A Man and His Carry Gun, What it Says About You

[old Grump]

A Man and His Carry Gun, What it Says About You



There are lots of choices out there for carry guns, and because each gun is a personal choice your carry gun is a statement, whether or not you feel it is. It says something about you.

1911
What you think it says: “I am suave, sophisticated pistolero that will only carry the finest in defensive handguns.”
What it actually says: “I really enjoy buying spare parts and endlessly testing magazines to make sure they work with my archaic firearm.”

Glock
What you think it says: “I am a serious shooter, dedicated to my sport and self defense and so I carry the most popular firearm in law enforcement.”
What it actually says: “I didn’t want to do any actual research before buying a gun, so I just bought this hunk of plastic.”

Smith & Wesson M&P
What you think it says: “I am a smart shooter! While I value the durability and lightweight of the polymer pistols, you should be able to customize your firearm for your hand size, which is why I carry an M&P.”
What it actually says: “The store was out of Glocks and the guy said this was like a Glock only better.”

Sig
What you think it says: “I am an elite shooter. This is the weapon of choice of Navy SEALs, and that means it’s awesome, so I’M AWESOME.”
What it actually says: “Long trigger pulls are okay with me! First shot accuracy isn’t important anyway, it’s all about volume of fire!”

HK
What you think it says: “Carrying this pistol means I’m serious about pistol-craft! I am a civilian WARRIOR.”
What it actually says: “I suck, and my gun hates me.”

Revolvers
What you think it says: “This is a more elegant weapon from a more civilized age; I am a connoisseur of firearms akin to the Jedi Knights and their lightsabers.”
What it actually says: “I have trouble counting past six, and having a lot of ammo in a gunfight isn’t that important to me.”

A Taurus
What you think it says: “While budget conscious, I am able to spot a deal on a quality firearm and take advantage of it.”
What it actually says: “Herp-derp.”


Stolen shamelessly from somebody else. Shameless because I forgot who I stole it from. I agree with all of it except the part about the 1911, How dare he say negative things about the best sidearm ever issued? How dare he?

[matshock]

You forgot Hi Point:

What you think it says: "Equality and power to the people!"

What it actually says: "That's not mine officer!"

[O.S.O.K.]

Hmmm, are you hanging around Frugals? Hmmm?

[raxar]

You forgot Hi Point:

What you think it says: "Equality and power to the people!"

What it actually says: "That's not mine officer!"


there are a ton of them for hi points

What you think it says: "I trust any company that stands behind it's products"

What it actually says: "I wanted a cordless drill but mom says they're too dangerous."



What you think it says: "It offers me protection at a price I can afford"

What it actually says: "My gunshop started excepting food stamps."

[Helen Keller]

Kel-TEc

What you think it says: WOW, a compact carry gun at a great price, WOW! Better than sliced bread.

What it actually says: Bull Fucking Shit! Mine has a total factory repair time of 4 months.

What I say: BLOW ME KEL-TEC!

[Helen Keller]

SHould be called FUK-TEC cause the shit operates like it was built by a fuckin monkey.

[old Grump]

I didn't forget Hi-Point because I didn't write it. I don't have much to say about the others but they shouldn't have disrespected the 1911.

[yankeedog]

Herp-derp.” ???

[ltorlo64]

I didn't forget Hi-Point because I didn't write it. I don't have much to say about the others but they shouldn't have disrespected the 1911.

Agree. The 1911 is my favorite handgun.


That's not mine officer.:roflmao:

[Dan Morris]

My CC is a 1911A1......open is either a M19 or 28 Smith......all have been used by me for 45+ years. Should they ever be needed, I have total confidence they will perform as always.
Funny, when I'm at the range, all the new troops want to shoot my old stuff rather than what they are issued! Course, I never have been a opinion mandated dude....LOL
Dan

[AKTexas]

My conceal carry varies.

G23 everyday
G27 shorts
LCP dressed
1911 winter time SOB with my jacket

[HDR]

Agree. The 1911 is my favorite handgun.

:roflmao:

Combat can be a progressive event. As the rifle is the primary weapon; you carry more ammo for it. The pistol is the secondary weapon so you carry less ammo for it. When the rifle runs out of ammunition you switch to the pistol. When the pistol runs out the 1911 is best club.

;) ;) ;)

[awp101]

When the pistol runs out the 1911 is best club.
Have you forgotten what I used in my sig line for years?

The Python may be the better combat arm but when you run out of bullets, nothing screams pistol whip like an N Frame!

:lool:

[JVD]

???


http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3144/retardhorseherpderpxlar.jpg
pretty much this lol.

I don't think anything is wrong with Taurus! My PT1911 works well enough.

[American Rage]

My pecker is so big, I personally only need to carry a BB gun.



Rage

[AK_Apostle]

I pack a S&W 38 nickel plated snubby. I believe a carry piece should have flash not be black to make it easy for a perp to see and warn him you have a gun in your hand to protect yourself.

[Krupski]

Stolen shamelessly from somebody else. Shameless because I forgot who I stole it from. I agree with all of it except the part about the 1911, How dare he say negative things about the best sidearm ever issued? How dare he?

I was gonna flip you the finger for posting bad comments about the 1911 until I read that you felt the same way. :)

[Krupski]

Combat can be a progressive event. As the rifle is the primary weapon; you carry more ammo for it. The pistol is the secondary weapon so you carry less ammo for it. When the rifle runs out of ammunition you switch to the pistol. When the pistol runs out the 1911 is best club.

;) ;) ;)

I tried to stuff an AK in my pants, but it prints...

[O.S.O.K.]

I pack a S&W 38 nickel plated snubby. I believe a carry piece should have flash not be black to make it easy for a perp to see and warn him you have a gun in your hand to protect yourself.

Does it have pink mother of pearl grips? :lool: JK

[AK_Apostle]

Does it have pink mother of pearl grips? :lool: JK

Naw it was my mothers revolver, she carried it in her purse up until her eighties.http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/ak-medicine/SW.jpg

[O.S.O.K.]

A nice one! Thanks for posting the pic :)

The pink MOP grips would make it more visible to the perps though.... :D

[nfa1934]

I pack a S&W 38 nickel plated snubby. I believe a carry piece should have flash not be black to make it easy for a perp to see and warn him you have a gun in your hand to protect yourself.

I'm kinda' partial to the opposite mindset. The first indication they should have that I'm armed is when they feel bullet impact.
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss286/nfa1934/DSCN1854.jpg

Seriously though, my carry piece varies seasonally. Warm weather is either a S&W 340PD or a ParaOrdnance C6.45 depending on what I'm wearing. Winter carry is a SIG P220.

[old Grump]

Personally I don't have anything against any of them. If they go bang, hit what I am shooting at and function reliably I am a happy camper. A 1911 just feels more natural in my hand and always did. Browning Medalist also felt good in my hand but I could afford a S&W M41 and not the medalist, I am satisfied. I doubt the Browning would have let me shoot any better.

Had a guy complain about his Argentine 1911, said it didn't shoot worth a damn. I found it shot high right inside the 10 ring with those old god awful combat sights. Not sure what his problem was. Goes bang, I like it, hits what I'm aiming at, I like it a lot. Some of us are easy to please.

[O.S.O.K.]

Thread hijack:

Grump - what's Wi-FORCE? (from you Sig line)

Oh - never mind - googled it - Wisconsin NRA group.

I thought maybe it was some kind of video game lol

[AK_Apostle]

A nice one! Thanks for posting the pic :)

The pink MOP grips would make it more visible to the perps though.... :D

Your welcome on the picture O.S.O.K. Heres what I need to buy for it. Crimson trace grips.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/ak-medicine/SWModel36JFrame.jpg

[O.S.O.K.]

Yeah, you're right, a stabbing red light would be even more visable than pink lusterous grips.... :D

[circuits]

Just remember, the Glock is the handgun John Moses Browning WOULD have designed, if he'd lived into the 1970's. Sure, the 1911 is a nice pistol, but anyone who claims JMB can do no wrong should be carrying a hipower, instead.