Thread: How many people CCW here?

I had a Sig P238 (380). Great little pistol. I had it in an IWB holster when I went to the range to shoot glocks or kahrs. I'm so used to DAO that I even shoot revolvers double action.

Anyway, I had shot the pistols I carried in my range bag and decided to run some 380 through the Sig, which I carried 'cocked and locked' in the IWB. So I pulled it, pointed it at the target, aligned the sights and squeezed the trigger.

Nothing happened. With some bewilderment I looked at the Sig and realized I had forgotten to flip the thumb safety down. From that moment on I never carried it again and eventually sold it.

If the omelet hits the fan I want to just pull whatever I'm carrying and go to work. Having to remember a thumb safety may be alright if that is the only type of pistol a person carries, but since I'm so used to DAO it is not feasable for me. YMMV.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I had a Sig P238 (380). Great little pistol. I had it in an IWB holster when I went to the range to shoot glocks or kahrs. I'm so used to DAO that I even shoot revolvers double action.

Anyway, I had shot the pistols I carried in my range bag and decided to run some 380 through the Sig, which I carried 'cocked and locked' in the IWB. So I pulled it, pointed it at the target, aligned the sights and squeezed the trigger.

Nothing happened. With some bewilderment I looked at the Sig and realized I had forgotten to flip the thumb safety down. From that moment on I never carried it again and eventually sold it.

If the omelet hits the fan I want to just pull whatever I'm carrying and go to work. Having to remember a thumb safety may be alright if that is the only type of pistol a person carries, but since I'm so used to DAO it is not feasable for me. YMMV.

I completely agree. I carry 99% of the time either a Commander 1911 or the sig p938. Between the two all my other guns have become safe queens, aside from the p229 that sits next to the bed. My next buy will probably be a CCO configuration 1911.

Originally Posted by GrimClippers

I completely agree. I carry 99% of the time either a Commander 1911 or the sig p938. Between the two all my other guns have become safe queens, aside from the p229 that sits next to the bed. My next buy will probably be a CCO configuration 1911.

I am in the exact same boat you are in, so the 938 is just a smaller version of my 1911. My problem is that I have been thinking about "reality & real world". Lets say I have to use my ccw for what it is designed for. Law enforcement will want to secure your ccw until it is fully investigated. THIS is where my over-thinking comes in, I ask myself: Would I prefer a $500 glock be "held" for who knows how long or my 1911 costing three times as much? Both will serve the purpose they are designed for every time. Oh what to do....

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I am in the exact same boat you are in, so the 938 is just a smaller version of my 1911. My problem is that I have been thinking about "reality & real world". Lets say I have to use my ccw for what it is designed for. Law enforcement will want to secure your ccw until it is fully investigated. THIS is where my over-thinking comes in, I ask myself: Would I prefer a $500 glock be "held" for who knows how long or my 1911 costing three times as much? Both will serve the purpose they are designed for every time. Oh what to do....

I had the same debate and my deciding factor was the fact that I shoot the 1911 much faster and more accurately than anything else I've tried. If I have to use my CCW I want every advantage I can get.

@Dennis
I'm sorry, it sounds like you got a lemon. Like Shooter I've had nothing but reliability from mine.

I ended up with a S&W Bodyguard 380 with the Insight Technologies built in laser a couple years ago. The laser went out and I contacted S&W, they said to send in the old laser unit and they would replace it. They did & I finally got around to deciding to install the laser today...only to not remember where I had stashed it here in the house! We went and ate & it came to me where I thought it was & it was there. Installed the new laser unit (I was installing it to trade or sell it off) and dang it if I'm not sure if I am changing my mind on getting rid of it. What I remember is that the trigger is miserably long DAO & heavy. More of a "get off me" type gun. I'll put it back in the "stash" place (I have several firearms stashed about the place) and think about it. It is a good little pocket gun....just hate the trigger.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I am in the exact same boat you are in, so the 938 is just a smaller version of my 1911. My problem is that I have been thinking about "reality & real world". Lets say I have to use my ccw for what it is designed for. Law enforcement will want to secure your ccw until it is fully investigated. THIS is where my over-thinking comes in, I ask myself: Would I prefer a $500 glock be "held" for who knows how long or my 1911 costing three times as much? Both will serve the purpose they are designed for every time. Oh what to do....

Ultimately, I decided to carry what I shoot best with and it happens to be a Glock. If it was a $1,500 1911, then I'd carry that. As long as it was replaceable losing money on the gun is the last thing I'd be thinking about if I had to use it.