Do only "old"guys edc revolvers

[American1776]

i'm 33 and typically carry either my 1911 (Springfield TRP) or this Ruger GP100 Match Champion. If I need to go small and light, it's a Makarov. Only steel guns suit my tastes---that's just my preference.

 

[AZretired]

I retired from LE 10 years ago. Back in the early 90's when my department switched to autos I held off as long as I could. I carried a S&W M65 until forced to convert to a Sig P220 then a Glock 22. Within 2 years of retirement I traded off all autos for revolvers (all S&W) so I now have more handguns than ever but all wheel guns. My daily carry is a 642 and I feel well armed. Qualify for LEOSA yearly.

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[Named User]

I'm 27 and I carry two every day. A 66 and a 629. Have carried wheel guns since I got my permit at 21. Only rarely with an automatic usually a Sig 1911 or a p227.

 

[Chubbo]

Teaching Process

Try the Delta Ergo grip on the J Frame.

After following this 5 page discussion on how little us old poops have learned from the previous 5 younger generations that have followed us down the pike. Here is a prime example, This brilliant young man describes how hard it is to teach his father any thing. imagine the hardships that he has gone through teaching his father anything while he was growing up. I am finding that our "Old Poop"learning processes were all wrong, Hearing with our mouths, talking with our ears etc. We "Old Poops" could have been well educated if we had just shut up and listened. Now while I am on a rant, I obtained my first centerfire defensive type weapon, new, in 1952, a S&W Mod. 15, and quite a collection of many other types, and calibers to compliment it with, followed, and have been used for different kinds of carry situations. No need to pick one type, but my most carried CC one, is a .32 L.S. Seecamp, and the most shot, is a toss up between the S&W Mod. 15, and a 1963 Colt Gold Cup National Match .45 ACP. One thing I'v noticed changing over the years, Handguns are increasing in size, and power, thanks to "Rag Writers" like Keith. I fell behind at the .44 Mag, and have, but don't use my larger caliber, TC contender pistols anymore or ordered wheels for any ether. Don't have a need for larger cal. handguns anymore, as I can't handle the recoil, what with the authorities, and loss of strength I'v decided not to shoot them anymore. Sure was fun while it lasted tho!
Chubbo

 

[mj2008]

I'm a little under 60 retired law enforcement. When I started I carried a S&W K frame on duty and a J frame off duty. In the early 90's when they started going to semis I retired my duty revolver for a Glock. I always kept my J frame for off duty or plain clothes work. These days my semi's are retired and when I go out I'm carrying one of my revolvers.

 

[smithman 10]

It's funny you say that. I've owned a few snubs. A 642, a 36, and a Ruger SPNY. A friend of mine carries a Chief Special from 1956 and he's not all that great in gun maintenance and I couldn't stand to see the old girl get any worse so I gave it a detailed cleaning and got rid of some rust. As I was doing it I realized how much I missed a J frame so I'm looking for either a 36 or a 60.

But the reason I stopped carrying a revolver was because of the lack of a manual safety. My son was 3 when I had he 36 and he asked to see my 36 as I was putting in in the safe. I'm in the "take the curiosity out of the gun" camp so I unloaded it and gave it to him cylinder open. He took it, closed the cylinder, cocked the hammer, and pulled the trigger. Then he said "I killed the dinosaur".

Now, I never taught him any of that. Probably learned it watching tv or something. But it freaked me out so I sold the gun and switched to a Ruger lc9 and then to an lc9-s. I like the manual safety and may disconnect. I just can't get the feeling that if I had a one second brain fart (I'm fanatical about locking up my guns), that either of my children could too easily operate a revolver. To a competent person, they are generally safer, being able to see the rounds in the cylinder and making the gun safe by opening it. But to a child, they are too intuitive.

I'm thinking that 3 years old is a bit TOO young to start letting children handle firearms, although I agree with the idea of educating them about guns when they are able to handle the information.

 

[dabney]

64-years old, active law enforcement, and packing (on-duty) the Colt Official Police primary and secondary a 4-inch heavy barrel Model 10-6, both in blue steel. Started in 71 with the S&W Model 10-5 as my Dept.-issue and later up-dated to the Model 10-6. My Colt came about as a Christmas 71-present from loving parents. Clung to both over the passing years and was grand-fathered in with them in 92, when the semi-auto pistol replaced the service revolvers. Never, ever felt that the trusty revolver, in trained hands, was not enough. I will soon meet year 46 in years served.

David

 

[Cocked & Locked]

What ammo do you carry in those .38 specials dabney?

 

[Nevada Ed]

Youngsters from 20 years of age with a stout body and keen eyes can shoot any type of weapon..... no problems at all.

When you get around 40 years old you may need glasses and your body may have been run over once or twice, so there are a few problems to deal with but the pistol and revolver are still do able.

As for me at 72 years old..........
the revolver and pistol have both given me problems now that I have Bi-focals and a stigmatism.

However a visit to my new eye doctor for a retread job and new lenses in both eyes have put me back to when I was thirty years old and making myself proud with a snub nose 38.

You will hear less whining from the old guys if they have insurance and some extra $$$ laying around.
It sure is nice to be able to see the front sight...............
and the target at the same time and both in focus!!

Do they make 1" barrel revolvers ?

 

[300whispertc]

My EDC for the past 15 years

 

[dabney]

200-grain LRN .38 ammo. The last of my Remington ammo that was discontinued years ago. I "double-like" a big soft lead bullet traveling at a moderate velocity and making a big splash in the swimming pool. It travels around 700-feet per second and impacts (muzzle distance) at 200+foot pounds of energy. Not a barn burner but a trouble shooter for sure sir. Thanks for your interest in an old cops hardware.

David

 

[dabney]

300, did you have the work done to your Diamondback sir? I really appreciate and like your carry-shooter sir!

David

 

[300whispertc]

Thanks, David it's a police trade in, the department armorer bobbed the hammer. I've had it since the mid-90s the timing and lockup are still very nice.

 

[dr. K]

To answer the original question, I am not yet in my mid thirties, and j frames are what I carry.

 

[Toblerra]

I'm early 30's and though I can't carry (can't get a permit if you live in LA county California) If I could, would carry my 686.

 

[Road Rat]

Well, my input is the handgun I carry "most". It fits snugly on my right hip - just far enough back that I don't hit it with my arm when walking and not so far that I can't grab it with my right hand if the need arises!

It is my S&W 19-2 with 2 1/2 inch barrel in a Milt Sparks PMK holster.

Spare rounds are carried on the left front in a slide....

Works for me.

 

[Mtnfolk325]

I installed a Hogue G10 and a XS Standard Dot on my 9mm LCR, man what a difference in shootability. Still pocket carries well too ...... ;o)

 

[alexrex20]

I'm 31, but look 51, and EDC a revolver. Have been for awhile now...

 

[Cleveland48]

I'm 30 and also carry only a revolver. I only own revolvers, but some day I might get a plastic gun just in case.


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[Pho1405]

I like 'steady ready" like '''...

'"Cause evolve, not revolve...'"