GUESS I AM BORING CCW PERSON.......

[elm_creek_smith]

"Boring" has negative connotations. "Classic" sounds good, though I was leaning towards "Vintage." The problem is my duty sidearm is a 4 inch S&W Model 686-4, so it isn't old enough for either.

So, as for carry guns, I'm a Smith & Wesson man. The aforementioned S&W Model 686-4 .357 Magnum at work with a S&W Model 37 in my pocket. Off duty carry is two of the following: a 3 inch S&W Model 13-3, a 4 inch S&W Model 10-5, and the aforementioned S&W Model 37. On rare occasions, I'll only carry one of the three (like around the house).

I had another gun in the mix, but my wife commandeered my 4 inch S&W Model 681 when I put Crimson Trace grips on it.

The S&W Model 681, Model 13-3, and Model 37 all date from 1982. The Model 10 dates from 1977.

ECS

 

[jeffh2345]

The only thing "rotated" around here is the magazine. How often do others swap a magazine to let it rest, re-stretch spring, put in a new spring, etc?

 

[Smoke]

The only thing "rotated" around here is the magazine. How often do others swap a magazine to let it rest, re-stretch spring, put in a new spring, etc?

It's the compressions and decompression cycles that weaken the spring. Leaving it compressed for 10 years and then shooting wears it just as much is loading it up and immediately unloading it - it's the wear of exactly one compression and decompression cycle.

 

[mittenzon]

Boring...maybe...comfortable and convenient all day long....absolutely.

Sip:

Is that a SKIDMARK on your welcome mat?!

 

[Smoke]

Boring...maybe...comfortable and convenient all day long....absolutely.

I'm sorry that would just drive me nuts

 

[fiasconva]

I'm one of those boring carriers too. The most exciting thing I do is switch from IWB to OWB when the weather gets cold.

 

[Fastbolt]

Nothing wrong with "boring", if it means consistency of familiarity & manipulative handling, coupled with extensive successful practice.

Kind of like how some folks can easily "mix" auto & manual transmissions in cars & light trucks & motorcycles. Others? Not so much. Unexpectedly get in over your head in a nasty driving situation, and if you aren't able to instantly and intuitively properly operate the different veh's controls, it could become a real problem.

Folks can learn to use different tools & knives, though, as well as different martial arts techniques under difficult & demanding conditions, so it's sort of up to the individual and the situational context, I suppose.

If I hadn't accumulated so many different handguns because of having been a firearms instructor, and having become passingly familiar with different ones as an instructor and armorer, my "retirement CCW" selection would probably be a lot simpler ... and more boring.

 

[chief38]

Boring...maybe...comfortable and convenient all day long....absolutely.

Sip,
at least youtook the photo with CLEAN SOCKS!

 

[NZshooter]

I see quite a few people here and on other forums talk about rotation of their CCW's

What's your feeling?

so do I, I think it's stupid... revolver one day, cocked and locked 1911 the next, then a Beretta 92 with the safety on... DUMB DUMB DUMB

 

[shouldazagged]

so do I, I think it's stupid... revolver one day, cocked and locked 1911 the next, then a Beretta 92 with the safety on... DUMB DUMB DUMB

I guess it's fortunate that I'm too poor in my old age to have but one EDC and one house gun, having gotten rid of some others. I'd probably choose the same ones anyway, as they're both revolvers I trust; but the lack of choice keeps me from acting "dumb".

I figure it's a highly personal choice. I can see why some people would like variety or choose different guns for different modes of dress. I just don't have to worry about possible tactical implications.

 

[chief38]

Don't mean to poke it with a stick, but if a person can walk and chew gum at the same time, they should be able to put a weapon into service without a second thought, whether it's a J frame or a 1911. I can't imagine owning a gun, especially a carry gun that I'm not sufficiently drilled with that it takes a mental checklist to operate. I vary between a J frame, Shield, or Compact 9. In each case, draw weapon, aim, (if possible), squeeze trigger, BANG. Am I missing something?

In practice at the Range when there is zero stress, zero adrenaline flowing and no one shooting back at you I would tend to agree. In a life & death situation with someone trying to take your life I would NOT bet on being able to do the same if you carry a bunch of different models and types. A SD firearm should not require any thinking as far as how to use it goes in a time of need. Just my opinion of course. YMMV.

 

[Donn]

In practice at the Range when there is zero stress, zero adrenaline flowing and no one shooting back at you I would tend to agree. In a life & death situation with someone trying to take your life I would NOT bet on being able to do the same if you carry a bunch of different models and types. A SD firearm should not require any thinking as far as how to use it goes in a time of need. Just my opinion of course. YMMV.

I think we're on the same page here, Chief. My point is my M&P's have no external safety. In Condition 1, the autos require no more extra thought to operate than my J. Squeeze trigger, fire weapon. As for stress situations, couldn't agree more. It's been a while, but I did a tour in Vietnam, 69-70. I was in a few. Resulted in what we used to call the extreme pucker factor. No need to elaborate.

 

[MP1SG]

been carrying my shield 9 lately. I rotate between my 40c M-36 Chief and sometimes my SigP-220 and G-19. My Kimber Pro Carry II gets a turn every so often.

My opinion is no matter what I am carrying I will be able to react if the SHTF.

Much like driving my car, or my wifes SUV or My Fat Boy. If i need to stop i WILL hit the brakes no matter what car I am driving. If I have to use my weapon in a SD situation, I will do so no matter if its my Chief special, My 220,19 or 40c.

1SG
Out

 

[Poodle Soup]

My two guns are very different. FNX9 (full sized 9mm with safety and decocker) and a S&W 442. I think the drastic difference will keep me from making mistakes.

Now I wouldn't be rotating between my fnx9 and something like a glock with no safety on it. Thats to similar a feel.