Thread: How many people CCW here?

Ccw STI ranger II chambered in 9x23. 2 spare mags 10 rd each of win 125g silvertips, 31 rds total. Spiderco military or microtec Lightfoot. Sunwayman vr10 ti. everyday all day. No excuses.

Rolling out with my Kel Tec P3AT for steak dinner with the wife and kids. Got a full spare mag in weak side pocket for "extras" and Spyderco Endura 50/50 in my front pocket. All ammo is FMJ ball.

Well I am not rolling out at the moment, but always at my side.
p.s. It is out of the holster for photo op only....

I love the XD's, I'd buy one now but unfortunately it's between a new gun and a new torque convertor, and I have to drive.

Originally Posted by CStevens

I love the XD's, I'd buy one now but unfortunately it's between a new gun and a new torque convertor, and I have to drive.

I hate it when choices like that are made for by Life.

I've seen some very nice handguns here. It made me think. A CCW is something you have with the mindset that you're going to depend on that gun working flawlessly when you need it. Murphy's law says that when you do, other stuff will go wrong as well.

I've read that e.g. Glock is very reliable even in very bad conditions, such as wet and muddy environments. In my unqualified opinion, reliability like that would be of the highest interest. So how do some of these fancy handguns compare to something like a Glock in terms of reliability in bad circumstances? Will they all work after having fallen in a muddy puddle?

The 1911 is not a platform I recommend to a new gun owner as a carry piece.
The 1911 was the service duty pistol in the us military for a long time and when properly tuned and cared for is very reliable.
The XD line from Springfield is the Prvi Hrvatski Pištolj or First Croatian Pistol.
It is actually the HS2000.
The HS2000 was adopted by the Croatian military and law enforcement as a standard issue sidearm and continues to fill that role.
A very reliable platform, internally almost Identical to the Glock and it has a grip safely.
Smith & Wesson's M&P line is also proven and in use by several Law enforcement agencies.
Almost every carry piece I have seen mentioned here I would not hesitate to utilize.
As with any piece of equipment it has to be tested, preferably with the rounds you will be using,
and it needs to be maintained. It is a mechanical piece and can fail, it is not end all be all just a tool in your arsenal.

You are SOOOOO right Bruno, this is why I chose a Glock 26 with Crimson Trace laser for my wife to carry & my secondary carry gun (mine just has night sights, 3.5 lb connector, & extended slide release). All of our magazines have the Pearce +2 pinky extensions. She doesn't understand the concept that a handgun is a finely tuned machine, of which most don't like a dirty environment. The Glock is the AK-47 of the handgun world.

I actually did check out my Kimber Ultra CDP 1911 in a muddy puddle for three shots. I dipped it & really made an effort to get grit into it. I lifted it out of the puddle, gave it one good shake to ensure the barrel didn't have any sizeable obstructions & shot. My buddy said it looked like a bomb went off in my hand as muddy water misted out of it. I shot two more times after the first shot to ensure feed and reliability, but it was enough for me & I didn't want to subject it to more "torture" as it's not a cheap gun. I was amazed at how much of the mud I ended up wearing & also amazed at how much of a PITA it is to break down a weapon to every single minute part to properly clean it after such a test. It was a good test as I had gunk in every moving part. I bet I used a roll of paper towels & a box of q-tip ear swabs cleaning it. Doing this test really built a lot of confidence in my 1911 & I'm glad I did it. I have absolutely zero doubt that it would function if I ever had to use it...which I hope I never ever do. Kind of like a spare tire on the automobile, it's there...but I don't want to ever have to use it.

Originally Posted by Bruno

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I've read that e.g. Glock is very reliable even in very bad conditions, such as wet and muddy environments. In my unqualified opinion, reliability like that would be of the highest interest. So how do some of these fancy handguns compare to something like a Glock in terms of reliability in bad circumstances? Will they all work after having fallen in a muddy puddle?

Simple answer,,,,,I never go outside after it rains,,,,so no muddy puddle problem,,,,

Originally Posted by Bruno

I've seen some very nice handguns here. It made me think. A CCW is something you have with the mindset that you're going to depend on that gun working flawlessly when you need it. Murphy's law says that when you do, other stuff will go wrong as well.

I've read that e.g. Glock is very reliable even in very bad conditions, such as wet and muddy environments. In my unqualified opinion, reliability like that would be of the highest interest. So how do some of these fancy handguns compare to something like a Glock in terms of reliability in bad circumstances? Will they all work after having fallen in a muddy puddle?

In seriousness, the Glock 19 that I carry daily, gives me all the confidence that I need, should it fall in muddy water or whatever. My first concern is it's reputation for reliable feed, not dirt or water malfunction.

But,,,,,,

If I'm going specifically to the mud & sand to fight, then the Glock stays at home; then the Safe Queen, 1911 Colt Government Model Series 70 & a box of hardball, is the handgun of choice.