Edward,
Don't know those books. The name is my Hebrew name, it means "Life" in Hebrew.
Tamara,
I've been thinking alot about how I will carry (thinking only, living in Maryland means carrying will put you in jail for quite some time if caught) when I move to a CCW state. Right now (subject to change) I think I would probably want to use my S&W 65 in .357(3" barrel) in an IWB holster with a Kel Tec P11 or Kahr P40 in my left pocket. I am also starting to think alot about buying a .44 spl that may take the place of/alternate with the .357. Alternately, I would probably want to pair my 1911 (or the CZ I will be buying in the next couple months) with a 2" snubbie in .38spl (probably a Taurus or a used S&W). Of course, it is probably a couple years until I move (I am changing careers and it will take me 1- 1 1/2 years to finish the teaching certification program I just entered so I'm not likely to go anywhere for at least that long) so I'd be very surprised if I didn't change my mind and change it back dozens of times until then
. The point being, that the idea of a revolver primary with an auto as backup is really starting to appeal to me (though again, I am in danger of going over to the other side on the auto vs. revolver debate).
Since you carry a revolver primary with a auto, like I think I'd like to I have some questions? What made you decide to do it that way? Do you carry that way when you go somewhere where you don't/can't carry the gun purse (if you ever go without the purse)? If you didn't carry the purse would this combo be too bulky/cumbersome or would you suggest it as something to consider for men for whom a gun purse isn't an option (and I don't like fanny packs)?
All,
Again, my last question. Since I live in a state where it isn't really a possibility to carry I don't have any real world experience with it. I've only worn them around the house to get used to the idea (occasionally) and practiced drawing from the holster. Is it really a practical idea to carry a primary AND a backup in a civilian CCW situation? In day to day life do you find that a reasonable expectation or does it become more trouble than it is worth causing people who start that way to move to one gun only?
If the latter, why do you carry a revolver over a auto? I would like to be won back over to a clear cut preference for the revolver (it is how I started and I guess my heart wants to still be there) though I am starting to see the lure of autos. The jamming/FTF/FTE point made earlier was a strong one and was nearly enough.
Auto fans don't try to sell me on ammo capacity (if you look at the opening post that is one characteristic that is NOT a factor in causing me to consider changing my preference to autos- a gun that holds 15 rnds of 9mm doesn't impress me, I'd prefer a 7 or 8 shot .45acp 1911 or concealable 9mm or .40 any day). From what I've read about real world situations the ammo capacity is unnecessary, the average gunfight (according to the FBI) is over within about 3 shots. Usually a civilian is only going to have to face 1 attacker (2 is rare, more almost never happens).