The News Outside

I appliied for my CCW permit on April 30, got it on June 5.  Pretty good turnaround compared to FOID cards.  State Police appear to be acting in good faith.

Murdy, What pistol u going with for cc??The wife bought a ruger lc9 and the trigger is TERRIBLE….

A friend of a friend just got his in 32 days recently.  ISP is doing a great job.

Freak…right on about the Ruger trigger.  Though I have several to choose from, I usually carry a S&W M&P 9c with Crimson Trace grip.  I’ve been looking for a good pocket carry gun lately.  I can’t find one that I like.  I’m waiting to get my hands on a new Beretta Pico to see how that one holds and shoots.

I’ve been looking at the S&W Bodyguard.  RIght now, I have an old S&W .32 hamerless revolver that I inherited that works as a pocket pistol.  I also have a Sig SP2022 in 9, but it’s a little big to carry this time of year.

Murdy, the Bodyguard is a decent pocket gun…certainly better than the previously mentioned Luger.  Priced right too.  If you’re not in a hurry for a pocket gun though, I would consider looking at a Beretta Pico first.  Just my opinion.

I have a bodyguard and a ruger lcp. I like them both. I actually prefer the trigger on the lcp. Also, the lcp is TINY. Since the arrival of warm weather, I have been pocket carrying daily in a desantis nemesis holster. In the pocket, the gun feels like my smartphone - similar size and weight. The lcp isn’t pretty, but it has gone bang every time that I have pulled the trigger. Also, the price is right - I think buds has them right now for $265 delivered to an ffl.

I tried an lc9 at the range and hated it. As mentioned, the trigger isn’t good and it is too big for comfortable pocket carry. 

My wife has a glock 42 and it is a nice little gun with a good trigger. Personally, I think it is even a little bit too big for summertime pocket carry in shorts, etc. However, the extra size makes it really fun to shoot - you can get a good grip on the gun, it has nice sights (much better than bodyguard and lcp) and it has practically no recoil.

When is the pico coming out?

I thought the Pico was already out.  On Beretta’s site they show a couple area gun shops as having them.  I haven’t made any calls to confirm that though.  I looked for it at Gander Mtn. and they never even heard of the gun. 

I wish that Kimber Solo had a better reputation.  Great looking gun for pocket carry.  Too many complaints about the Solo for me to even consider one.  I’m really hoping the Pico is what I am looking for.

Kentucky Gun Co and Bud’s still shows the Pico as out of stock.  Looks like a nice little gun, and I will wait to see how it feels before I buy.  I’d also like to handle one of the Glock 42s.  I’m in no real hurry.  I’ve actually seen a fair amount of love for the Taurus TCP on other forms from people whose opinions I respect.

Rural King by us put in a gun counter, but they won’t take the trigger lock off to let you feel the trigger. . . ?  Good prices though.

Murdy, not taking the trigger lock off is crazy for a store that sells guns.  Gander Mtn. used to try that move before they became a “Superstore.”  They also wouldn’t let you have more than one gun on the counter at a time.  I told them I’d NEVER buy a gun from them until they allowed me to pull the trigger and feel more than one gun at a time.  Now that they are a Superstore, you can handle as many as you’d like and pull all the triggers you’d like to.  Though they’re not the cheapest, I do like having a firearm Superstore in my area.  Lots of inventory…except for their accessories…unless you own a Glock.