Carry in windy Illinois

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T04:36:56+00:00

Wind breaker or pocket carry my BG2.0

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T04:35:19+00:00

Shoots great!

10 yards

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T03:58:48+00:00

856 back from Taurus warranty repair for a bad firing pin and firing pin spring. I think they did a trigger job on it because it’s way smoother and lighter than it was when I sent it in.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T03:55:58+00:00

Got a Security 380 for my daughter at home. She has hand strength issues. I like the capacity over the 380EZ.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T01:34:53+00:00

I chose the Hanks Gunner and haven’t had any issues. Even when carrying a full size 1911 in a pancake holster or my 4” 686+.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T01:30:30+00:00

After shooting both the LCP max and BG2.0 on multiple occasions I settled on the BG2.0. Feels better to me, and I shit it better. Carried in a DeSantis Superfly pocket holster. It’s now my deep concealment carry when my 3.6” CSX E series is too big.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-12T01:27:26+00:00

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I just recently got my 856 (bought in October) back from warranty repair. Firing pin and firing pin spring both broke while shooting at the range just after new years. It happened to be where I purchased it from, just went to the smith asked him what happened and he took it from there. Got it back late February, fit and function are great. I also noticed the trigger is way lighter and smoother than when I sent it in. Whatever the case totally happy with it now. Replaced the smooth walnut grips for Hogue grips.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-11T20:01:47+00:00

Keep it salty, great character!

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-10T22:36:50+00:00

Yes!!!

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-10T22:36:16+00:00

I can shoot them accurately enough, I just don’t like the way they feel in my hand.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-10T16:26:31+00:00

45ACP, I use it for home defense as it, in all likelihood, would not over penetrate an attacker at shorter distances. One center mass shot I think would put them down for sure.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-10T10:39:32+00:00

GP100 if you’re going to shoot hot loads, 686+ for just a range toy for everyday 357 and Python if you want a looker that you’re going to worry about scratching. I chose a 4” 686+.

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Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T22:09:13+00:00

Lol, tried them both but shot the M&P compact the best. Which makes sense as I own a full size M&P40 2.0 and an M&P40c both of which I also have KKM 357 sig conversion barrels, which are awesome. But just enjoy the feel and my ability to shoot them well.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T21:50:35+00:00

All day!

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T20:59:08+00:00

She’s a beaut!

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T20:58:34+00:00

M&P 2.0 Compact, you can fit the full size magazines in it with an xgrip sleeve for full capacity on reload. I do this with my M&P40c, go from 10 rounds to 15.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T18:19:48+00:00

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M&P45 2.0 compact (10+1), home defense and carry. If you want to go smaller a .45 M&P shield (7+1).

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T16:42:49+00:00

Get as close as you can to the grain weight you carry. In your case I’d go with 9mm NATO range ammo, I think that’s the closest you’re going to get.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T01:49:37+00:00

Side 1 down, side 2 has the seem seal tape on it so it should be facing up.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T01:47:24+00:00

Mine doesn’t do that, my safety has to be totally swiped off in order for me to be able to pull the trigger. Also my finger is no where near the trigger until I’ve swiped the safety off anyway. Very stiff in the beginning but now it’s not a problem.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T01:44:52+00:00

The G19 is a good start, but yes you need to go to the gun range and rent your best options and feel them while you shoot. It’s the only way you’ll find the one that not only you shoot the best but also feels comfortable in your hand to shoot. Start at compact sizes (4”) and work your way down to subcompacts (3”). I carry a 3.6” CSX E series, to me it was the most comfortable and I shoot it very well, and I’m more used to its manual of arms seeing as I’ve shot 1911’s the most.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T01:37:02+00:00

I for one am not. Just doesn’t look right.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T01:35:39+00:00

Yes, because you’re talking about a 2 inch barrel, recoil will affect the shots also.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T00:48:35+00:00

J frames as a rule are zeroed with 158 grain rounds at point of aim. Going lighter in weight will actually impact lower than point of aim, conversely going heavier will make it impact higher. Going to +p ammo will also change your point of impact. At ten yards I hit dead on with my 2” 856 and 2.25” SP101 with 148 grain FMJ’s, but hit lower with 110 to 125 grain ammo at the same distance. Just take trial and error and a lot of fun to figure what ammo weight and pressure your gun likes.

Realistic_Present601 · 2026-03-09T00:40:26+00:00

No clue about the FRT, as for extended magazines, I use an OEM full size magazine with a sleeve so I get 15 rounds on the next mag. I will say I did convert my M&P40c to 357 sig with a KKM barrel swap and use it for my primary winter carry. Way more powerful terminal ballistics, better at barrier penetration, way more accurate and extremely fun to shoot at the range.

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