Having a CCW does a few things for me. It actually makes me less agressive. I know that I have in my possession the means to end a life. I know that if I pull it, I will probably use it. If I use it, somebody will most likely die. Therefore, I don't consider pulling it unless I am certain somebody need to be dead.
I've never needed to pull it but I've given it a lot of thought. I am certain that I would pull it if presented with a clear and present danger.
The situation Saturday night would have been interesting. The instant I saw the gun, I focused on it, looking for clues as to what it was. I was pretty damned drunk, but even in this condition, I quickly recognized it and set about ascertaining the level of threat. Even though the guy was an idiot, I've got to say that he never did cover me with the muzzle. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have pulled a gun, even if I had one. I've talked my way out of more fights and confrontations that I care to admit. In fact, I've never been in an actual fist fight due to this. I'm a salesman by trade and a good one at that. Talking people into and out of courses of action are what I do for a living and it has served me well.
Still though... if that Old Army had been a 226, I'd be shitting my pants and wishing I were armed.