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I have decided to carry a handgun. I submitted my application for a concealed carry license last week and I can't wait to receive it. The biggest thing holding off the purchase, however, has been my inability to shoot the M&P40 and compare it to the XD40. The range has one to rent, but they only rent to people who come in with a gun; I had to borrow a gun from a friend. A few friends and I are going to the range tonight
Even if/when I do like the handling of the gun after shooting it, I will still be unsure that it's the perfect gun for me. The reason is that the compact .40 is not available yet, even to hold in-hand
I have two main concerns... First, that a full-size gun will be hard for me to conceal at times (like when wearing a T-shirt); second, that the compact M&P will not have sufficient space for all my fingers, therefore sacrificing accuracy and general handling.
I have 2 friends who carry full-size guns (Glock 22 and XD40), and they say they don't have a problem concealing. Both of my friends' guns seem so bulky to tote around all the time, even if you were not trying to conceal. Another close friend carries an XD40sc. I am new to guns, so I do not know yet. The full-size M&P .40 is probably the gun for me.
If you have any suggestions, I am happy to listen. In the end, I know that the feeling of the gun in my hand is the only thing that really matters. I posted this to hear your thoughts and to hear from other gun-owners who don't like waiting for their new tool
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I have two main concerns... First, that a full-size gun will be hard for me to conceal at times (like when wearing a T-shirt); second, that the compact M&P will not have sufficient space for all my fingers, therefore sacrificing accuracy and general handling.
I have 2 friends who carry full-size guns (Glock 22 and XD40), and they say they don't have a problem concealing. Both of my friends' guns seem so bulky to tote around all the time, even if you were not trying to conceal. Another close friend carries an XD40sc. I am new to guns, so I do not know yet. The full-size M&P .40 is probably the gun for me.
If you have any suggestions, I am happy to listen. In the end, I know that the feeling of the gun in my hand is the only thing that really matters. I posted this to hear your thoughts and to hear from other gun-owners who don't like waiting for their new tool
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