Engine49guy
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You young whipper snapper.... Wheres my bullet...
Do only "old"guys edc revolvers
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I think alot of our comfort is found in what we learned to shoot when we were young. Older folks would be more likely to have learned on a wheelgun. Alot of younger folks have never fired one. I've had more than one shooter at the range fire a revolver for the first time because I offered.
I carried a revolver for 15 years. Since 1994 this rig is everyday wear. I'm 62. Joe
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Well, I'm old...70, but still teaching. One of the classes that I teach is "Firearms", a course in our Criminal Justice program. While I'm old(er), my students are young(er) (18-30 mostly). Many are planning on law enforcement careers, some are already working in the field. I personally mostly carry some variety of J frame, or Colt D frame, but have lots of semi auto choices... Kimber Ultra CDP II, Glock 23, Walther PPK, etc.
But... I'm surprised how many younger folks choose to carry a small revolver, such as I would choose. For the last few months I've been carrying a S&W 340 PD. It is not unusual for younger, well trained folks to carry a revolver. Many have both.
But... I'm surprised how many younger folks choose to carry a small revolver, such as I would choose. For the last few months I've been carrying a S&W 340 PD. It is not unusual for younger, well trained folks to carry a revolver. Many have both.
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10mmauto
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"Do only "old"guys edc revolvers?"
I guess not. I'm only 60, and I carry one every day.
I guess not. I'm only 60, and I carry one every day.
Wee Hooker
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At the risk of sounding like my father use to, I think getting old brings some level of wisdom and patience with the resulting ability to resist chasing the next shinny thing that comes along.
ps. At 57, I prefer a revolver for carry because I know it's going to go BANG every time I pull the trigger. Not sure that's wisdom or a deeply rooted self preservation instinct.
ps. At 57, I prefer a revolver for carry because I know it's going to go BANG every time I pull the trigger. Not sure that's wisdom or a deeply rooted self preservation instinct.
I'm getting there my own self!
I agree - I carry an automatic when I think it's appropriate and I always carry a revolver in my car. if I carry an auto shooter it's going to usually be high capacity which means I'm somewhere that if the nasty hits the whirling blades I'm prepared. I'm not talking about bad places. I'm talking about likely soft targets of opportunity.
EDC normally is a 642.
It jus' beez dat weigh............
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Rick_A
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I'm thirty eight and have been carrying wheelies for a couple years. I still carry autos on occasion and will do so on a more regular basis once I get one of a more reasonable size and weight, but I always have a revolver on me at least as a backup.
M1Lover
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I'm 57 on Friday and in the past have carried a Colt 70 series 1911, a SIG P6 and a SIG P229, but now that my brain has finally gelled, my EDC is carry a Colt Lawman snubby .357. The Mrs. carries a S&W 640 .357 in a DeSantis forward cant holster... I'm a supporter of the KISS mindset. Revolvers (-almost-) ALWAYS do what they're supposed to. If they don't its 99% of the time because somebody did an action "job" on them. Or... its a new S&W.... Yes, I have the sick sense of humor. DOH!
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shouldazagged
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I don't know about old guys, I'm only 78.
I no longer own an automatic, haven't for some years. I have nothing at all against them, I just trust my increasingly stiff and clumsy hands better with a DA revolver. And I've always loved them, despite owning a number of autoloaders I liked very well.
Daily carry is a DAO J-frame in .38 Special.
I no longer own an automatic, haven't for some years. I have nothing at all against them, I just trust my increasingly stiff and clumsy hands better with a DA revolver. And I've always loved them, despite owning a number of autoloaders I liked very well.
Daily carry is a DAO J-frame in .38 Special.
RobertJ.
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If I had grown up shooting high capacity, light weight, plastic autos, there'd be no way you could talk me into carrying a gun that weighs almost twice as much, and carries less than half the ammo.
But I didn't. I'm 56, and I grew up shooting revolvers, mostly, and being taught that if you do it correctly, you should have 5 shots left when you're done. And, I like knowing I'm carrying something that's true quality. Plastic just doesn't say "quality" like a well-made revolver.
I do carry an auto, occasionally, but it's old school, too, a Model 39.
I will admit, though, that when I shoot my friend's Glock, I always wonder why I don't have one yet. It would be a tucked away, emergency survival tool, not to be carried on a daily basis. I still haven't forced myself to part with the money for one of those, though. Apparently, I don't want one bad enough.
But I didn't. I'm 56, and I grew up shooting revolvers, mostly, and being taught that if you do it correctly, you should have 5 shots left when you're done. And, I like knowing I'm carrying something that's true quality. Plastic just doesn't say "quality" like a well-made revolver.
I do carry an auto, occasionally, but it's old school, too, a Model 39.
I will admit, though, that when I shoot my friend's Glock, I always wonder why I don't have one yet. It would be a tucked away, emergency survival tool, not to be carried on a daily basis. I still haven't forced myself to part with the money for one of those, though. Apparently, I don't want one bad enough.
I have jackets older than you are so you are not old.. I carry both semi and revolvers but for the most part the 642.. I also carry with standard pressure rounds. I do however carry a high capacity semi if I'm traveling somewhere where the possibility that I might need it is greater. For everyday carry I carry one of the j frames for weight and because I'm 67 and grew up with a K frame 4" 38. How do you like the ruger revolvers by the way?? Thanks
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Ranger514
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I'm 64, and I grew up shooting both handgun types. I duty carried a Sig for 20 years of my LE career. Nowadays, I vary my EDC between a subcompact 9mm and a J frame .38 Special. I carry a M66 or 686 in the woods. My bedside HD pistol is a Glock 19. I like having the ability to choose the right tool for the job, but if I had to choose between my semi-autos or revolvers, I'd have to stick with the wheel guns. I guess it has a lot to do with nostalgia.
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I'm 30 and I carry a wheel gun
No Barbie guns for me.
No Barbie guns for me.
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Well...my sense of humor is, the old jokes were the best ones, so I still use them.
I used the ole model 10. A gun with a round cylinder still works the best. (for me). Now a Model 65-3-3"...(A little more umph). I recon if I can't eliminate a threat(s) with 6 or less, then I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Now I do have a .45 ACP with 13 opportunities, but that I use for making big holes in the milk jugs. It's just a little too big to carry around. It'd be sort of like a big ole wart on the end of my nose. It would sure stick out, and I think folks would notice I've got it.
Now when it comes to the younger set, who like their guns to come with those bottom feeding bullets. that's ok.
But sometime along the way, I think the old German saying "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart" just might one day enlighten some of those flat shooters to change to a good ole reliable gun with a rotating cylinder.
As far as my age goes....No increase in the Soc. Sec check next year.
WuzzFuzz
I used the ole model 10. A gun with a round cylinder still works the best. (for me). Now a Model 65-3-3"...(A little more umph). I recon if I can't eliminate a threat(s) with 6 or less, then I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Now I do have a .45 ACP with 13 opportunities, but that I use for making big holes in the milk jugs. It's just a little too big to carry around. It'd be sort of like a big ole wart on the end of my nose. It would sure stick out, and I think folks would notice I've got it.
Now when it comes to the younger set, who like their guns to come with those bottom feeding bullets. that's ok.
But sometime along the way, I think the old German saying "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart" just might one day enlighten some of those flat shooters to change to a good ole reliable gun with a rotating cylinder.
As far as my age goes....No increase in the Soc. Sec check next year.
WuzzFuzz
