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<blockquote data-quote="Buzzdraw" data-source="post: 2775097" data-attributes="member: 385"><p>Several years back I dropped the S&W J-frame as a primary carry; not enough bullets. Beats nothing through so its kept in reserve. I went from a Glock 26/27 to a 19/23 several years ago as primary carry. I can easily get body hits out to 50+ yards and headbox hits at 20-25 yards with a good 19/23 and quality self defense ammo. </p><p></p><p>In my book a J-frame is good out to 10 yards for headbox and maybe 20 for body hits. A subcompact such as a Ruger LC9, Kahr or a S&W Shield will stretch both those dimensions out a few more yards. Neither an equal to a 19/23. If you have large hands you may need to tote a full size handgun to get the headbox/body hit capability I mention.</p><p></p><p>As part of the current upsurge in potential for really bad things happening I've started carrying 1-2 extra mags. Yes I know that means I'm toting some 30-45 rounds of ammo on my belt. </p><p></p><p>To have a shotgun and/or carbine in the trunk is okay but I recognize that they are useful only in certain circumstances, such as an open ground or a roll up on an occurrence. The handgun is useful in almost all situations.</p><p></p><p>Don't overlook the need for a flashlight and pepper spray in the tote along kit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buzzdraw, post: 2775097, member: 385"] Several years back I dropped the S&W J-frame as a primary carry; not enough bullets. Beats nothing through so its kept in reserve. I went from a Glock 26/27 to a 19/23 several years ago as primary carry. I can easily get body hits out to 50+ yards and headbox hits at 20-25 yards with a good 19/23 and quality self defense ammo. In my book a J-frame is good out to 10 yards for headbox and maybe 20 for body hits. A subcompact such as a Ruger LC9, Kahr or a S&W Shield will stretch both those dimensions out a few more yards. Neither an equal to a 19/23. If you have large hands you may need to tote a full size handgun to get the headbox/body hit capability I mention. As part of the current upsurge in potential for really bad things happening I've started carrying 1-2 extra mags. Yes I know that means I'm toting some 30-45 rounds of ammo on my belt. To have a shotgun and/or carbine in the trunk is okay but I recognize that they are useful only in certain circumstances, such as an open ground or a roll up on an occurrence. The handgun is useful in almost all situations. Don't overlook the need for a flashlight and pepper spray in the tote along kit. [/QUOTE]
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