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python1340

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Ever since I sold my Taurus PT-145, I've been looking for a suitable replacement for IWB carry without a belt. I've been using my Para-Ordnance C6.45 LDA, which is a great pistol, but it is too heavy if I'm not wearing a belt.

Last week, I ordered a Charles Daly DDA Compact from CDNN Investments without even seeing the gun. It had a 3.5" barrel, so I figured it must be pretty small. When I received it, the thing was a tank. I assumed I must have gotten the full size DDA. As it turns out, I didn't. This gun would not do. No way.

Well, I finally broke down and got a Glock 36. It is light like the PT-145, but the capacity isn't as good. The trigger is better, but there is no thumb safety. This gun will do very well as my no-belt IWB gun.

After all the making fun of the Glock that I have done in the past, I know I'm going to get an earful. :)
 
good Choice....

Python.....

You and I went round and round over the 145, both here and on e-mail. I went with a Kimber Custom CDP. I recently had the chance to test fire a Glock 36, and like it so much that after the range I bought one. I plan on using this as my "summer gun" and carry gun when I have clothin limitations. Don't worry about catching too much sh&%.....liking 1911's and Glocks doesn't mean you're Bipolar....it means you like quality AND variety. Good shooting.
 
light weight carry.

I bought a kel-tec 9mm and it is the lightest gun I could find.it carrys great in a krammer teeshirt holster under my left arm.I carry a full mag in the space under the right arm.try it,you will like it.


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The G36 is a great gun!
I had a PT-145 and replaced it with a H&K USP 45 Compact. It's a little too big to easily conceal though. The Glock 36 is a great carry gun. The only downside of the Glock 36 is the relatively low capacity.

The P-11 seems like it would be a great carry gun. 10+1 rounds of 9mm, in a small, light weight package. I'm planning to get one very soon. The only problem with the P-11 seems to be that it might take a little work or a trip back to the factory to make it 100% reliable.
 
Welcome to the Dark Side, my son!! :)
I too chose the G36 as a replacement for my ill-fated PT-145!! It is a good choice. :D
 
Things I loved about my PT145:
Size, Weight, Accuracy, Big Hole in the barrel

Things I didn't like:
loose rear sight, pins walking out, expensive ammo, frame cracked.

I replaced mine with a Kahr MK9.
Smaller caliber, smaller gun, approx. same wt.
Just as accurate. No cracks.
I love it.
It's cool. :cool:
 
Yeah, I've been trying to ignore the release of the PM9.
I'm afraid though, as people start posting reviews of the gun, I'm going to start getting the itch..... :(

My one concern is going to be recoil. ( I found the KelTec to be unpleasant to shoot.)
I never liked the concept of "carry a lot, shoot a little".

To python1340:
Do a search here on the KelTec. You find lots of pro and con comments.
I found the recoil to be pretty sharp with standard ammo.

Couldn't shoot Speer Lawman +P rounds in mine.
(Jammed every time. My fault.)
That is the only gun/load combination that I have ever limp-wristed.

If you can get used to the trigger pull, and the recoil, word is that newer guns have much better quality control than years past.
 
python1340 >>>Well, I finally broke down and got a Glock 36. It is light like the PT-145, but the capacity isn't as good.

The G30 is 1/8" wider than the G36, and holds 10+1. If it's heavier, it's lead, and fairly well balanced lead, at that.

What were you thinking?
 
Hey python1340,

How you planning on carrying that thing with no belt? I carry my G26 that way using a belly band. Works pretty well with shorts.
 
Gino- I carry using a clip-on IWB holster. Uncle Mike's or Galco. I recently got the pocket holster that denfoote recommended, but have yet to try it out.
 
RBK- I already got the G36. I like it quite well so far. I would like the barrel to be shorter and the grip slimmer though. The weight is nice, and the accuracy was fine too.
 
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