Looking for my full-time carry pistol.

[IAmASensFan]

Originally Posted by cockedlocked01

God forbid, someone does get into a shooting, I'd hate for my much more expensive Kimber to be sitting in a Police evidence locker, shipped to DOJ, & then going where ever if there's a legal battle.

I think this is probably one of the best arguements for having a Ruger as a carry gun, as long as it's accuracy and stopping power can do the job.

I don't think too many people take this into consideration when purchasing a gun.

[rycerz]

Originally Posted by IAmASensFan

I think this is probably one of the best arguements for having a Ruger as a carry gun, as long as it's accuracy and stopping power can do the job.

I don't think too many people take this into consideration when purchasing a gun.

I did consider it and my line is:
1. I want to be comfortable with the firearm I carry
2. I don't care what happens to it after I have to use it. I would prefer not to have to use it, but in case I do, if they impound it and never give back... small loss as I got my hide still if they do give it back: cool!

[CCWInstructor]

You will get the gun back IF the shooting was justified.

[X-ffdo]

Originally Posted by cockedlocked01

The Kimbers are very good, but nothing's wrong with the Glock 36 either. Dimensionally, it's similar in size to a sub-compact 1911 type pistol.

I believe you'll get a little more speed out of the G-36. It has a 3.78" barrel compared to similar sized 1911s with their 3" barrels.

That'll help with bullet expansion considering the .45's relatively slow speed.

Unfortunately, I am at a point in my life where the cost of the weapon must be factored in. A few years ago, I could have had anything I wanted, without even blinking, not anymore. Taking that into consideration, the glocks are looking more attractive to me, I shoot them effectively, as well as the Sigs. I want something without an external safety, I believe that the best safety is between a man's ears. I want a simple, proven design like an Avtomat Kalashnikova, (sorry M4) I want something light to carry, simple to clean, no tinkering while hot lead is zinging by, and most of all I demand reliability in a high priced weapon. I have received training with HK's, Sig, and Glocks. In a former life the 1911 was "de rigour" as well as the Browning High Power.
Yet when I get that Kimber Pro in my hands, I wish to have one, minus the sights, I am old fashion, I want to be able to use the sights as another avenue to rack the slide. There is no romance here, just the university of the streets.
My life is important, I have been tested and I am still here. No high maintenance!
Sorry if I sound off the wall...It is just a man's opinion. You are entitled to yours, as your own experience has shaped your attitude about different weapons. So has mine. Be thankful you were born in the USA. Keep Practicing!!!

[Poogsdad]

This is indeed a great forum to be a part of. A lot of good advice from people who know what they are talking about.

While I am new to this forum I am not new to CCW. I have carried a handgun on my person, both openly and concealed, for a large part of my adult life. Among those who I have worked with and continue to work with, I am generally considered to be an "Old Man".

Being "Old" does imply experience, however, and over the years I have developed a mind set regarding handguns that revolves around simplicity and absolute reliability. In many ways my attitude regarding firearms is very similar to and in many ways identical to those views expressed by X-ffdo in some of his previous posts to this thread.

I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a large variety of different firearms, from single action revolvers to some of the most modern semiautomatic and full automatic wonderguns. Over the years I have carried handguns representative of almost every genre of handgun.

I have probably come full circle and consistent with an attitude that revolves around simplicity and absolute reliability, my full-time carry weapon is two (2) Smith and Wesson J-frame revolvers.

Good luck in your search.

P.S. X-ffdo some of the language in your posts makes me wonder if we have possibly crossed paths in a past life.

[SierraNevadaCCW]

The biggest aspect of primary weapon carry in my opinion is firepower, stopping power, ease of carry, durability in the field, concealability, reliability and weight.

It's your life we are talking about...that's the biggest consideration...bottom line. You want enough ammo on hand to live. You want something reliable so you can live...you want something accurate so you can live, and you want something that stops your advisary so you can live....

You have to consider your equipment's readiness, ease of use and effect...BEFORE you have to fight for your life.