When I lived in KFalls Or. I had a CCW permit, I started out carrying a series 70 1911, I was told by many people carrying that coked and locked was way to danerous. Then I had a Det. Spc. was told not the right caliber to small not enough bullets.

Then I switched to a 1917 modified to a 3 inch barrell and that was OK. I have shot CAS, IPSC and bullseye. I go tot he range once a week or so. Do I carry a Single action Ruger now, no but i would feel ok with one. Normally my taste runs to K frame S&Ws or Ruger meduim frame guns.

If I know a fight is coming which has nnever really happened to me in civilian life I think I would grab my Mossberg 590 or M-1 carbine. I posted this because I thought it might be thought provoking.

When I did go looking for trouble like that it was in the military and I carried an M60 and a .45 and yes then I felt well armed.

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Stan