Post 77: KelTec P-11 with 11&1.
It's hot down here. If that doesn't get the job done, I'd rather die the relatively fast death of street combat than the slow, miserable death of packing pounds of gear through the blazing heat...
Post 79: These last 2 member posts are just wrong...
Handguns aren't props or fashion statements.
As combat veteran & top firearms instructor; Clint Smith says:
"Handguns are comforting NOT comfortable."
A spare pistol magazine or a few ammunition speed-strips are not; "pounds of gear". To have the mindset like post #77 is irresponsible.
If you can't commit to proper tactics or methods, then you shouldn't carry a loaded firearm in public, IMO.
ClydeFrog
Clyde, I do not wish to instigate a ******* contest, but I would like to respond.
My choice of weapon and daily carry load is what works for me. As a fellow combat veteran, who also lives a happy, normal civilian life, I have found a way for ME to carry that is both comforting AND comfortable. My pocketed weapon is no more a prop or fashion statement that my knife, phone, wallet or keys in the other pockets.
You correctly note that a spare mag is not "pounds of gear". Please forgive my less than successful stab at lightheartedness or humor. I did exaggerate for effect, but I think most people got my point.
I must protest that I do not feel irresponsible or that I am using improper tactics or methods, as you stated. I carry a dependable, well maintained weapon with which I diligently practice to be proficient. The only tactics or methods I feel beholden to are:
Keep it concealed,
Have it when I need it,
Be well trained enough to use it properly, and
Use it as a last resort to protect life.
Any tactic or method beyond that is not my job or responsibility. In fact I feel more responsible because, in my 40-some years of existence, the primary tool between my ears has worked well enough that the secondary tool in my pocket has been, so far, an un-executed "plan B". God willing, it will stay that way.
I respect your opinion but disagree.
Thanks.
-Jay