Self-Defense Question
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Self-Defense Question
When choosing a 'self-defense' carry hand gun, what is the single most important aspect that you look for?
Last edited by Hakaman on Fri Oct 26, 2012 2:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
#1. 100% reliability
#2. adequacy of round of choice.
#3. Familiarity with the platform.
#2. adequacy of round of choice.
#3. Familiarity with the platform.
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.” – George Washington
Plus one. That sounds right on to me, too.stork wrote: #1. 100% reliability
#2. adequacy of round of choice.
#3. Familiarity with the platform.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
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blue68f100
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All of the above +
4. Size & weight for conceal ability.
As for comfort. My CC instructor said they are comforting not comfortable in most cases. But with the right holster and a Good Gun Belt most any will carry well.
4. Size & weight for conceal ability.
As for comfort. My CC instructor said they are comforting not comfortable in most cases. But with the right holster and a Good Gun Belt most any will carry well.
David
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
Comfort in carrying is definitely a factor, but I wouldn't place it in my top three. Definitely top 5 tho. I can't come up with a higher valued priority off the top of my head, so it would be either 4 or 5.
If it's too bulky/heavy to carry, you don't carry. That's just human nature, so the size/weight/bulkiness would definitely factor into one's decision to carry.
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If it's too bulky/heavy to carry, you don't carry. That's just human nature, so the size/weight/bulkiness would definitely factor into one's decision to carry.
FWIW
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.” – George Washington
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Medicine Hat
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What he said. I have and do carry various handguns. Both revolvers and pistols. Over time, I seem to carry my Springfield XD .40 mostly. So that size, weight and caliber seem to suit me best. Your milage may vary.stork wrote:#1. 100% reliability
#2. adequacy of round of choice.
#3. Familiarity with the platform.
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I've had about 3 of my 9mm reloads give me the chance to practice that at the range recently. Not sure if it is me or CCI.Bullseye wrote:I also don't like practicing my "tap, rack, bang" drill in a SD situation.
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The drill is much faster with a revolver. The downside is with an airweight is you have 5 rounds before you practice speed reload in and SD situation. Ammunition capacity might be a consideration. I'd like to have one more round than I need. The trick is guessing how many you need?
My main concern in SDC hg's is how easily, and comfortably, I can conceal it. My reasoning doesn't necessarily put reliability on the 'back burner', because there are many hg's out there that are comfortable to carry and reliable at the same time. If I am uncomfortable carrying a particular gun, I probably won't have the tendency to wear it. Then again, if I am venturing down into the bad parts of SE michigan, a 45acp 1911 on the front seat makes me feel a little better. Other then that, my Kahr PM-9 suffices.
