Thinking about buying a 24/7 40 caliber to offer heavier and longer sight picture vs my 709 slim 9mm. Love my 709 since I have somewhat small hands and it conceals well. I want a 40 but want it a litle heavier than the 709. 24/7 looks good but wouldthe long slide version be too long to carry comfortably, although I'm thinking of the 40 for winter and the 709 summer carry. Appreciate comments from the experts with 24/7's thanks
Between the two pistols you mentioned, I would suggest that you give serious consideration to the 24/7 PRO over the 24/7 Long Slide if you intend to conceal carry.
The standard 24/7 PRO .40 caliber pistols are selling right now for ridiculously low prices at some online gun stores.
24/7 LS 5.2" barrel: (HxLxT) 5-1/2" x 8-1/8" x 1-1/4"
The only difference b/w them is 1" in length which IMO doesn't make a big difference in cc. If you can cc a 4" 24/7, you can cc a 24/7 LS as well. Only the differences in the height and the thickness are important factors to consider.
The only difference b/w them is 1" in length which IMO doesn't make a big difference in cc. If you can cc a 4" 24/7, you can cc a 24/7 LS as well. Only the differences in the height and the thickness are important factors to consider.
True in most instances, but that will depend upon how you carry and sometimes it is easier to conceal the slightly shorter handgun. The shorter one will always draw and handle quicker. Just the nature of that.
Although I can conceal my .45 24/7 OSS in a vertical Shoulder Rig, my IWB and Pancake Holsters just don't work as well with it, as a shorter gun will, such as my standard 9mm 24/7 Pro. YMMV
Thanks for the input. I think the standard 24/7 pro is the way to go, although I just love the look of the LS model. Yes, I have seen some good prices on line e.g. Bud's. How' the recoil on the 40 24/7? Do you think it would be similar to my 709 since it is larger caliber but heavier. thanks
with the long slide your bullet velocity will be slightly faster than the shorter barrel guns also with the longer distance between the sights will make it more accurate. as far as concealing it im a big guy 6'4" 210 pounds i can conceal my 24/7 longslide .45 no problem at all..
with the long slide your bullet velocity will be slightly faster than the shorter barrel guns also with the longer distance between the sights will make it more accurate. as far as concealing it im a big guy 6'4" 210 pounds i can conceal my 24/7 longslide .45 no problem at all..
are the 24/7 Pro D/s curently available in the LS/(long Slide) I thought they had discontinued production of the LS some time back?
I prefer the 24/7 C pro D/s personally for carry and accuracy is still good even with the short barrel, the accuracy is certainly better with the 24/7 OSS, never shot a LS but would imagine its right there with the OSS.
Velocity will be determined by bullet weight, power (plus P) but would doubt if actual difference in a 4 inch 45 and a 5 inch 45 to be more than 50-75 FPS.
accuracy should be better as well.
are the 24/7 Pro D/s curently available in the LS/(long Slide) I thought they had discontinued production of the LS some time back?
I prefer the 24/7 C pro D/s personally for carry and accuracy is still good even with the short barrel, the accuracy is certainly better with the 24/7 OSS, never shot a LS but would imagine its right there with the OSS.
Velocity will be determined by bullet weight, power (plus P) but would doubt if actual difference in a 4 inch 45 and a 5 inch 45 to be more than 50-75 FPS.
accuracy should be better as well.
Thanks! I was under the impression that Taurus quit making the LS when the OSS came out, but a few here have said they had D/S models in the LS, i just haven't ever seen one of them, so yours to is like what i have seen in the LS the second generation.
saw a nice used stainless 40 cal just a couple weeks ago, but they wanted more used than what you paid new!
plus i don't do 40 cal and didn't want to start another caliber to stock.
enjoy and let us know how she shoots for you.
Buds Gun Shop has the LS on sale for $378. I've had the 9mm LS for a couple of years now. It is not the DS model though. It actually feels better than my 24/7 DS .40 4" model. It may be that the extra length helps to balance the gun better. Well here is the link: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_50_495/products_id/17295
I can't talk about the .40 LS, but my .45 OSS DS conceals about as easily as my 1911. I can do it, but the PT145 does it with no effort. At 7 yards they all shoot about the same, the longer sight radius comes into play at longer distances.
CDNN has both the compact and the PRO 24/7 in stainless for $299. $18 shipping. Gallery of guns has the compact for around $330 until April 12th, ymmv.
I finally decided on the 24/7 Pro .40 as my carry gun as well. Bought it online at WholesaleHunter.com for $289 + $18 S&H. Another $15 to my FFL 2 days later and I was good to go.
Just looked again and they have the G2s there now for only $356. Not bad.
You got a good deal on your 24/7 Pro .40! You will love it!
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