.357 Sig could work. Good for EDC and it's got the stopping power.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4sVQ_ZwI04
I know that my very small EDC pistol even with good ammo is NOT effective enough, which is why I carry a spare mag and have no issues firing until the threat is ended, even if I need to reload.
I am slowly figuring out what I want to carry in a chest rig if I'm in bear territory (while hiking), and I am leaning towards 10mm for capacity and ease of reloading. I love how versatile 10mm can be, too. Pud loads to skull crackers.
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It's barky and at that point, I'd rather just carry 40, and if I'm gonna carry 40...I'll carry a 10mm...
It just keeps getting worse... LOL!
There's no good compact carry 10mm pistols, though. The shorty lock 10mm is probably not fun to shoot.
You could go with an old-school S&W revolver. They come in some nice calibers and some good compact frames. But, if you're that committed to the 10mm... sorry 😂🤷♂️.
I can get a revolver in 10mm if I wanted to.
The issue is capacity. 12-15 rounds of 10mm is a fairly potent payload for a handgun. I much prefer 10mm to 45.
If we are talking revolvers, I'd be tempted to carry a 44mag and pair that with a lever action in the same caliber.
There are 8 round .357 Mag revolvers.
They are fairly large, no?
Check out the SW 627 2.6 in barrel.
Lol. Yup.
I can dream of one some day. Those aren't cheap. Totally worth it... But... Until BTC goes to the moon, not a chance to buy one new. Lol
I'm hankering after one of these things, which are surprisingly good for the money.
This is a beautiful pistol. And you're right. Surprisingly great for the money! A nice hefty 16 round 10mm. 👀
I know two people who have them and actually shoot them. They seem to be very reliable, and my goodness, nothing beats a 1911 style trigger.
I've actually never fired a pistol with a 1911 style trigger. Good for rapid fire?
I suggest looking in to some of Glock's .357 pistols.
I've shot one. I don't like Glocks, in general. If I go that route, it'll be a S&W M&P.
Glocks are decent. I'm not a huge fan of 'em either. The frame is just too bloody blocky. They damn well do function well, though. 🤷♂️
Until they break something dumb... (It does happen.) and gosh, the triggers are trashy even in the newer ones.
The grip angle is what does it for me. Not at all good for me.
I know. Luckily, I never had much of a chance to use my sidearm. Everyone complains about those bloody triggers, though. Everyone! Although, most of us were able to tolerate the grip.
I was never issued a side arm. I wasn't cool enough for that. 😂
I can shoot some Glocks well enough, but... It takes more to get hits.
My built pistols are cake, compared. 1911 grip angle and better texture, IMO. I haven't even swapped out the triggers on the 19 and 17 sized builds since they work well enough. I've mostly been shooting my EDC pistol to get better with it.
What do you currently use for your EDC?
Springfield Hellcat. Stupidly good to shot got how small it is, even with +P hollow point defensive ammo.
Hollow point? 😂 Who do you plan on shootin'?!
Unarmored humans and dogs, if need be.
I'm not good enough to reliably headshot armored assailants with a pistol yet.
Even with armor, my guess is three .45 LC packing 1300 ftlbs to the rib cage is going to take your wind and knock you down. If you’re quick the other three are available for close range follow up. I think with powerful cartridges six is always enough. Worst case, six with six more on a speed loader.
Overall, you're correct. My only counterpoint is that multiple assailant incidents are on the rise. More firepower in hand is a very good thing, IMO
I agree, I tend to see it as I’m either being prepared while participating in polite society, or I’m coping with a combat zone in which case the loud-out would be substantially different. There are situations in which probably being prepared adequately all the time is unreasonable, and that lack of adequate preparedness means assured defeat. There are legal ramifications to consider surrounding a defensive shooting scenario with lots of preparedness. It doesn’t look good in court. For me it boils down to assessing risk. Multiple assailants? Probably just give them what they want.
*load-out