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General Category => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 12:30:28 AM

Title: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 12:30:28 AM: Hi, guys been lurking on this place for a while and made an account back in 2012 when I hit 18 been looking to get a handgun since and just today finally picked up a gen 4 Glock 19 from a private party as I soon will be 20 . I'm looking for suggestions on a holster, mag pouch, recording device, and a list of any relevant courtcases pertaining to police encounters. Also looking for a welcoming to any upcoming events so I hopefully may join my brethren. I have an updated printed out version of the msp update, and moderate knowledge of firearms and a growing knowledge of cpl/oc laws.

I want to give a shoutout to theQ, CommanderIceman, and Stainless. I have read like all your posts and watched some of your youtube/audio footage, it's inspirational and empowering.

Thanks,
Derek
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Ezerharden on May 07, 2014, 02:52:22 AM: Welcome from Erie. Glad you decided to join us.
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: gryphon on May 07, 2014, 11:17:11 AM: Welcome from Okemos. :)

Holster recommendation: Safariland ALS or SLS. They also have a new 7TS (injection molded) version of those two hoslters. Online (Optics Planet, Cheaper Than Dirt, etc.) will be the cheapest places to buy these.

Digital recorder: Sony ICD-PX333 (used to be called ICD-PX312) or equivalent ($49)
(http://store.sony.com/SNYNA_27/pimg/pSNYNA-ICDPX333_main_v500.png)
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Scott Leyder on May 07, 2014, 11:41:41 AM: Hello Deerok, glad to have you with us. I know there are a lot on here that love the ALS system and on the belt it might be, I have not tried that yet, I have an ALS shoulder holster rig, but, I have a Bianchi 82 model and I love it. It is a retention holster, OWB for open carry when needed, much thinner than the ALS and is about $60 of Amazon. You can get it in black or Tan. I have a blackhawk nylon belt and would suggest trying a good leather gun belt. I just think it might be more comfortable. If I were closer I would show you the two holsters and let you make up your mind from there. Either one you decide to go with it will take training to quickly get the pistol out.
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 11:54:37 AM: Thank you gryphon and scott for the recommendations, I will look into that. Any recommendations on defensive 9mm ammo 124grain or something in particular.

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Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 11:55:47 AM: Ezer thanks for the warm welcome

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Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: gryphon on May 07, 2014, 12:12:50 PM: Quote from: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 11:54:37 AM
Any recommendations on defensive 9mm ammo 124grain or something in particular.

Federal HST. Here's how the 124 and 147 performed. You'll get even better performance out of a 4" G19 barrel.

Ammo Quest 9mm: Federal HST 124 grain tested in ballistic gelatin test review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lGqdMdbir0#ws)
Ammo Quest 9mm: Federal HST 147gr standard pressure test in ballistic gel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3VfWkWMzOI#ws)

Lots of Good info and pics in this thread, too.

http://forums.michiganopencarry.org/index.php/topic,3437.0.html (http://forums.michiganopencarry.org/index.php/topic,3437.0.html)
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 02:48:26 PM: Just ordered 200rnds of the 124grain.. and 1k 115grain rnds and the sony audio recorder, blackhawk serpa holster, dual mag pouch, and a belt. If I don't like em, ill ship em back. So cant wait to go to the range this weekend And have fun. I'm going to try ocing this weekend.

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Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: gryphon on May 07, 2014, 03:23:29 PM: Quote from: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 02:48:26 PM
Just ordered 200rnds of the 124grain.. and 1k 115grain rnds

What type?
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 03:48:03 PM: Federal premium hst hollow point for the 200rnds and federal ammunition for the 115grain 1k-rnds

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Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Pond Scum on May 08, 2014, 02:55:59 AM: Quote from: Deerok on May 07, 2014, 03:48:03 PM
Federal premium hst hollow point for the 200rnds and federal ammunition for the 115grain 1k-rnds

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Where did you find the HST?? It has been pretty scarce lately. I carry HST 147 grain in my larger 9 mm's, 230 gr HST in my 45's, and I was lucky and found some 124 gr for my Sig 938. I think it is great SD ammo.
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: gryphon on May 08, 2014, 07:58:18 AM: You can get pretty much anything now I think. Everyone has 5.7 again (ordered some more yesterday) and I heard Dicks had .22LR 2,000 rounds for $129.

Both SGAmmo and AmmoDepot have HST for $28.95/box 50. Even Cabela's has it on sale, but at $21.95/box 20 :yikes: it is still a rip-off.

http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/Federal-Premium-Tactical-HST-9mm-124-Gr-Ammo-p/p9hst1.htm (http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/Federal-Premium-Tactical-HST-9mm-124-Gr-Ammo-p/p9hst1.htm)
http://www.sgammo.com/product/federal/50-rd-box-9mm-federal-hst-124gr-hp-hollow-point-le-ammo-p9hst1 (http://www.sgammo.com/product/federal/50-rd-box-9mm-federal-hst-124gr-hp-hollow-point-le-ammo-p9hst1)
Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 08, 2014, 08:50:47 AM: Ammo depot was where I got my 124grain frkm at that exact price $29/50rnd boxes so I bought 4 of dem.. I'm going to the range tonight to fire the gun then if and when every thing gets here Friday. I'll oc Saturday after work

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Title: Re: Hello from Deerok
Post by: Deerok on May 08, 2014, 08:52:23 AM: 2k rnds for that price is ridiculously good all things considered

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