u/ArcheryNerds

Almost get my CCL (Printed), thinking about CCL insurance. Is that necessary? How many firearm owners will purchase that? Any recommendation? US law shield? USCCA? Or others? Thanks

My son is almost 3 yrs old. I'm waiting for me CCL for now, should get it within two months. I've been reading a lot of helpful information from here. But still want to post this for together all information as much as possible. My questions are for parents with kids, especially little ones.

1. How you carry? AIWB? Strongside? OWB?

2. How you store you home defense/nightstand gun at home?

3. Are you still carry at home or lock your CCW away?

4. Any other advice? Safety protocols? Holster or gun safe recommendation?

Thanks!

Is there any long distance range around CU area? At least more than 200 yards.

Got my full size grip last night. Since I live in IL, 17 rds mag is not an option. Is there any 15rds magazine for full size grip recommended? I’m currently run a 10 rds mecgar in it. Fits well and works fine, but I prefer 15 rds for home defense.

Saw a lot of posts about holster, certain brands are very good, some of are not and some are completely trash. I just wonder what kind of details make them good? Durability? Thickness? Certain design for concealment? Retention? Materials? Clips? I got one from warriorland, works fine. I'm thinking about get a better one. But just from the look, I can not tell T1C, vedder or T.REX are significant better.

Finally got opportunity to shoot my RXM in the range. Just after 120 rds, the slide is pretty hot, barely touchable with my hands. I shot with winchester white box 115 gr and I did shoot a little bit fast (just a little bit, still almost all in A zone at 7 yards). I wonder is that normal for RXM or maybe related to the ammo?

Let’s say I’m crazy. Did anyone try to put a Glock 26 slide on the RXM frame (chopped one maybe)? Or does anyone know it won’t work anyway. I’m thinking maybe I can build a budget friendly 26x. I just prefer longer grip shorter slide combos, like my 43x. I will get a full size grip for my RXM. Just want to do something with the compact grip.

Thinking about getting more mags for my RXM. Any recommendations? I remember there were some report about HP feeding issues of Magpul mags. Should I get Glock OEM mags? Or Magpul is fine. I got Federal HST and Hornady Critical defense at home.

Waiting for my RXM. Gonna pick it up on Tuesday. Any recommendations for lights and RDS for EDC? Or maybe I shouldn’t put a light on CCW.

Thinking about buy a DY9 as a range toy. I saw some report about DY9 frame using glock upper. Are there any limits? like only works for gen 4. Is there anyone tried to convert it to a .40S&W with glock 23 slide?

I recently got 2 FTE problems on my 43x. They are on two different range trips. Both on winchester white box 115 gr (maybe same batch even) ammo, and both on the first two mags of each trip. I'm pretty sure I lubricated before each trip. Last night, when I disassembled the slide, I did notice a little bit different on the extractor. Not really wear out of metal part, but more like finishing on the surface broken. I did some stupid things before. Put a snap cap directly into the chamber and released the slide, maybe a dozen times. Not sure it means I should replace the extractor or not. Is there anyone got similar experience?

I will try to uploade a picture of the extractor when I can.

.40 S&W pistols and ammo are far less popular that even 10 years ago. I understand the modern tech makes 9mm as good as old .40 S&W. But is that meaning current .40 S&W may be as good as .45 ACP or something like that? It's snappier but also higher capacity than regular .45? Why most people choose either 9mm or .45 ACP other than .40 S&W? Is there anyone still carry .40 S&W as their CCW?

Thinking about a glock 19 build. No need to be fancy, just want to have fun in range. I'm thinking either a SCT frame with Dagger upper, or just a complete Dagger. Any suggestion? I know Gritgrip is also very popular, but not in my budget right now. I can get a SCT frame from LGS, without FFL fee. A little bit advantage on price.