Comments for MYUTAHCCW.COM http://www.myutahccw.com Utah Concealed Weapons Permit and Firearm Instruction Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:45:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Selecting the best caliber for your concealed carry by John Johnson http://www.myutahccw.com/2008/09/selecting-the-best-caliber-for-your-concealed-carry/comment-page-1/#comment-5552 John Johnson Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:45:05 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=48#comment-5552 The reason for carrying is to protect yourself and loved ones. A .22 is good for tin cans and small rodents. My general carry gun is an XD-45. I use a verity of ammo manufactures but always a hollow point. I am partial to hydra-shok but Hornady makes some great loads too. I occasionally will carry a J frame S&W .357 or the wife's .38 special air weight depending on clothing or occasion. The reason for carrying is to protect yourself and loved ones. A .22 is good for tin cans and small rodents.
My general carry gun is an XD-45. I use a verity of ammo manufactures but always a hollow point. I am partial to hydra-shok but Hornady makes some great loads too. I occasionally will carry a J frame S&W .357 or the wife’s .38 special air weight depending on clothing or occasion.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by Michael Washington http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5525 Michael Washington Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:02:44 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5525 I have a Sig 229 Elite Stainless 40 and its great,the extra weight keeps the gun accurate with head shots at a lil over 50yrds,the hogue grips really help too. I have a Sig 229 Elite Stainless 40 and its great,the extra weight keeps the gun accurate with head shots at a lil over 50yrds,the hogue grips really help too.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by sinned http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5426 sinned Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:57 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5426 Love my judge,with the home defense rounds I found from winchester, for carrying no thanks,to heavy and bulky, just my opinion. Love my judge,with the home defense rounds I found from winchester, for carrying no thanks,to heavy and bulky, just my opinion.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by rich vendor http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5291 rich vendor Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:28:15 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5291 Don't forget the Taurus PT145 Millennium. While not the best gun for an avid shooter, it packs a ten-shot mag, has a nice "big" feel for a smaller gun. For a self defense situation, it is a great little weapon. Don’t forget the Taurus PT145 Millennium. While not the best gun for an avid shooter, it packs a ten-shot mag, has a nice “big” feel for a smaller gun. For a self defense situation, it is a great little weapon.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by phly http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5227 phly Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:58:00 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5227 Nothing to apologize for...absolutely great comments and someone that feels the need to sport wood about not choosing the 1911 isn't your problem Nothing to apologize for…absolutely great comments and someone that feels the need to sport wood about not choosing the 1911 isn’t your problem

]]> Comment on Comparison of Three Popular Concealed Carry 9mm pistols by Deuce http://www.myutahccw.com/2008/09/comparison-of-three-popular-concealed-carry-9mm-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-5222 Deuce Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=53#comment-5222 I own Glocks, and .357 revolvers. I recently picked up a Kel-Tec PF-9 for daily conceal carry. Mostly I was interested in the thin-ness, as it increases carry options. I work in an office which would freak out if they knew an armed citizen was an employee. At the range I was actually surprised at how well the little pistol grouped. It points well and while a notch or two below my full sized Glock 17 in group size. It had very respectable accuracy for such a short barrel. At reasonable CC distances I was in the K zone every time. I have two improvements I'd recommend to Kel-Tec. #1 would be to square off and hatch the front of the trigger guard. In such a small weapon I prefer the stability boost I can get from the left hand index finger on the trigger guard. #2 I would offer an extended magazine that also adds length to the grip. I have size large hands, and would love the option to add an extra 1/2"-3/4" to the bottom of the grip. This would also increase capacity, which never hurts. I own Glocks, and .357 revolvers. I recently picked up a Kel-Tec PF-9 for daily conceal carry. Mostly I was interested in the thin-ness, as it increases carry options. I work in an office which would freak out if they knew an armed citizen was an employee. At the range I was actually surprised at how well the little pistol grouped. It points well and while a notch or two below my full sized Glock 17 in group size. It had very respectable accuracy for such a short barrel. At reasonable CC distances I was in the K zone every time. I have two improvements I’d recommend to Kel-Tec. #1 would be to square off and hatch the front of the trigger guard. In such a small weapon I prefer the stability boost I can get from the left hand index finger on the trigger guard. #2 I would offer an extended magazine that also adds length to the grip. I have size large hands, and would love the option to add an extra 1/2″-3/4″ to the bottom of the grip. This would also increase capacity, which never hurts.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by Anonymous http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5218 Anonymous Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5218 You are right, I stand corrected. The best CCW is the one that a user feels comfortable carrying and is effective using. I apoligize for getting carried away. You are right, I stand corrected. The best CCW is the one that a user feels comfortable carrying and is effective using. I apoligize for getting carried away.

]]> Comment on Utah Concealed Carry in Illinois by Bhawk99 http://www.myutahccw.com/2011/04/utah-concealed-carry-in-illinois/comment-page-1/#comment-5217 Bhawk99 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=2110#comment-5217 I took the Utah CCL permit class this past summer taught by Mike and it was very informative and profesionally ran. A group of us also wanted to obtain the Florida CCL permit. After the Utah class was completed we went to a local range and with Mike's supervision we all qualified for that permit too. It took less than 5 weeks to get both of my permits mailed to me. Thanks again Mike for running those great classes. I highly recommend anybody considering applying for either the Florida or Utah CCL permits take the classes taught by MyUtahCCL. I took the Utah CCL permit class this past summer taught by Mike and it was very informative and profesionally ran. A group of us also wanted to obtain the Florida CCL permit. After the Utah class was completed we went to a local range and with Mike’s supervision we all qualified for that permit too. It took less than 5 weeks to get both of my permits mailed to me. Thanks again Mike for running those great classes. I highly recommend anybody considering applying for either the Florida or Utah CCL permits take the classes taught by MyUtahCCL.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by Usabilityfirst http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5212 Usabilityfirst Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:02:00 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5212 Whoa, don't jump off the deep end here! A 1911 is certainly practical to carry day in and day out. As always you need to find the right holster. I carry the all-stainless Colt Combat Commander very comfortably in a Tucker Gunleather Texas Heritage IWB holster. It is amazingly comfortable and concealable, and Tucker's "The Answer" is another good option. Most people have to experiment with several holsters to find one that's a perfect match, but it is very possible even for large pistols. I bought a Sig P238 for a "universal" carry piece for any and all situations. IMHO it is that, but with the Tucker holster the Colt is able to be comfortably carried 90% of the time. Plus the two pistols have the same manual of arms which is ideal. Its hard to justify carrying .380 when .45 is a comfortable and available option, but with both I feel I have a win-win situation. Whoa, don’t jump off the deep end here! A 1911 is certainly practical to carry day in and day out. As always you need to find the right holster. I carry the all-stainless Colt Combat Commander very comfortably in a Tucker Gunleather Texas Heritage IWB holster. It is amazingly comfortable and concealable, and Tucker’s “The Answer” is another good option. Most people have to experiment with several holsters to find one that’s a perfect match, but it is very possible even for large pistols. I bought a Sig P238 for a “universal” carry piece for any and all situations. IMHO it is that, but with the Tucker holster the Colt is able to be comfortably carried 90% of the time. Plus the two pistols have the same manual of arms which is ideal. Its hard to justify carrying .380 when .45 is a comfortable and available option, but with both I feel I have a win-win situation.

]]> Comment on Top 15 Concealed Carry Handguns by Anonymous http://www.myutahccw.com/2010/12/top-15-concealed-carry-handguns/comment-page-1/#comment-5211 Anonymous Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.myutahccw.com/?p=1766#comment-5211 I know..I know, everybody has an opinion, here is mine. The Ruger LCR (or any lightweight hammerless revolver) is the best concealed/carry because (1) they are easy to conceal/carry (2) easy to present and fire when micro-seconds count, remember altercations are most likely to occour within three feet of your person (3) the perp might grab the muzzle but the weapon in still firing. Alot of people are concerned about the five rounds that most revolvers hold, in my opinion if one of us is not incapacitated or running away after five rounds then neither of us should have been carrying a gun to start with. Yes, it would be great to have a 1911A1 .45 auto leveled when the situation arises but it's just not practical to carry day in and day out. ETA; It's also a good idea to carry on the left front for a right hand draw in close quarters, this position also allows a possible left hand draw in a pinch. I know..I know, everybody has an opinion, here is mine. The Ruger LCR (or any lightweight hammerless revolver) is the best concealed/carry because (1) they are easy to conceal/carry (2) easy to present and fire when micro-seconds count, remember altercations are most likely to occour within three feet of your person (3) the perp might grab the muzzle but the weapon in still firing. Alot of people are concerned about the five rounds that most revolvers hold, in my opinion if one of us is not incapacitated or running away after five rounds then neither of us should have been carrying a gun to start with. Yes, it would be great to have a 1911A1 .45 auto leveled when the situation arises but it’s just not practical to carry day in and day out.

ETA; It’s also a good idea to carry on the left front for a right hand draw in close quarters, this position also allows a possible left hand draw in a pinch.

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