How do you S&W guys roll?

[gunblade]

Please define "roll". I hear this all the time from the superninjatactical types and have no clue what it means.

It's a slang term. "That's just how I roll, man." Which means..."that's how I choose to do things." But if you really want to be hip you could say...

"I was like, how do you S&W guys roll and they were like "dude, we carry with a round in the chamber" and I was like " dude, you should get a Glock."

 

[Sgt461]

Originaly carried a S&W 15 on duty, (back in the day, so to speak) then the dept transitioned to Glock 19's. After 20 years of that I wasn't big on safeties. Since owning a few 1911's it's cocked and locked for them. Now it's a S&W 1911SC cocked and locked or a M&P Shield, safety off. The 1911 seems natural to clear the safety while drawing with the thumb sweep. The Shield, not so much. As always the safety has to be in the head.

 

[KJM]

Glock guy here. I know the M&P offers an external safety and other models don't.

My question is this.... If you carry an M&P how do you roll?

No external safety model hot ready to go?

No external safety W/O one in the pipe)

External safety locked up with one in the chamber.

Your thoughts?

Stay with your 17 or 19 is my opinion.....

 

[jdh]

What it means is someone has been watching too much Larry Vickers on the boob tube.

 

[VAdoublegunner]

Best at strong side C-to-C in my whitewater kayak, usually layback sweep Greenland style in my sea kayak.

My SP101 doesn't seem to mind either way. It just goes along for the ride and gets a good rinse under warm water when we get home.

Never tried it with an M&P.

 

[TSQUARED]

Currently I would not concealed carry a pistol with an external hammer or safeties. I always carry with a round in the chamber.

 

[nipster]

I dont own too many autos, but the ones I do that have safeties, I have one in the chamber with safety on (1911), its second habit to me at this point, but it's how I learned. I am looking to get a couple smith autos like a 5906 and 4506 at some point, I imagine I would carry them the same way. My main carry weapon is a glock 23 and I am used to it not having a real safety.

You cant really convince me an external safety is a detriment if you know how to use it, especailly one thats a thumb safety, you set as you draw. But I guess its personal preference.

 

[Magster]

Most of the time I carry either a 686+ or a M10 revolver. When I carry a semi-auto, it's a 1911 cocked and locked.

 

[RightArm]

I think glockman may be glock boy rolling with teenagers who still talk like that. Sorry, I'm trying not to hate so much. That one just slipped out.

 

[Scott450]

M&P 9mm not external safty one in the chamber.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

Depends. When I pack my Browning HP I carry it on half cock chamber loaded. If things look like they are getting crowded and a gun grab is possible, I simply slip the safety on. If someone does get the BHP(I am not as young and strong as I once was) I want to see then try to figure out how to shoot the thing, while they are so engaged I have my 940 in a left front pocket for amusement.
Recently my agency has gone to the M&P full size .357 with thumb safety. Carry pretty much the same way locked an loaded. When the weapon comes out the safety comes off-always, and the real safety takes over. I know that if I want to stay for a couple more pension points I will probably have the switch to the M&P, but it really is a very good weapon. The 940 will stay however, or maybe my 632 Pro.

 

[bzuber56]

FINGER..... MUZZLE...

 

[tfparatech]

Point gun - Pull trigger - Six for sure. My bullets feed from the side

 

[ibewbull]

How fast can you get into action with it?

You are the first and only person I have herd of carrying at half cock. If I recall correctly some cavalry troops carried half cock. Way before my time. I have carried a P 38 round in chamber safety on or had it on a bed stand in that condition in the past.
I carry a 640 in my left front pocket also for the same reasons.
I have gained more interest in revolvers lately. I just got weary of the plastic "tools."
If you are concerned about a grab there are plenty of retention holsters available. I have never used one and am sure a lot of practice would be involved.
I no longer open carry, I have no reason to advertise in public.
Hunting and in the woods is a bit different though.
When I first got into Glocks and not many good holsters were available I had a soft suede IWB and carried empty chamber. Since I went to Milt Sparks Summer Special with its molded form and open mouth for re-holster it is round in the pipe. My HP and 1911 are condition one.
Be safe and aim true.

Bull

Depends. When I pack my Browning HP I carry it on half cock chamber loaded. If things look like they are getting crowded and a gun grab is possible, I simply slip the safety on. If someone does get the BHP(I am not as young and strong as I once was) I want to see then try to figure out how to shoot the thing, while they are so engaged I have my 940 in a left front pocket for amusement.
Recently my agency has gone to the M&P full size .357 with thumb safety. Carry pretty much the same way locked an loaded. When the weapon comes out the safety comes off-always, and the real safety takes over. I know that if I want to stay for a couple more pension points I will probably have the switch to the M&P, but it really is a very good weapon. The 940 will stay however, or maybe my 632 Pro.