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Posted: 8/9/2012 5:06:42 AM
I voted either way, but if I get 6+1 I would rather have 8+1 in a single stack .45
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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:43:00 AM
I think the premise is ridiculous.
I carry a G17, 17+1 in gun. I always carry two spare 22 round magazines. I just started carrying a G26 BUG with an extension, for 11+1 rounds in gun, with an extra 22 round magazine. I have almost 100 rounds on my person. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:23:28 PM
Originally Posted By ScurvyPete:
Originally Posted By Semper_Firearms:
"man up and use a wheel gun"??? I'm not sure how to take that. Please elaborate. It was a smart-assed comment, not meant to be taken seriously. Only time I carry my revolver is when I want something for pocket carry or if I need deep concealment in the summer. Otherwise, its my steel frame CZ 82 or CZ 75B. I feel like if I have 12+1 rounds in my CZ 82, Im going to manage those rounds better than if I have aCZ75B with 19+1 rounds. If I have a spare for the CZ, thats an extra 12 rounds to back me up. Bottom line for me, I have a bug out bag with 10 mags filled, 5 for each, in my car. MRE's for 3 weeks and various survival supplies. Should SHTF or should I get into some drastic, prolonged shootout. I would estimate that 12+1 in my CZ82, or 16+1 and a 19Rd mag would get me to my vehicle. If not, theyre going to get one hell of a fight. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:31:25 PM
Originally Posted By mcnielsen:
You don't carry spare magazines just for extra ammo. You carry them in case your primary magazine (which is the weakest link in most firearms) has a malfunction. I have seen $55 HK USP magazines fail. Carry the firearm that you shoot the best and can comfortably conceal every day and carry at least one spare magazine. That's the answer to 90% of carry forum questions! Exactly. I carry a surplus CZ82, and at this point I am more proficient at clearing a malfunction than I am at getting a spare mag out and putting it in (Being that my spare mags are deep concealed and rough to get). I just rack the slide back or back forward, eject the mag, and if that doesnt clear it, the simplicity of field stripping the CZ82 on the go makes the process so much simpler. That said, its a 9x18 and a 12+1 gun. I just bought a CZ75B that can do 19+1. Id have more ammo in the 75B, but Im not as proficient with it. Even though the 82 is a smaller round, I have practiced with it more, and am less likely to need to extra ammo. If you are accurate with it, you are fine. Carry one reload, and two or three reloads in your vehicle. If you are like my old job where I could have a brief case, consider 4 or 5 mags stuffed there. Crazy I know, but in my office building if something happened and police couldnt get in (If something like columbine happened and he chained the doors) I know I have sustainable firepower to do more than be a hostage with minor self defense capabilities. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:26:38 PM
Originally Posted By ScurvyPete:
Originally Posted By WillAndrews:
You're over thinking it. Carry the M&P 40 and a back up mag. I tend to do that a lot. We all do. My every day is a Glock 19 with an extra mag. No issues carrying the extra mag. What it really comes down to is: Which options allows you to project the largest volume of accurate fire in the shortest amount of time. For me, that means a double stack with a grip that I can put all my fingers on. YMMV |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:56:47 PM
this is dumb
carry a gun that you shoot well that works that carries as many bullets as possible carry a spare mag to fit it |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 4:42:22 PM
Poll fail
High capacity handgun with a reload FTMFW |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 2:40:30 AM
Originally Posted By TheMercenary:
Poll fail High capacity handgun with a reload FTMFW As many others have said in this poll. And I agree with all of you. This was just a hypothetical, "if you had to do one or the other" After much thinking, and reading the replies here (much appreciated, by the way!), I think I might pull the trigger on the Shield. Here's why (feel free to point out flaws in my thinking, add your own thoughts, etc. I know, MMMV, but I'll definitely take such suggestions into account): 1. Size- I like the slimness of it. While I'm not as gung-ho on the reduced capacity, on my budget (I'm a broke-ass college student) and at this point in my life, I'd rather spend the money on one gun that I can wear with just about anything (a gun in possession is better than one in the safe, etc.), than buying bigger and not carrying it everywhere. I have an XD .40 now, and that thing is like a goddamn brick. I love it to death, but from spring to fall, I wear jeans and a t-shirt 90% of the time. I don't see me wearing the XD and effectively concealing it. In the fall/winter/early spring, it would be an option, since I wear flannel shirts/jackets just about every day during those months of the year. But not in the summer. 2. Price- It might not be a big difference for most guys here, with stable employment/careers, but for my situation, saving at least $100, and still getting a quality firearm is a definite pro in my book. That's money that I can use to buy extra mags, more ammo, etc, instead of getting a nice new gun and all I can do is look at it until the next paycheck comes in. 3. In regards to the responses of "more ammo"- I absolutely agree with you guys. I keep my XD loaded, and have two mags with it (36 rounds total), plus a box or two of ammo in the car. Granted, using the same setup with the Shield, i'm reducing my total capacity by roughly half. But I'm planning on keeping the XD, and I think it wouldn't be too bad of a tradeoff to keep the XD and mags in the car, and also have a gun that I'm comfortable carrying everywhere, every day. I think there's a lot of truth to the "point defense" theory- your concealed handgun is for fighting your way back to your car to get your (bigger) back-up gun. I know that one won't always be able to do that effectively, or at all, but it's better to put up a fight than be a victim, right? Sorry for the wall of text. And of course, I'm open to any input you have. Y'all have really helped me to figure out what I want/need in an effective concealed setup, and I thank you for that. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 4:38:57 AM
Cool man, I think you made a good decision. Carrying full-time is more than most people want to do. Picking a decent handgun that will be small enough for you to carry it is the right way to go.
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Posted: 8/10/2012 9:39:17 AM
[Last Edit: 8/10/2012 2:40:04 PM by Shenanagins]
Originally Posted By ScurvyPete:
Originally Posted By TheMercenary:
Poll fail High capacity handgun with a reload FTMFW As many others have said in this poll. And I agree with all of you. This was just a hypothetical, "if you had to do one or the other" After much thinking, and reading the replies here (much appreciated, by the way!), I think I might pull the trigger on the Shield. Here's why (feel free to point out flaws in my thinking, add your own thoughts, etc. I know, MMMV, but I'll definitely take such suggestions into account): 1. Size- I like the slimness of it. While I'm not as gung-ho on the reduced capacity, on my budget (I'm a broke-ass college student) and at this point in my life, I'd rather spend the money on one gun that I can wear with just about anything (a gun in possession is better than one in the safe, etc.), than buying bigger and not carrying it everywhere. I have an XD .40 now, and that thing is like a goddamn brick. I love it to death, but from spring to fall, I wear jeans and a t-shirt 90% of the time. I don't see me wearing the XD and effectively concealing it. In the fall/winter/early spring, it would be an option, since I wear flannel shirts/jackets just about every day during those months of the year. But not in the summer. 2. Price- It might not be a big difference for most guys here, with stable employment/careers, but for my situation, saving at least $100, and still getting a quality firearm is a definite pro in my book. That's money that I can use to buy extra mags, more ammo, etc, instead of getting a nice new gun and all I can do is look at it until the next paycheck comes in. 3. In regards to the responses of "more ammo"- I absolutely agree with you guys. I keep my XD loaded, and have two mags with it (36 rounds total), plus a box or two of ammo in the car. Granted, using the same setup with the Shield, i'm reducing my total capacity by roughly half. But I'm planning on keeping the XD, and I think it wouldn't be too bad of a tradeoff to keep the XD and mags in the car, and also have a gun that I'm comfortable carrying everywhere, every day. I think there's a lot of truth to the "point defense" theory- your concealed handgun is for fighting your way back to your car to get your (bigger) back-up gun. I know that one won't always be able to do that effectively, or at all, but it's better to put up a fight than be a victim, right? Sorry for the wall of text. And of course, I'm open to any input you have. Y'all have really helped me to figure out what I want/need in an effective concealed setup, and I thank you for that. I think the logic in your first two points is sound and probably the right decision for your self. I would still go shoot it before you buy and see if you like that too. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 10:24:52 AM
Have you decided on a carry method?
If you want to always have it on you, google 3Speedholster.com. Talk about easy to carry any gun... No matter what pant or shirt combo, it is easy. Not quite as easy as dropping it in a pocket, but 100% easier than an IWB Holster / gun belt combo. I've worn out a gun belt with a CompTac Spartan, so I have a valid opinion based on first hand experience. Take a look at the videos and contact the owner about the custom 3speed he built for a guy in St. Louis who carries both an M&P 9c or a J-Frame airweight in the same holster. For the customized version, he removed a bunch of material so it is truely comfortable at the 12:30 postition as well as being completely concealed. Draw is smoth and quick too. Extra mag is carried in the pocket or some other method. Also, anyone who tells you that it positions the gun to point at your pecker, balls, or artery... they don't have first hand experience with Apendix carry. Basically, unless you talk about it, pull it out to preserve a life, or pass through a metal detector.... NO ONE is going to know you have an extreme emergency tool on your person. It isn't going to print. There aren't any clips showing. No one will accidentally touch it. And... You will save a lot of money on this ONE holster that doesn't require an additional 'gun' belt purchase. I like the Shield as your choice. It's the thickness of the M&P 9c that doesn't work for the 1% of the time I need clothes more form fitting in that area. The J-Frame fits that bill perfectly for now, but I plan on getting the Shield after it's been out a while longer. Originally Posted By ScurvyPete:
Originally Posted By TheMercenary:
Poll fail High capacity handgun with a reload FTMFW As many others have said in this poll. And I agree with all of you. This was just a hypothetical, "if you had to do one or the other" After much thinking, and reading the replies here (much appreciated, by the way!), I think I might pull the trigger on the Shield. Here's why (feel free to point out flaws in my thinking, add your own thoughts, etc. I know, MMMV, but I'll definitely take such suggestions into account): 1. Size- I like the slimness of it. While I'm not as gung-ho on the reduced capacity, on my budget (I'm a broke-ass college student) and at this point in my life, I'd rather spend the money on one gun that I can wear with just about anything (a gun in possession is better than one in the safe, etc.), than buying bigger and not carrying it everywhere. I have an XD .40 now, and that thing is like a goddamn brick. I love it to death, but from spring to fall, I wear jeans and a t-shirt 90% of the time. I don't see me wearing the XD and effectively concealing it. In the fall/winter/early spring, it would be an option, since I wear flannel shirts/jackets just about every day during those months of the year. But not in the summer. 2. Price- It might not be a big difference for most guys here, with stable employment/careers, but for my situation, saving at least $100, and still getting a quality firearm is a definite pro in my book. That's money that I can use to buy extra mags, more ammo, etc, instead of getting a nice new gun and all I can do is look at it until the next paycheck comes in. 3. In regards to the responses of "more ammo"- I absolutely agree with you guys. I keep my XD loaded, and have two mags with it (36 rounds total), plus a box or two of ammo in the car. Granted, using the same setup with the Shield, i'm reducing my total capacity by roughly half. But I'm planning on keeping the XD, and I think it wouldn't be too bad of a tradeoff to keep the XD and mags in the car, and also have a gun that I'm comfortable carrying everywhere, every day. I think there's a lot of truth to the "point defense" theory- your concealed handgun is for fighting your way back to your car to get your (bigger) back-up gun. I know that one won't always be able to do that effectively, or at all, but it's better to put up a fight than be a victim, right? Sorry for the wall of text. And of course, I'm open to any input you have. Y'all have really helped me to figure out what I want/need in an effective concealed setup, and I thank you for that. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 5:12:44 PM
Originally Posted By Flatulence:
Have you decided on a carry method? If you want to always have it on you, google 3Speedholster.com. Talk about easy to carry any gun... No matter what pant or shirt combo, it is easy. Not quite as easy as dropping it in a pocket, but 100% easier than an IWB Holster / gun belt combo. I've worn out a gun belt with a CompTac Spartan, so I have a valid opinion based on first hand experience. Take a look at the videos and contact the owner about the custom 3speed he built for a guy in St. Louis who carries both an M&P 9c or a J-Frame airweight in the same holster. For the customized version, he removed a bunch of material so it is truely comfortable at the 12:30 postition as well as being completely concealed. Draw is smoth and quick too. Extra mag is carried in the pocket or some other method. Also, anyone who tells you that it positions the gun to point at your pecker, balls, or artery... they don't have first hand experience with Apendix carry. Basically, unless you talk about it, pull it out to preserve a life, or pass through a metal detector.... NO ONE is going to know you have an extreme emergency tool on your person. It isn't going to print. There aren't any clips showing. No one will accidentally touch it. And... You will save a lot of money on this ONE holster that doesn't require an additional 'gun' belt purchase. I like the Shield as your choice. It's the thickness of the M&P 9c that doesn't work for the 1% of the time I need clothes more form fitting in that area. The J-Frame fits that bill perfectly for now, but I plan on getting the Shield after it's been out a while longer. Originally Posted By ScurvyPete:
Originally Posted By TheMercenary:
Poll fail High capacity handgun with a reload FTMFW As many others have said in this poll. And I agree with all of you. This was just a hypothetical, "if you had to do one or the other" After much thinking, and reading the replies here (much appreciated, by the way!), I think I might pull the trigger on the Shield. Here's why (feel free to point out flaws in my thinking, add your own thoughts, etc. I know, MMMV, but I'll definitely take such suggestions into account): 1. Size- I like the slimness of it. While I'm not as gung-ho on the reduced capacity, on my budget (I'm a broke-ass college student) and at this point in my life, I'd rather spend the money on one gun that I can wear with just about anything (a gun in possession is better than one in the safe, etc.), than buying bigger and not carrying it everywhere. I have an XD .40 now, and that thing is like a goddamn brick. I love it to death, but from spring to fall, I wear jeans and a t-shirt 90% of the time. I don't see me wearing the XD and effectively concealing it. In the fall/winter/early spring, it would be an option, since I wear flannel shirts/jackets just about every day during those months of the year. But not in the summer. 2. Price- It might not be a big difference for most guys here, with stable employment/careers, but for my situation, saving at least $100, and still getting a quality firearm is a definite pro in my book. That's money that I can use to buy extra mags, more ammo, etc, instead of getting a nice new gun and all I can do is look at it until the next paycheck comes in. 3. In regards to the responses of "more ammo"- I absolutely agree with you guys. I keep my XD loaded, and have two mags with it (36 rounds total), plus a box or two of ammo in the car. Granted, using the same setup with the Shield, i'm reducing my total capacity by roughly half. But I'm planning on keeping the XD, and I think it wouldn't be too bad of a tradeoff to keep the XD and mags in the car, and also have a gun that I'm comfortable carrying everywhere, every day. I think there's a lot of truth to the "point defense" theory- your concealed handgun is for fighting your way back to your car to get your (bigger) back-up gun. I know that one won't always be able to do that effectively, or at all, but it's better to put up a fight than be a victim, right? Sorry for the wall of text. And of course, I'm open to any input you have. Y'all have really helped me to figure out what I want/need in an effective concealed setup, and I thank you for that. Thanks for the heads up on those holsters. Unfortunately, I'm 5'6" 240lbs (if you think that's bad, I was 280lbs 9 months ago, and I haven't finished trimming the gut yet  ), so for the time being, appendix carry is pretty much out for me.
I'm planning on going IWB at about 4:30-5:00 (granted, this could change when I actually get the gun and a holster for it). I've been looking pretty heavily at the White Hat holsters. I've heard nothing but good things about them, and the price doesn't seem too bad at all. The others that get brought up most often are the CrossBreeds and CompTacs, but I haven't really heard of any other major holsters. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 5:30:00 PM
Congrats on chucking the 40lbs in such a short time !
The IWB solution is a solid performer if you can work around its limitations. I like to IWB on the back side of my hip when I don't care about printing. Post up a review on your set up when you get it put together. Keep up the good work ! You'll be where you want to be in no time.  |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 6:42:34 PM
Originally Posted By Flatulence:
Congrats on chucking the 40lbs in such a short time !
The IWB solution is a solid performer if you can work around its limitations. I like to IWB on the back side of my hip when I don't care about printing. Post up a review on your set up when you get it put together. Keep up the good work ! You'll be where you want to be in no time.
Thanks man. I got tired of being a 21 year-old fatass and decided to finally do something about it; started swimming the day after the Knob Creek MG shoot. Swam 5 days a week, worked my way up to a mile in about two weeks, swam a mile a day from early November to the first week of December. I lost about five pounds/week, 30 pounds total when I went home for Christmas break. Lost another five over Christmas, and another five this past semester (I had so much stuff going on that I didn't have time to swim). My tuition covers membership to the fitness center, so once school starts in a couple of weeks, I'll start swimming again. I'm gonna try and find someone to work out with though, because I'd like to change it up a little bit and start some running and a little bit of weight lifting along with the swimming. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 8:57:11 PM
Ok !!! You got it going alright !
I love swimming for exercise !!! I cheat a bit though by useing snorkel and mask. That way I can breathe as normally as if I were running or riding a bike. I also don't like water in my ear... ( Bikes are great low-impact workouts too... I"m sure you know that though. ) The gym is a great place to find like minded folks so a partner shouldn't be hard to find. Just an FYI.... Weight loss is predominantly dependant on what you use for fuel. So even though you're doing a great thing by low impact exercise, you can seriously shed the pounds by cutting grains and eating meat, veggies, fruits and nuts. You can speed your metabolizm by eating every 2.5 - 3 hours. Doing that lets your body know that it will be getting more food soon, so it can go ahead and burn what the body has now. If you starve yourself, the body says "Shit ! I best conserve and fatten up for the winter ! " type thing. ( It's a little more complicated than that, but that's my silly Cliff's notes phrase.  )
Google : Kefir and cultured milk. It does great things for your body and the way it processes the fuel you are putting in. The faster you shed the pounds, the quicker your body can perform serious high calorie workouts like what you find with PX-90 and Insanity. I've read that It takes 17 days to form a new habbit or break an old one. So for the first three weeks, eat the same kind of food you do now but take twice as long to do it while taking in only 85% of what's normal. Eat every 2.5 - 3 hours. The next three weeks cut out grains ( pasta's and bread ) and to make it easier... eat a 'crap' meal only twice each week. Eat every 2.5 - 3 hours. You should find that the more you put the good stuff in your body, the more your body won't feel as good when you eat the 'crap'. And... the more your body is performing the more it will crave the good stuff. Eighteen months ago, I made the decision you have. I've never been in better shape than I am in now. 5' 8" and fluctuate between 160 and 167lbs. I can work out intensively 6 days a week, but if I eat too much junk and grains at the same time.... those 5 - 7 pounds are back inside of 4 days. ( I still drink to much beer though...  )
Originally Posted By ScurvyPete:
Originally Posted By Flatulence:
Congrats on chucking the 40lbs in such a short time !
The IWB solution is a solid performer if you can work around its limitations. I like to IWB on the back side of my hip when I don't care about printing. Post up a review on your set up when you get it put together. Keep up the good work ! You'll be where you want to be in no time.
Thanks man. I got tired of being a 21 year-old fatass and decided to finally do something about it; started swimming the day after the Knob Creek MG shoot. Swam 5 days a week, worked my way up to a mile in about two weeks, swam a mile a day from early November to the first week of December. I lost about five pounds/week, 30 pounds total when I went home for Christmas break. Lost another five over Christmas, and another five this past semester (I had so much stuff going on that I didn't have time to swim). My tuition covers membership to the fitness center, so once school starts in a couple of weeks, I'll start swimming again. I'm gonna try and find someone to work out with though, because I'd like to change it up a little bit and start some running and a little bit of weight lifting along with the swimming. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 10:47:36 PM
Originally Posted By TexasRifleman:
I think the premise is ridiculous. I carry a G17, 17+1 in gun. I always carry two spare 22 round magazines. I just started carrying a G26 BUG with an extension, for 11+1 rounds in gun, with an extra 22 round magazine. I have almost 100 rounds on my person. And many would venture to say that carrying 100 rounds on your person is ridiculous. Because it is. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 11:10:01 PM
Im in favor of packing 2 handguns, both with reloads.
Dont care if its a revolvers or pistols single stack or double. So right now its a Gen 1 P229 40cal 12rd with Spare 12rd mag (24rds) And a S&W642 with a spare speed strip (10rds) 34rds |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 11:12:18 PM
Originally Posted By TheMercenary:
Poll fail High capacity handgun with a reload FTMFW +1 and with a back up handgun and reload |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 2:24:02 AM
Originally Posted By FMJ:
Im in favor of packing 2 handguns, both with reloads. Dont care if its a revolvers or pistols single stack or double. So right now its a Gen 1 P229 40cal 12rd with Spare 12rd mag (24rds) And a S&W642 with a spare speed strip (10rds) 34rds For winter carry I will probably carry both my CZ75B and my soon to be acquired CZ 2075 RAMI, but I cannot justify it for summer carry. I have 250 rounds and 3 18 round mags, 2 16 round mags, and 2 10 round mags plus a .38 special in my car. I carry 16+1 and a 18 round reload. If 35 isn't enough to hold off and get back to my vehicle, I probably should have had a squad automatic weapon. |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 2:26:51 AM
Originally Posted By Gooseboy:
Originally Posted By TexasRifleman:
I think the premise is ridiculous. I carry a G17, 17+1 in gun. I always carry two spare 22 round magazines. I just started carrying a G26 BUG with an extension, for 11+1 rounds in gun, with an extra 22 round magazine. I have almost 100 rounds on my person. And many would venture to say that carrying 100 rounds on your person is ridiculous. Because it is. +1. I carry 16+1 and an 18rd reload. I can see maybe even 2 18rd reloads during the winter, but beyond that I will have a carbine and many mags of carbine and pistol ammo at the ready. My contingency plan will be to hold off or get back to my vehicle to replenish, or GTFO... 100 rounds is excessive. More than 2 reloads is excessive. 1 should be enough. Beyond that, you are nearing a combat load of ammo, and you won't catch me with that much shit unless the SHTF...Then It'll be two combat loads. |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 3:53:36 AM
[Last Edit: 8/11/2012 4:02:24 AM by ScurvyPete]
Originally Posted By 9Mak:
Originally Posted By Gooseboy:
Originally Posted By TexasRifleman:
I think the premise is ridiculous. I carry a G17, 17+1 in gun. I always carry two spare 22 round magazines. I just started carrying a G26 BUG with an extension, for 11+1 rounds in gun, with an extra 22 round magazine. I have almost 100 rounds on my person. And many would venture to say that carrying 100 rounds on your person is ridiculous. Because it is. +1. I carry 16+1 and an 18rd reload. I can see maybe even 2 18rd reloads during the winter, but beyond that I will have a carbine and many mags of carbine and pistol ammo at the ready. My contingency plan will be to hold off or get back to my vehicle to replenish, or GTFO... 100 rounds is excessive. More than 2 reloads is excessive. 1 should be enough. Beyond that, you are nearing a combat load of ammo, and you won't catch me with that much shit unless the SHTF...Then It'll be two combat loads. Originally Posted By 9Mak:
For winter carry I will probably carry both my CZ75B and my soon to be acquired CZ 2075 RAMI, but I cannot justify it for summer carry. I have 250 rounds and 3 18 round mags, 2 16 round mags, and 2 10 round mags plus a .38 special in my car. I carry 16+1 and a 18 round reload. If 35 isn't enough to hold off and get back to my vehicle, I probably should have had a squad automatic weapon. Nailed it. 30 or so rounds is probably the upper limit of what I'd want to carry on my person. But when I start emptying two boxes of ammo to keep my carry rig stocked, I probably need to start rethinking my life choices. Obviously it works for you, and that's great, I'm not knocking you for that. But there's no way in hell that I'm gonna even attempt that. I'm an everyday Joe, not the Terminator. |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 7:39:55 AM
Originally Posted By Gooseboy:
Originally Posted By TexasRifleman:
I think the premise is ridiculous. I carry a G17, 17+1 in gun. I always carry two spare 22 round magazines. I just started carrying a G26 BUG with an extension, for 11+1 rounds in gun, with an extra 22 round magazine. I have almost 100 rounds on my person. And many would venture to say that carrying 100 rounds on your person is ridiculous. Because it is. To each their own, do whatever you want, etc., but I agree, that's very excessive. |
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Posted: 8/13/2012 12:19:32 PM
higher capacity, plus magazines.
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Posted: 8/13/2012 12:34:31 PM
The magazine is the most failure prone part of the gun, I'd always want a reload.
Not to mention if you're wrestling over the gun and the mag comes out... which is easier: trying to fight the person off not only for the gun but to scramble to the mag, or to get control of the gun and feed it off your belt? (Try it with a trainer gun or Airsoft gun, if you really want to know) |
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Posted: 8/13/2012 12:35:44 PM
100 rounds is excessive. More than 2 reloads is excessive. 1 should be enough. Beyond that, you are nearing a combat load of ammo, and you won't catch me with that much shit unless the SHTF...Then It'll be two combat loads.
You make an interesting point tho maybe not intentionally. "You won't catch me with that much". If you're carrying 100 rounds of ammunition on your person, especially if you're armed with two guns, and for some reason a cop happens to see you, chances are they're going to think you're on your way to a rampage. Of course, the law may be on your side, but the police aren't going to care. If they believe they're saving lives they will throw the law out the window and do whatever they want. A smaller stockpile of ammo on the other hand, is easier to declare as being for personal protection. |
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