Pokey

hold  PF9 or a CM9.  Both are mildly larger than the LCP, and IMHO, much easier to handle because of that.

 

For what the LCP and PF9 cost, I consider either practically disposable...  Sell it if you really won't carry it, but otherwise, they're nice to have.  If you liked the LCP design, but not the size, the LC9 is another one that may fit your hand better.  The striker fired model is quite impressive for its size, although for a carry gun, I kind of prefer DAO and no safety.  YMMV.

The LC9s "pro" has no safety......just an FYI.

You did well bud, I doubt you will regret that purchase.

I stay out of Church these days so it is not an issue for me, but I typically carried when I attended.

The Aerostich Darien Pants have accually peaked my interest. Going to do some more research and see if it is indeed worth the extra cost.

Look at the AD-1 pants, that is what I am about to order. One of my buddy's has those and the other has the Darien, they were the only 2 on the Maine trip who stayed totally dry and never had to take out liners or put on Frog Toggs. You get a lifetime warranty on the Gortex "it is the best period" and you also get made in the USA gear which they stand by their products. They do any and all repairs and alterations, there is a reason why hardcore riders and ADV riders buy and where Aerostich.

Son got me some Oxford heated grips, looking forward to getting them installed.

Old man gave me $200 and said i had to spend it motorcycle related because he knows that's what i enjoy the most and he didnt know what i needed. So i'm shopping for new touring pants.

Quit wasting your money and spend a bit more on some Aerostich pants, you will thank me.

I think you misspelled Harley when you filled out the bike part of your profile.

Oh for sure, we all know that the correct spelling is "Hardly".

Isn't it a better option than not carrying?

Yup it is, but why limit yourself? That would be like always driving around with a half tank of gas or less, but yes it will get the job done.

Please take a big steaming shit in your helmet........

if the weight is that big of an issue, leave a couple of rounds out and carry a spare magazine in your hip pocket... 

 

I am also quickly learning that holster choice is huge when it comes to comfort of carry.  I'm really close to buying an alien gear cloak tuck 2 or 3.  Can't find a bad review of either.

Leave a couple of rounds out, carry a spare magazine? That is not a good or even smart option, but yes I fully agree that holster choice makes a world of difference. Carry often is the best advice I can give people, but without question the right holster can make a night and day difference in both comfort and overall confidence in carrying.

Sleeping is necessary and a natural state we must enter, ingesting carcinogenic smoke however is not a natural thing to do. Relax.......we are all gonna die.

I purposely didn't use the number because I can never remember it

The 43 is no pocket gun, although the LCP truly is. The LC9s is a great shooter as well as a great deep conceal pistol, and the new Glock 43 is the smallest and most compact Glock yet.

My bud Steve enjoyed riding with you guys Saturday, he can ride that big GS.

Versys 650.........

I need more ammo, I am good on boom sticks.

I have found that having a big dick has kept my wife happy.

Referring to yourself or just any old big dick that comes along?

Big time congrats!!!

Y'all are worrying over nothing, global climate change is a much more world wide issue.

Ah yes I forgot how big a boy you are, you would likely be cramped on the FJ-09. This is pretty bad ass........and sexy.  http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/motorcycles/norge-gt-8v.html

I don't understand why "dealer support" is even an argument ever these days. It's 2015, not 1955. He's buying a used bike so warranty likely isn't an issue and how often does a major recall happen? The internet exists for parts and I can name at least 3 people within 30 miles of me that I would let work on my bikes before any dealer.

 

Is there something I'm missing?

I take big trips and many times am far away from home and dealers I trust, so yeah it matters to me personally. I don't trust bikes from Europe "period", so I reckon that is another bug up my ass. LOL

Some great choices out there for all of us, but I could never throw a lot of coin at a bike I don't fully trust to ride anywhere and everywhere. High maintenance European super models, they look damn good and are stacked with much sex appeal and really put out until they all of a sudden stop doing so for many times stupid reasons. I work on my own bikes for almost anything, but I like knowing I have the option of  accessible dealer support if I am in a pinch. For those that only ride local or are looking to do track days, then the gourmet bikes are a fabulous choice. Don't get me wrong and think I would never own one, it's just that I could not have a super model as my primary bike. If it has 2 wheels I like it, we all obviously have different tastes and desires in the bikes we like and own.

OK.....what you describe for your wants and needs, sure sounds like an FJ-09 to me.....plus it is a triple and will likely be much more reliable with better dealer support than a Triumph.

My Bro in Law is.

I live very near Easton, and I for sure do my best to always avoid that area. Teenage hell, trophy wife hell, gangsta wannabe hell, snobby rich folk hell......yeah that about covers it, other than the insane crowds.

Shit is gonna hit the fan......soon.

Sure are worse places to live, glad you are settling in well.