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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:25:47 PM EDT
[#1]
The .38 special. There are much greater choices of ammo than the .380.
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:26:08 PM EDT
[#2]
I carry a J frame sometimes
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:30:53 PM EDT
[#3]
Obsolete carry thread, and no 1911 option?
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:34:33 PM EDT
[#4]
Hi Power.
Of those two, the Smith. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:37:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ben: Obsolete carry thread, and no 1911 option? My wife has a Browning 380-1911 that's nice . I prefer my shimmed and sprung sp101 . |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:43:54 PM EDT
[#6]
I voted PPK since that is my concealed carry piece.
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:47:37 PM EDT
[#7]
The wheelgun is the better pistol...
But the Walther is the CLASSIER pistol. |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:58:11 PM EDT
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I pocket carry a Model 37 all the time in the summer. Obsolete would be my broom handle.
But cool as hell! |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:05:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tveddy: Hi power 1911 Sig p230 And we are done here. Maybe add a Colt1903. |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:05:35 PM EDT
[#10]
Colt 1903 pocket hammerless pistol in 32acp or the big brother in 380
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:07:00 PM EDT
[#11]
Smith all day
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USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:07:37 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kodiak-AK: It depends. Will I be wearing a tailored tuxedo or an off the rack suit? TJ Max "Gently Used" rack. |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:09:46 PM EDT
[#13]
done
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:12:44 PM EDT
[#14]
PPKS Ft Smith. Tack driver in single action.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:17:49 PM EDT
[#15]
Of the choices: the S&W
If I had my choice of sub 9mm caliber CC pistols: Beretta 84BB In a small 9mm I would go with a first gen Walther P99 in 9mm. |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:30:04 PM EDT
[#16]
I don't like 5 Shot revolvers. But I'll take a detective special or 2" m10 easy
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Posted: 5/8/2024 11:45:00 PM EDT
[#17]
I carry this occasionally. S&W J frame Model 40 with a couple speed strips in an older Don Hume iwb holster.
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:02:56 AM EDT
[#18]
Colt Detective Special
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:11:09 AM EDT
[#19]
Third or fourth issue Colt Detective Special or a Beretta 84fs
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:14:25 AM EDT
[#20]
Can I go really old-school and have the PPK in .32 instead?
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:30:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Windustsearch]
[#21]
PPK for sure, but it's gotta be an Interarms made .380.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:32:17 AM EDT
[#22]
S&W 39-2
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:34:37 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryThe smoke wagon has been skinned. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:36:26 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NVCapCop: HKP7 > PPK This |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 1:28:54 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: 1911 |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 1:39:24 AM EDT
[#26]
38 Spec > .380 ACP.
The PP was designed around 32 ACP. The lighter frame is problematic in .380. I am a militant lefty. PPK has a right hand safety. S&W 36 is mechanically less complicated and has fewer small part to break. I sort of want a PPK. They are interesting historically and 007 cool. I could buy one if I right now if I wanted to. There are other Walther pistols from the same era I find more interesting. If I had a 36, I'd chop the hammer and change the grip before I carried it. I bought and carry 642 as a BUG instead. Bad guys don't care how classy your carry gun is. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 1:46:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ewald: I am a militant lefty. Sigline anyone? 
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Posted: 5/9/2024 1:49:01 AM EDT
[#28]
I have a PPK/S, so I'm familiar with it and have shot it quite a bit.
Got the scars to prove it. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 1:57:24 AM EDT
[#29]
The Smith 36 gets my vote.
I carry a model 37 Airweight all the time. I prefer a revolver for carry / self defense because all you have to do is point and pull the trigger, but I have owned many Walther PPK pistols in 32 ACP and they are a pretty safe option too, but revolvers don't have stoppages as a rule; never say never! |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 1:59:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/9/2024 2:03:47 AM EDT
[#31]
Glock 19 Gen 3.
It is completely obsolete compared to the Gen 5, 43X, and 48, and only kept alive by the California roster. Kharn |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 2:20:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ewald: 38 Spec > .380 ACP. The PP was designed around 32 ACP. The lighter frame is problematic in .380. I am a militant lefty. PPK has a right hand safety. S&W 36 is mechanically less complicated and has fewer small part to break. I sort of want a PPK. They are interesting historically and 007 cool. I could buy one if I right now if I wanted to. There are other Walther pistols from the same era I find more interesting. If I had a 36, I'd chop the hammer and change the grip before I carried it. I bought and carry 642 as a BUG instead. Bad guys don't care how classy your carry gun is. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 2:37:48 AM EDT
[#33]
neither of those.
My favorite bit of obsolescence will ALWAYS be Colt's Commander in .45ACP ( Carried in 3/4 ton chevy square body, with a 454, granny gear four speed, detroit Locker and Super Swampers, bench seat with a horse blanket cover, galvanized I beam front bumper...) |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 4:34:48 AM EDT
[#34]
Ok, admittedly I should have put "obsolete" in quotes because neither is obviously really obsolete. They still fire bullets, and people still tend to not handle being shot with bullets very well. But let's be real, you're not seriously picking either of these nowadays unless you're either really into revolvers (which I am) or you're a fan of the best fictional spy in the world....... Sterling Archer, codename "Dutchess"
 (which I also am)Well seems like the 36 is winning out so far. Which is kind of what I was leaning towards. But in the back of my mind is that constant "But that PPK tho..." |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 4:41:48 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLPettimoreIII: BHP End of thread. If I'm going back to all-steel that's the only answer. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 4:46:19 AM EDT
[#36]
S&W J-frame hands down.
I still prefer the 342 AirLite loaded with 135gr Gold Dot as my BUG on duty. The J is the best choice for ankle carry in my opinion 5 Shot Leather rig rests against the top of a hiking boot and you forget it’s there With a little practice B/C steel silhouette at 50 yards is a breeze  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 5:20:16 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MHowski: Colt Mustang Winner! Poll failed. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:15:58 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EDDIECRUM: PPKS Ft Smith. Tack driver in single action. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EDDIECRUM: PPKS Ft Smith. Tack driver in single action. The Ft. Smith guns are fantastic and are probably as good as the legacy PP series will ever get. Much improved over the Ranger/Interarms guns. Originally Posted By Sgt_Fury: Of the choices: the S&W If I had my choice of sub 9mm caliber CC pistols: Beretta 84BB In a small 9mm I would go with a first gen Walther P99 in 9mm. Ehhh I wouldn't call the P99 small even by 1999 standards. Mid-size at best. It's definitely one of the most underrated polymer pistols out there IMO. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:16:40 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: 1911 |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:17:38 AM EDT
[#40]
Walther PP in .32 or S & W md 38 Airweight in .38
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IN, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:18:35 AM EDT
[#41]
Im gunna cheat and say a 642
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:22:39 AM EDT
[#42]
Meh…..I didn’t like the choices so I picked my own.
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:26:34 AM EDT
[#43]
I love the LOOK of a PPK, but have owned one that actually functioned.....
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:32:06 AM EDT
[#44]
User name is appropriate
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:36:00 AM EDT
[#45]
I'm honestly surprised the revolver is winning over a semi-auto.
Reading the number of 'tards in GD that think carrying a revolver is a death sentence made me think it'd be the other way 'round. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:37:27 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TradWoodsman: I love the LOOK of a PPK, but have owned one that actually functioned..... Try one of the Ft. Smith guns. You won't be disappointed. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:43:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: The proper caliber for a PPK was .32ACP, not .380ACP .32ACP was the original and optimal caliber. It's a joy to shoot mine in that caliber, a torture to shoot it in .380 (I've had 10) My '65 collectible PPK in .380ACP (sold). I still have my .32ACP PPK, always from '65 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52365541962_70b3095f4c_k.jpg'65 PPK with '68 watch by Solo__, on Flickr  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:44:36 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walther22lr: I voted PPK since that is my concealed carry piece.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:45:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sparkyfender2: S&W 36. I at times carry a gun that is "outdated" but still works. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/390133/IMG_0752_jpg-3209244.JPG For me it would be the S&W 3953. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:47:17 AM EDT
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