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krazykelley · 08-26-2009, 10:33 PM

Hey all. I'm new here, so you'll have to forgive me if this post is in the wrong place. The point of this post is that soon I'll be aquiring my concealed carry permit. Which pistol(s) and how much spare ammo I'll carry hasn't been decided yet, as it will take some time for me to learn what is comfortable for me.

That, however, is not really the point.

This is mainly a question of WHAT I should carry for ammo. Specificaly, .357 mag., .45acp, 9mm para, and .44 spl. I have been thinking along the lines of Gold Dot or Extreme Shock, but I'm curious as to what the more balisticaly-savvy of you may think.

Any advice would be helpful and much appreciated. I would even consider fmjs if someone could make a convincing argument.

P.S.
I've got a Springfield XD .45 service model that I've had for a while now. I've debated whether or not to get a laser for awhile, and I've finally decided to do so. I've narrowed my choices down to either a set of CT Lasergrips or a Lasermax internal guide rod laser. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Doc1911 · 08-27-2009, 04:08 PM

Welcome to the forum.

I like the 230 Gold Dots (but not the 200s) in 45 ACP and prefer the CT laser grips.

Lasers wash out in bright light, but can be useful in low-light - at least for the first shot (after this - depending on the light level - you may be somewhat blinded by muzzle flash, et. al.). They are also slower within the 7 yd range - I use point shooting skills here and just shoot from the hip...... Though I have CTs, I only practice with them about every 3 months or so and still rely on my Trijicons for normal practice. CTs are basically no brainers once they are sighted in .... Besides having them on one of my 45s I also have them on a 357 :

jim summers · 08-27-2009, 07:25 PM

Welcome to the forum, you will get plenty of opinions on which ammo to use.

pickenup · 08-27-2009, 09:26 PM

I have had both lasers. With the CT, it only intersects the target at one point. Of course "most" of the time, you will not be shooting at a great distance, so the point would be moot. I also don't like to have to "hold" the button down to make it work, of course this could be to your advantage, depending on the situation.

I like the Lasermax. The "pulse" gets my attention right away.

As for ammo, I asked the local police what they used. Figured if I ever had to actually "use" my firearm, the DA would not be able to accuse me of overkill, if I used the same as the police do.

And, Welcome to The Firearms Forum.

kutaho · 08-28-2009, 01:27 AM

Welcome krazykelly

Glasers are fun

big steve · 08-28-2009, 02:45 AM

Welcome

08-26-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
krazykelley Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Greetings Hey all. I'm new here, so you'll have to forgive me if this post is in the wrong place. The point of this post is that soon I'll be aquiring my concealed carry permit. Which pistol(s) and how much spare ammo I'll carry hasn't been decided yet, as it will take some time for me to learn what is comfortable for me. That, however, is not really the point. This is mainly a question of WHAT I should carry for ammo. Specificaly, .357 mag., .45acp, 9mm para, and .44 spl. I have been thinking along the lines of Gold Dot or Extreme Shock, but I'm curious as to what the more balisticaly-savvy of you may think. Any advice would be helpful and much appreciated. I would even consider fmjs if someone could make a convincing argument. P.S. I've got a Springfield XD .45 service model that I've had for a while now. I've debated whether or not to get a laser for awhile, and I've finally decided to do so. I've narrowed my choices down to either a set of CT Lasergrips or a Lasermax internal guide rod laser. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -->

08-27-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: Greetings Welcome to the forum. I like the 230 Gold Dots (but not the 200s) in 45 ACP and prefer the CT laser grips. Lasers wash out in bright light, but can be useful in low-light - at least for the first shot (after this - depending on the light level - you may be somewhat blinded by muzzle flash, et. al.). They are also slower within the 7 yd range - I use point shooting skills here and just shoot from the hip...... Though I have CTs, I only practice with them about every 3 months or so and still rely on my Trijicons for normal practice. CTs are basically no brainers once they are sighted in .... Besides having them on one of my 45s I also have them on a 357 : __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member Last edited by Doc1911; 08-27-2009 at 04:11 PM..

08-27-2009, 07:25 PM	#3
jim summers Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I reside in southern Indiana, you can almost step out of my back door and be setting on Patoka Lake Posts: 1,056	Re: Greetings Welcome to the forum, you will get plenty of opinions on which ammo to use. __________________ To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required.

08-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Greetings I have had both lasers. With the CT, it only intersects the target at one point. Of course "most" of the time, you will not be shooting at a great distance, so the point would be moot. I also don't like to have to "hold" the button down to make it work, of course this could be to your advantage, depending on the situation. I like the Lasermax. The "pulse" gets my attention right away. As for ammo, I asked the local police what they used. Figured if I ever had to actually "use" my firearm, the DA would not be able to accuse me of overkill, if I used the same as the police do. And, Welcome to The Firearms Forum. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

08-28-2009, 01:27 AM	#5
kutaho Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,852	Re: Greetings Welcome krazykelly Glasers are fun __________________ No man stands in the same river twice If all else fails grab a rock Mi Taku oyasin

08-28-2009, 02:45 AM	#6
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Greetings Welcome __________________ I HAVE GIVEN YOU A REPUBLC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT "Benjamin Franklin"