UPDATED on post #88: recs for most powerful EDC for a small female

[txgirliegirl]

Since you live in Richmond . You might consider taking a trip dwon to the Arms Room in league City. I beleive you can still pay one fee and shoot as many rental guns as you like provided you buy their ammo. https://thearmsroomtx.com/

hey, thanks so much! just took a look at their website, looks like a great place to check out this weekend

 

[avvidclif]

38 Super is like a supercharged 9mm!

I don't think so. Federal 115 gr loads for 38 Super + P Velocity = 1130 FPS and the 9mm = 1180 FPS

 

[Axxe55]

I don't think so. Federal 115 gr loads for 38 Super + P Velocity = 1130 FPS and the 9mm = 1180 FPS

Draw your own conclusions then.

.38 Super - Wikipedia

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9×19mm Parabellum - Wikipedia

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[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I haven't read all the posts in this thread, but my contribution is this: If you buy a really expensive edc you may regret it.

Why?

If you ever have to defend yourself with your pricey gun it'll be taken as evidence by the police and the chances of getting it back (and still in excellent condition) is questionable.

$500/600 will buy you a very reliable gun.

 

[mongoose]

I don't think so. Federal 115 gr loads for 38 Super + P Velocity = 1130 FPS and the 9mm = 1180 FPS

38 Super clearly has a ballistic advantage over the 9mm.

 

[Moonpie]

Why hasn’t OP posted pics of the new handgun?

OP is a slacker.

 

[wbblazer90]

The Glock 43 9mm is a great all around carry gun. Extremely controllable and with the right defensive ammo, very effective. I know a lot of LE guys that use it as a backup gun.

 

[txgirliegirl]

i have an update!!! be back in a few with some pictures

and LOL @Moonpie , geez, clearly i am a slow-old lady

 

[Moonpie]

i have an update!!! be back in a few with some pictures

and LOL @Moonpie , geez, clearly i am a slow-old lady

 

[oldag]

I haven't read all the posts in this thread, but my contribution is this: If you buy a really expensive edc you may regret it.

Why?

If you ever have to defend yourself with your pricey gun it'll be taken as evidence by the police and the chances of getting it back (and still in excellent condition) is questionable.

$500/600 will buy you a very reliable gun.

In the highly unlikely scenario that my gun is confiscated, I will care less about the cost of the gun.

I want the best gun possible in that situation.

And yes, you do get the gun back. It just takes a while.

Not like this is going to happen every month or every year.

This is not even a consideration for me.

 

[txgirliegirl]

okay i really did give this a lot of thought....decided a 9mm will be just fine for EDC and i will continue my search for a 45 acp to just have fun with at the range...

i went to academy this morning to check the ammo delivery (as usual, only really had .40 s&w in stock and a lot of it)...saw they replenished their gun supply.

i looked at:
kimber ultra carry CDP II .45 acp - really liked this one, felt nice and weighty, felt good in my hand....the girl behind the counter said she uses it as her EDC and loves it but agreed when i asked about the “finickiness” i have read about when researching this particular model....maybe a future purchase?

sig p365 was the one i was most excited about seeing...liked the higher capacity magazine and still a great grip size for me despite the double stack mag....however, i hated the way it felt in my hand, felt really hard and uncomfortable...truthfully was disappointed i did not love it

walther PPS M2 9mm was a WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! loved everything about it...figured if it shoots half as well as my PPQ, i am going to absolutely love it!

thank you everyone for your input, ideas, links, etc....like i said, i am still going to get a .45 acp in the future, but have a strong feeling this is going to be the perfect EDC for me

i already cleaned and lubed her up lol ... with the 10% healthcare workers discount got it at pretty much the same price as online...under $400 including tax....oh, and the background check took literally a minute to be approved so i was in and out fast!

without further ado, pics!

 

[Byrd666]

Good deal. Now the fun part starts.

 

[Moonpie]

 

[txgirliegirl]

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YEP and darn proud of it!!!

 

[SQLGeek]

Awesome. I think you will be happy with that.

 

[Moonpie]

Standing by for range report.

 

[SQLGeek]

Moonie is never satisfied.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

... but, on the other hand, don't get too hung up on magazine capacity. Remember the law of 3; armed altercations predominately happen at 3 yards distance, last only 3 seconds, and fire only 3 rounds... So go for the 45acp... even if it only holds 6 rounds, with a 45acp you only need one round

I don’t disagree but what is the lethal or incapacitation hit/miss ratio? Multiple assailants?

Hope for the best but plan for the worst.


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[ZX9RCAM]

I'm just curious, how did you edit the thread title after almost 24 hours?

 

[Army 1911]

I'm just curious, how did you edit the thread title after almost 24 hours?

Being new she didn't know you couldn't so she did it anyway.