tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post544960921166853597..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: It's like a gun, only smaller.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-20875196701118472682013-01-31T05:24:40.635-05:002013-01-31T05:24:40.635-05:00Didn't you used to own a Mauser HsC, Tam? How ...Didn't you used to own a Mauser HsC, Tam? How did you like it?Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402651457453813639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-77944735992417946942013-01-29T20:12:54.776-05:002013-01-29T20:12:54.776-05:00Oh, I do have a MkI, ModI of one of these. My init...Oh, I do have a MkI, ModI of one of these. My initial review is <a href="http://keads-anotherday.blogspot.com/2010/11/range-report-bodyguard-380.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> from 2010. <br /><br /> Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-90796694608654273462013-01-29T19:52:54.631-05:002013-01-29T19:52:54.631-05:00Robert Langham,
"I can't understand why ...Robert Langham,<br /><br />"<i>I can't understand why you aren't packing a Savage .32.</i>"<br /><br />I have two. If either of them fit in my pocket, I'd still be carrying the smith.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-34380301279713865732013-01-29T19:48:32.789-05:002013-01-29T19:48:32.789-05:00Ed,
Thanks for playing, then.Ed,<br /><br />Thanks for playing, then.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-37459898880140083642013-01-29T19:44:03.834-05:002013-01-29T19:44:03.834-05:00I have found the Bodyguard perfectly serviceable a...I have found the Bodyguard perfectly serviceable after playing the slot machine on Kel-Tek P3-AT's. Two of them with one sent back to the factory here. One is now relegated to classes because well, it would not fire. The second I sold. <br /><br />The Bodyguard has useable iron sights and external controls I am familiar with and while I'm not really concerned with the laser functioning, I DID pay for it. I don't care about the activation buttons for the laser but for me, they are where your finger should be if not firing, along side the frame which you should be doing as you present from holster. <br /><br />Put it in a pocket holster and go. It DOES beat a stiff word and rolled up newspaper. 9mm Kurz ammunition and all that. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-7436126359727410712013-01-29T18:10:10.658-05:002013-01-29T18:10:10.658-05:00Tam,
No.
Tam,<br /><br />No.<br /><br />Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-79100726310516180952013-01-29T16:14:31.607-05:002013-01-29T16:14:31.607-05:00I can't understand why you aren't packing ... I can't understand why you aren't packing a Savage .32.Robert Langhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497658569363397644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-75819580913026133502013-01-29T11:47:29.980-05:002013-01-29T11:47:29.980-05:00I just wrote a letter (good for five curmudgeon po...I just wrote a letter (good for five curmudgeon points) to L.L. Bean, suggesting that they move their zipper breast pocket (a/k/a Napoleon pocket) outside the main parka zipper on their Men's Warm-up Parka.<br /><br />I didn't mention its utility as pistol pocket, but they probably know that. <br /><br />After all, who wants to have to unzip the main zipper first to get at the pocket?<br /><br />The little breast pocket on this Patagonia jacket that I wear in cool weather works perfectly, being tucked just under the storm flap.<br /><br />Patagonia — concealed-carry friendly. Who knew?Chas S. Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00923547685265741325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-9827846496201865202013-01-29T11:23:45.261-05:002013-01-29T11:23:45.261-05:00Nice work Tam. Even nicer work in your selection o...Nice work Tam. Even nicer work in your selection of available defensive carry 380 fodders. I’ve carried a few S&W J frame’s over the years as well as a PPK/s a SiG 230 and the ultimate dis-wonder an H&K 4 .380. More current pocket pistols have been the KT P-32, P3AT and PF9 with mixed results. While I had very good results with the Ruger Lc9 and SR 22 they have size and caliber issues. IMHO if I’m going with an Lc9 sized pistol then I’ll go with a SR9c or like sized 9mm P for an overcoat pocket. Currently I’m carrying an LCP but am considering a SOLO as the one I’ve tried has fit well in several different pants and jacket pockets. Sport Pilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862280966739841769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-31953085365524773592013-01-29T10:14:49.083-05:002013-01-29T10:14:49.083-05:00Haven't seen anything on the market for the la...Haven't seen anything on the market for the last 20 years that would entice me to give up my good old reliable Colt Mustang. Fits in nearly every pocket and simple as joe biden.Cheesynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-86501505990090798412013-01-29T08:52:01.483-05:002013-01-29T08:52:01.483-05:00Ed,
A few pointers:
1) That's $200 more than...Ed,<br /><br />A few pointers:<br /><br />1) That's $200 more than anybody around here was charging for the Bodyguard and about the same price I was quoted for a used T&E Boberg. Let's keep our apples compared to apples.<br /><br />2) This Bodyguard has yet to malfunction in my hands, a claim I cannot make for the Boberg. (Although, in all fairness, the ammo that choked the Boberg was specifically contraindicated in the owner's manual.)<br /><br />3) I've owned so many Beretta 950s that I'm not sure of the exact number. Four? Five? Anyway, nice guns, but thoroughly obsolescent in the day of the pocket .32/.380.<br /><br />4) All this is academic as I think I clearly explained that I just don't have a grand I can justify dumping on a BUG. I'd like a Boberg. Can I have yours?Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-38263256440721340662013-01-29T08:39:58.366-05:002013-01-29T08:39:58.366-05:00Tam said...
".380 Auto is a completely unsati...Tam said...<br />".380 Auto is a completely unsatisfactory round from a self-defense standpoint, but it beats a handful of nothing..."<br /><br />That is damning the .380 Auto with faint praise. I faced a similar dilemma when I decided that a Chief's Special was too bulky and difficult to reload, and that the 9mm Luger round offered better ballistics than the .38 Special round. .380 Auto pocket pistols appeared to be a step down, especially in the reliability department. The dilemma is whether a underpowered pistol at $575 is preferable to a sufficiently powered pistol at $950, especially if the more expensive pistol is more reliable.<br /><br />S&W Bodyguard<br />Length/Barrel Length 5.18"/2.75"<br />Height 3.77"<br />Width 0.85"<br />Capacity 6+1 .380 Auto<br />Empty Weight 12.35 oz.<br />Loaded Weight 15 oz.<br /><br />Boberg Arms XR9-S<br />Length/Barrel Length 5.1"/3.35"<br />Height 4.2"<br />Width 0.95"<br />Capacity 7+1 9mm Luger, +P capable<br />Empty Weight 17.5 oz.<br />Loaded Weight 21 oz.<br /><br />So what is in my pocket? The XR9-S. <br />If I really wanted concealability and was willing to sacrifice reliability and effectiveness of the ammunition, there is always the single action Beretta 950B Minx in .22 Short or .25 Auto:<br /><br />Length/Barrel Length 4.5"/2.5"<br />Height 3.4"<br />Width 0.9"<br />Capacity 8 .22 Short, also .25 Auto available<br />Empty Weight 8 oz.<br /><br />Love that tip up barrel for loading/unloading and for convenient cleaning.<br /><br />Instead of a shortened M1911 variant, a SIG P239 in .40 S&W carried on the hip inside the waistband works well.Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-50888006158677587622013-01-29T08:34:03.658-05:002013-01-29T08:34:03.658-05:00I'm not sure which gives me greater pause: the...I'm not sure which gives me greater pause: the fact that Tam's carrying a plastic .380 that was manufactured (not to mention conceived) in this decade, or that she took a photo of it with her telephone.Jacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-77150229692776004642013-01-29T07:05:53.376-05:002013-01-29T07:05:53.376-05:00Scott J:
Seems something similar happened in real...Scott J:<br /><br />Seems something similar happened in real life. Detective, as part of a raid, had a BG armed with shotgun pop out of a crossing hallway.(he thought everyone had been accounted for) Cop yanks his concealed gun out of his waistband, and the holster came with it. He's yelling "drop the gun" while trying to get the holster off the muzzle of his gun. BG broke up, ended up rolling on the floor laughing at the situation. Neither got shot that day.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-68864834705879795692013-01-29T00:10:50.964-05:002013-01-29T00:10:50.964-05:00I went back to a J-frame. 940 Centenial with extr...I went back to a J-frame. 940 Centenial with extra full moon clips. I'm big enough that it doesn't print on me at all, and I have confidence in its reliability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-53907082666581730292013-01-28T22:55:44.431-05:002013-01-28T22:55:44.431-05:00Sort of on topic when I first started practicing d...Sort of on topic when I first started practicing draw stroke from the from the pocket with my Guardian I managed to fling the pocket holster half way to my target 7 yards away (not sure how exactly).<br /><br />I found it so amusing I was unable to finish emptying the magazine because I was overcome by laughter.<br /><br />I figured it gave me a tactical advantage as my assailant would be too busy laughing at my goofiness to return fire. :)Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81114743813544688452013-01-28T22:22:11.861-05:002013-01-28T22:22:11.861-05:00Yep. The LCP is pretty much a supplement to, not ...Yep. The LCP is pretty much a supplement to, not a replacement for, my larger pistols...the exception being my work situation, when getting into and out of my Shield or 1911 just to pick up the take-out isn't really practical.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781711504345298784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-62802054922989126212013-01-28T22:09:12.964-05:002013-01-28T22:09:12.964-05:00David,
"Well, for what it's worth, I pre...David,<br /><br />"<i>Well, for what it's worth, I prefer to carry my SA Lightweight Champion in .45 ACP...all the time.</i>"<br /><br />I prefer to carry my M&P9 all the time, and I do. If my pants are on, there's a full-size service auto on the belt.<br /><br />It's just hard to get to in the winter when I'm wearing a zipped-up parka, and so I also carry a BUG in an outside coat pocket.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-62319331455176896662013-01-28T21:45:57.023-05:002013-01-28T21:45:57.023-05:00Well, for what it's worth, I prefer to carry m...Well, for what it's worth, I prefer to carry my SA Lightweight Champion in .45 ACP...all the time. But I've opened up my repertoire a bit lately, giving the S&W Shield in 9mm a try (although I think I'll save it mostly for summer carry when lighter clothing is preferred).<br /><br />But what I have added is the Ruger LCP, and I don't see it going away any time soon. I agree that .380 is marginal (at best), but it's better than a pointy stick...and boy, is it handy. Not a lot of fun to shoot, but its size makes it a constant companion.<br /><br />My workplace is non-permissive, but if I run out to pick up something to eat, I can just pocket holster the LCP and be good to go while I run into the store. I even keep it in my pocket at home, all the time. At other times, when either the 1911 or the Shield is on my belt, the LCP goes in the weak-side pocket as a backup/NY reload. (Louis Awerbuck finally convinced me)<br /><br />I load it with Double Tap ammo...not pleasant to shoot, but it runs in the LCP, and I can hit with it (at pocket gun distances). I was prepared not to like it, but it's way too convenient.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781711504345298784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-37991177656612009922013-01-28T20:14:49.310-05:002013-01-28T20:14:49.310-05:00I'm not saying that your gun sucks;
I never ...<i>I'm not saying that your gun sucks; </i><br /><br />I never thought you were. I was just bemused at it being called a brick. It's the most diminutive thing in my collection. Even my Taurus PT-22 is a shade larger.<br /><br />I bought it way back when the pocket .380 thing was in its infancy. <br /><br />I was seeking something smaller (and flatter) than the SP-101 and at the time you had the Seecamp which had a LONG wait list and the price of unobtanium, the AMT Backup which was truly awful in fit & finish or perhaps scoring a used Colt Mustang (also pricey).<br /><br />When I learned the P3AT was locked breech and had an extractor I considered it but found the quality wasn't there.<br /><br />Taurus' (yeah, know you hate them) TCP is interesting since it has the same features but I've had the Guardian so long I'm sort of emotionally attached.<br /><br />By the way in the ultralight .380s I've found Remington's 102gr Golden Saber more pleasant to shoot than any 95 grainer.Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-69850279327327973032013-01-28T19:33:26.296-05:002013-01-28T19:33:26.296-05:00Tam, gvi:
Confirm on Tam's statement that sta...Tam, gvi:<br /><br />Confirm on Tam's statement that staging a DA trigger is the bad.<br /><br />If finger strength is an issue with a smooth DA pull ( especially with revolvers ), take some advice from Ed Mcgivern, and choke up a bit and hold the pistol grip closer to the top of the grip to give yourself more leverage on the trigger.Kristophrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370888276707569365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59413988187443431202013-01-28T18:02:22.730-05:002013-01-28T18:02:22.730-05:00Scott J,
"The NAA is far lighter than the SP...Scott J,<br /><br />"<i>The NAA is far lighter than the SP-101. But I don't think it heavier than an Airweight J.</i>"<br /><br />It's actually more or less exactly the same weight as an Airweight J (the NAA is ~2 oz. heavier, but who's quibbling?)<br /><br />I'm not saying that your gun sucks; I'm just saying that, given a certain garment pocket size and construction, the NAA Guardian will drag the pocket down more noticeably. <br /><br />If you like your Guardian, rock on with it! They always struck me as well-made pieces.<br /><br /><br />gvi,<br /><br />"<i>Tam, do you double-stage the trigger on DAO pistols? For my part I find it leads to better accuracy but it's tedious.</i>"<br /><br />No. I pull it through smoothly. I was taught that "staging" is a bad habit on a DA trigger.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-35278409512402660602013-01-28T18:01:56.547-05:002013-01-28T18:01:56.547-05:00I don't have one to play with, but there looks...I don't have one to play with, but there looks to be at least two better ways to put a laser switch on that, and at least one more utilizing the grip area that probably won't violate CT's patent. I'd have to read that to verify.<br /><br />I'm thinking they didn't put much creative effort into thinking about switches. It happens.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-30021332894935480332013-01-28T14:35:46.822-05:002013-01-28T14:35:46.822-05:00The fact that I don't like the PPK is what'...The fact that I don't like the PPK is what's kept me from getting a pocket pistol for a long time.<br /><br />I'd love to find one in 9mm with the same manual-of-arms as my Hi-Power.<br /><br />Tam, do you double-stage the trigger on DAO pistols? For my part I find it leads to better accuracy but it's tedious.<br /><br />Oh, and Boat Guy, there <b>are</b> unicorns. They're just fat and grey and we call them rhinos.<br /><br />gviglobal village idiothttp://www.alpharubicon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61819029835718877542013-01-28T14:27:40.390-05:002013-01-28T14:27:40.390-05:00Take a look here when you get ready to ditch that ...<a href="http://pocketholsters.com/S-W_BODYGUARD_Pocket_Holster/s-w_bodyguard_pocket_holster.html" rel="nofollow">Take a look here when you get ready to ditch that dangerous Uncle Mike's cheapie ...</a><br /><br />I use one of his for my Model 38 Bodyguard SW revolver ... absolutely no complaints about it from me.Kristophrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370888276707569365noreply@blogger.com