# License to carry **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 15, 2003, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686 "2003-11-15T23:33:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/141 "2006-11-09T07:48:29Z")
> [@WTB: decent DD around $500](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-decent-dd-around-500/25201/7): > > anything but a hi point!!! lol… those are ginormous. > > spingfields are nice and i like glocks… but it all depends on what you want to spend… CZ’s are nice and decent quality ( i have about 1000 rounds through mine and it never jammed ??? but i clean it everytime i shoot it) and are known to be ‘cheaper’ than other guns. taurus or whatever suck balls and i don’t like berettas… but some dudes live by them. S&W aren’t bad, but i only like their revolvers. > > baller = H&K yea I hate my Hi Point, feels heavy and I could never get it accurate no matter what rounds I sent through it. I like glocks. Id spend around $500 or so for a good pistol cuz im pretty sure Id have it for quite sometime. Looking for something in a 40 or 45. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/142 "2006-11-09T07:49:06Z")
There are so many good choices for a Micro… Springfield Micro .45’s and the Glock 36, slim grip, both have 7 rounds of .45 ACP and a grip that’s manageable. Then there’s the S&W 99 compact, the S&W M&P, the CZ 75 (I think it’s the “D” model), the Glock 26/27, the Springfield XD, the Taurus PT111/140/145, the Taurus 24/7, the Keltec P11, shit it’s endless. ---
**Author:** ![RebelW26GT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@RebelW26GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RebelW26GT)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/143 "2006-11-09T07:54:19Z")
all of those have ambi controls? I know the 99 comes in a left hand, and I already have the M&P but thats not a compact. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/144 "2006-11-09T08:01:27Z")
i shot the cz75d… i have the 75… the 75 is too big to carry comfortably… i bet the D would be perfect… it’s cheaper than most guns and i’ve had luck with mine. i really like glock 36’s… xd’s like 05xrunners are really comfortable and accurate… i really like the xd for sure… i was considering getting one until i realized he had one and so did our other buddy. i’m going shopping tonight at anthony arms in west mifflin … i’ll report back if i find something that jumps out. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/145 "2006-11-09T08:01:34Z")
The Springfield can be had in ambi-safety. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/146 "2006-11-09T08:04:31Z")
There it is, front and center > **[Best 1911 Handguns | Top .45 Caliber Guns for Sale](https://www.springfield-armory.com/1911-series/)** > > Find the best 1911 handguns for concealed carry protection and competition shooting when you visit Springfield Armory. Visit us online for our full selection. ---
**Author:** ![RebelW26GT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@RebelW26GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RebelW26GT)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/147 "2006-11-09T08:06:40Z")
the springfield xd is a damn nice gun, the palm grip safefy is a definite deal breaker though, it doesn’t function well for a left handed shooter. I’m liking the way that CZ75D compact looks. I’m going to have to find one to test drive. ---
**Author:** ![SlowCivic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@SlowCivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlowCivic)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/148 "2006-11-09T08:14:35Z")
Cant beat the Glock 19 for carry gun. 9mm is proven and hi-cap mags hold an ass load of ammo if you ever need it. I personally carry the Glock 19 if I carry… Have had since turned 21 I have the Glock 19, S&W99 (Walther P99), S&W 357 and 22 revolvers, A few shotguns, and an AK47 ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/149 "2006-11-09T08:48:03Z")
> [@RIGHT NOW ON USA! F&F](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/right-now-on-usa-f-f/25716/3): > > the springfield xd is a damn nice gun, the palm grip safefy is a definite deal breaker though, it doesn’t function well for a left handed shooter. I’m liking the way that CZ75D compact looks. I’m going to have to find one to test drive. I can teach/show you how to resolve that beavertail problem. It involves making the spur on the beavertail stick out more (with an aftermarket part) or changing your grip (you high-grip like I do, I have the same problem with any beavertail, so I usually just pin them). ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/150 "2006-11-09T08:57:45Z")
I carry a peee shooter ---
**Author:** ![RebelW26GT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@RebelW26GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RebelW26GT)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/151 "2006-11-09T08:59:46Z")
> [@tw on fourth gen](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tw-on-fourth-gen/25719/4): > > I can teach/show you how to resolve that beavertail problem. It involves making the spur on the beavertail stick out more (with an aftermarket part) or changing your grip (you high-grip like I do, I have the same problem with any beavertail, so I usually just pin them). I’d be interested, any info on where you can get that part? ---
**Author:** ![05XRunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/8dc957/32.png) [@05XRunner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05XRunner)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/152 "2006-11-09T09:01:25Z")
I am not a fan of those short barrel large rounds. I mean with a 3" .45 you are loosing a good bit of accuracy and more importantly FPS. If i would go a shorty like the XD 3" probably be the 9mm MAYBE the 40cal. Plus the comfort of a small grip in your hand and a large caliber isnt the best either I dont think. I like my 4" it hides nice and is accurate and the recoil off the 40 is very mild. Then again I use to shoot a 50cal DE and S&W 500 8" and 4" all the time at Anthony’s 🙂 My best outting with the DE to date ![http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05Xrunner/Target.jpg](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05Xrunner/Target.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Orr89rocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac91a4/32.png) [@Orr89rocz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Orr89rocz)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/153 "2006-11-09T09:45:23Z")
my dads friend has a 500 s&w magnum pistol. i refuse to shoot it lol that thing is a beast!! loudest most insane pistol i have seen yet. ---
**Author:** ![05XRunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/8dc957/32.png) [@05XRunner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05XRunner)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/154 "2006-11-09T09:48:35Z")
> [@Feeler: March Madness tickets](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-march-madness-tickets/25712/2): > > my dads friend has a 500 s&w magnum pistol. i refuse to shoot it lol that thing is a beast!! loudest most insane pistol i have seen yet. Wich one 8" or the 4" one Funny thing is…the 4" is easier to control because of its ports are very well designed…the 8" is harder because of all the forward weight kinda makes it feel like it wants to sag…Either one both have less of a recoil then the DE 50 ---
**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/155 "2006-11-09T09:59:40Z")
Last time I checked I’ve got a good shot but I don’t believe in guns. ---
**Author:** ![DILLIGAF\_Racing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DILLIGAF\_Racing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DILLIGAF_Racing)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/156 "2006-11-09T11:01:08Z")
> [@Mid Engine Integra](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-integra/25714/2): > > My carry > > I have had my permit since 03…Another MAJOR important thing is to KNOW how to use it. Not like the thugs who carry them then dont understand the first thing on how to handle or shoot a gun. I dont carry ALL the time. It seems some people think that if you carry you think you are some tough guy with it and want everyone to know. I always try to keep mine virtually invisable with a IWB holster. I would rather no one know I have a gun on me. I hope I never need it but its there if I do need it. > Also my AR-15 is my little home defense gun. > At the end of the day if it ever comes down to it as them or me. I will live another day. are you a lefty, or is the gun ambidextrous? ---
**Author:** ![05XRunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/8dc957/32.png) [@05XRunner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05XRunner)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/157 "2006-11-09T11:02:54Z")
I am right handed…its ambi. ---
**Author:** ![RebelW26GT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@RebelW26GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RebelW26GT)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/158 "2006-11-09T11:11:28Z")
its not fully ambi though :-/ The S&W M&P and the H&K USP are fully ambi though. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/159 "2006-11-09T12:48:52Z")
> [@i done f#©ked up my tranny](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-done-f-ked-up-my-tranny/25693/59): > > I’d be interested, any info on where you can get that part? This is a quote directly from the Custom Shop at Springfield Armory, XD mod: * * * High hand relief modifications to frame w/extended beavertail $175.00 * * * …pricey way of doing it. I’ll look to see if Brownells has just a replacement part. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686/160 "2006-11-09T12:50:55Z")
The XD mag release is ambi from what I remember. The safety is definitely ambi: left index finger, or right index finger works equally well, as does left palm or right palm? 😃 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/license-to-carry/162686.md?page=9)