Re: Poll: What is / are your EDC CCW gun(s)?
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:44 pm
that's ok ive only carried those a couple of times and you have two of my other cc handguns
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agreed.yeah you cannot beat the reliability of a wheel gun
Yeah, I am also shocked that so many people still use an old fashioned revolver. I thought that I'm the only odd bird that still uses a revolver for a EDC CCW. I carry a snub by itself if I'm in a real hurry to get out the door. I carry the snub as a BUG to my G19 if it is a high risk situation (metered parking in downtown Dallas at night). I also carry the .38 snub as the primary and a .380 as my BUG for medium risk situations or if I want to be really low profile in a high risk situation. The snub conceals nicely in a Smartcarry because it is anatomically shaped. A G19 in a Smartcarry makes a square shaped print and I've been made before by females who were checking me out. Also, it is kinda hard to draw a weapon from most holsters if you're strapped into a seat belt in a car. However, if you wear a shoulder holster under your clothes (Kangaroo carry or a custom leather holster made from suede or some other really thin leather) you can draw a weapon through your collar if you keep the top two buttons unbuttoned when you wear shirts (or blouses). This method only works well with an airweight S&W snub or other really lightweight gun as the weight will make your shoulders hurt with a heavy gun (Dirty Harry must have very painful shoulders).ghostrider wrote:agreed.yeah you cannot beat the reliability of a wheel gun
I think the downside (for some) is the low capacity compared to an auto. Even a 1911 OM can hold 7+1 rounds in roughly the same size package.
OTOH, there isn't a way in the poll to indicate whether the snub is a primary or a BUG.
how do you like the SP101? I got one for my wife because she is new to shooting and I like it a lot, the grip is a little small for me but other than that its a good shooterNorthTexas wrote:Usually a CM9, but also occasionally an LCP, SP101, or Seecamp. It was interesting to me to see how many folks are able to conceal XDM size guns - I think I'm going to have to try that.
I'm glad you like your SP101! I love everything about mine except the trigger, bobbed hammer, and capacity. I'm really just a semi auto guy that probably needs more revolver practice to get used to that long, heavy trigger. It's a great gun though, built like a tank and absolutely reliable. About the only time I carry mine is when I'm walking my dogs or if I'll be out in the woods/nature. At those times, I'll load up two .38 shotshells and three .38+P hollowpoints. That way I'm covered for aggressive critters that slither or walk on two or four legs. The ability to fire shotshells without having to manually rack a slide after each shot is the main reason I keep my SP101. For normal EDC, my CM9 is basically the same size but easier to conceal due to shape, I shoot it way better, and I can have 14 rounds on me with an extra magazine in my pocket, so it relegated my SP101 to its current status.patterson wrote: how do you like the SP101? I got one for my wife because she is new to shooting and I like it a lot, the grip is a little small for me but other than that its a good shooter
that's why I got her the 4.25 thought it would help her with accuracy and she shoots 38 special and I thought I could shoot magnum loads.I have had her try to rack the slides on my semi autos and some at LGS and the only one so far she can manipulate is the Sig P238 and P938NorthTexas wrote:Has she tried the Hogue grip to be sure? My wife has smaller hands and I figured she would prefer the original grip, but she ended up preferring the Hogue. I also prefer the Hogue for range work, but I haven't tried to CC with it. Mine is the 2.25" barrel version, that 4.25" barrel is really perfect for the range though.