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Which is best for carry?
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Which is best for carry?
Do you pefer a Pistol or a Revolver for carry? and why? ![Question :?:](./images/smilies/icon_question.gif)
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I recently found a very dependable 45acp pistol its a Chinese Norinco 1911a1. I added a full length guide rod with an 18lb recoil spring and fitted a National Match barrel bushing and its an awesome shooter with very little recoil. It has sure changed my mind about putting my life on the line with an auto pistol. Owning a few new bad 1911's in the past kind of pushed me towards the revolvers more. I thought that stove piping and jamming was the norm with them. I'm finding out the 1911a1's rule too and they rock when their right. Now i just stick the 1911a1 in my pants chambered cocked 'n' locked and go out with a few extra mags of course.
I have a still brand new 1911a1 springfield in the safe since the early 90's that still jams. I had two bad colts in the late 70's/early 80's that were bad too. It was just my bad luck. I'm so happy with chinese norinco 1911a1 and finally getting a 45auto that works properly i went out and bought a new Auto-Ordnance Army WW2 copy 1911a1 45acp. Guess what I put in a full length guide rod and 18lb recoil spring and it functions properly too just as good as my norinco does. I guess the monkey is finally off my back with getting bad 1911's. Now i'll play with my 90's springer to get it right too.
Recently my new carry gun is a CZ82 in 9mm mak. For just $199 its hard to beat in excellent condition for a military surplus czech pistol.
I have a still brand new 1911a1 springfield in the safe since the early 90's that still jams. I had two bad colts in the late 70's/early 80's that were bad too. It was just my bad luck. I'm so happy with chinese norinco 1911a1 and finally getting a 45auto that works properly i went out and bought a new Auto-Ordnance Army WW2 copy 1911a1 45acp. Guess what I put in a full length guide rod and 18lb recoil spring and it functions properly too just as good as my norinco does. I guess the monkey is finally off my back with getting bad 1911's. Now i'll play with my 90's springer to get it right too.
Recently my new carry gun is a CZ82 in 9mm mak. For just $199 its hard to beat in excellent condition for a military surplus czech pistol.
I am a firm believer in the N.y carry method. I like to have one of my autos on my hip, and one of my snubies in my ankle holster.
A revolver and an auto, best of both worlds. Sometimes when the auto may not feel appropiate, its only the J-frame in the ankle. I know this is not the fastest deploy, but its better than being naked.
Go easy, Jay
A revolver and an auto, best of both worlds. Sometimes when the auto may not feel appropiate, its only the J-frame in the ankle. I know this is not the fastest deploy, but its better than being naked.
Go easy, Jay
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Re: Which is best for carry?
CZ gets the nod most days, either a compact, or a full size 75. Some days, like today it is a 1911. A .380 for church. A 357 revolver gets in the rotation some days and another does truck duty.
It is not as complicated as it sounds.
Remember shot placement is everything.![Sniper2 :s](./images/smilies/icon_sniper2.gif)
It is not as complicated as it sounds.
Remember shot placement is everything.
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Re: Which is best for carry?
Since I tend to wear t-shirts ment for 10 year-olds, I am limited to very thin - low profile guns when carrying IWB. I've chosen a Walther PPS in 9mm for my daily carry, you'll be surprised how accurate the little thing is.
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Re: Which is best for carry?
Summer = j-frame wheelgun. It's light and fits in a cargo pocket with a holster. The lighter gun is easier for me to carry wearing less clothing.
Winter = semi-auto. More rounds makes me happy.
Winter = semi-auto. More rounds makes me happy.