The_LED_Museum
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I'm a lot like Thomas in that a lot of my EDC is on my wheelchair rather than on me or in my pockets.
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Webley...I'm in Ft Lauderdale. My brother lives in your area though. I head over there several times a year. I'll let you know next time.
Gun Nut...you keep a cocked and locked 45 pointing at the family jewels on a daily basis?
I know they're safe...but still....
Even though the .380 may only have marginally more muzzle energy than the .32 in that size gun...it does make a bigger hole, which might make a difference sometimes. Of course the recoil will be heavier, we won't know how much or if the trade off is worth it until we try it and see. For some, it might be, for others, it might not. Different people handle recoil differently depending on hand and body size, strength, training, experience, perception, the shape and size of the gun's grips vs the users hands etc. etc. I can shoot my .44 mag mountain gun with full power loads one handed, fairly rapidly, and keep them on the paper at 25 yds. because of the way the gun fits my hand perfectly. Yet with my .38 snub with the original thin little grips, I can barely keep it on target with non +P's. at 10 yds. I had to put a big set of pachmyers on the little 38
As you said...YMMV
Gun Nut...you keep a cocked and locked 45 pointing at the family jewels on a daily basis?
I know they're safe...but still....
Even though the .380 may only have marginally more muzzle energy than the .32 in that size gun...it does make a bigger hole, which might make a difference sometimes. Of course the recoil will be heavier, we won't know how much or if the trade off is worth it until we try it and see. For some, it might be, for others, it might not. Different people handle recoil differently depending on hand and body size, strength, training, experience, perception, the shape and size of the gun's grips vs the users hands etc. etc. I can shoot my .44 mag mountain gun with full power loads one handed, fairly rapidly, and keep them on the paper at 25 yds. because of the way the gun fits my hand perfectly. Yet with my .38 snub with the original thin little grips, I can barely keep it on target with non +P's. at 10 yds. I had to put a big set of pachmyers on the little 38
Roy
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I only carry the Stylus when I wear a shirt with a pocket. Keys in the right pocket, E1/kl1 in the left pocket and a Scorpion or a G2 in a belt holster.
Anarchocap
Enlightened
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">For 7 years and I am still able to have kids!Originally posted by Stingray:
Gun Nut...you keep a cocked and locked 45 pointing at the family jewels on a daily basis?
I know they're safe...but still....
There are 3 safeties and a sear that would have to fail on top of the trigger being pulled before I would have to worry about that gun going off.
It amazes me that people get so worried about cocked and locked just because you can see the hammer is back, yet people carry revolvers and DAO autos which have maybe one passive safety and zero active ones. Also Glocks are essentially cocked and unlocked and it its more acceptable?
On the contrary, no one has been able to show me a safer way to carry a loaded weapon. As far as where the gun points when it is holstered, a holstered weapon is a safe weapon.
Rothrandir
Flashaholic
gun nut, is that where you got your name?
B@rt
Flashaholic
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Nah, just a Light Cannon...Originally posted by The LED Museum:
I don't EDC a gun if that's what you wanted to see.
Raven, check out Whistlers EDC and sig line closely...
B@rt
Flashaholic
Looks like a 1999 model key to me ...
SurefireM6
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webley445
Flashlight Enthusiast
ROY- hurrah! a Scorp lover like me.
Nothing wrong with cocked and locked. every so often I'll wear different pieces, just like some have a few lights that they trade around on carrying depending on mood. I have a Colt Mustang and an old Argen, G.I. .45 that I'll do cocked/locked. And let me tell you, there is no better feeling of security than having a 45 strapped on your side.
Just my $0.02= I kinda got tired of working by the numbers and worrying about power. Its all apples and oranges to me now. The best bet is having a gun when you need it regardless of what it is. I mean face it, bugger is better and will help increase your odds, but it comes down to odds. I've seen video of a guy popped with a .45 in the gut and still wrestle with the cops. Another popped with a .22 fell immediately screaming. 1/2 of it is a mental thing, "their"
mental condition. And hell it doesn't have to be a gun, there is also my O.C. and blades. Well I'll stop now, enough ranting.
BTW-w an Uncle Mike's pocket holster [smallest size] I have no more lint problems with the NAA.
Nothing wrong with cocked and locked. every so often I'll wear different pieces, just like some have a few lights that they trade around on carrying depending on mood. I have a Colt Mustang and an old Argen, G.I. .45 that I'll do cocked/locked. And let me tell you, there is no better feeling of security than having a 45 strapped on your side.
Just my $0.02= I kinda got tired of working by the numbers and worrying about power. Its all apples and oranges to me now. The best bet is having a gun when you need it regardless of what it is. I mean face it, bugger is better and will help increase your odds, but it comes down to odds. I've seen video of a guy popped with a .45 in the gut and still wrestle with the cops. Another popped with a .22 fell immediately screaming. 1/2 of it is a mental thing, "their"
mental condition. And hell it doesn't have to be a gun, there is also my O.C. and blades. Well I'll stop now, enough ranting.
BTW-w an Uncle Mike's pocket holster [smallest size] I have no more lint problems with the NAA.
webley445
Flashlight Enthusiast
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">There's one in my EEDC pic on page 2. It's black plastic.
Anarchocap
Enlightened
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">LOL! That is a good one! Actually, when I started hanging out on boards, everyone had handles and I didn't know of what would fit me. I am "in your face" about firearms when the topic comes up, and the "Antis" pretty much call anyone who has any belief in unfettered gun ownership a "Gun Nut." I figured I'd use it as a badge of honor. It leaves no ambiguity about where I stand, and it keeps the "sheep" from wasting their time trying to debate my views on the issue...Originally posted by Rothrandir:
gun nut, is that where you got your name?
Actually, considering the group of people I encircle myself around here in AZ, my views have developed to way beyond Gun Nut being a proper nom de plume. Now it really should be something more like Libertatis Æquilibritas. Hmmm...now there's a thought!!! I've actually modified a symbol that explains much better what I stand for than any english words...Maybe I can be "The Goofball Formally Known as Gun Nut" or something like that...
I am starting to ramble here, but if you're interested, go to my web page and/or click on the pic!
SurefireM6
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">The light and the Compensator comes off easily. I put it on just for the picture. The gun is a custom Para-Ordinance 16 round .45 that's smaller than the 1911 commander. Of course the Weaponlight and Compensator is not approved for carry on-duty so they must come off for carry. The Extended magazine is also not approved so I use the OEM 14 RD mag on-duty. The gun fits the holster without those 3 items.
"average citizen whom takes their personal self defense very seriously?"
GunNut, I'd get slammed in jail faster than a speeding bullet if I carried that as a civi
Since many of you prefer to carry such a wide variety of gear, I'm surprised no one EDC something like this:
http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/news/2000/7x15d_e_00.htm
Raven
http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/news/2000/7x15d_e_00.htm
Raven
B@rt
Flashaholic
x-ray, thanks!
Raven, Cool gadget!
Raven, Cool gadget!
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