Pistols or shoes?

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David Scott

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There seems to be a lot of TFLers who own more than a few pistols. Just what you'd expect here, I suppose. My question is, do you train with and stick with just one for carry/defense, or do you have pistols like women have shoes, something for every occasion?
 
Pistols? Guns Baaad. You should know by now you can't believe what you read on the internet ;)
No CCW here so I don't have a special "carry" gun.
When I do feel the need to carry anyway, it's kind of like picking a golf club, but then whatever one you happen to have with you when you needed it is always better than any of the ones you could have carried, but didn't.
 
David Scott
Would you buy a screwdriver, put in in a tool box and then claim you have a set of tools? :D

Keep the brass flying. :)

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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."
 
Its the best argument to use against anti-gun women. Why do you have so many shoes...or ear rings...etc,etc. Same with my guns...baby...hope that's not sexist.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DorGunR:
David Scott
Would you buy a screwdriver, put in in a tool box and then claim you have a set of tools?[/quote]

I'm not sure I got my point across. The idea is that, if you're going to be proficient and effective with a handgun, you need to practice with it. It seems to me easier to do this if you pick one carry gun and stick to it; sure, you can use others for the house or fun at the range, but if it gets to Condition Red, you need to be so familiar with the weapon that the operation's second nature.

What kind of record would Dale Earnhardt have if they gave him a different car in each race?
 
Good analogy with Dale Earnhardt, but only to a point. When things go to condition red, sure you want to have the gun you have trained with the most for defensive purposes, assuming it fits the bills. Dale Earnhardt actually has a set of cars he races, all set of the same way for the type of racing he does - so they are very similar. However, when he changes from stock cars to IROQ or whatever, he has to change the car he drives to match the situation. While I am sure he would like to have his stock car to race against a bunch of camaros, he can't do that. He also can't drive his stock car home from the track just because he wants to get home faster.

As DorGunR alluded to, one screwdriver does not make a set of tools. The trick is to be proficient with what you use and how you use it, carry it, etc.
 
David Scott
Sorry if I wasn't clear in my post (I do that a lot darn it :().
You was talking about being proficient and I was talking about owning different guns for different applications.
I'll try to engage the brain before opening my mouth the next time. ;)

Keep the brass flying.

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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."
 
Yup... One for carry... most of the time... One for carry when I absolutly CAN NOT be made... one for bowling pin... one for competition.. one for just down right plinking... one for ... well... its just so much FUN!

I agree with the point of defense. If the merde hits the occilator... I want to know what my equipment is going to do. I have a pistol for that purpose. I train with it.. I practice... I keep it close at hand. And I have a back up... same conditions.

But this is a sport too.. it is fun.. I like to enjoy ALL the fun of... point.. presss..BANG. Someone asked me a while back what I used my Mec-Tech CCU for. I told them stress... That conversion unit is one of the most FUN guns I have ever fired. I can just loose myself in it and all the cares of the day/week just melt away. Could it serve me in dire straights? You betcha. But I keep it because it is FUN!

Bubba
 
I carry one of two different caliber pieces depending on clothes, temperature, etc. Both are DAO so there is no difference in "operation," a very important consideration. I practice with both of these averaging at least once a week, alternating between calibers. One is 9mm P-11 and the other a 32cal P-32. Both have been tweeked by me for optimal performance and reliability. I have considered getting a 1911, a Glock, a Sig, etc. but since I can shoot with either of these well, to have to deal with the "transition" between actions, I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth it. I may not be a match winning competitor or shoot 1" groups, but you would not want to be on the receiving end if I had to "open up" if the "fit hit the shan" and lives were at stake. No matter which one I carry, the operation is identical. I don't have to stop and think "Ok, what am I carrying today - action?, operation?, etc.

Practice, practice, practice - with what you carry. The more you reduce the variables, the more effective you will be when called into action. (IM-NS-HO)
 
Well, there is my stainless 1911 for evening wear, my M19 for riding, and of course Glocks in basic black go with everything...

Seriously, as others have said, different guns for different sports. Here is an array of weapons used when I'm wearing mule-ear coffin-toe boots and a big ole' hat:


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For running three gun matches in BDU's and combat boots, I have:


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And for IPSC, any of my P14's...

Different games, or different weather/cloths in the case of carry guns, is where it is at. Could we do the same with just a few guns? Of course, but it just wouldn't be as much fun... :)

Alex
 
WHOA! - your western guns are cool! Your others aren't too bad either! I always have all the guns I want but never all the guns I need.
 
Handguns are like women; one for every occassion. At least that's the way I
see it!!! :) Just kidding; but most of
us like our firearms. :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I have six revolvers and four auto's.My favourite carry gun is a S&W Model 16-5 shot
J Frame.I carry very seldom these days.But,I still practice every week.What I practice is getting it out from concealed,firing one round--then the same again for 25 rounds.I have found that if you can do this well,with a J frame you can do it even better with bigger guns coming from a conventional holster.
 
More guns = better.

Sight alignment and trigger control; doesn't matter what gun (but I train with and carry my 1911 and 9mm Witness)

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"All my ammo is factory ammo"
 
Some of us just choose to invest in precious metals (and precious polymers).
 
When I started to carry four years ago, I guess I had more money than brains. I went through five carry guns before I found what worked for me. I prob would have been better off just sticking to one gun and making it work. Now I'm down to two carry guns - one a pocket 32 and the other a 9mm. I only bring my carry guns and one other when I go to the range. I guess I took it a little too far...
 
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