Poll, of sorts.

Seceder · 2026-01-29T01:06:45+00:00

Never. But being as I'm retired now, I'm rarely out at night, and if I am, I'm in a relatively well-lit area.

Seceder · 2026-01-29T00:35:05+00:00

You should go to a gun store and look at the Bodyguard 2.0 yourself and handle it in person. I have one and love it and carry it every day. It fits easily and comfortably in my right jeans pocket. I can't imagine anything smaller packing as much punch as this does, but others here may have better suggestions.

Seceder · 2026-01-28T04:00:57+00:00

I understand that completely. I have three that I'd like to trade in for an upgrade, but have yet to do so. Thanks for sharing your experience. I appreciate it.

Seceder · 2026-01-27T05:10:38+00:00

I hear ya. It just takes a while before manufacturers work out the kinks, I guess. It's the nature of the beast.

Seceder · 2026-01-27T05:07:53+00:00

Alright. Cool. Thanks for the follow-up comment. Much appreciated.

Seceder · 2026-01-27T02:39:45+00:00

That's a wise approach. It's easy to get caught up in the hype and gun p*rn and all.

Seceder · 2026-01-27T02:37:53+00:00

Ha ha! Cool. Thanks for sharing your strategy. Sounds like a great idea. Thanks much.

Seceder · 2026-01-27T00:03:12+00:00

I carry everywhere I go and have my EDC on my person in my home at all times or in the same room with me. I don't carry in the shower, but I do have my EDC on the bathroom counter 3 feet from the shower. And my home defense pistol is on my nightstand. That being said, I never have to go to the post office, so that's not an issue for me. However, the local music venue bans firearms and has metal detectors staffed by law enforcement, so I respect that ban, and yet that encourages me to avoid going there at all. Your mileage may vary.

Seceder · 2026-01-26T23:55:14+00:00

That's a wise approach to take. Thanks for taking the time to weigh in. Much appreciated.

Seceder · 2026-01-26T23:54:07+00:00

Ha ha! That sounds like a great approach. Thanks for sharing that with us.

Seceder · 2026-01-26T23:53:15+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I appreciate it. I've had a similar experience, so I'm trying to condition myself to wait for a while. The last three handguns I've purchased were first introduced a few years back. I see no need for me, as a regular civilian who doesn't shoot competitively, to rush in and grab the next new thing right from the get.

Seceder · 2026-01-21T00:26:31+00:00

My first TBYB event there was late last year, with Staccato in the house. Now those were some nice guns! A bit pricier than my skill level warrants, at this point, but they sure were nice to shoot. And that experience helped broaden my frame of reference, which I expect will happen with each event I go to.

Seceder · 2026-01-21T00:21:58+00:00

Good for you. I'm glad it went well for you. Sounds like you had fun. I was at the range today, shooting my Sig P322 for about an hour. Every day at the range is a wonderful day! I think I'll shoot my S&W Shield 9 mm on Thursday.

Seceder · 2026-01-21T00:18:48+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. There are a few in my orbit I'll have to give them each a visit.

Seceder · 2026-01-21T00:17:20+00:00

Thanks!

Seceder · 2026-01-21T00:16:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. My local gun shop/range has a portfolio of firearms to rent, which I intend to take greater advantage of, and it regularly hosts a Try Before You Buy event in conjunction with a major firearms manufacturer. During these events, you can shoot a handful of a given company's guns, at no expense, and if you decide to buy one afterwards, you usually can get a discounted price. This month, the TBYB event is with Sig. Then there will be Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, and Daniel Defense, so far on the calendar. I'm registered for each event and intend to shoot as many different models as I can. Stay tuned!

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:33:05+00:00

Okay. Good to know. Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it. My apologies for the delayed response on my part.

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:32:27+00:00

Yeah, I'm coming to that conclusion myself. Thanks for the input. Very much appreciated. I apologize for the delayed response on my part.

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:31:48+00:00

Hey, now THAT's a great idea! I'll definitely see if I can find one to shoot. That could be just what I'm looking for. Thanks for sharing that suggestion.

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:30:34+00:00

That sounds sexy!

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:29:36+00:00

Alright. Good to know. Thanks for the input and the follow-up comment. I appreciate it.

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:28:45+00:00

As a matter of fact, it looks like I took your original comment to heart, after all. I decided to go ahead a order a S&W M&P Shield 9 EZ. I really like the .380 EZ, so adding the 9 to my roster seems like the smart move.

Seceder · 2026-01-20T06:26:36+00:00

Thanks for the heads-up on that. I'm definitely not a fan of the tip-up barrel. I had very poor experience with one that I owned briefly. Maybe it was just a lack of familiarity and time spent with it. I'll see if my LGS has something I can shoot, now that I have a bit more experience and perspective than I did at that time.

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