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[Insta-Gator]

So, what do y'all think of the G41 and G42? (if you hate all Glocks, just don't bother )

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Personally, I do not care for the .380 cartridge. The G42 makes for a good pocket gun, but does a .380 do anything other than piss off the bad guy?

The G41 is supposed to be competition for the 1911, but I don't really see it. And it seems too big to carry. I'd like to see it next to a 1911 for size comparison.

 

[0002s]

They are a great pistol. I have no issues with Glocks. The 22 is my everyday pistol. I use a .38 spl bodyguard for a lightweight carry.

Carrying a full-size 'anything' on your body is hard to do comfortably and keep concealed.

The 41 vs. a 1911 comes down to which one I'd shoot better as a natural pointer at 7 yes and under.

 

[adurso]

I carried a 1911 for forty years; I switched last year to a M&P .45, full size, only because i would hate to lose my Colt during an investigation.

Captain also carries a full size, neither of us are giants.

 

[scallop]

A.) I can't stand a Glock
2.) Don't like the .380 either, possibly better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, but not my cup of tea.

 

[Insta-Gator]

Ever since we acquired the Kimber .45s I've considered using it as a carry, but like Adurso said, I'd hate to lose it in an investigation. Also, I'm not all together comfortable with the cocked and locked aspect with the manual safety being next to my body. If I squirm the wrong way and the safety deactivated (I know 1 in a million chance) the match trigger on that thing is so light I might blow my leg off accidentally. I do like that the G41 carries 13 rounds, but gee that must get heavy by the end of the day.

 

[kelemvor]

Carrying a full-size 'anything' on your body is hard to do comfortably and keep concealed.

I conceal carry a fullsize cz75. It can be done, you need the right holster and the right clothing to make it work. However, I was thinking of switching to a little 380. Several folks I know carry one in their pants pocket. No fuss, always there if you need it.

 

[PeterNBiddle]

I'm not all together comfortable with the cocked and locked aspect with the manual safety being next to my body. If I squirm the wrong way and the safety deactivated (I know 1 in a million chance) the match trigger on that thing is so light I might blow my leg off accidentally. I do like that the G41 carries 13 rounds, but gee that must get heavy by the end of the day.

If you are carrying in a good holster you won't accidentally flip the manual safety, and even if you do, you won't activate the grip safety AND pull the trigger.

 

[Mike]

Ever since we acquired the Kimber .45s I've considered using it as a carry, but like Adurso said, I'd hate to lose it in an investigation. Also, I'm not all together comfortable with the cocked and locked aspect with the manual safety being next to my body. If I squirm the wrong way and the safety deactivated (I know 1 in a million chance) the match trigger on that thing is so light I might blow my leg off accidentally. I do like that the G41 carries 13 rounds, but gee that must get heavy by the end of the day.

Do you really need to carry with one in the chamber?

 

[Insta-Gator]

Well, maybe pistols don't always have to have one in the chamber, but generally speaking I'd call that a brick. I pray I never need to pull a pistol to use in a defense situation, but if I do, I sure as heck don't want to be fumbling around trying to ensure it is loaded and ready to go. By the time I reach the point that I feel compelled to pull it out, the stuff is already flying off the fan blades. I don't have time to worry about racking it and check the safety, etc.

Let's hope that situation never arises.


BTW, I took the Kimber to the range today. I like .45 caliber. Not as harsh as the .40. But ghee whiz that match grade trigger is super light. Took me about 120 rounds to get the feel of the grip and the trigger. The Kimber is much more narrow (single stack) than my Glock double stack. The last 30 rounds of the day were all within a 4" circle @ 30', so for me, with a new gun, and shooting .45 for the first time ever, I was quite pleased with how I finished up.

 

[dmoore19]

Well, maybe pistols don't always have to have one in the chamber, but generally speaking I'd call that a brick. I pray I never need to pull a pistol to use in a defense situation, but if I do, I sure as heck don't want to be fumbling around trying to ensure it is loaded and ready to go. By the time I reach the point that I feel compelled to pull it out, the stuff is already flying off the fan blades. I don't have time to worry about racking it and check the safety, etc.

Let's hope that situation never arises.


BTW, I took the Kimber to the range today. I like .45 caliber. Not as harsh as the .40. But ghee whiz that match grade trigger is super light. Took me about 120 rounds to get the feel of the grip and the trigger. The Kimber is much more narrow (single stack) than my Glock double stack. The last 30 rounds of the day were all within a 4" circle @ 30', so for me, with a new gun, and shooting .45 for the first time ever, I was quite pleased with how I finished up.

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