Are you a "gun slut"?

[Smoke]

I apologize for asking.

In written communication it's almost impossible to get the tone of what's being said. If I misunderstood your question I apologize.

 

[Terry G]

I have always believed if the handgun is the same TYPE of gun, DA only, SA with safety, or DA/SA, you can switch up without much of a problem. I carried a Colt Series 70 for 20 years and when my Wife bought me a Glock 21 I found myself trying to hit the safety when I drew the gun. Not good. Now carrying a CZ P-01 I don't have much trouble with other CZ's if the same type but a different caliber like the CZ 97b in .45. The striker fired guns like the S&W M&P .45 are draw and shoot types so again not a real problem transitioning. For a while we were issued Ruger DAO's and accuracy really suffered for a while getting used to the DA squeeze always.

 

[Terry G]

Tango = threat?

It's International Phonetic Alphabet for "T" as any Basic Trainee learns quickly.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

OP I think you term is derogatory and no needed.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I have to have a little fun here. When I read "International Phonetic Alphabet" above, I thought to myself, "Self, you should drop the 26 words used in the military when spelling things out. Back in the day, A was Able, B was Baker, E was Easy, etc. Then they updated it. Anyway, when I searched for "IPA," this popped up:

International Phonetic Alphabet - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

(c) Wiki

The funny thing is that that article is LONG and does NOT include the 26 words for the letters A through Z. So, if you're bored or a glutton for reading punishment, go read that thing.

So I searched a different way, realizing that the "IPA" is NOT what we are talking about.

AI response:

The American military uses the NATO phonetic alphabet (also known as the ICAO spelling alphabet) to ensure clear communication, especially over radio or phone. This alphabet replaces letters with code words to avoid misinterpretations, particularly in noisy environments or when accents might cause confusion. For example, "A" is Alfa, "B" is Bravo, and so on.

This alphabet is widely used not just in the military but also in civilian aviation and other fields where clear communication is crucial.

And here it is:

• A - Alfa
• B - Bravo
• C - Charlie
• D - Delta
• E - Echo
• F - Foxtrot
• G - Golf
• H - Hotel
• I - India
• J - Juliet
• K - Kilo
• L - Lima
• M - Mike
• N - November
• O - Oscar
• P - Papa
• Q - Quebec
• R - Romeo
• S - Sierra
• T - Tango
• U - Uniform
• V - Victor
• W - Whiskey
• X - X-ray
• Y - Yankee
• Z - Zulu

 

[Smoke]

 

[biku324]

What do you guys do with those pants that have all the pockets? I've not needed them as I travel very light with : money clip that also holds a credit card and insurance card, car key, tiny Leatherman pocket knife with one blade, and Chap Stick.

If you're working in a training setting (domestic or abroad), you can keep lots of training stuff, phones, wallet, etc., in one of many pockets. At the range, you can keep extra mags in pockets rather than on a belt.

If you're off and just walking around in extremely thick crowds (Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Macao) you can keep your wallet and phones in pockets that are Velcro secured and too deep for pickpockets.

I'm a fan.

 

[DixieRanger]

Blackwater...former military in harms way. Have inside leg pocket for foam knee pads.

 

[biku324]

I have to have a little fun here. When I read "International Phonetic Alphabet" above, I thought to myself, "Self, you should drop the 26 words used in the military when spelling things out. Back in the day, A was Able, B was Baker, E was Easy, etc. Then they updated it. Anyway, when I searched for "IPA," this popped up:

International Phonetic Alphabet - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

(c) Wiki

The funny thing is that that article is LONG and does NOT include the 26 words for the letters A through Z. So, if you're bored or a glutton for reading punishment, go read that thing.

So I searched a different way, realizing that the "IPA" is NOT what we are talking about.

AI response:

The American military uses the NATO phonetic alphabet (also known as the ICAO spelling alphabet) to ensure clear communication, especially over radio or phone. This alphabet replaces letters with code words to avoid misinterpretations, particularly in noisy environments or when accents might cause confusion. For example, "A" is Alfa, "B" is Bravo, and so on.

This alphabet is widely used not just in the military but also in civilian aviation and other fields where clear communication is crucial.

And here it is:

• A - Alfa
• B - Bravo
• C - Charlie
• D - Delta
• E - Echo
• F - Foxtrot
• G - Golf
• H - Hotel
• I - India
• J - Juliet
• K - Kilo
• L - Lima
• M - Mike
• N - November
• O - Oscar
• P - Papa
• Q - Quebec
• R - Romeo
• S - Sierra
• T - Tango
• U - Uniform
• V - Victor
• W - Whiskey
• X - X-ray
• Y - Yankee
• Z - Zulu

Police phonetic alphabets are different, sometimes by location. https://police-codes.com/phonetic-alphabet/

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

I am not aware of any retired military who actually served in harms way who wears, 5.11 pants. The are more for the young wanna bees who never have and never will be in harms way. We see those guys on range days, they would not be caught dead at the range without them, and of course their genuine, pilot glasses.

That said, if the wardrobe makes them feel tacticool, fine by me. I will just wear my blue jeans and Bermuda shorts and blend with the crowd. And my little Glock 43 in the pocket is never to be seen unless I want it to be.

I gotta say I've been wearing 511 desert boots for range and summer motorcycle wear for many years. Very comfortable, even with arthritis in the foot.

Coming from NE Jersey my tacticool warmweather gear is tan LL Bean cargo shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. You can't go to a cop picnic in NY/NJ/CT without the loud loose shirt. It's required dress. You could hide a Uzi under there. Commander McBragg couldn't get through the gate.

BTW, Bermuda shorts would clash with the Hawaiian shirt unless the shorts were a solid color. We do have standards here.

 

[Law-dog]

I gotta say I've been wearing 511 desert boots for range and summer motorcycle wear for many years. Very comfortable, even with arthritis in the foot.

Coming from NE Jersey my tacticool warmweather gear is tan LL Bean cargo shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. You can't go to a cop picnic in NY/NJ/CT without the loud loose shirt. It's required dress. You could hide a Uzi under there. Commander McBragg couldn't get through the gate.

BTW, Bermuda shorts would clash with the Hawaiian shirt unless the shorts were a solid color. We do have standards here.

When I retired, I literally went to a couple stores and bought about a dozen pair of long shorts, knee level, Bermuda type, bit pockets, most with buttons on the hip pocket.

Next I bought Panama shirts, some like Hawaiian, most plain colors, like I had worn when working in hot climates for executive protection missions. We were issued Uzzis, but I never carried them. But, a 1911 in a Jackazz rig was never noticed. And I often carried a second gun, a J Frame in the front pocket. Today, I also own a bunch of those T shirts that wick the sweat away, necessary for old and fat people.

I gave away many suits and dress clothes that I never expected to wear. With health issues I did not plan on any active law practice.

It was a good decision and I never looked back. Today winter pants are blue jeans, summer are shorts. I probably own 50 ties, today only a few, somewhere.

The 511 boots are just footwear, whatever works for you, footwear is critical to performance, work or otherwise. I prefer and own Keen more than any others, not cheap, but they hold up pretty good, I sometimes buy two identical pair at once. I do still have a serviceable set of issue boots from Desert Shield. Not sure what the issue brand they were but they are still looking great, and I was issued them around 1990 when the invasion of Kuwait happened. What kind of leather holds up that long, 35 years?

Funny how old soldiers and airmen and marines lose their interest in apparel and just go for comfort after years of being spic and span....

 

[crasig]

FYI. My smallest carry pistol for lighter summer attire, is the slim & compact STEEL POLISH 9x18mm P-64 similar to a PPK, is beautifully made, reliable accurate & feeds hollow points. Has good stopping power for a small blow-back pistol.
I installed a softer hammer spring to improve DA trigger-pull, & a stiffer recoil spring, to improve mine.
I appreciate, & own Steel firearms - because they can made compact due to steels strength, & last generations.
Seeing some for sale recently at ATLANTIC, J&G, AIM SURPLUS. Lots of You Tube reviews.
I also prefer full size Makarov's for winter pocket carry, Lots of BULGARIAN MAKs for sale now as well (work as well as Russians) ALL highly recommended.

 

[Smoke]

I gotta say I've been wearing 511 desert boots for range and summer motorcycle wear for many years. Very comfortable, even with arthritis in the foot.

I bought this pair of Lowa Renegades at a thrift store in Colorado Springs. LNIB for $30. I think they're around 250 bucks in the store and unlike 511 boots you can send these back to the factory and Lowa will rebuild them for you. As an added bonus all kinds of people in Colorado where I can boots even if they never get off the sidewalk

Coming from NE Jersey my tacticool warmweather gear is tan LL Bean cargo shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. You can't go to a cop picnic in NY/NJ/CT without the loud loose shirt. It's required dress.

I'm not a gun slut but I am absolutely a Hawaiian shirt slut. But they have to be all cotton and they have to be actually made in Hawaii

 

[Tabby Lynn]

That is the Generals fault. One group thinks every soldier should know how to shoot a rifle. The other group thinks we need to specialize and a cook, clerk, mechanic and others don’t need to know how to shoot. It is wasting ammo and that ammo can be used for Special Operations.

I agree that a familiarization with the AK-47 wouldn't be a bad idea, since they are still in common use today like they were back in Viet Nam. However while pissing and moaning about this any soldier should be able to figure that kind of stuff out in about ten seconds and be ready to engage the enemy with their own weapon in 15.

 

[biku324]

I agree that a familiarization with the AK-47 wouldn't be a bad idea, since they are still in common use today like they were back in Viet Nam. However while pissing and moaning about this any soldier should be able to figure that kind of stuff out in about ten seconds and be ready to engage the enemy with their own weapon in 15.

New AK-47 rifles with different designations are still available from several European manufacturers as are variants of the nearly identical ChiCom AK-56s.

You paid for these:

 

[Tabby Lynn]

While I do know how to shoot one, I don't and never will own one. An AK-47 was the reason I got a purple heart award in Vietnam, and still carry a bullet around that was one of the reasons for that award.

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

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I'm not a gun slut but I am absolutely a Hawaiian shirt slut. But they have to be all cotton and they have to be actually made in Hawaii

There ya go Smoky, those shirts won't print a Uzi or your G-19. Required undercover garb to fit right in on Staten Island. Go into a Irish bar in NY or NJ and the bartender will ask, "What department ya with?"

 

[seabright60]

I would like to be the “one gun/one holster” guy but that is not practical for me. My preferred carry pistol is a CCO format 1911 (Officer frame with 4” barrel) in 9x23 Winchester. I prefer to carry it OWB; however, most of the time it’s IWB or shoulder holster. Yes, a shoulder holster is a radically different way to carry but Maine winters with multiple layers on and riding in a side-by-side a lot make it useful.

When it’s too hot to hide the 1911 or I might need to discretely transition from pocket carry to briefcase or stowage in truck, an M&P 340 works. I started pocket carrying a 642 about 25 years ago. Need to get back in the habit of shooting the J-frame at least once a month though.

Back to the shoulder holster for a minute - it’s new to me and I’m still working out how best to use it. One thing that bothers me is having spare magazines in a very different location. I’m thinking about carrying the spare left side 9:00 like usual and just forgetting the shoulder mag carrier. Unfortunately, I’d need a tie down for the right side unless I carry 2 loaded magazines with no intention of using them.

I carry my m and p 340 everywhere, everyday in my right front pocket ,I may occasionally carry an 8 shot 327 c but I go by the saying edc means every day,everywhere because the bad guys don't warn you and you could be going to your mailbox at 2pm on a Saturday and need it or be in a ****ty neighborhood at 2 am and not need it.

 

[TheTinMan]

I carry my m and p 340 everywhere, everyday in my right front pocket ,I may occasionally carry an 8 shot 327 c but I go by the saying edc means every day,everywhere because the bad guys don't warn you and you could be going to your mailbox at 2pm on a Saturday and need it or be in a ****ty neighborhood at 2 am and not need it.

I have been telling my daughter that “there’s no such thing as a bad neighborhood - just bad people and they can go anywhere” for decades.

 

[fatcat3]

Hey now….. 80 is the new 70.

Says those who are no were near 70 let alone 80. At about 55-60 like and old car, the tire are worn out the headlights are dim, the motor might still be strong, but the transmission is starting to slip, small but vital part start to break, fall off, need replacing. You might even need a battery tender permanently attached to keep the fluid pump pumping. Everything is old tired and creaks.
And it ain't going to get better!