Mannlicher
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I have several older handguns in the line up. They work as well or better than my newer ones.
Do you carry an old gun?
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Charshooter
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I still carry a 1960s model Colt Detective Special.
It gets harder every year to carry one that's older than you are. I still have a few I haven't caught up to yet.
Doc Holliday 1950
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My 1967 4' Colt Revolver which was my on/off duty weapon. In my town which needed extra patrols & did I luck out with that one.
RangerHAAF
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I carry a Ruger Security Six with a six inch barrel, made in 1981.
Guns are not like cars. They don't really deteriorate as they get older. IF they are well maintained, and springs are replaced, a decades old gun can give just as good service as a new one.
That said, I don't currently use an older gun for CCW (when in a state where I can) or for home defense. My oldest gun for defensive use is my 1991 manufacture Taurus 85CH (I don't carry it anymore, but it does sometimes get used as a HD gun). That said, I'd have no issue carrying an old revolver or auto (that proved reliable) for defense. When I had my first year S&W 57, my intent was to use it as a woods gun (it was in too good shape, I didn't feel right holstering a gun that was older than me and putting holster wear on it since it was near pristine for all that time), I did occasionally load up my S&W 19 (P&R) for HD when I had it, my first HD gun was a 1980s manufacture Taurus 82, and I even loaded my 1940s or 50s Colt Police Positive Special for home defense when I had it (and I would have carried it if I was allowed at the time). The only disclaimer, if I get an older gun that is pristine, or near pristine, I might feel bad putting new holster wear on an old gun that made it that long (I'm a history guy, so if it is old or significant enough, I start thinking museum piece, or at least preserving history). However, if it was well loved/used/carried and already has some wear, I would be proud to put my own mark on the gun myself with my own holster wear.
Oh, when I was a pipe smoker, finding a birth year pipe was often something people looked for (I had a birth year Dunhill for a little while). I would love to find a birth year (1970) Colt Cobra, Agent, Detective Special, S&W 19 or 10 to carry (when I can carry).
That said, I don't currently use an older gun for CCW (when in a state where I can) or for home defense. My oldest gun for defensive use is my 1991 manufacture Taurus 85CH (I don't carry it anymore, but it does sometimes get used as a HD gun). That said, I'd have no issue carrying an old revolver or auto (that proved reliable) for defense. When I had my first year S&W 57, my intent was to use it as a woods gun (it was in too good shape, I didn't feel right holstering a gun that was older than me and putting holster wear on it since it was near pristine for all that time), I did occasionally load up my S&W 19 (P&R) for HD when I had it, my first HD gun was a 1980s manufacture Taurus 82, and I even loaded my 1940s or 50s Colt Police Positive Special for home defense when I had it (and I would have carried it if I was allowed at the time). The only disclaimer, if I get an older gun that is pristine, or near pristine, I might feel bad putting new holster wear on an old gun that made it that long (I'm a history guy, so if it is old or significant enough, I start thinking museum piece, or at least preserving history). However, if it was well loved/used/carried and already has some wear, I would be proud to put my own mark on the gun myself with my own holster wear.
Oh, when I was a pipe smoker, finding a birth year pipe was often something people looked for (I had a birth year Dunhill for a little while). I would love to find a birth year (1970) Colt Cobra, Agent, Detective Special, S&W 19 or 10 to carry (when I can carry).
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Daily carry is a Colt (lightweight for you new guys) Commander, .45 ACP. Desingned in the 1940s and this one dates from a manufacturing date of the middle '70s.
Sometimes in hot weather a Smith & Wesson M36 with a barrel pin.
I do have a new fangled double action pistol in 9x19mm! A Smith & Wesson M39.
Sometimes in hot weather a Smith & Wesson M36 with a barrel pin.
I do have a new fangled double action pistol in 9x19mm! A Smith & Wesson M39.
Tactical Jackalope
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Does my Glock 17 count as an old gun? lol.
Just kidding, but I did carry a Browning High Power every now and again. Almost 10 years ago.
Just kidding, but I did carry a Browning High Power every now and again. Almost 10 years ago.
Aguila Blanca
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Let's get back on topic.
Do you carry an old gun?
Do you carry an old gun?
Bill DeShivs
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I carry one of the first Keltec P32s made.
I have lots of "old" guns, and I wouldn't hesitate to carry almost any of them.
I have lots of "old" guns, and I wouldn't hesitate to carry almost any of them.
Today it is a 32acp Colt 1903 Type 3 that was made in 1919 and an FN Model 1906 25acp from 1913-1914 era.
The Colt:
The FN:
Tom Matiska
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Post-transfer bar for carry. pre-transfer bar ok for the night stand. 1970 something?
FireForged
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I carry a 1988 Browning Hi Power. It fits your criteria of 80s or older
EIGHTYDUECE
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I carry a 1978 Bulgarian Makarov 90% of the time. It is slim and very easy to conceal even with an OWB holster at 4 oclock. I can aslo draw it faster than my 1911s and Glock 19. I carry two extra magazines.