Do only "old"guys edc revolvers

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69 and carry this baby cross draw. I've carried J-frames for years, but this 360J stoked with .38 Hornady Critical Defense 110 gr. and this Barsony holster is the best yet:):)


 
VIS35 said:
69 and carry this baby cross draw. I've carried J-frames for years, but this 360J stoked with .38 Hornady Critical Defense 110 gr. and this Barsony holster is the best yet:):)


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I'm glad to see you young folks carrying revolvers too!! (OK, I'm sort of kidding here, I'm only 70, so not all that senior to you)... BTW I like that holster, first one I've ever seen.

Best Regards, Les
 
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Chubbo said:
Sorry Arik, But you left a lot of information out of your bash, of your Father's actions at your range outing. With an open mind, go back to your post about the shooting range outing with your father. Read your post, as a non informed person would, and see if it does not sound like you judged your Father pretty harshly. With the information that you later supplied, I can see how you feel about him. There has been a lot of jumping to conclusions done here and I am truly sorry for mine. Please forgive me.
Chubbo
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Autos / Revolvers

I am older than the average member on this forum being of the 1931 vintage, and bought my first .22 rifle and ammo. for it at age six, by myself with money earned by me. I bought my first defense revolver, a Mod.15 in 1953. My take on this whole subject, boils down to this, Pick what flops your mop in a handgun, that fits the occasion, and carry it with you when, and where you go! Over the years, I'v accumulated a choice of handguns, to fit about any occasion, and vary what I carry, to fit the occasion. When Nitty comes to Gritty, any kind of weapon beats covering your eyes, and waiting for "Uncle Sugar" to protect you! Nuff Said, It sure is fun to stir up the discussions, and set back and enjoy them.
Chubbo
 
Sayoc01 said:
S&W Forum....(sadly)has become a forum for old,hobbling,gimpy,bad eyes(everyone complains about not being able to "see"sights) ALSO most have a "very"sick sense of humor
elderly "gentlemen"!!What happened to the YOUNG guys!!Where are the women shooters??How many secretly edc semis !!Any afraid of getting "banned"by the oldsters for admitting this!hee-hee! :D
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Gee! I'm 82! Somehow do not feel that age. Retired 27 years ago , after 35 years as Federal Officer, U.S.Border Patrol and Customs Service,and enjoying it. During most of my service carried .38 Special Colt and .357 S&W. Early on carried a .38 Chief Special (Air Weight) off duty. But it was too light. My wife handled it better than I did. I used to cut my thumb on the cylinder release when it fired.

During my time in the Marine Corps carried a 1911 as a backup and M-1 Garand. My weapon of choice for the past 3 years is the Shield MP .40 SW. Sorry to tell you I didn't choose the 'Wheel gun' this time around. I like the concealment factor and the extra round capacity. Also have a .380 Llama 1911 version I acquired 60 years ago. Still in excellent condition. Hope you make it to be one of us 'old codgers'.
 
Shhhhh I have a Glock 19, Shield 9, and FS M&P 9 but carry a J frame and night stand gun is a 686plus.... Sandmans, I won't tell anyone about your Glock.... ...
 
I see the vast majority of the younger crowd gravitate towards pistols these days and why not, right? After all they have to offer. Capacity, caliber and they just look cool. I also see so many of these folks spending uber amounts of money for these modern marvels and none in the training and proper use. At the same time, the so called mature lot are spending their money on wheel guns, mostly vintage from S&W ( because they don't have the Lock hole) Rugers like the GP100 & SP101 are also holding their own in sales.

Personally, I've owned more pistols over my lifetime than I care to mention, only a few that I EDC'd. The last S&W I carried was the 4516 before transistioning into Glocks for work. Both fine pistols. These days, I privately carry a wheel gun. I find it carrys well, doesn't move and fits my frame comfortably. If I need more than the 5 rounds of 357 that it provides so well, than hell, I'm out past by bed time or just where the good lord didn't intend for me to be. Great thread here, I've enjoyed the responses.
 
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Really enjoying this thread.

At 64, going on 65 next month, I got back in to shooting. First purchase was a S&W 686 SSR. Went to the LGS. Where are all the revolvers? Selection was pretty slim. Haven't decided on what I'll use for EDC. What I remember from my first go round; with my wheel guns you pulled the trigger and it went boom. No exception. With my semi's (Gold Cup and HiPower) I would get FTF's with reloads, not with the factory ammo though. That said I have a Dan Wesson .45 acp on it's way. But its made out of steel, not recycled Tupperware.

Hey you kids get off my lawn!
 
Well, I dont EDC a wheel gun these days, though I do carry one regularly, but I used to EDC an SP101 when I was even younger than I am now. I'm 29. Carried the SP101 when I was 22.

The only reason I'm not EDC'ing a j frame is because I stumbled into a SIG P238 for like $100 less than a used j frame would have cost me.
 
i been carrying a Glock 30 45 caliber, for awhile now. In early November i moved money soas to buy another handgun depending depending on who won the election, before any taxes
get added to prices. Then after the election i canceled my planned gun purchase. But today while picking up some magazine holsters for my belt, i spotted a Smith & Wesson 586-1. After
haggling over the price I could not resist it. I got it for $575
and its blue steel, down from around $670 marked. It has no
M on it, so made after 1986, SN AVB****. Did I pay too much?
And it seems to be in great condition to me, a six shot revolver.
 
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I'm 66. My nice weather (thank you New Mexico) carry is a Commander sized 1911.
But an old guy like me really notices the seasonal change and it's getting to be coat weather.
Which is great since my 3.5" Model 27 is easier to hide under a coat.
 
susieqz said:
it seems like most folks rely on spray guns. 17 rounds n extra mags.
they spend their time worrying about the most effective loads.
i really think this is nothing but laziness.
they upgrade gear n fire power but seldom practice.
i got my first handgun 16 months ago n i shoot 200-300 rounds every week.
i have upgraded to a model 15 shooting midrange wadcutters.
i can do more with 6
rounds than they can do with 60.
a work ethic is more important than equipment.
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Many of us can't afford to spend several hundred dollars a month plinking.
 
Sayoc01 said:
S&W Forum....(sadly)has become a forum for old,hobbling,gimpy,bad eyes(everyone complains about not being able to "see"sights) ALSO most have a "very"sick sense of humor
elderly "gentlemen"!!What happened to the YOUNG guys!!Where are the women shooters??How many secretly edc semis !!Any afraid of getting "banned"by the oldsters for admitting this!hee-hee! :D
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There is a lot of very CREDIBLE people on here with many years of experience and if the old guys on here say its smart to carry revolvers than I would consider that very good CREDIBLE advise. With that being said there is many different situations that call for different carry options. For example auto pistols are awesome! But it would take to long to explain all of the different situations that would warrant what someone would carry.
 
I seen this thread and had to reply, I'm 28 and I carry my revolvers more often than a auto. I usually switch between a nickel model 36 or a nickel model 10-8 heavy barrel. Sometimes I carry my 4 inch model 19, but very rarely I'll carry my Beretta 92fs. I don't know I like the old smiths better, I shoot them better and they seem lighter, easier to carry than the Beretta.
 
I'm 47, I carry an M&P45 every day I work, off-duty it's a 642, sometimes my 686+ 2", and 65-3 depending on the weather. I live in NC so I don't get a lot of really cold weather. I have an M&P Shield 9MM and a Glock 19 I throw in the mix.

Tiger Woods don't play every hole with a 3 iron.....lol
 
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