Hey there everyone, I know that I've mentioned ankle holsters before as a potential carry option; however, that review was based on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. I have since purchased and worn an ankle holster with my Jetfire 950 and I have to say, I really like it.
It's a little odd feeling at first, of course, as is any carry system, but it more than makes up for it in ease of use and the ability to conceal your weapon.
The downsides are still the same, limited caliber (smaller guns work best) and slow access point, but again, it's about having your gun on your in case something should happen.
Well, just my two cents on this particular method of carry.
Stay safe out there!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Bersa Thunder 9mm (Full Size)
I have spoken before about Bersa firearms, and I'm just as big a fan of them today as I have been since the first time I had the opportunity to test one out way back in 1999.
Normally, I would push the Bersa Thunder .380, and it is a fabulous weapon. However, over this past weekend I had the opportunity to test out the Bersa Thunder 9mm, full size semi-auto pistol.
A little pictoral review:
Now as you can see this is a fairly straight forward semi-automatic pistol design, however it comes with some great features that make them super safe and easy to use.
Normally, I would push the Bersa Thunder .380, and it is a fabulous weapon. However, over this past weekend I had the opportunity to test out the Bersa Thunder 9mm, full size semi-auto pistol.
A little pictoral review:
Now as you can see this is a fairly straight forward semi-automatic pistol design, however it comes with some great features that make them super safe and easy to use.
Safety first, a Bersa pistol comes with an auto-decocking lever. Since this is a DA/SA pistol, once you rack the slide you will pull the hammer back and it will be ready to rock and roll. If this is not what you want, then you actuate the decocking lever and the hammer falls to the "safe" position. Not a bad feature. From there you depress the trigger and you can fire off a round in double action mode. It also has the standard safety switch should you wish to carry it in "safe" mode.
Also, please note that this comes with a 16+1 magazine... very nice, indeed.
Now, on to the shooting review:
This isn't a light gun, in fact, even their compact .380s have some heft to them. I like the weight of all their pistols. They are substantial without being heavy and this weight means a couple of things. 1. That the gun will have less experienced recoil, due to basic physics, and 2. The gun is made of metal. Both of which are nice things.
The sights are good, the weight is good, the feel is solid and the trigger in double action mode is very light compared, say, to a snubby .38. The single action trigger is crisp and has very little creep in it.
Now, when you pull the trigger you will be greeted by a "gentle" recoil. I'm not going to say that this gun doesn't have recoil, it does. But it's better than many guns I've fired. It does not throw off your sight picture very much and doesn't slowly chisel away your desire to shoot any more either. It's perfect for the size and is very comfortable to shoot.
The accuracy of this gun is fantastic. Again, I'm not expert, but never having shot this pistol before, at 7 yards, I put 10 rounds in the head of a silhouette target just about as fast as I could pull the trigger. So, the accuracy is there, no doubt about it.
Considering you get all of this, for about $400.00, you really can't go wrong with this gun. If you can carry it (and a guy my size can) then you'd do well to carry it. If you only want it for a home defense gun, it would fill that role admirably as well. Heck, if you just wanted a cheap gun you can put thousands of rounds through and don't care if it gets a little wear and tear on it, this gun will work for you as well.
At the end of the day, out of all the full size pistols I've fired (and they are legion) I think this was the one I liked shooting the most. I love my 1911s and the M&P 9mm is a honey as well, but when everything is taken in to consideration, I think this is the best full size pistol value on the market... period.
Stay safe out there.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Walther P22 - Not Recommended
I think, for the first time, I have to speak ill of a firearm I have fired. Normally, I'm a fan of almost all firearms, they all have good sides most have similar downsides, but all in all, I'm pretty positive on almost all firearms.
Today, however, I have to say that I just can't get behind the Walther P-22. It has some good things going for it, I will admit, but at the end of the day I cannot, in good conscience, tell anyone this is a tool they could defend their life with.
Here's a picture, so you know what I'm talking about:
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This is a double action/single action semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .22 lr round. It is well built and well made. The size is good, however, it is a little heavy for the size it presents.
A little bit on the .22lr cartridge, some people will say that you can't defend yourself with a .22. That, of course, is bollocks. You most certainly can. More critters and people have been killed with a .22 than you may think. These are very, very fast bullets and there are some pretty impressive defensive loads out there in .22. So don't think that the round itself will be ineffective, it will do just fine. You may have to unload an entire magazine in to a bad guy, but that's not a characteristic of just the .22.
Remember, I've said in the past that lethality and stopping power are two different things. Will a .22 stop a man dead in his tracks and prevent his further aggression towards you, more than likely, it will. It won't do it in one shot, but very few handgun calibers will. You have to have good shot placement and keep shooting until the threat abates.
However, here's my shooting impression on this particular pistol. It's bad. It is woefully inaccurate. We're talking missing broad sides of barns inaccurate. I'm a decent shooter, I can hit what I aim at. However, I had trouble making consistent contact at 7 yards with this pistol. Some of that is the .22 itself; it isn't the most accurate round in the world. However, I can bulls eye 10 head shots in a row with my XD-45 just about as fast as I can pull the trigger... if I did that will the Walther P-22, I'd miss 4-5 times out of 10.
I took a rather inexperienced shooter with me to test it out. He shot his Model-10 Smith & Wesson admirably. Got right on the 10 ring at 7 yards. However, at the same distance with the Walther P-22, he had flyers going all over the place, one which was 18 inches away from center... that's not cool.
So, I have to say that I would not trust the Walther P-22 with my life. If I can't rely on, at least reasonable, accuracy from a weapon, then I can't carry it. I'll plink with it now and again, but I will not carry it.
All in all a good gun, and not one that I would turn down were it given to me, but I just won't carry it.
That's all from me. Stay safe out there.
Today, however, I have to say that I just can't get behind the Walther P-22. It has some good things going for it, I will admit, but at the end of the day I cannot, in good conscience, tell anyone this is a tool they could defend their life with.
Here's a picture, so you know what I'm talking about:
This is a double action/single action semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .22 lr round. It is well built and well made. The size is good, however, it is a little heavy for the size it presents.
A little bit on the .22lr cartridge, some people will say that you can't defend yourself with a .22. That, of course, is bollocks. You most certainly can. More critters and people have been killed with a .22 than you may think. These are very, very fast bullets and there are some pretty impressive defensive loads out there in .22. So don't think that the round itself will be ineffective, it will do just fine. You may have to unload an entire magazine in to a bad guy, but that's not a characteristic of just the .22.
Remember, I've said in the past that lethality and stopping power are two different things. Will a .22 stop a man dead in his tracks and prevent his further aggression towards you, more than likely, it will. It won't do it in one shot, but very few handgun calibers will. You have to have good shot placement and keep shooting until the threat abates.
However, here's my shooting impression on this particular pistol. It's bad. It is woefully inaccurate. We're talking missing broad sides of barns inaccurate. I'm a decent shooter, I can hit what I aim at. However, I had trouble making consistent contact at 7 yards with this pistol. Some of that is the .22 itself; it isn't the most accurate round in the world. However, I can bulls eye 10 head shots in a row with my XD-45 just about as fast as I can pull the trigger... if I did that will the Walther P-22, I'd miss 4-5 times out of 10.
I took a rather inexperienced shooter with me to test it out. He shot his Model-10 Smith & Wesson admirably. Got right on the 10 ring at 7 yards. However, at the same distance with the Walther P-22, he had flyers going all over the place, one which was 18 inches away from center... that's not cool.
So, I have to say that I would not trust the Walther P-22 with my life. If I can't rely on, at least reasonable, accuracy from a weapon, then I can't carry it. I'll plink with it now and again, but I will not carry it.
All in all a good gun, and not one that I would turn down were it given to me, but I just won't carry it.
That's all from me. Stay safe out there.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Pocket Holsters - After many months of using them
I've talked about pocket holsters here for a while and I've had the chance to carry one fairly consistently for the last several months and I'm going to have to say that they are pretty good.
I carry my Jetfire in .25 in my pocket and admittedly, the gun is a little thick to carry in the pocket, but sometimes my wardrobe calls for carrying something a little smaller, so that's what I have.
The pocket holster is a nice clean way to carry a small caliber (.25, .32, .380) pistol with you at all times without having to worry about clothing choices. If you have a pocket, you're good to go.
So, I'm going to go ahead and say that it's a really solid way to carry with you and always have something on you in case things go bad.
- Take care out there.
I carry my Jetfire in .25 in my pocket and admittedly, the gun is a little thick to carry in the pocket, but sometimes my wardrobe calls for carrying something a little smaller, so that's what I have.
The pocket holster is a nice clean way to carry a small caliber (.25, .32, .380) pistol with you at all times without having to worry about clothing choices. If you have a pocket, you're good to go.
So, I'm going to go ahead and say that it's a really solid way to carry with you and always have something on you in case things go bad.
- Take care out there.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sprigfield XD 45 - Something for everyone!
I have just purchased and will be and am coddling, oogling, and carrying the Springfield XD in 45 acp.
Everything in the first sentence is true...what?
Whether or not you you were aware there is a struggle for first place in the CCW manufacturing world. The top contenders are Glock, S&W, and Springfield XD. Any one of those three would make an excellent choice for a concealed carry weapon. However, after trying all 3, I'm giving my vote and my money to Springfield.
Let's go through this step by step, but first... a little show and tell.
Ain't she pretty?
Ok, back to the review:
Function: This is a striker fired pistol, so no exposed hammer. It's also single action only, meaning you have to manually feed a round in to the chamber, after that it's rock and roll.
Ergonomics: This is a personal thing, since no one has the same sized hands. But, for me, this puppy fits just right. Plenty of room on the grip, the grip length is right where I want it. It fits really well. Now, XD's have these optional backstraps, but this one didn't come with any (I got it used) however, it fits as it should for me as it, so no worries there. The grip is 1911 style, meaning it's a little raked, which is great. The gun isn't heavy or, better said, it doesn't feel heavy in your hand, solid, yes, but not burdensome. It's slab-like much akin to the Glock series of pistols, but I think it feels slimmer than the glock does, probably because of the backstrap.
Firepower: Holds 10 rounds of 45acp ammunition and one in the chamber, so that's 11 rounds of bad-assness in a pistol frame that's easily (for me) concealable. You can't go wrong with that. A Glock 26 which is just as thick in the frame and thicker in the grip (not to mention shorter) and holds 10 + 1 in 9mm. So, the XD stacks up favorably.
Reliability: It's a shooter. Will it last 100,000 rounds like a Glock will...doubt it, I'm not saying it wouldn't, I'm just saying I doubt anything can outlast a Glock. However, I ran 50 rounds through the XD and it handled them flawlessly.
Accuracy: Extremely accurate. at 6 yards (remember, realistic training distances people) I put 35 out of 50 in a fist sized hole in the target, I took some head shots and connected and had some flyers as well, all of which were me, not the XD. I was a little to the left, but I think that's just me adjusting to the gun. I'll get it back to center.
Recoil: Due to it's weight and size, and the Chevrolet 2500 HD Diesel sized recoil spring, it's not a beast to shoot at all. I was quite pleased with it's smooth action and almost non-existent recoil. Now, I was mentally comparing that to my PF9 which slaps your hand around some, so keep that in mind. Also, I was initially concerned that the bore axis being about the webbing in the thumb would cause some flip and rise, but it didn't... well done XD, well done.
Concealability: Believe it or not, as big as this gun is (I would say it's a full-size, and some would say compact) it carries really easily, I can't complain in the slightest. Now, again, you have to consider my personal dimensions, I'm a big guy, I can carry larger guns. But I think with the right holster, one should be alright.
In conclusion, I think you'll find that the XD 45 fills multiple roles and does it well. It's a range gun to be sure, it's a home defense gun extraordinaire, and it's a pretty good CCW tool as well. All in all, you can't go wrong. I was lucky and got mine used, but even new they are right in line with Glock and a little cheaper than the M&P.
Stay Safe.
Everything in the first sentence is true...what?
Whether or not you you were aware there is a struggle for first place in the CCW manufacturing world. The top contenders are Glock, S&W, and Springfield XD. Any one of those three would make an excellent choice for a concealed carry weapon. However, after trying all 3, I'm giving my vote and my money to Springfield.
Let's go through this step by step, but first... a little show and tell.
Ain't she pretty?
Ok, back to the review:
Function: This is a striker fired pistol, so no exposed hammer. It's also single action only, meaning you have to manually feed a round in to the chamber, after that it's rock and roll.
Ergonomics: This is a personal thing, since no one has the same sized hands. But, for me, this puppy fits just right. Plenty of room on the grip, the grip length is right where I want it. It fits really well. Now, XD's have these optional backstraps, but this one didn't come with any (I got it used) however, it fits as it should for me as it, so no worries there. The grip is 1911 style, meaning it's a little raked, which is great. The gun isn't heavy or, better said, it doesn't feel heavy in your hand, solid, yes, but not burdensome. It's slab-like much akin to the Glock series of pistols, but I think it feels slimmer than the glock does, probably because of the backstrap.
Firepower: Holds 10 rounds of 45acp ammunition and one in the chamber, so that's 11 rounds of bad-assness in a pistol frame that's easily (for me) concealable. You can't go wrong with that. A Glock 26 which is just as thick in the frame and thicker in the grip (not to mention shorter) and holds 10 + 1 in 9mm. So, the XD stacks up favorably.
Reliability: It's a shooter. Will it last 100,000 rounds like a Glock will...doubt it, I'm not saying it wouldn't, I'm just saying I doubt anything can outlast a Glock. However, I ran 50 rounds through the XD and it handled them flawlessly.
Accuracy: Extremely accurate. at 6 yards (remember, realistic training distances people) I put 35 out of 50 in a fist sized hole in the target, I took some head shots and connected and had some flyers as well, all of which were me, not the XD. I was a little to the left, but I think that's just me adjusting to the gun. I'll get it back to center.
Recoil: Due to it's weight and size, and the Chevrolet 2500 HD Diesel sized recoil spring, it's not a beast to shoot at all. I was quite pleased with it's smooth action and almost non-existent recoil. Now, I was mentally comparing that to my PF9 which slaps your hand around some, so keep that in mind. Also, I was initially concerned that the bore axis being about the webbing in the thumb would cause some flip and rise, but it didn't... well done XD, well done.
Concealability: Believe it or not, as big as this gun is (I would say it's a full-size, and some would say compact) it carries really easily, I can't complain in the slightest. Now, again, you have to consider my personal dimensions, I'm a big guy, I can carry larger guns. But I think with the right holster, one should be alright.
In conclusion, I think you'll find that the XD 45 fills multiple roles and does it well. It's a range gun to be sure, it's a home defense gun extraordinaire, and it's a pretty good CCW tool as well. All in all, you can't go wrong. I was lucky and got mine used, but even new they are right in line with Glock and a little cheaper than the M&P.
Stay Safe.
Home Defense - The right tool for the job.
This may be a little off topic so far as the blog itself is concerned, but it is tangentially linked as well.
If you carry a concealed weapon, then you will have a gun in your house, correct? Therefore it can be used for home defense, right? Yeah, see, I told you it was linked!
I will lay this out here first off, I love firearms, all types. Flintlocks, Matchlocks, Percussion caps, from the Revolutionary War all the way up to today, I am fascinated by them all. So, I'm one of those guys who doesn't "collect" guns, I accumulate them. So, just so we are clear on that...
Here's where I'm heading... the gun you carry with you may not, in fact, be good for home defense. Say WHAT?!? I know, I know... but, honestly, there are those that would be, and there are those that wouldn't be.
You want examples? Ok... My Derringer, great for CCW, lousy for home defense. Only two shots and not the most accurate at a distance. What does distance have to do with anything? Well, I'm not planning on being nose to nose with a guy in my house as I would on the street. I want some distance, so I want something a little more accurate... also, since my derringer is a mini-shotgun, I don't want shrapnel going all over the place and destroying my stuff.
A full sized 1911, great for home defense, but kind of iffy for CCW. It's big and heavy and bulky, so on and forth.
So, if you're only going to have the one gun in your home, you might as well make a smart choice and get something that will work in each scenario. You may have to give up a little of this or that, maybe, to make it fit for both jobs, but it can be done relatively easily.
Things I would not suggest for home defense, however, are smaller caliber (say, .32 and below) pocket pistols. Mainly because they aren't as accurate as you'd want them to be in a "down the hall" kind of scenario. Up close and personal, on the street, yeah, they are fine, but not in a house with much longer distances involved.
Again, just my two cents.
Stay safe.
If you carry a concealed weapon, then you will have a gun in your house, correct? Therefore it can be used for home defense, right? Yeah, see, I told you it was linked!
I will lay this out here first off, I love firearms, all types. Flintlocks, Matchlocks, Percussion caps, from the Revolutionary War all the way up to today, I am fascinated by them all. So, I'm one of those guys who doesn't "collect" guns, I accumulate them. So, just so we are clear on that...
Here's where I'm heading... the gun you carry with you may not, in fact, be good for home defense. Say WHAT?!? I know, I know... but, honestly, there are those that would be, and there are those that wouldn't be.
You want examples? Ok... My Derringer, great for CCW, lousy for home defense. Only two shots and not the most accurate at a distance. What does distance have to do with anything? Well, I'm not planning on being nose to nose with a guy in my house as I would on the street. I want some distance, so I want something a little more accurate... also, since my derringer is a mini-shotgun, I don't want shrapnel going all over the place and destroying my stuff.
A full sized 1911, great for home defense, but kind of iffy for CCW. It's big and heavy and bulky, so on and forth.
So, if you're only going to have the one gun in your home, you might as well make a smart choice and get something that will work in each scenario. You may have to give up a little of this or that, maybe, to make it fit for both jobs, but it can be done relatively easily.
Things I would not suggest for home defense, however, are smaller caliber (say, .32 and below) pocket pistols. Mainly because they aren't as accurate as you'd want them to be in a "down the hall" kind of scenario. Up close and personal, on the street, yeah, they are fine, but not in a house with much longer distances involved.
Again, just my two cents.
Stay safe.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
H&R Model 733
Hey guys... this one is a bit of a stretch in the "review" category, but I want to review this pistol in order to prove the point I've been trying to make over and over again. It doesn't matter much what you carry, just so long as you carry. If you're comfortable with your choice, then by gumbo, strap that puppy on and head out in to the world.
The H&R Model 733 is a 6 shot revolver chambered in .32 S&W. They aren't in current production, so finding one may not be the easiest thing in the world, but that's not what I'm going for here. I'm trying to show you the difference in availability out there of CCW choices. However, if you do run across one, you can have one for maybe $150.00, period.
Here it is, in all its abbreviated glory:
The H&R Model 733 is a 6 shot revolver chambered in .32 S&W. They aren't in current production, so finding one may not be the easiest thing in the world, but that's not what I'm going for here. I'm trying to show you the difference in availability out there of CCW choices. However, if you do run across one, you can have one for maybe $150.00, period.
Here it is, in all its abbreviated glory:
As you can see, it isn't big, it isn't necessarily pretty, but it's a 6 shot .32 which is easily concealable and easy to use.
Now, I've had the chance to run a cylinder full through this little guy and let me tell you, I like it. I hit a nice 4 inch group, off hand, at about 7 yards with no trouble. Hardly and recoil, easy to manage. Now, I'll go ahead and say I have big hands, so the grips are a little bit small for me, however, for anyone out there who isn't the mutant that I am, you should do just fine with it.
This is also one of the few (VERY few) firearms I would suggest to wear in an ankle holster. Why? Well, since it is a double action revolver (with a transfer bar safety), I'm not worried about it going off, also the way it sits, the grip is far enough away from the trigger guard, etc, that you could get a good grip on this weapon without fumbling about trying to draw.
Also, I'm not a huge fan of revolvers in the waist band. They are a little bulky and bulge uncomfortably. It is a personal opinion and your experience may vary.
All in all, my impression of this gun is very favorable and I would suggest it to someone who has a little time to look for something like it (Check Pawn shops and the "used" section in your local gun shop) and very little pocket money to spend.
Again, find what you like and carry it... be it a brand new Kimber 1911, or an H&R model 733...
Be safe out there.
More on "gun control"
I have had more than my fair share of discussions with people who believe that we should, not just ban, but destroy outright every single firearm there is out there.
And while I agree, solely in theory, with this, we all know it can't happen. And if by passing more and more restrictive gun laws we seek to rob more and more law abiding citizens from their constitutional right to keep and bare arms...well, there will be nothing left for the populace to defend themselves with.
It is a tired argument and one that seems to keep coming back around. There are no logical arguments that support gun control when shown side by side to those arguments against it. It just doesn't work the way anti-gun people want it to. It's fairly cut and dry, however, I want to leave you with an interesting quote that should, I believe, answer all the arguments for gun control.
"Gun Control: The notion that Matthew Shepard tied to a fence post in the middle of Wyoming is morally superior to Matthew Shepard explaining to the local sheriff how his attackers got all those fatal bullet holes."
So, I say to you, had Matthew Shepard had a gun and known how to use it, he would still be alive today and those bastards would be dead. A net win for the good guys. However, the anti-gun community would rather he be tied to a post and killed than be able to defend himself via the use of a firearm.
...I'm going to let that sink in.
Be safe out there.
And while I agree, solely in theory, with this, we all know it can't happen. And if by passing more and more restrictive gun laws we seek to rob more and more law abiding citizens from their constitutional right to keep and bare arms...well, there will be nothing left for the populace to defend themselves with.
It is a tired argument and one that seems to keep coming back around. There are no logical arguments that support gun control when shown side by side to those arguments against it. It just doesn't work the way anti-gun people want it to. It's fairly cut and dry, however, I want to leave you with an interesting quote that should, I believe, answer all the arguments for gun control.
"Gun Control: The notion that Matthew Shepard tied to a fence post in the middle of Wyoming is morally superior to Matthew Shepard explaining to the local sheriff how his attackers got all those fatal bullet holes."
So, I say to you, had Matthew Shepard had a gun and known how to use it, he would still be alive today and those bastards would be dead. A net win for the good guys. However, the anti-gun community would rather he be tied to a post and killed than be able to defend himself via the use of a firearm.
...I'm going to let that sink in.
Be safe out there.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Shoulder Holsters... just don't.
As with pretty much everything in my blog, this is an opinion.. but I can't stand shoulder holsters. To be fair and honest, I can't stand the one I happen to have. I don't even remember how I came about it, but that not withstanding. I gave it a try the other day and was disappointed in it from just about ever aspect.
It felt bulky, it felt cumbersome, it was uncomfortable. Concealability was high, but ugh...what a pain it was to wear.
I'm not a fan, based on my one-time experience... you can keep them, thanks.
It felt bulky, it felt cumbersome, it was uncomfortable. Concealability was high, but ugh...what a pain it was to wear.
I'm not a fan, based on my one-time experience... you can keep them, thanks.
Follow up - Kel Tec PF9, Daily Carry
Well, I've been carrying the Kel-Tec PF9 for many months now and I have to say that it's just as comfortable now as it was when I first started. It isn't fancy, it isn't hi-tech, but it does the job it is supposed to do.
A little more on the PF9 based on some more range time. I'm not enthusiastic about shooting this gun. It still bites a good bit, although the slip on grip has helped. The accuracy based on "rapid" fire (about 1 round a second) is fair and at a set distance of 7 yards, if you practice, you will hit your target. Will you be able to put all your shots in the black? Nope. Will you be able to pull off a head shot, maybe, if you're lucky. Will you be able to defend yourself if your life depends on it. Yes, yes you will.
I don't spend much time at the range with the PF9 at all. I go enough to be comfortable with it should the need arise, but other than that, it sits in the holster (where it should ALWAYS be).
There are a multitude of handguns out there which will be more comfortable and/or more accurate than the PF9, but you'll shell out double or triple the money for them. So, if you're on a budget, the PF9 is a good choice. Just don't expect more than it can provide. It isn't a range gun, it isn't a target gun... it's a "Your life may end here in a couple of seconds, so let's get out of this mess" gun. Also, it's one you can offer over to the police (should you be required to surrender your weapon should the worst happen) and you won't cry yourself to sleep at night.
Small, light, comfortable, cheap, reliable... can't ask for much more than that.
A little more on the PF9 based on some more range time. I'm not enthusiastic about shooting this gun. It still bites a good bit, although the slip on grip has helped. The accuracy based on "rapid" fire (about 1 round a second) is fair and at a set distance of 7 yards, if you practice, you will hit your target. Will you be able to put all your shots in the black? Nope. Will you be able to pull off a head shot, maybe, if you're lucky. Will you be able to defend yourself if your life depends on it. Yes, yes you will.
I don't spend much time at the range with the PF9 at all. I go enough to be comfortable with it should the need arise, but other than that, it sits in the holster (where it should ALWAYS be).
There are a multitude of handguns out there which will be more comfortable and/or more accurate than the PF9, but you'll shell out double or triple the money for them. So, if you're on a budget, the PF9 is a good choice. Just don't expect more than it can provide. It isn't a range gun, it isn't a target gun... it's a "Your life may end here in a couple of seconds, so let's get out of this mess" gun. Also, it's one you can offer over to the police (should you be required to surrender your weapon should the worst happen) and you won't cry yourself to sleep at night.
Small, light, comfortable, cheap, reliable... can't ask for much more than that.
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