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Post by Phillip Gross February 25th 2022, 8:15 pm

My wife may be starting a job with a government entity that doesn't "require" their employees carry, but "strongly suggests" they open carry while on the clock and conceal at all other times. I bought her a Sig Sauer P238 several years ago for concealed carry, although she never went to take the course. She will now need to go take the course and get her CWP and then open carry on the clock (provided she in fact gets this position). So my question is, what would be the best open carry side arm for a lady? My knee-jerk is a Sig Sauer because the action on the P238 is so smooth for her. But what say you?
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Post by ccm2361 February 25th 2022, 9:13 pm

What caliber are you thinking of?

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Post by Phillip Gross February 25th 2022, 9:16 pm

I guess 9mm for her. I don't see her doing .40 or .45. I'm just thinking a full frame vs a concealed carry weapon. But of course it needs to be buttery like her Sig is.
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Post by Claymore February 28th 2022, 1:55 pm

It looks like the Sig 1911 Ultra Compact 9mm might fit your needs.  Controls & action the same as her Sig.  Only a bump up in size and power.

I only saw a couple of photos of your family, but I think that I recall that your wife is considerably smaller than most of us.  For that reason, I would not go with a full-sized 9mm pistol.  If she finds it to be too uncomfortable and in the way, she may elect to leave it at home.

https://www.usacarry.com/top-1911-sub-compact-9mm/

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Post by ccm2361 February 28th 2022, 6:00 pm

If she likes the P238 & shoots it well, why not just use that?

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Post by Phillip Gross February 28th 2022, 8:55 pm

I guess I was thinking that a larger frame for full hand grip and more rounds would be good.
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Post by RRCmdrBennett February 28th 2022, 11:52 pm

Phillip Gross wrote:I guess I was thinking that a larger frame for full hand grip and more rounds would be good.

I’ve been recalled to duty by personal request… lol!

There are several variations of the P320 to consider since you’re big fans of Sig Sauer.

https://www.sigsauer.com/firearms/pistols/p320.html

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Post by Phillip Gross March 1st 2022, 5:43 am

It doesn't necessarily need to be a Sig, but a smooth action is important. When firing her p238 vs my Ruger LCP there is a world of difference. I like my LCP because it fits so nicely in my pocket, but it's not a pleasure to shoot like the Sig. That's my only experience with comparison, thus my question to you guys. Just trying to lay the foundation as to why. Looking for the what.
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Post by RRCmdrBennett March 1st 2022, 6:25 pm

Phillip Gross wrote:It doesn't necessarily need to be a Sig, but a smooth action is important. When firing her p238 vs my Ruger LCP there is a world of difference. I like my LCP because it fits so nicely in my pocket, but it's not a pleasure to shoot like the Sig. That's my only experience with comparison, thus my question to you guys. Just trying to lay the foundation as to why. Looking for the what.

I also like the Glock 17 that’s a no brainer, Springfield XDM Elite, and Beretta PX4 Storm has a rotating barrel instead of flipping up with a safety/decocker. The decocker can be upgraded to type F I think it’s F that is decocker only. I prefer no manual safeties.

Does she prefer safeties or single stack?

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Post by Phillip Gross March 1st 2022, 10:31 pm

I'm not sure she knows that to be honest. What I think I should do is find a few possibilities and then go test fire them at a local range to see what feels right to her.
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Post by RRCmdrBennett March 2nd 2022, 7:31 pm

Phillip Gross wrote:I'm not sure she knows that to be honest. What I think I should do is find a few possibilities and then go test fire them at a local range to see what feels right to her.

Best way to find out. I would bet YouTube would have a video on best open cary guns.

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Post by Phillip Gross March 2nd 2022, 10:49 pm

Hadn't thought of that. I'll do a search.
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Post by RRCmdrBennett March 10th 2022, 8:03 pm

Phillip Gross wrote:Hadn't thought of that. I'll do a search.

Any luck in finding the holy grail of open carry pistols?

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Post by RRCmdrBennett March 10th 2022, 8:08 pm

Phillip Gross wrote:Hadn't thought of that. I'll do a search.

Any luck in finding the holy grail of open carry pistols?

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Post by Phillip Gross March 10th 2022, 10:32 pm

Not yet. Have been very busy bidding jobs lately and haven't had time to go shopping. Hopefully we will soon though
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Post by ccm2361 June 11th 2022, 10:34 am

Any update?

Inquiring minds want to know stickpoke

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Post by Claymore June 11th 2022, 2:45 pm

ccm2361 wrote:Any update?

Inquiring minds want to know  stickpoke


3 months to find a Pistol?????

I can go Downstairs, and find one in 45 seconds...

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Post by Claymore June 11th 2022, 2:49 pm

OK, Phil.

Let me give you a little help....

Springfield Armory XDM 10MM.
Suitable for anything from Squirrels to Brown Bear:

(and if you can't believe Hickok45, who can you believe?)

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=xdm+10mm&docid=607987436109391050&mid=352C04D27E9FA1F5B3DF352C04D27E9FA1F5B3DF&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

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Post by Claymore June 11th 2022, 2:57 pm

I have it in the 4 1/4" version (not the super compact "Elite").

Love it. Firm, handy, weighs less than a 1911, and you should NOT come out in second place in a fight.

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