Concealed Carry Pistol Thread

[Jimbo45]

Maybe I think it's a good gun bc I've shot several and all of them have worked GREAT..
Just bc you've had bad experiences with them doesn't mean everyone has. Ours has never failed and never jammed. Never done anything it's not suppose to. That's more than I say say about the Glock I had. The Bersa's (for the money) are great guns. Maybe you just had a bad one. Maybe you bought it used or you didn't take are of it. Maybe it was the lemon. Idk... But you can't judge all by one. First browning a-bolt I owned had lots of issues; does that mean browning a-bolts suck? Of course not.

As far as the XD's; that's my plan. Well I want the XDm 45acp.

4.0, how many rounds did you have through your Bersa's? Most guns can go a few boxes without issues, even the Ravens and Lorcins do that. What did a Glock "do that it wasn't supposed to do", for you? Malfunctioning Glocks are certainly not the norm, most guys in the know, will tell you that, even if they don't particularly like them. Congrats on your Xdm though, those are decent pistols, if there isn't a Glock to choose from, of course.

 

[legoms013]

my new toy.. only fired once (by FH at Springfield) they even include the hull in the case! lol
XDm 3.8" 45 acp

You just had to one up me didnt yah!!!

Looks nice, I'd like to get me a 9mm XDm eventually.

 

[4.0B2]

4.0, how many rounds did you have through your Bersa's? Most guns can go a few boxes without issues, even the Ravens and Lorcins do that. What did a Glock "do that it wasn't supposed to do", for you? Malfunctioning Glocks are certainly not the norm, most guys in the know, will tell you that, even if they don't particularly like them. Congrats on your Xdm though, those are decent pistols, if there isn't a Glock to choose from, of course.

the bersa has had at least 500 rounds thru it...never jammed, never malfunctioned.

and ah....the glock. Glock and i got into over an issue w/ the gun. it was a 34 9mm. i always said something didn't feel right. come to find out the gun had to much slack internally. the top slide was to loose with no ways of tightening it other than replacing the lower. sorry if my terms are not correct... glock wouldn't fix it even tho it was bought new. we had several issues of it not feeding right... it was a hassle. i sold the gun as is to a friend, he knew the issue. He sent the gun in and they fixed it somehow no questions asked. i sent that stupid thing in 2 times, never was mean, never said anything out of the way for the first 2 times... and it went down hill from there.

other glocks i've shot have been fine, but i will NOT spend money on a glock..

besides, i like the XDm more.. A LOT MORE. it feels better in my hand, fits my hand better, like the size more. and when it comes down to a gun i'll carry, i want one i'm comfortable with and like the way it fits my hand more.

if you're a glock guy, more power to you.. hope you NEVER had the issues i had with mine. glock makes a great gun and has good stats on their guns. i got lucky enough to have a bad one. i will take an XDm over a glock anyday

 

[Jimbo45]

the bersa has had at least 500 rounds thru it...never jammed, never malfunctioned.

and ah....the glock. Glock and i got into over an issue w/ the gun. it was a 34 9mm. i always said something didn't feel right. come to find out the gun had to much slack internally. the top slide was to loose with no ways of tightening it other than replacing the lower. sorry if my terms are not correct... glock wouldn't fix it even tho it was bought new. we had several issues of it not feeding right... it was a hassle. i sold the gun as is to a friend, he knew the issue. He sent the gun in and they fixed it somehow no questions asked. i sent that stupid thing in 2 times, never was mean, never said anything out of the way for the first 2 times... and it went down hill from there.

other glocks i've shot have been fine, but i will NOT spend money on a glock..

besides, i like the XDm more.. A LOT MORE. it feels better in my hand, fits my hand better, like the size more. and when it comes down to a gun i'll carry, i want one i'm comfortable with and like the way it fits my hand more.

if you're a glock guy, more power to you.. hope you NEVER had the issues i had with mine. glock makes a great gun and has good stats on their guns. i got lucky enough to have a bad one. i will take an XDm over a glock anyday

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with Glocks. Keep in mind, they are a combat gun, with a combat trigger, that does what it is designed to do, and not for a crisp 2 pound trigger break, as a target or plinking gun.

Good to go with what you are most comfortable with, for sure. Enjoy the pistol, and get some quality training with it. The XD's are fine guns, and I know Glocks don't fit everyone. I had an early XD that wouldn't feed our duty hollow points. I resisted Glocks as long as I could, because I thought I hated them, but decided to try one after the XD. 9 years later, Glock is the only duty gun I will carry now.

I have been around Glocks (and a lot of other autos) in my day, and trained with a lot different folks over the years. I can say that a malfunctioning Glock is very rare. I own multiple glocks and a few other makes of autos, and the Glocks never disappoint. Lots of high volume shooting, and I have been able to depend on them. I would, however, try an XDM, if Glock disappeared from earth. I just don't like that I can't replace some of the parts at an armorer level, with the XD's.

Here is an old pic (when it was brand new, its kinda beat up now) of my current duty G21sf after a 4 day class of about 1500 rounds, IIRC. Since, the gun has another 5000-6000 rounds on it, without a hitch:

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I will say after you get burned by a bad one and jump through the hoops to get it fixed to no avail... it is really easy to be turned off by a company no matter the reputation.

 

[4.0B2]

I will say after you get burned by a bad one and jump through the hoops to get it fixed to no avail... it is really easy to be turned off by a company no matter the reputation.

like i said, don't get me wrong... i know that Glock makes a great gun and has been tested thru time. i would probably try glock again if it was a gun that i wanted. i know i had a lemon. i'll admit it. i'm just not a glock guy. kinda like ford v chevy.. same thing w/ glock v xd(m)'s. you like one and don't like the other usually.

anyways... i just ordered a bunch of brass for my 45.. gotta get some stuff to be reloading!

 

[The Jester Race]

my new toy.. only fired once (by FH at Springfield) they even include the hull in the case! lol
XDm 3.8" 45 acp

Very nice. I picked up my carry gun today. Dropping off my CCW permit application Monday morning.

-Jester

 

[4.0B2]

Put 100 fmj rounds thru it this weekend. Along with 2 different kinds of carry ammo. 50 each
Shoots great. No problems... Better not be any problems with 200 shots! Lol.

 

[legoms013]

I put a hunerd' rounds through mine finally this weekend at the local ranger... Very happy with it (XD45).

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I put a hunerd' rounds through mine finally this weekend at the local ranger... Very happy with it (XD45).

And what did the Ranger do to deserve that?

 

[88_Eddie]

i like conceal carry guns

 

[4.0B2]

i actually talked to a lady that was selling those at a local gun show... cati(my g/f) tried one w/ a 38 revolver. worked pretty good..

since we're on the topic of holsters... Mine WILL be replaced soon. the stock one SUCKS!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Seems like it would be kind of awkward and would show through anything but heavy clothing which would further complicate drawing the weapon.

 

[88_Eddie]

Seems like it would be kind of awkward and would show through anything but heavy clothing which would further complicate drawing the weapon.

that's what i was thinking. just another reason to look at some boobies though.

and if i were going to rob someone that was CC-ing, i hope it would be a chick with one of those.

 

[4.0B2]

it actually wan't THAT noticeable with a small 38... and my gf doesn't have huge boobs either. its a decent design for women. and getting the gun out was as easy as reaching up her shirt.