tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post2207125324775893963..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Carry gun...Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-25621959871656672162014-03-29T05:49:50.402-04:002014-03-29T05:49:50.402-04:00Sounds like some folks would get the vapors if the...Sounds like some folks would get the vapors if they saw my usual carry, a Colt from the very early 80s. The steel was exposed at one time to Maryland humidity, and had to be ground down to get the worst of the pitting off before it was moly coated.<br /><br />But it's damn accurate and has been 100% reliable.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461452495960776967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-50861352233172697872014-03-29T00:15:58.578-04:002014-03-29T00:15:58.578-04:00I know people who have shot many high quality hand...<i>I know people who have shot many high quality handguns until they were junk.</i> Phew!! Thank God, now I can shoot the hell out of the Sig and other crap, and just leave the Ed Brown for carry. <br />Since it's a major cost-boner I don't dare pull it out unless it really ~IS~ absolutely necessary. Talk about carrying around some insurance - to NOT shoot... <br />And Louis (I know you don't read this but I wish you did), thanks!NotClauswitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358707844087117280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-26036178229080859752014-03-28T21:53:36.712-04:002014-03-28T21:53:36.712-04:00Gun wears. Tam still hot.It's math.Gun wears. Tam still hot.It's math.chris Muirhttp://www.daybydaycartoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-31385061056517195192014-03-28T21:24:00.948-04:002014-03-28T21:24:00.948-04:00Tam,
Every Year my carry G-19 gets a hot bath and...Tam,<br /><br />Every Year my carry G-19 gets a hot bath and an oil rub. I run the frame under hot soapy, then hot clear water. Scrubbing it internally with a toothbrush when I soap her. Then I give it a good rubdown with ArmorAll and re-lube the rails, springs and friction points. Looks almost new when I am done.....but I can never get that new Gun smell back......Mike_Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308198109451495178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-90814558044854113532014-03-28T20:46:41.028-04:002014-03-28T20:46:41.028-04:00I shoot my carry pistol, a Kimber Custom II in IDP...I shoot my carry pistol, a Kimber Custom II in IDPA matches and, once in a while, USPSA.<br /><br />I everyone who carries should shoot USPSA or IDPA with their carry guns. It's the best way to find out about you and the instrument that you are betting your life on.<br /><br />As a side note, I do not shoot these matches because I'm interested in the competitive side of shooting. I shoot these matches to familiarize myself with my weapon.<br /><br />-Blake<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-83322139258994623432014-03-28T20:22:31.904-04:002014-03-28T20:22:31.904-04:00glenn,
"Does it still work?"
Yes.
P...glenn,<br /><br />"<i>Does it still work?</i>"<br /><br />Yes.<br /><br /><br /><br />Paul,<br /><br />"<i>Buy a high quality CCW gun, then take care of it and it will last longer than you will. </i>"<br /><br />For most people. Most people carry a gun a lot more than they shoot it. On the other hand, I know people who have shot many high quality handguns until they were junk. Fortunately, I only shoot a fraction of what they do, so I anticipate eventually replacing this one because I want to, not because I have to.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89465892984817849552014-03-28T20:16:01.949-04:002014-03-28T20:16:01.949-04:00Does it still work?Does it still work?glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993381999736874161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89003394565516573132014-03-28T19:06:03.732-04:002014-03-28T19:06:03.732-04:00Buy a high quality CCW gun, then take care of it a...Buy a high quality CCW gun, then take care of it and it will last longer than you will. <br /><br />Yea it will have alot of it's finish gone, but it will work fine.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635784352780834494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-54493736945206279932014-03-27T18:26:37.058-04:002014-03-27T18:26:37.058-04:00"The only reason, at this point, to own a .40..."The only reason, at this point, to own a .40 is to have a weapon that can handle that ammo in a possible SHTF situation. "<br /><br />Precisely why I want it.<br /><br />My intent is to get it a Storm Lake 9mm conversion barrel for range toy use.<br /><br />Ultimately my intent is to have a M&P and Glock 19 to go with my XD-9 when introing a new shooter.Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-65442962769966577422014-03-27T16:10:15.152-04:002014-03-27T16:10:15.152-04:00Scott J:
The only reason, at this point, to own a...Scott J:<br /><br />The only reason, at this point, to own a .40 is to have a weapon that can handle that ammo in a possible SHTF situation. <br /><br />Recoil is snappy. Bothers some people. Ammo is expensive. Since they are generally built on a 9mm frame size, they tend to fail at faster rates than the equivalent 9mm would. <br />The .40 is much more likely to Kaboom! with bullet setback, than most other calibers. The very high pressure, and the loading/chambering dynamics of typical pistols seems to be the main cause. I've investigated this, and it is f'ing scary.<br /> <br />I'm looking to convert my .40 into a 9mm.<br />The recoil doesn't bother me in my primary hand, but I'm already having problems with my off hand/wrist, so I don't need the future aggravation it may cause. Plus, I need to practice more with that hand, and I avoid it now. Aging is not fun.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-87712992584369020752014-03-27T15:05:02.708-04:002014-03-27T15:05:02.708-04:00Scott J, unless you already own other .40 S&W ...Scott J, unless you already own other .40 S&W pistol's it's kind off overrated and expensive. I carried and trained with G22/27 for years. Overall experiences have me more in the 9mmP camp with the 1911 GM in 45ACP as well. Sport Pilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862280966739841769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-49291371884216530792014-03-27T14:19:47.909-04:002014-03-27T14:19:47.909-04:00Since it's in the picture, and no one else has...Since it's in the picture, and no one else has brought it up, what's the story on the 2022? I have been giving one of those in 9mm at the local big box sporting goods place the hairy eyeball for a year or so, waiting to see if they'll keep dropping the price to a point that Dr. Wife won't notice. poobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882868348638400112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-87178094038463195872014-03-27T14:19:46.362-04:002014-03-27T14:19:46.362-04:00The 1911 I just rebuilt(new frame and some parts)l...The 1911 I just rebuilt(new frame and some parts)looked pretty worn before; I could refinish the slide, but it'll get just as worn again after a couple of years(or less). Which doesn't make it shoot any worse.<br /><br />Personally, I don't like the thumb-safety M&Ps I've seen; just not in the right place to suit my hand.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-14038060429080578742014-03-27T12:58:59.062-04:002014-03-27T12:58:59.062-04:00Heh, funny to see my comments all over that .357 S...Heh, funny to see my comments all over that .357 Sig thread.<br /><br />I'm a couple of steps closer to a .40. I've turned my SW9VE into $250 and should turn my Taurus PT-22 into $150 next week.<br /><br />I have my eye on one of those used M&P .40s at Bud's for $399 shipped.Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-62575070021070773802014-03-27T10:00:06.543-04:002014-03-27T10:00:06.543-04:00Been carrying my XD 4" in .45 for about the s...Been carrying my XD 4" in .45 for about the same period (maybe a tad longer) in a Fobus paddle and one of the surprises has been how little the finish has worn. <br />Must be something in the brain waves but I took five or six minutes yesterday when I got home to field-strip and run some Gunzilla through the parts that might benefit from same. I've shot this piece regularly (and used the last day of our TR pistol class) and it's still lookin purty shiny (in a matte-black kinda way)Boat Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-43352392058685409742014-03-27T07:48:01.099-04:002014-03-27T07:48:01.099-04:00part of the reason i reload .32-20. :)part of the reason i reload .32-20. :)Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452486400885521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-28287790132389187362014-03-26T23:45:09.490-04:002014-03-26T23:45:09.490-04:00Ah, Thank you. It dovetails with my observation la...Ah, Thank you. It dovetails with my observation lately that in a panic, the "common" calibers are in fact impossible to get and the guy with the 8mm Lebel, 7mm RSAUM or .416 Rigby is grinning into his beer. Tom the Impalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236177849264187957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89274494079339008252014-03-26T23:19:43.670-04:002014-03-26T23:19:43.670-04:00Tom the Impaler,
Some more here.Tom the Impaler,<br /><br />Some more <a href="http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2013/06/why-another-caliber.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5082335365526420602014-03-26T22:50:35.015-04:002014-03-26T22:50:35.015-04:00I've got a G19 that has been shot and carried ...I've got a G19 that has been shot and carried enough I've worn the finish off the front corners of the slide. Still seems to run fine. I see nothing wrong with yours!rremingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07700598824835257409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-36660160763501446862014-03-26T21:52:18.100-04:002014-03-26T21:52:18.100-04:00Is .39 Dustbunny the new tacticool kaliburrrrr, fo...Is .39 Dustbunny the new tacticool kaliburrrrr, for use in the land of endless winter?<br /><br /><br />Jim<br />Sunk New Dawn<br />Galveston, TXJimhttp://smokeonthewater.typeapd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89859935100515800052014-03-26T21:46:53.819-04:002014-03-26T21:46:53.819-04:00Of the Shield's I've seen that were really...Of the Shield's I've seen that were really used, yes. I'm ornery though and after a PF9 & LC9 I went with the SA XD9s. Sport Pilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862280966739841769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-79830678189305878802014-03-26T21:24:13.071-04:002014-03-26T21:24:13.071-04:00So was the .357 a wheelgun M&P or the .357 Sig...So was the .357 a wheelgun M&P or the .357 Sig cartridge? and what did you think of it? Apart from the fact that it's "carried" and not "carrying"Tom the Impalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236177849264187957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-71461346860401694612014-03-26T21:15:05.991-04:002014-03-26T21:15:05.991-04:00NotClaus, mine, a sample of one, has done extremel...NotClaus, mine, a sample of one, has done extremely well IMHO. Check my earlier posts, it's a pocket carried Shield and it shoots well. Again, IMHO, it's a superb replacement for a pocket carried five shot J frame.Al T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15440320733839798151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-17539037066701700312014-03-26T20:41:38.811-04:002014-03-26T20:41:38.811-04:00I, for one, welcome this free ice cream...I, for one, welcome this free ice cream...Cincinnatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424218376882403880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-54342705218800520832014-03-26T20:00:19.613-04:002014-03-26T20:00:19.613-04:00Would the M&P Shield 9mm version do as well?Would the M&P Shield 9mm version do as well?NotClauswitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358707844087117280noreply@blogger.com