How much ammo do you carry daily
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Quote. Same here. If I need more than six rounds to resolve a situation, I'm really
out of my depth.
What if you are out of your depth. Say 2 attackers you use your 6 rounds. There is a lot of talk about training practice ect no point if you run out of ammo.
I don't see the logic of this thinking. Posters say the hole purpose of carrying a firearm in case they need it. But they go on to say that 6 rds in enough similar logic would be carry extra rounds just in case you need them.
I can see someones head stone with similar thinking.
Here lies ****** ***** He convinced himself that 6 rounds
would be enough.
HE WAS WRONG. RIP.
out of my depth.
What if you are out of your depth. Say 2 attackers you use your 6 rounds. There is a lot of talk about training practice ect no point if you run out of ammo.
I don't see the logic of this thinking. Posters say the hole purpose of carrying a firearm in case they need it. But they go on to say that 6 rds in enough similar logic would be carry extra rounds just in case you need them.
I can see someones head stone with similar thinking.
Here lies ****** ***** He convinced himself that 6 rounds
would be enough.
HE WAS WRONG. RIP.
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One spare magazine, anyway, as magazines cause a high percentage of semi-auto malfunctions, and it's nice to have a spare in the event of a stoppage.
Sometimes two spare magazines, though, as the counter weight (and symmetric pressure to the lower back) relative to the pistol can actually be more comfortable to have, despite the extra net weight.
Edit: Also, look at the San Ysidro McDonald's shooting; a SWAT firearms instructor unloaded all rounds in his compact Glock in two or three seconds, and did not realize he had fired all those rounds. If that can happen to him, I'm pretty sure it can happen to others of us. (And there are defense experts out there who say this is a very common phenomenon - people in SD shootings tend to fire more rounds than they consciously realize.)
Sometimes two spare magazines, though, as the counter weight (and symmetric pressure to the lower back) relative to the pistol can actually be more comfortable to have, despite the extra net weight.
Edit: Also, look at the San Ysidro McDonald's shooting; a SWAT firearms instructor unloaded all rounds in his compact Glock in two or three seconds, and did not realize he had fired all those rounds. If that can happen to him, I'm pretty sure it can happen to others of us. (And there are defense experts out there who say this is a very common phenomenon - people in SD shootings tend to fire more rounds than they consciously realize.)
Dragline45
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Because J frames and similar sized revolvers only fit 5 rounds. Small semi-autos are not as reliable as their full size counterparts, and when you get 5 rounds of 38+p or .357 in a small super reliable package some find that a good choice for carry. I often carry a J frame in .38+P. In most civilian applications, a 5 shot snub can get the job done. I don't plan on sticking around to shoot it out Hollywood style with anyone, even if I had a Glock with 17+1 on me. That's when i'm saying "feets dont fail me now".
Quote. Because J frames and similar sized revolvers only fit 5 rounds. Small semi-autos are not as reliable as their full size counterparts, and when you get 5 rounds of 38+p or .357 in a small super reliable package some find that a good choice for carry. I often carry a J frame in .38+P. In most civilian applications, a 5 shot snub can get the job done. I don't plan on sticking around to shoot it out Hollywood style with anyone, even if I had a Glock with 17+1 on me. That's when my feet come into play.
You said it yourself (in most situations). You could carry a reload for your revolver.
As for sticking around to fight you might have no choice.
You said it yourself (in most situations). You could carry a reload for your revolver.
As for sticking around to fight you might have no choice.
Dragline45
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Probably should have mentioned that, I do carry a speed strip in my pocket with 5 extra rounds and another in the center console.
As far as sticking around to fight, if I have no choice then I have no choice, I will have to shoot it out with the 10 rounds I have on person. Seeing as the average person does not carry a firearm I am still in better shape than most. Also to point out most people in law enforcement go their entire career without firing their service weapon on duty, the chances of me as a law abiding citizen, with using situational awareness and trying to avoid conflicts, the chance I will get into a shootout where I have no means of escape is extremely low. Even if that happens I am not completely defenseless I still have a firearm handy.
When I do not need extreme concealability I do carry a SR9C which is 10+1 of 9mm and sometimes carry a spare mag, usually left in the center console of the car though. I already have enough things in my pockets, sometimes there is just no room for a spare mag to walk around and sit comfortably all day long. And I have no more room on my waistband to hide a spare mag pouch. I am only 5'8 185 pounds and I have a 34" waist. So my body type does not conceal firearms too well, let alone a mag pouch to go with it.
To Each His Own...
but carry a spare mag/speed loader for me (or other bystanders) in case I run out and will depend on you for my life
. What I am suggesting is if say some madman at the Mall or what have you starts blasting away with 90+ rounds of 7.62 we may need that extra capacity. Just pull up some reports of shootings and there are often lots of shots fired and the thought of potentially running dry scares the crap out of me
. I can already hear some of you saying "that guy is paranoid, a pessimist," etc.. However, in the environment we live in nowadays, I would not want to get caught empty-handed left to use my gun as a mere blunt-force object.
As always, the aforementioned is simply my own personal beliefs and opinions but I am receptive to subscriptions
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-Cheers
but carry a spare mag/speed loader for me (or other bystanders) in case I run out and will depend on you for my life
. What I am suggesting is if say some madman at the Mall or what have you starts blasting away with 90+ rounds of 7.62 we may need that extra capacity. Just pull up some reports of shootings and there are often lots of shots fired and the thought of potentially running dry scares the crap out of me. I can already hear some of you saying "that guy is paranoid, a pessimist," etc.. However, in the environment we live in nowadays, I would not want to get caught empty-handed left to use my gun as a mere blunt-force object. As always, the aforementioned is simply my own personal beliefs and opinions but I am receptive to subscriptions
.-Cheers
Glenn E. Meyer
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1 reload for whatever the gun is. So total can vary based on 5 to 6 shot revolvers to Glocks with various mag counts.
Sometimes a small BUG, but that's a different issue.
Sometimes a small BUG, but that's a different issue.
Glenn E. Meyer
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Givens has cases were more shots were fired. It's rare but the difference is that if you get away from the single mugger be-gone instance to ending up in some attack by a gang (Givens has a case) or some horror like Columbine or Mumbai - you need more.
The idea is whether you plan for the mean or median or a reasonable cut in the intensity distribution. Trolley Square is a classic of running out of ammo or wanting more.
On the average day, you don't need a gun or even ammo if you carry one.
The real decision is what is your risk set of criteria. People view this as a 0,1 question and it's not.
The idea is whether you plan for the mean or median or a reasonable cut in the intensity distribution. Trolley Square is a classic of running out of ammo or wanting more.
On the average day, you don't need a gun or even ammo if you carry one.
The real decision is what is your risk set of criteria. People view this as a 0,1 question and it's not.
The thing I don't get is what the downside is to spare ammo. I guess some people like to dress in a way that makes it hard to carry.
Since I am more of a cargo pockets and untucked shirt guy, I have no problem carrying and concealing spare magazines, so I can't see any reason not to have at least one spare.
Since I am more of a cargo pockets and untucked shirt guy, I have no problem carrying and concealing spare magazines, so I can't see any reason not to have at least one spare.
The problen is where does it stop. There are very very few cases of civilians ever reloading in a SD shooting, odds are minute that I'll need my gun let alone a reload for SD. I understand it's not much of a burden to carry 1 reload and for the most part I do but I realize about the only chance I'd use it in a SD shooting is so my gun is full while I'm waiting for the police to arrive.