When I was a young man in my twenties I would carry about anything including a nice 4 inch M29 I had. A 1911 was no problem. About ten years later my 1911 was down to a commander size or a M66. Last few years I have been packing a Glock 43 or a Ruger Max 9. Today I ordered a Ruger LCP Max. I am getting weaker or my pockets are getting smaller. Don't know much of anything smaller when I turn 80 in three years. Any other older dudes here feel the need to downsize as they get older.
older I get the smaller the gun gets
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Over 9 years ago I discovered what a perfect match the LCP was to my pocket and my search for a carry gun ended.
I'll carry an LCP, or a Ruger SP101 with a 3¼-inch barrel, or a 2½-inch Smith and Wesson Model 19. The Ruger and the Smith are both always loaded with .357's.
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Colt Combat Commander.
S&W 19-3 2.5 inch
S&W 37
Glock 43X
S&W 19-3 2.5 inch
S&W 37
Glock 43X
Yes, I have also. Previously carried a 5" 1911, 4" K frame, Glock 22, sometimes a 642.
Now a Shield plus is my go to. But then again if the shield had been available 25 years ago.....
Now a Shield plus is my go to. But then again if the shield had been available 25 years ago.....
Getting to do that with the EZ models from Smith & Wesson.
Hmmm.
As the world's gotten a bit crazier I've gone from a 640 Pro to a
627 PC.
Heavier, changed from 4 o'clock to 2' o'clock, and added rounds.
Each of us is different.
The differences are based on ability, strength, attitude, and perceived threat.
Ya'll be safe with what ya' got. Keep packin'.
As the world's gotten a bit crazier I've gone from a 640 Pro to a
627 PC.
Heavier, changed from 4 o'clock to 2' o'clock, and added rounds.
Each of us is different.
The differences are based on ability, strength, attitude, and perceived threat.
Ya'll be safe with what ya' got. Keep packin'.
351PD has become my go to. LCP Max or 638 with wadcutters if I feel like I need more horsepower. At 47 too many recent injuries have really made me change my ways. Even my Colt Defender in a Milt Sparks is too much pain these days.
"The older I get the smaller the gun gets."
It happens to all of us.
It happens to all of us.
StakeOut
US Veteran
From N to J with a few stops at K and L on the way down.
A Model 631 32 H&R Magnum arrived at my FFL today.
A Model 631 32 H&R Magnum arrived at my FFL today.
You know we have gotten old when super Trooper and genuine cow-poke Iggy has gone from the mighty .41 magnum to a small rodent caliber like 9mm. Is there a man or beast in all of Wyoming that the lowly 9mm will stop!!??
GRIZZLYBEAR
US Veteran
When I started to carry in early 60's my EDC was a Model 1911 in .45 acp or a commander in .38 Super. In the 70's when I would give the Model 1911s a rest it was Smith K or N Frame .357 mag, 45 Long Colt, 41 mag. mostly.
When the 10mm Delta Elite came out it became my constant companion for 10 or 15 years. After which it started sharing time with the .38 super and 45 acp.
Today I am carrying a Model 1911 and a J frame in my left front pocket.
When the 10mm Delta Elite came out it became my constant companion for 10 or 15 years. After which it started sharing time with the .38 super and 45 acp.
Today I am carrying a Model 1911 and a J frame in my left front pocket.
I have tried several different EDC's. The one that I feel most comfortable with is my Kahr CW9.
bamabiker
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This is my rifle this is my gun...
6518 John
I have to admit I feel a little underguned with the 9 mm, but
these days I have little chance of running into anything but two legged varmints.
I put Magguts conversion kits in my magazines.
Maybe the extra rounds will weigh them down enough to stop them.
I have to admit I feel a little underguned with the 9 mm, but
these days I have little chance of running into anything but two legged varmints.
I put Magguts conversion kits in my magazines.
Maybe the extra rounds will weigh them down enough to stop them.
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Yes. Weight matters. Aluminum, with or without scandium, helps, although 19 ounces is still OK.
