San Bernardino

[Cokebottle]

But in all honesty I need the time I don't even have anything smaller than a full size as of now, so I need those few months to aquire an lcr 9mm and a kahr cw9.
I'll keep the sr9 on my permit which is all I put so far, for winter time under my sweater in a shoulder holster.

Borrow an LCR before setting sights on it.
I hated my wife's, and she refused to shoot it more than 10 rounds.
It is a lightweight revolver that carries easily, but it's got an intense snap, and I had issues with the trigger guard irritating my finger.

I sold it to a friend and bought an SP101.
I love shooting it, even 357, and WAS going to put it on my permit....
But honestly, with the long heavy trigger pull and muzzle flip, I just don't shoot it accurately enough to be comfortable carrying it.
Could I qualify with it? Of course.

Also, you need practice, and a gun that you don't like to shoot is going to remain in the safe or in your holster while you shoot the one you like.

Consider the issues of reloading a revolver, particularly under duress when fine motor skills are shot.
Consider the issues of carrying speedloaders.

If SBC allowed 4 or 5 guns on our permit, I'd probably have the SP101 on there. Having only 3? After spending all summer going back and forth (including buying a pocket holster for the SP101 two days before I made my final choice), I ended up with two Glocks and a Shield.
One Glock will be replaced with a P380 when I renew, since the G26 is pretty redundant to the Shield, especially with the 9rd mag kit.

[matix101]

Yeah I plan on shooting it before I buy, there's a few indoor ranges around me that let you try before you buy, and yeah I've never been a fan of revolvers and don't own a single one, but every handgun I own is a 9mm so I don't really stray away from that caliber, keeps my ammo stash easy to maintain and cheap.
I also looked into the speed loader issue as well and that's another reason I gravitated towards the lcr those moon clips are way less bulky than a speed loader Imo, I feel like I could keep at least 2 of those in my pocket or a belt pouch with maybe 3.
As far as a glock goes I feel like even a 26 would be much to hard to conceal for me I'm a pretty slim dude, only 5'8 150 pounds so anything double stack in my waistband or pocket would print I would think, that's why I was looking into snubby's.
but I will definately try all the 9mm revolvers before pulling the trigger on the lcr, thanks for the heads up.

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[Cokebottle]

As far as a glock goes I feel like even a 26 would be much to hard to conceal for me I'm a pretty slim dude, only 5'8 150 pounds so anything double stack in my waistband or pocket would print I would think, that's why I was looking into snubby's.

The Shield is definitely slimmer, but with the proper holster/clothing and carry position, you could carry it where it would not print at all.
One key is carrying more forward.
I've been carrying back at 4:00, but this week have moved forward to 2:30-3:00.

It is not as comfortable seated, but I have zero worries about printing when standing/walking and even bending a bit.
Seated, seems the butt might "want to" print just a bit more, but access is much cleaner (particularly since I don't carry in the office so I'm reholstering every day in my truck)

[matix101]

Gotcha I will definately check out the sheild as well then, and yeah I figured about 2:30 to 3:00 would be best for me as well, seems like where the biggest void in my body is between where my stomach ends and hip starts, I was also Considering an ankle holster when wearing pants only obviously, but that also seems like that would greatly inhibit access.
Soo idk, like I said I'm glad I have all this time to figure all this stuff out ahead of time.

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[usclee]

Just get the glock 42.

[MiXoLoGiSt]

Just get the glock 42.

Glock 42 is difficult to get in CA. There's also the fact that the Glock 42 is a giant piece of crap, which is saying a lot coming from a Glock guy. They are very picky with ammo and they have tons of problems. I see about 5 posts daily on complaints about the Glock 42.

[MiXoLoGiSt]

Gotcha I will definately check out the sheild as well then, and yeah I figured about 2:30 to 3:00 would be best for me as well, seems like where the biggest void in my body is between where my stomach ends and hip starts, I was also Considering an ankle holster when wearing pants only obviously, but that also seems like that would greatly inhibit access.
Soo idk, like I said I'm glad I have all this time to figure all this stuff out ahead of time.

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Shield is definitely a good one. I, like cokebottle, have two Glocks and a Shield on my permit.

[matix101]

Just get the glock 42.

You mean the 43? And it's off roster so essentially cost double to ppt from someone who has one, looking at 800 to 900 bucks for a glock.
That would definately be high on my list but can't justify that ridiculous price tag.

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[Cokebottle]

You mean the 43? And it's off roster so essentially cost double to ppt from someone who has one, looking at 800 to 900 bucks for a glock.
That would definately be high on my list but can't justify that ridiculous price tag.

Well....

I just spent $833 on a P380

Ya... $150 premium because it has night sights from the factory, it's been the only subcompact 380 in Riflegear inventory (or inventory anywhere that I can find) for a month.

[matix101]

Yeah I get that I mean I'd spend a g on a sig because it's worth that but to spend 8-9 for something that cost 450-500 in normal states just seems crazy at the moment to me.
But like I said I do like glocks and I do like the 43 so if It comes down to it and ones in my area I would probably buy it, but I'm not actively hunting one as of now.

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[GlockN'Roll]

Can't justify that ridiculous price tag...

You mean the 43?

And it's off roster so essentially cost double to ppt from someone who has one, looking at 800 to 900 bucks for a glock.

That would definately be high on my list but can't justify that ridiculous price tag.

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A part of California's anti-gun strategy seems to be make all guns expensive and/or hard to obtain.

Many/most of my top gun wants are off roster making them nearly double their free state prices!

This situation makes CCW selection a challenge...

[matix101]

I believe the inflated off roster prices were an unintended bonus for them.
I still believe to this day the roster is their grand scheme to eliminate handguns from ca all together, it was semi reasonable when they just had to pass safety tests such as the drop test and I suppose chamber load indicator, but to implement a technology as mandatory that the creator says is not ready for production, essentially making it impossible for anyone to get approved for the roster is criminal In my eyes.
They knew damn well none of the manufacturers would be able to implement microstamping but yet they added that as a requirement anyway.
And I know once the manufactures figure that out and implement it, the state will implement crime detection teleportation or some crazy nonsense, when your gun commits a crime it will teleport itself to the authorities!!!
I can see it all now the ca elite will be sitting at Ruth criss with their glasses of wine and Cuban cigars saying "let's see them figure this one out"!!!

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[msternin]

For those who have had the address check completed, what was the tell tale sign?

[bonzai272]

Wife was home to speak to officer and neighbors also said officer stopped by to tell them about a ccw residency check.

[gregandrew]

Does the notarized authorization form need to be notarized before the interview? if so, what do you put for the applicant position?