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Hi Matt / PA,

Addictive is one way of stating it! ;) (In this case addiction is a good thing.....isn't it:eek::eek:????) Thanks for the info about the website, I'll check it out right after this reply. If I end up with the XML Tac light it will actually probably see more use on my 4" XD .40 S&W when used in the "house gun" role. I don't know if I'll get a holster for the gun with light or not.

Those WWB at Wally world are addictive as well :). I've still got about half a case of it in .40 S&W downstairs and nearly as much in 9x19, and even less in .45ACP (time to restock :D). The worst of this addiction thing is that my wife just picked up a used GP100 6" for Father's Day for me (about 99% condition) that I haven't fired yet. (And Gander Mountain just called today to inform me the holster I ordered for it is in.) It will get christened the same time as the "new" (used) XD. My wife has already made it known in no uncertain terms she will be doing some of the christening! :D

Aaaahhhhhhh..........the good life....err I mean good wife!

Dave

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Thanks again Matt / PA. I checked out that site and see the extensions are made by Pearce, who make the ones I use on the G-26. I'll make sure I equip one out of every two mags with an extension. Some of the mags I'll leave stock just in case the extra size makes a difference in concealment on occasion.

Dave

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Urban/suburban: Walther PPK in .380

Small enough to be truly inconspicuous for those who might be offended by mysterious bulges and hard lumps, especially in summer time.

Up in the woods: Stainless Ruger Redhawk in 44 Mag.

Stainless makes it nice, it goes right in the sleeping bag with me. Have always been concerned when camping that the zipper on the sleeping bag may stick or freeze when the threat shows up -- got enough room in the bag to just shoot right through it -- no safeties, no slide locks, no racking the action, just wake up, cut through the haze, grab it, evaluate, and pull if necessary. I've never needed it, but it helps in the "sweet dreams' department.

Two extremes for very different missions and each mission can easily be identified well in advance.

The S&W Model 28 (27? -- its been a while) in 357Mag with a 4" barrel was my favorite until the David and Goliath "team" came along.:D

EKM

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For in town use or a truck gun I like my Glock 17 loaded with 147 grain silvertips.

Out in the woods camping, hinking etc, I use a S&W M629 stainless .357 mag with 158 grain semi-wad cutters.

I'd like to add a 4" titanium 44 special for my hiking gun.

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On the road "travel" gun S&W 357 mag w/ 6inch barrel. Daily carry weapon for CCW is S&W 38 special/ 4inch barrel.
I have had many attempt to talk me into getting a 9mm, or a semi-auto with a clip that holds more...more is not better! I beg to differ, and if needed I have what I need at home. ;) If you are going to carry with a CCW you had better dang well know what your mindset is, and how accurate you are! No offence to anyone meant. And.......when it is just me and my son I cannot rely on a gun that may/may not jam if needed. May sound crazy but thats my frame of mind. :)

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S&W 6906 in 9mm or a KelTec 40. The wife carries a S&W 60 in .357.

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When I'm out and about I carry a Springfeild Armory Compact 45 ACP,230 gr Federal Hydra-shok JHP.
My wife carries a Short nosed Rossi/Tarus .357 mag with 129 gr Hydra shoks.

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Duty weapon is a Beretta 96 in .40 S&W, off duty weapon is a Sig P229 .40 S&W.

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Know what else makes for a REALLY fun SD gun, another derringer, ok, sorry, but a double 3.5" bbl .410/.45colt makes for one heck of a SD gun, ok, so it's only two shots, something in the neck of 95% of SD cenarios never have a shot fired, and the .410 or .45colt would certainly pack enough punch should the need to rip one arise!

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Springfield armory 1911 A1 ultra compact .45acp