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Thinking about a new carry gun! - specops56 - 11-25-2024
I'm considering going back to my first love, the 45acp. I've narrowed my choices down to the Glock 30S, S&W Shield 2.0 or the Ruger American Compact. Any of you guys have experience with these models that you can enlighten me with?
Terry
RE: Thinking about a new carry gun! - The Shooters Apprentice - 11-25-2024
I've got experience with all three, and out of those choices I would recommend the Glock or the Ruger but none of them really tickle my pickle. Have you considered a 1911 Light Weight Commander
RE: Thinking about a new carry gun! - specops56 - 11-25-2024
(3 hours ago)The Shooters Apprentice Wrote: I've got experience with all three, and out of those choices I would recommend the Glock or the Ruger but none of them really tickle my pickle. Have you considered a 1911 Light Weight Commander
I have owned and shot many 1911s over the decades and still have a couple. I used to carry a full size 1911 in the early eighties. I have not carried one since. Thus, I am way out of practice at dropping the thumb safety during the draw. Plus I'm old now and not comfortable carrying that much weight and size, even a lightweight Commander. Plus my hands are shaky now due to meds. I've been carrying Glocks and revolvers for the last 30 years so the draw and pull works better for me now.
That's why I'm looking at those choices listed. I am leaning toward the Glock as I'm very familiar with them and have many holsters that would probably work.
I'm looking for pros and cons of these 3 contenders to help me decide.
Terry
RE: Thinking about a new carry gun! - The Shooters Apprentice - 11-25-2024
The couple shields have played with I wasn’t very impressed with. The Glocks work, and are actually pretty easy to shoot once you get used the the pinky under grip style. I haven’t shot the compact size river but have the full size and liked ur, but not much out there in aftermarket support including holsters