Backup/NPE Gun Conundrum

[MGW]

Thanks, the price between the Pro and standard no-lock 442 was $30 so that pays for the Apex kit. My last j had an apex kit in it before I sold it in a moment of weakness. The kit made a big difference in my opinion.

Was that first responder price? I haven't checked in a while.

[Up1911Fan]

Was that first responder price? I haven't checked in a while.

I was quoted $330 for a no lock 442.

[warpedcamshaft]

I like the J-Frame with a Safariland Hip Grip and a pocket holster available... The Hip Grip adds a lot of versatility, and it still fits fairly well in the pocket if a situation arises where I need it there.

I've tried a lot of firearms and found that:
The Shield is too big to fit in almost all of my pockets, it'd be a IWB pistol for me.

I can't get enough grip on the PM9/CM9 to feel comfortable drawing and firing it consistently, and possibly retaining it in the "F.U.T." (I have large hands)

The Glock 42 is a 380... And I can't quite bring myself to go to the 380... (The grip configuration of the 42 allows me to get my hand higher, and I feel my grip is much stronger than with the PM9/CM9.)

For me... The J-frame fills the role of a "no print option" adequately... It gives me a few carry options when I can't hide a bigger firearm.

[MD7305]

Linkscoach, that was the LGS price. I haven't looked into the first responder pricing yet.

[MD7305]

I was quoted $330 for a no lock 442.

If you don't mind telling, where did you get the quote? PM if you like. That's about $100 cheaper than at my LGS so that's a significant deal.

[MD7305]

I like the J-Frame with a Safariland Hip Grip and a pocket holster available... The Hip Grip adds a lot of versatility, and it still fits fairly well in the pocket if a situation arises where I need it there.

I've tried a lot of firearms and found that:
The Shield is too big to fit in almost all of my pockets, it'd be a IWB pistol for me.

I can't get enough grip on the PM9/CM9 to feel comfortable drawing and firing it consistently, and possibly retaining it in the "F.U.T." (I have large hands)

The Glock 42 is a 380... And I can't quite bring myself to go to the 380... (The grip configuration of the 42 allows me to get my hand higher, and I feel my grip is much stronger than with the PM9/CM9.)

For me... The J-frame fills the role of a "no print option" adequately... It gives me a few carry options when I can't hide a bigger firearm.

Yeah, you and I are on the exact same page on most every point. I appreciate the advice, hopefully I can make the right choice and spare the expense and trouble of buying 4 guns.

[MGW]

If you don't mind telling, where did you get the quote? PM if you like. That's about $100 cheaper than at my LGS so that's a significant deal.

That's pretty close to what I remember Quantico quoting a couple years ago. You might also contact G and R tactical. But any authorized S&W dealer should be able to get first responder prices with credentials.

[Beat Trash]

If you don't mind telling, where did you get the quote? PM if you like. That's about $100 cheaper than at my LGS so that's a significant deal.

Check your PM please.

[EM_]

Kind of late to the thread, but I'll echo nyeti and GJM. I have bought and sold more J frames and D frames than I can remember. I never really felt adequately armed with them, but I still have a fascination with them.

I carry a G23 all the time, with a G27 on the ankle. I really can't fathom the scenario in which I couldn't conceal at least a G27. Mileage varies.

I really think outside of fashion considerations that nyeti's loyalty to the fanny pack is a wonderful idea. It holds everything one needs and is comfortable, especially if you have back issues from decades of wearing a gun belt, etc. Also, no one besides gun nuts like us know they hold guns. Normal folks just think your fashion-illiterate.

But for $330 I might pick up a no-lock 442 And I am also hoping for the G43 (maybe) to show up in 9mm early next year.

[LSP552]

One assumes you're not seeing the POI issues we experienced with our P230s?

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Nope, my 42 is POA/POI out to 15 yrds. Haven't made it to JESTC to check 25.

Ken