Enter the big reason I want another polymer carry pistol (Glock, Shield, whatever). I have to take very careful care of my 1911. It would be nice to have a gun I could lug for a several day trip and not have to worry about cleaning it out every night.Originally Posted by bullsi1911
- I am a rifleman with a poorly chosen screen name. -
"It's far easier to start out learning to be precise and then speeding up, than it is having never "mastered" the weapon, and trying to be precise." - Dan C
It is not just the plastic, it is the rust proof tennifer finish on the regular steel parts too.
"There is some evil in all of us, Doctor, even you. The Valeyard is an amalgamation of the darker sides of your nature, somewhere between your twelfth and final incarnation.
And I may say, you do not improve with age."
My Springfield 1911 has Armory Kote on it, and I rarely have to worry about cleaning it.
If I Ever Became An Evil Overlord:
40. I will be neither chivalrous nor sporting. If I have an unstoppable superweapon, I will use it as early and as often as possible instead of keeping it in reserve.
In the winter, Floridians wear a jacket. In the summer (when it's hot) the jacket is discarded.
No change in the threat level.
Totes. I've been waiting for that gun to become available since SHOT show. I've looked around and evidently there's only ONE on gun broker. I don't even want to think about the backorder my LGS has on em.
In space no one can hear you scream... but if you put a helicopter up there, some jerk would complain about the noise!
Obviously it doesn't. I dunno... I'm just thinking about the first rule of gunfighting.... that is, "have a gun."
Plus, it's an excuse to buy another toy. I may end up just getting a G27.
In space no one can hear you scream... but if you put a helicopter up there, some jerk would complain about the noise!
I carry a Govt. size 1911 year-round, and will soon be adding an FNP45 to the available choices. I haven't bought an IWB holster for the FN yet, so if I want to carry it, I just need a bigger size shirt. I'm a fairly large person, so either way, I can conceal appropriately.
"Freedom is a big idea, and preserving it does not come without bumps in the road." - Bisley
This is why mine is going to Robar once I have the disposable income.
- I am a rifleman with a poorly chosen screen name. -
"It's far easier to start out learning to be precise and then speeding up, than it is having never "mastered" the weapon, and trying to be precise." - Dan C
I follow this train of thought. I carry my Glock 30 365 days a year. Not that I don't have smaller pistols, though. I actually would like to get my hands on the new S&W Shield and try it out.
"My weapon is a tool, an extension of my will. It exists to solve and prevent problems of an unfortunate nature in which no other tool is suitable."
I never thought of my S&W 469 as a pocket pistol, but with baggy big pocket shorts as summer dress, it fits right nice in either pocket. I keep the handle pointed up or up and forward where I can drag it out quick. But I really want a real pocket pistol.
I only have YOU guys to blame if things don't work out as planned.
I'm thinking of moving up tp 45 colt, I just need to fire a couple more rnds than the 6 I shot this AM.
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Not proof... Resistant. I have rust on my Glock 22.
To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
-Mikhail Kalashnikov
Really ? because when they did the Glock tests, Harbor Patrol for NYCPD attached a Glock 19 to a marker buoy in Graves end bay for almost a month without it rusting, exposed to salt spray....
"There is some evil in all of us, Doctor, even you. The Valeyard is an amalgamation of the darker sides of your nature, somewhere between your twelfth and final incarnation.
And I may say, you do not improve with age."
Interested in the gun. Would like to run a couple of 100 rounds through one. Haven't convinced myself it is worth the money.
Ernie
"If you think you are perfect, just try walking on water."
I've seen a rusty glock as well.
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What about beach or fishing clothes and how do you handle the weapon if you go in the water?
AD all i can say is preety much what others have said, i carry a g26 year round and i live in miami florida.
Small guy in the Poconos here. Cooler/cold weather is a Ruger P-85 or CZ-75, both in 9mm. Warmer weather, Grendel P-12 in .380 or the CZ-50, unless I'm open carrying...then the P-85 is by my side.
Both the Grendal and the 50 serve as back ups year round. Can't stand the punishment the Grendel gives the thumb, but after 20 plus years, it has earned the right to remain with me.
Matt
ETA: it's 34 and snow on the ground this AM...Ruger today.
Last edited by roadking; 04-24-2012 at 02:23 PM.
I also carry the same thing summer and winter. A PM9. I don't feel undergunned. I can center mass a paper plate to 15 yards with no difficulty. The polygonal rifling gains back the 50fps lost on a 3'' barrel compared to a 4'''barrel.
Only thing I feel that I'm giving up is capacity. As I've said before, I plan on using a firearm to get out of the area, not stay and try to take anyone out. I think that can be accomplished with 12 rounds.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
If anything, I would say it is greater. Especially living in Florida as I do, tourism usually brings a slight jump in crime (tourists being the intended victims).
I want to have the ability to offer any BG the same 11 rounds of .45ACP that I would give to any of his brethren year-round!
"My weapon is a tool, an extension of my will. It exists to solve and prevent problems of an unfortunate nature in which no other tool is suitable."
Well i carry gun when i am on hunting ,other wise i am an fearless guy . i have an regular 7 bullets rifle . it is quite smart , smooth , light and simple to use. i generally take it out in summer only.
Welcome to the forum. I'm curious, are you allowed to carry concealed firearms for self protection in India?
"Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep punching." General George S. Patton
I wonder about that too, did they keep British rules on handguns......
"There is some evil in all of us, Doctor, even you. The Valeyard is an amalgamation of the darker sides of your nature, somewhere between your twelfth and final incarnation.
And I may say, you do not improve with age."
I'm not a fearlful guy, but I wear a seatbelt, have fire extinguishers and a first aid kit. I also carry a gun.
In space no one can hear you scream... but if you put a helicopter up there, some jerk would complain about the noise!
I was fearless at one time, I walked through the valley of death with only a 5 shot alu framed .38 spl.
Not any more, I'll stay home.
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I always liked Clint Smith's view on the subject: "Why should I be afraid? I carry a gun!"
The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed. -- Thomas Jefferson
Well, yeah; but, they had AK's.
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Just be sure you're armed in case zombie jugs try a home invasion.
I would be more worried about a home invasion by the Rovio Angry birds.......
"There is some evil in all of us, Doctor, even you. The Valeyard is an amalgamation of the darker sides of your nature, somewhere between your twelfth and final incarnation.
And I may say, you do not improve with age."
Modified G20 almost always. Hangs in a blackhawk-Serpa ccw at 4 oclock with a button up shirt hanging over it. When t shirt is wanted I switch to my PPKS tucked in the front. Personally, I don't get over neurotic about a bit of imprint. I do have a decent carry-shirt that I use under a sports jacket, but the PPKS is too loose and the G20 too big, so then it's time for the G26.
Nice to have options!
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