tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post1869142825130695462..comments2024-03-28T23:57:50.103-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: Issues with smaller handgunsPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-62222151090511975382017-10-29T16:58:18.314-05:002017-10-29T16:58:18.314-05:00Grips.
An adequate revolver with factory grips can...Grips.<br />An adequate revolver with factory grips can be vastly improved with aftermarket grips.<br />Two areas of concern are the space behind the trigger guard, and at the bottom of the grip frame.<br />Tyler's T Grip addresses the first, filling that space to take advantage of the strength and length of the second finger.<br />A Bantam Grip adds a place for the little finger. (Obviously a tradeoff in concealability.) I have modified boot grips on my snubbies with notches at the butt to allow purchase w/ my pinkie.<br />On semiauto pistols I find the backstrap shape of the CZ75, BHP and XD accommodates the web between my thumb and trigger finger a better fit than those of the Glocks.<br />Round or square butt? It's up to you. But note the pad at the heel of your hand when you make your choice.<br /><br />=BCE56=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-49417796269865440852017-10-28T19:10:39.475-05:002017-10-28T19:10:39.475-05:001- The G19 size doesn't seem to have people pe...1- The G19 size doesn't seem to have people performing in a significantly different way than it's full sized 17 brother at least in 9mm. <br /><br />2- There are inherent trade offs. A compact sized pistol is generally the sweet spot between conceability and shootability. <br /><br />3- A single stack 9 is a great summer option but better compared to say a .380 or snubby .38 than it's compact double stack big brother. <br /><br />4- Anecdotal observation shows most average shooters handle/ shoot subcompact .40/.45 pistols like shit. The can't hit with them mostly because they are afraid of the recoil and don't practice. Also split times are absolute shit. Almost universally they would be better off with the same gun in 9mm. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-53752445806250286902017-10-28T11:50:07.934-05:002017-10-28T11:50:07.934-05:00Two words. Pearce Grips. An inexpensive solution t...Two words. Pearce Grips. An inexpensive solution to small grip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-35283781466258991302017-10-28T06:47:12.604-05:002017-10-28T06:47:12.604-05:00I want a handgun in a caliber that performs "...I want a handgun in a caliber that performs "as seen on TV": a single round knocks back the goblin ten feet as if he got hit by an invisible freight train!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-10958413543846648932017-10-27T01:39:49.422-05:002017-10-27T01:39:49.422-05:00I like my XDS for daily carry, but I'm under n...I like my XDS for daily carry, but I'm under no illusions: if I pointed it into the air and pulled the trigger, I might still miss the sky. It's absolutely a bad-breath distance weapon for me, but its' advantages are elsewhere.Paul, Dammit!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02264872375942355609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-10557468408892800692017-10-26T04:27:38.780-05:002017-10-26T04:27:38.780-05:00I also agree with your opinion - the minis require...I also agree with your opinion - the minis require more familiarization and practice to be effective.<br /><br />I have a Star PD .45ACP (smaller single stack design) that required changing the wood checkered grip panels for smoother Pachmayrs for more comfortable shooting. It is a relatively lightweight pistol and the synthetics tamed down recoil to manageable levels.<br /><br />Thanks to you and Tamara Keel for the post. You don't often read much about this topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-80844754819241637342017-10-26T04:20:18.576-05:002017-10-26T04:20:18.576-05:00Which is why I carried a G20 Way Back Then, and st...Which is why I carried a G20 Way Back Then, and still do - more BBs than a .45, hits way harder than a 9MM. Pro Tip: Your wardrobe requirements may not be conducive to it, but consider a <i>good</i> shoulder holster as a better way to carry a full-size handgun; it transfers the weight from the hips to the shoulders, which many find more comfortable. 2nd Pro Tip: A spare mag carrier on the off side helps balance the shoulder rig, and some outfits - mine's a Galco Miami Classic II, with the SSH harness - have options for the mag carriers (mine holds 2 mags plus a Surefire light, don't know if that's still available). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-22983703719166525962017-10-25T19:44:31.889-05:002017-10-25T19:44:31.889-05:00You are on point, as usual, Peter. One other fact...You are on point, as usual, Peter. One other factor that Tam (also on point, as usual) addresses in her article is that the reduced muzzle velocity from the shorter barrels generally favors less expansion than even slightly longer barrels, even with modern JHP bullet design. Given that, I agree that it's better to punch .45 holes into someone needing to be shot than 9mm holes, as long as the shot placement is adequate with the generally more energetic recoil. Tom in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576958446243001152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-59460537177835812282017-10-25T19:07:26.340-05:002017-10-25T19:07:26.340-05:00My experience with snubbies is that the single big...My experience with snubbies is that the single biggest problem is the lousy grip designs the makers inflict on them. Even most of the aftermarket grip makers miss the boat in this area. The overriding criteria seems to be how small they can make them. The only improvement ever seen is the "boot" grip, with the filler that goes behind the trigger guard.<br />Even when they forgo concealment, they screw it up. I see full, three finger grips, with a backstrap that narrows down to something akin to the actual frame backstrap width. Idiots.<br /><br />What they need, is a grip that ends near the bottom of the frame, as long as you have the full two fingers surface, so the little finger can curl under the bottom. The backstrap must be as wide as possible, made of rubber, that is deep enough to cushion the frame. It must fill in behind the triggerguard. It can be a little fatter as it gets higher on the gun, but should be cut to clear speedloaders.<br /><br />For me, the difference in performance is a target dispersion that is half what I can do with boot grips. In addition, I can target shoot boxes of ammo, versus half a box with boot grips.<br />This is with an Airweight J Frame (442) .38spl<br /><br />Ultimate concealment is not quite as good, but whacking off that bit that hangs below the frame makes a huge improvement.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-49698144114768454182017-10-25T16:53:27.446-05:002017-10-25T16:53:27.446-05:00Thank you for your suggestions. There's a near...Thank you for your suggestions. There's a nearby gun store with an indoor shooting range that will let you test fire (for a small fee) anything you are thinking about buying. I'll probably take her up there next week. joekrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-72502970233660844152017-10-25T16:45:10.893-05:002017-10-25T16:45:10.893-05:00My hands are quite large and I find the crop of ti...My hands are quite large and I find the crop of tiny pistols uncomfortable and sometimes simply unusable for defensive purposes. Luckily I also have a large build and conceal a larger pistol. I'm able to carry a full sized pistol in a shoulder rig and do so pretty much every day. <br /><br />I've noticed when working with a couple of females they really liked the idea of something like a Ruger LCP until they actually had to shoot the thing. Also once they start thinking about how they have to alter their clothing choices and start living with actually carrying concealed on their body they quickly start considering purse carry options. While not the best option it does let them carry a larger pistol that they <br />1.will actually carry. <br />2.Can actually shoot well. <br />3.Will actually practice with.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-25920824951962168792017-10-25T16:15:26.648-05:002017-10-25T16:15:26.648-05:00@joekr: I find the XDS very manageable, but again...@joekr: I find the XDS very manageable, but again, it all depends how it fits the individual shooter's hands. Good fit = more manageable recoil. Bad fit = less manageable recoil.<br /><br />There are a lot of smaller pistols out there: the Kahr range, S&W Shield and Bodyguard, Springfield XDS, Glock 42/43, Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec P32, P3AT, PF9 and P11, and others. I can only suggest trying as many as possible in her hands, and seeing which she prefers. Out of all of them, the ones I've found generally accepted by most shooters are the XDS, the Glock 43 and the S&W Shield. YMMV, of course.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-17523052058686321782017-10-25T14:10:09.572-05:002017-10-25T14:10:09.572-05:00My daughter is looking for a concealed carry firea...My daughter is looking for a concealed carry firearm. She's maybe 5ft, 100lbs. She's tried the S&W Airweight and my Bodyguard .380 but doesn't like the recoil. And while I'm of the opinion that it's better to carry something rather than nothing, .380 is pretty much the smallest size that I would consider. How does the XDS compare recoil-wise? And, any other suggestions? joekrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-22038307659530875722017-10-25T13:57:14.904-05:002017-10-25T13:57:14.904-05:00Ditto to your thoughts on a single stack .45 vs. 9...Ditto to your thoughts on a single stack .45 vs. 9mm. I changed my regular carry pistol from a S&W Shield 9mm to the newer .45 version, and found it to be much more "shootable" in my hands. The grip is slightly longer, especially with the extended magazine, and the grip surface has more texture to secure the grip in my hand. I also find the .45 trigger to be better. I understand that S&W has improved the grip texture and trigger on the Shield 2.0 in 9mm, so there may not be that much advantage over that model. I believe the .45 will still be slightly larger, providing more real estate for finger gripping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-65694178609745524242017-10-25T12:40:36.492-05:002017-10-25T12:40:36.492-05:00"...a lunatic in a movie theater or mall...&q..."...a lunatic in a movie theater or mall..."<br /><br />Really?<br /><br />Are you telling me that there sane people who still frequent movie theaters and malls?<br /><br />Avoid the high risk venues and mostly avoid the risk.<br /><br />No malls, movies, concerts, sporting event etc, and none for more than 20 years.<br /><br />Not my circus, and not my monkeys. Stay away from crowds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-54447861204085391552017-10-25T12:01:29.358-05:002017-10-25T12:01:29.358-05:00An interesting aside:
I had a buddy who was the ...An interesting aside: <br /> I had a buddy who was the qualifying officer for one of the local SOs.<br />When they transitioned from their S&W .357 magnums to Glocks (yeah, we are that old) the folks on patrol were issued the G17. <br />Detectives were issued the G19.<br />At the same time that they changed over to the Glock, the distance at which qualifications were shot were reduced by about half.<br />The interesting thing was that everyone who shot the G19 qualified and not all of the G17 shooters qualified.<br />Out of curiosity my buddy had the G17 shooters try the G19 and they were able to shoot a qualifying score (which, of course, did not <br />abrogate the requirement to qualify with their duty weapon).<br />Intuitively, the longer sight-radius and full-size grip on the G17 should have produced higher scores.<br />He never came up with a reason that this was not the case.waepnedmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114411043832799988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-60478967610592029972017-10-25T10:44:12.409-05:002017-10-25T10:44:12.409-05:00"it's all about how the gun fits you"..."it's all about how the gun fits you"<br /><br />Top of my list. If the gun doesn't naturally point at the intended target, you'll just be making noise.<br /><br />michaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-66847655159835954032017-10-25T10:01:45.148-05:002017-10-25T10:01:45.148-05:00Small autos in the .380 and 9mm categories are als...Small autos in the .380 and 9mm categories are also particularly subject to the limp wristing phenomenon in which the lack of a stiff secure grip will cause the firearm to fail to properly cycle resulting in either failures to eject the fired case or feed the new round fully into the chamber.<br />And the cure is of course practice, practice, practice until you become confident that the gun will function properly every time you choose to send a slug down range.Uncle Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008207593205949098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-74344888392968067732017-10-25T09:48:56.116-05:002017-10-25T09:48:56.116-05:00Everything in life is a trade off. Short sight rad...Everything in life is a trade off. Short sight radius versus better grip. Concealablity versus accuracy. <br /><br />As usual Tam spells it out in very understandable terms.<br /><br />Surprisingly my scores in GSSF matches are better shooting a G26 than either my G19 or 17. I shot the P239 much better than the M11/P228 with my rather beat up hands.<br /><br />GerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-33941992509657365672017-10-25T07:22:52.669-05:002017-10-25T07:22:52.669-05:00My fave carry piece is a Ruger SP101 with the slig...My fave carry piece is a Ruger SP101 with the slightly longer than 3" barrel. Small enough, light enough, yet heavy enough, long enough. I can shoot it quite accurately, at the range at least even with .357 ammo. One time a fellow shooter next to me on the range and I traded pistols for a couple cylinders. His was a Ruger snubbie polymer revolver. Shooting standard 38 SPL was PUNISHING, comparatively, and one cylinder was all I needed to squelch any notion that I might want one. I am not a wimp.....bart simpsonsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01840436089787700707noreply@blogger.com