top 5 accessories
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Marko Kloos
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1. Good leather, a well-made IWB rig from a reputable maker (Galco, Bianchi, DeSantis are some that work for me.)
2. Spare magazines, non-gelded ones if you can find them.
3. Night sights, either Trijicons or Meprolites.
4. Lots of ammo, both practice and self-defense loads.
5. An NRA or GOA membership, if you don't have one already.
Come to think of it, the most essential are a good holster and plenty of practice ammo. Everything else is just gravy.
Sam, have I ever told you how much I admire your capacity for concise, yet precise posts?
2. Spare magazines, non-gelded ones if you can find them.
3. Night sights, either Trijicons or Meprolites.
4. Lots of ammo, both practice and self-defense loads.
5. An NRA or GOA membership, if you don't have one already.
Come to think of it, the most essential are a good holster and plenty of practice ammo. Everything else is just gravy.
Sam, have I ever told you how much I admire your capacity for concise, yet precise posts?
kingknives
New member
1. A good gun belt
2. a good holster / pouch
3 Practice ammo
4 a gun safety / shooting class
5. Concealed weapons permit (once your ready)
A good name brand manufacturer can supply you with the leather. You may have to buy a few to get somewthing that fits you best. I put the belt seperately because alot of people overlook this, and it is the foundation of your carry rig.
I highly recommend Horseshoe Leather!
Most ammo manufacturers make some "generic" type ball for cheap practice. But spend some money to put a few hundred rounds of your carry load down range.
If you can't afford to go to a big name gun class like LFI, Thunder Ranch etc.... at least go through a course in yopur local area. It will probably be required for a CWP anyway.
If you weren't planning on getting your permit...........Do!! Your gun won't do you any good if it's at home.
Good luck!
2. a good holster / pouch
3 Practice ammo
4 a gun safety / shooting class
5. Concealed weapons permit (once your ready)
A good name brand manufacturer can supply you with the leather. You may have to buy a few to get somewthing that fits you best. I put the belt seperately because alot of people overlook this, and it is the foundation of your carry rig.
I highly recommend Horseshoe Leather!
Most ammo manufacturers make some "generic" type ball for cheap practice. But spend some money to put a few hundred rounds of your carry load down range.
If you can't afford to go to a big name gun class like LFI, Thunder Ranch etc.... at least go through a course in yopur local area. It will probably be required for a CWP anyway.
If you weren't planning on getting your permit...........Do!! Your gun won't do you any good if it's at home.
Good luck!
hksigwalther
New member
I have Hogue grips on one of mine. Overall, the stock grips feel a little better as the Hogues are a bit thicker and increase tbe girth a little bit. Still can't decide to switch back as it isn't too big of a problem with me. The benefit of the Hogues is the softer rubber - easier to get a good grip on and some slight shock absorbing properties. If your hands aren't too small, might want to check them out.
A Mepro tritium front sight would be a good option.
A factory 20 round mag for range work.
A Mepro tritium front sight would be a good option.
A factory 20 round mag for range work.
1.) Good grips that feel comfortable in your hand and provide good control.
2.) Good sights that allow quick/clear sight acquisition (night sights optional IMO)
3.) 5 or more additional mags (At least 2 of which are pre-ban if available)
4.) Good hearing and eye protection
5.) Lots and Lots of practice ammo and range time. Supplant this with genorous amounts of dry-fire practice when not able to get to the range. If your favorite range offers yearly membership, save some $$ and join.
Rick
2.) Good sights that allow quick/clear sight acquisition (night sights optional IMO)
3.) 5 or more additional mags (At least 2 of which are pre-ban if available)
4.) Good hearing and eye protection
5.) Lots and Lots of practice ammo and range time. Supplant this with genorous amounts of dry-fire practice when not able to get to the range. If your favorite range offers yearly membership, save some $$ and join.
Rick
don't shoot it's me
New member
Why does he need a 20 round mag for range work?
Chipperman
New member
Because if he ever does get a CCW, he'll already have a Non-Gelded (lendsringer, I like that term) magazine.
The prices are going nowhere but up.
The prices are going nowhere but up.
hksigwalther
New member
Why would he need 15 rounders for range work?
He doesn't need a 20 round mag for range work. It is, IMO, a good option as it is little helpful if you do a lot of shooting. More time shooting per magful. 2-15s and 1-20 = 1 full box of ammo, no loose rounds.
I don't have a Shutgun News or a Gun List at this time but if you can get ahold of one of those, they will be advertised. They are a bit steep in price (generally $100+/ea nowadays) but it is an accessory that is works pretty well for me. (Got mine before the ban @$35/ea. Oh the good old days.) Plus, it is a little bit easier to handle for quick mag changes. And, it's pretty cool looking, IMO.
He doesn't need a 20 round mag for range work. It is, IMO, a good option as it is little helpful if you do a lot of shooting. More time shooting per magful. 2-15s and 1-20 = 1 full box of ammo, no loose rounds.
I don't have a Shutgun News or a Gun List at this time but if you can get ahold of one of those, they will be advertised. They are a bit steep in price (generally $100+/ea nowadays) but it is an accessory that is works pretty well for me. (Got mine before the ban @$35/ea. Oh the good old days.) Plus, it is a little bit easier to handle for quick mag changes. And, it's pretty cool looking, IMO.
Eltron lives in CA. If he gets his hands on a 20-round mag, he'll be in a little bit of trouble.
1. ammo, practice rounds & JHPs -lots of it
2. extra mags (legally purchased)
3. better sights -probably nite sites
4. holster & spare mags rig
5. better grips if necessary
6. shortened trigger work if necessary
1. ammo, practice rounds & JHPs -lots of it
2. extra mags (legally purchased)
3. better sights -probably nite sites
4. holster & spare mags rig
5. better grips if necessary
6. shortened trigger work if necessary
1) Night Sights
2) Spare Magazines
3) Holster of your choice
4) Magazine carrier
5) Bumper pads on each magazine
I keep it very simple. Now, if it was a 1911, I'd insist on ambidextrious safety. However, with the Sigs, I find it's simple enough to use the trigger finger to operate the decocking lever.
2) Spare Magazines
3) Holster of your choice
4) Magazine carrier
5) Bumper pads on each magazine
I keep it very simple. Now, if it was a 1911, I'd insist on ambidextrious safety. However, with the Sigs, I find it's simple enough to use the trigger finger to operate the decocking lever.
that's quite a tall order...do I need all this stuff?
four cases of ammo, practice and self-defense loads (JHPs)
good holster
IWB rig, Galco, Bianchi, DeSantis
spare magazines, non-gelded 5 or more (2 hi-cap)
night sites, Trijicons or Meprolites
NRA or GOA membership
Gun safety / shooting class
Hogue grips
shortened trigger work if necessary
Magazine carrier
Bumper pads on each magazine
Wilderness 5-stitch Instructor Belt
Range membership
Dillon reloading press
Surefire Defender or Centurion flashlight
four cases of ammo, practice and self-defense loads (JHPs)
good holster
IWB rig, Galco, Bianchi, DeSantis
spare magazines, non-gelded 5 or more (2 hi-cap)
night sites, Trijicons or Meprolites
NRA or GOA membership
Gun safety / shooting class
Hogue grips
shortened trigger work if necessary
Magazine carrier
Bumper pads on each magazine
Wilderness 5-stitch Instructor Belt
Range membership
Dillon reloading press
Surefire Defender or Centurion flashlight
All you need is ammo and a place to shoot. The ten round magazines hold the ammo just a well as the preban magazines. The Dillon press will save you money in the long term. The belt, holster, grips, night sights, flashlight, etc. ad nausium will be required if you plan to carry. Or not.