave home without it or my Glock 17.

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

The Ruger LCR is a nice little CCW gun.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

bought a Ruger LCP 380. about a year ago, still haven't fired it, still have all 500 rounds :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

MikeFromMT Loc: So Cal & MT

It all depends on what you like, want, can comfortably wear and can afford. I have an LCR and did not like it for carry. I prefer a semi-auto. I have a LC9 for Pocket carry. I prefer for IWB carry my Springfield XD-9, XD-9 sub-compact or my S&W 1911 PD. The LC-9 and the XD's can be had for less than $500. There are good 1911's for less than your price point but the better ones will cost more. I also have a Glock 19 but do not use it for daily carry.

Twardlow Loc: Arkansas

dirtpusher wrote:

bought a Ruger LCP 380. about a year ago, still haven't fired it, still have all 500 rounds :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I love the convenience of that pistol.

I have larger caliber pistols, but this is so-o-o handy.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Twardlow wrote:

I love the convenience of that pistol.

I have larger caliber pistols, but this is so-o-o handy.

i carried it around in my pocket you can't even tell i'm carrying it, in khaki pants. fits fully in palm of hand esily. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Twardlow Loc: Arkansas

dirtpusher wrote:

i carried it around in my pocket you can't even tell i'm carrying it, in khaki pants. fits fully in palm of hand esily. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

There's a little leather pocket holster with a flat flap to keep from 'printing' in your pocket.

Great!

I have the first version, not too good a trigger pull, really small sights; these have been improved, but I'll keep this one.

Cheers, tom

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Twardlow wrote:

There's a little leather pocket holster with a flat flap to keep from 'printing' in your pocket.

Great!

I have the first version, not too good a trigger pull, really small sights; these have been improved, but I'll keep this one.

Cheers, tom

tom i carry a thin flat piece leather on outside side of gum for that reason. want my finger easy access to trigger :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

wilpharm Loc: Oklahoma

tradio wrote:

The Ruger LCR is a nice little CCW gun.

now available in Fed .327 mag..

Opus Loc: South East Michigan

tradio wrote:

The Ruger LCR is a nice little CCW gun.

That is what I carry. I have always loved Rugers.

Opus Loc: South East Michigan

wilpharm wrote:

now available in Fed .327 mag..

I seriously thought about getting it in 327 but opted for the 38 instead. They are in short supply right now.

Opus Loc: South East Michigan

MikeFromMT wrote:

It all depends on what you like, want, can comfortably wear and can afford. I have an LCR and did not like it for carry. I prefer a semi-auto. I have a LC9 for Pocket carry. I prefer for IWB carry my Springfield XD-9, XD-9 sub-compact or my S&W 1911 PD. The LC-9 and the XD's can be had for less than $500. There are good 1911's for less than your price point but the better ones will cost more. I also have a Glock 19 but do not use it for daily carry.

I have the Springfield XD mod 2 in 9MM, great gun.

MikeFromMT Loc: So Cal & MT

Opus wrote:

I have the Springfield XD mod 2 in 9MM, great gun.

Unfortunately in the Communist State of California only the original XD's are on the "approved list". Would love to try the newer ones. Also, I have one of the original LC-9's with the exposed hammer. Would like the hammerless version but same reason as above.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

i bought my last gun about 6 yrs ago. it was less than $400.00 since 1970 I havn't paid over $350.00 for any gun even the new ones. my two most accurate .22 pistols were $ 67.50 apiece. they were ruger target pistols.