With the Continuing Nut Cases

[bowzette]

Are you comfortable carrying only a 5-6 shot revolver? I have a snubbie I carry the most often and shoot it well. I also have a Glock 19, Glock 26, Smith 65 3" and Ruger LCP. But it is the Ruger LCR .357 carrying .38 Gold Dot S.B. that I usually grab. I live a very boring life style and realize statically I am more likely to be injured driving to the range than taken out by a nut case. And the risk of one or two bad guys doing the traditional "bad guy thing" has got to be much greater than being at the mall with the nut armed with the AR or AK semi-auto rifle. Having said all that it seems our world has changed over the last several years and not likely to get better anytime soon. So back to my question, assuming you have been carrying one revolver are you rethinking that decision regardless of the amount or reloads you are carrying? Two revolvers, revolver and small auto like LCP, higher capacity semi-auto? I can carry the G 26 easier than two J frames and have one extra round with a fast reload from a G 19 mag. I don't shoot the 26 as well as the LCR but I haven't practiced as much either, and shoot it well enough. But not as comfortable or convient to carry as the LCR. Frankly don't like the G 26 trigger but I'm a range shooter trigger snob.

 

[JJEH]

Are you comfortable carrying only a 5-6 shot revolver?

Depends on where I'm going. 5 shots in the cylinder and two speed strips in the pocket can save a lot of lives.

 

[eb07]

Yes. Same chance of winning the lotto as being in a jihad event.

 

[NYlakesider]

Well as I'm not a LEO and best bet will never shoot my CCW in anger I feel I'm well armed. If I do pull and shoot best bet it will be more like inches in distance not feet. I should score a very good hit and as most times its a one on one I should do well.

The ultra rare Radicals Attack while possible could happen and my first instinct is to find cover. Return fire at that point should be very deliberate and even then will probably be relatively close distances (no more than 50-60')

I just switched from a BG.380 to a Ruger LCR.38 (both were pocket carry!). and feel well armed. Note that is for casual everyday carry, going into the city or if more serious problems are going on, I will be carrying a .45 in a IWBH

 

[BAM-BAM]

Yep... not a J-frame.... but I left the house this morning with just my EDC for the last 27 years a Smith 3913 w/ flush fit mag and an extra mag...... 7+1,+8.

Yesterday when asked; "How to you sort out the "bad guys" from the good?"...... a Commentator (IIRC a former Police Chief?) stated; "We treat them all like they could be "bad guys" until we know they aren't!"

Got me rethinking .....
1) about being at an "incident" site holding/having a gun when the Police arrive...........
2)stopping a shooter vs. engaging in a protracted gun fight.
3) the whole "run,hide, fight" and/or ALICE active shooter programs

 

[apollo99]

I have been rethinking my carry weapon as of late. A couple of weeks ago both banks I go to were robbed within minutes of each other, I missed the excitement by 5 minutes, While traveling down to Phoenix for a Ranger/Coyotes hockey game last week, the police had at least 3 gas station quick stops taped off due to armed robberies, all within one mile of each other. I'm starting to feel that my choice of a five or six shot revolver is becoming inadequate. I live in a great community, but as we all know crime travels.I guess I need to buy a holster for my nightstand Glock 19

 

[jake1945]

When I first started carrying, I used a 380 auto with 7 round magazine. Then I went for a S&W 9mm with 2 15 round magazines. Now I carry a S&W M&P 45 with 2 extra 10 round magazines. My view is stop a perp with 1 or 2 shots.

 

[blackdeuce]

I don't have my concealed carry permit. I was thinking about attending a class this weekend, but my son asked me to wait until he could go with me. He plans to carry his Colt Delta Elite 10mm. He also has a double stack Taurus PT-111 9mm that is really fairly small, but holds 12 rounds.

My choice will likely be a smaller Ruger LC9 or Springfield XDS 9mm. I might try the S&W 1911, but I suspect it will be too big. My son is bigger than me and has more room to hide his.

 

[lrrifleman]

Yes, it does look like Planter's is having a bumper crop, and their stocks appear to be ready for a long run. Do I feel that I need a higher degree of firepower to counter Planter's Premium? Not really.

While I believe that the disturbed and unstable are more easily influenced, I feel that they are more likely to strike alone, due to their natural distrust of others. Personally, I feel that the disturbed and unstable will be more inclined to strike in the free fire zones established by the government, as demonstrated by the incidents at schools and theaters. In these instances, I would still place my trust in a J frame.

I still feel that Jihadi John and his associates are a greater threat than Planter's best!

 

[Captain TMD]

It all comes down to this: Carry what you are most proficient with. If that time comes where you need to stop a bad guy (or Gal) from doing you or yours harm, you will be most successful with the weapon you train with the most. If that happens to be a 5 shot revolver, so be it. Better to be proficient with a small revolver than to be only so-so with a high capacity semi-auto.

 

[KSDeputy]

Retired LEO. I carry a CS 45 + 3 extra magazines, for a total of 25 rounds of 165gr Hydra Shok. I have no rotation when off of my property, I have carried this pistol for over 30 years. I know everything about it. I know where the round will hit, which is the important thing.

 

[gasaman]

YES-
Went from a S&W 342PD to a S&W CS9D a couple years ago. Now I'm working towards carrying a newly purchased S&W 1911PD.

 

[snubbyfan]

It all comes down to this: Carry what you are most proficient with. If that time comes where you need to stop a bad guy (or Gal) from doing you or yours harm, you will be most successful with the weapon you train with the most. If that happens to be a 5 shot revolver, so be it. Better to be proficient with a small revolver than to be only so-so with a high capacity semi-auto.

I'm going with the Captain here.
I was thinking of switching from a 5 shot snubby to a higher capacity semi. But my 442's been my companion for many years and it also happens to be my favorite range gun. I'm very familiar and comfortable with it.
Instead of switching guns, I'm thinking of making a double speedloader holder for my belt instead of speed strips in my pocket.
Yes, I've had lotsa practicing doing reloads with both.

 

[Captain TMD]

After seeing Snubbyfan's leather setup, I think I'm going to have to have him make me another holster but this time with a belt to match. Darn you Snubbyfan !!!!

 

[Neumann]

I generally carry a 3.3" .45, but a 3" .357 7-shot revolver is a frequent alternative. Either one would be effective at close range, but I would feel more comfortable taking a 25 yard shot with the revolver. The latter might be better in the event of an active shooter situation, or for barrier penetration.

 

[rburg]

I'd suggest 2 courses of action for the OP. First buy some ammo and learn the art of aiming. Then he should stop watching films on TV where the actors practice the art of spray and pray. Pretty simple, really. If someone is shooting at your or into the crowd, take careful aim. If the pressure is too much and you can't aim, don't waste the ammo shooting at the bad guy. You'll just give away your position and he may identify you as a threat. I'm guessing he's a better shot.

 

[ken158]

I'd suggest 2 courses of action for the OP. First buy some ammo and learn the art of aiming. Then he should stop watching films on TV where the actors practice the art of spray and pray. Pretty simple, really. If someone is shooting at your or into the crowd, take careful aim. If the pressure is too much and you can't aim, don't waste the ammo shooting at the bad guy. You'll just give away your position and he may identify you as a threat. I'm guessing he's a better shot.

In addition to what rburg said, remember that if you can't walk the walk, do not fire aimlessly... if you hit an innocent, the cops will have no mercy on you.

 

[lrrifleman]

@snubbyfan,

That is a gorgeous pancake holster and belt. Is it your own creation or from a commercial operation? I would love one like that for my 36-6!

 

[snubbyfan]

@snubbyfan,

That is a gorgeous pancake holster and belt. Is it your own creation or from a commercial operation? I would love one like that for my 36-6!

My own creation. I'm on disability and leatherwork's a relaxing hobby and good therapy for my hands.

 

[lrrifleman]

I applaud your creation! Sadly, I can appreciate your position, since I have been disabled for almost 10 years now. Back when the dinosaurs roamed, I did some leather work when I was in Boy Scouts, and I know that I wouldn't have the patience to create a holster like that, plus I wouldn't know where to go for the leather!

Out of curiosity, do you make goods for others?