.38 spec vs. .45 acp

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:34 am

Gabriel wrote:

Just for the record, I'm green with envy over this:

7formy1911 wrote:

My bedside gun is a dead stock Colt 1911 mil-spec.

It's my off duty gun that's on loan from the Sheriff's Department. If I'm lucky I can keep it when I retire. It's actually from WWII and was an arsenal refinished gun. I looked up the serial number and it was either issued to someone in Patton's 3rd Army or the 6th Army. Awesome history behind it as well. Someone might be reluctant to shoot it but I'm not.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:56 pm

isaac wrote:

A big factor, for me, is the DA/SA (double action/single action). If you're engaging someone and need accurate & quick multiple firings then you do NOT want to cock hammer back nor have an extra long and heavy pull on the trigger, IMO. Generally speaking, the longer the travel of the trigger the more time you have to move and make a mistake. The action of the trigger is one of the praises sung about the 1911!

On the other hand, keeping a 1911 cocked and locked is just too scary for me. I have several different handguns, and while I prefer shooting my 1911 with it's single action, for concealed carry I much prefer the DA/SA. I just feel much safer with that first full trigger pull. After that, the action is the same. I also prefer the DA/SA over the DA only.

There are folks who will argue the benefits of their particular trigger action for hours. I'm of the opinion that whatever works for you is the way to go. So try 'em all, and make your choice. It doesn't matter what everyone else says.

one lone Wollensak Joined: Oct 05, 2009 Posts: 2148

I knew an old deputy that kept his .45 cocked and locked and a wrap of friction tape around the grip safety (this was when everyone was carrying .38 revolver duty guns.)
When people would ask him "Isn't that dangerous?"
He'd reply "Yes. It's supposed to be."

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:01 am

Hovannes wrote:

I knew an old deputy that kept his .45 cocked and locked and a wrap of friction tape around the grip safety (this was when everyone was carrying .38 revolver duty guns.)
When people would ask him "Isn't that dangerous?"
He'd reply "Yes. It's supposed to be."

I've heard of people doing that before. Cocked and locked doesn't bother me at all with a 1911. The only thing I watch for is to make sure that loose clothing doesn't bunch up around the holster and click the safety off. I also like a firmer "snap" to the safety so it doesn't click off in the holster. Some holsters I have that problem with and others I don't. It's really just a function of knowing your equipment and your level of comfort. Some people won't carry Glocks because they don't have a manual safety. I don't think there's really right or wrong way as long as you carry safely and obey all the safety rules and responsibilities that come with owning a gun.

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:08 am

7formy1911 wrote:

I don't think there's really right or wrong way as long as you carry safely and obey all the safety rules and responsibilities that come with owning a gun.

Exactly! Find what works for you, then do it safely.

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:18 am

As far as triggers go, most weapons are easily lightened by a gunsmith.

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:23 am

Im also a huge Sig fan.

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:40 am

Kerdy wrote:

Im also a huge Sig fan.

They make great guns and the P220 and P226 are classic weapons. I find the P226 slightly more comfortable to shoot due to grip shaping, but they are both super accurate.

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:26 am

The P226 is the nicest gun I've ever shot. I could not believe how accurate and instinctive it was!

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:59 am

I took the wife to go look at hand guns today. She picked out the Taurus 850 .38 spec and the Glock 26 9mm. She favored the revolvers.

So now I need to take her to to shoot them and see which one she feels more comfortable with.

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=293&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=SF2

http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:02 pm

Zed wrote:

I took the wife to go look at hand guns today. She picked out the Taurus 850 .38 spc and the Glock 26 9mm. She favored the revolvers.

So now I need to take her to to shoot them and she which one she feels more comfortable with.

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=293&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=SF2

http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm

Cool! Glad she found some she liked. My brother in law has the Glock 26. I got to shoot it a fair amount at our campout this this spring. It's a slick little gun, recoil is pretty sharp though. I found it to be pretty jumpy. Very accurate though, nice gun if you can get used to it.

Let me know how you all like the Taurus 85, that's the direction I'd been looking for my wife.

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:49 pm

So... you have a chance to shoot yet? I took my wife and son by Gander Mountain in Peoria after our visit to the hospital the other day.

Took some time to check out a few small revolvers. Got to check out that new Ruger LCR. Sweet gun, crazy light. Super crazy light. My wife liked the guns with a little more heft to them though. Actually the stainless version of the Taurus Zed posted was her favorite. That and the SP101.

I also found a sweet little rifle that actually fit my son. Very fun. Now I just need to win the lottery....

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:54 pm

Zed wrote:

I took the wife to go look at hand guns today. She picked out the Taurus 850 .38 spec and the Glock 26 9mm. She favored the revolvers.

So now I need to take her to to shoot them and see which one she feels more comfortable with.

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=293&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=SF2

http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm

Mine too. I just picked up a Taurus PT92 and my wife took one look at it and ordered me to get a revolver next.

Brother of the Briar Joined: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 2337

justynblack wrote:

Zed wrote:

I took the wife to go look at hand guns today. She picked out the Taurus 850 .38 spec and the Glock 26 9mm. She favored the revolvers.

So now I need to take her to to shoot them and see which one she feels more comfortable with.

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=293&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=SF2

http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm

Mine too. I just picked up a Taurus PT92 and my wife took one look at it and ordered me to get a revolver next.

You must obey! I can see why married her. Wink

Not good enough for you Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 4102

Cleon wrote:

You must obey! I can see why married her. Wink

Someone set us up the revolver.

All your wife are belong to us!