despite all the fanboys testifying to the contrary, 1911's are shit for every day carry.
I like my Sig P365. Its excellent for concealed carry in every aspect.
I like my Sig P365. Its excellent for concealed carry in every aspect.
despite all the fanboys testifying to the contrary, 1911's are shit for every day carry.
I like my Sig P365. Its excellent for concealed carry in every aspect.
no offense but your take is wrong.My take is the best EDC is the gun you have at the ready when the shtf. The other half of the equation is being able to make the hit.
Those who can make both of these things happen will always be in an infinitely better position than those who cannot.
Make, model, caliber, size, capacity, etc are all fun and interesting to explore, but in real life, pretty inconsequential.
no offense but your take is wrong.
Having something that works well for the task at hand (in my case self defense against an unplanned attack) is the best choice. Pick something that you know you can carry and handle easily, will do the job, and fits your budget (keeping in mind you will need a lot of ammo to train with) and then make sure you actually carry every day.
Also take classes. Any time I decide to switch my carry weapon I go thru a class with it first. Found out the hard way a lot of nice looking guns dont do what needs to be done in a self defense situation. Too hard to reload under stress. Too hard to shoot accurately under stress. Too hard to draw or reholster.
Oh, and for the same reason, you choice of belt and your choice of holster are just as important as your choice of firearm. I know that sounds stupid but its true.
SO MANY things need to work right when you defend yourself with a gun. Too easy for one step to go badly and then you are in deep trouble. Better to make everything as simple and effective as possible.
My take is the best EDC is the gun you have at the ready when the shtf. The other half of the equation is being able to make the hit.
Those who can make both of these things happen will always be in an infinitely better position than those who cannot.
Make, model, caliber, size, capacity, etc are all fun and interesting to explore, but in real life, pretty inconsequential.
How do you end up with your Every Day Carry if you haven't explored Make, model, caliber, size and capacity? I would hope one would spend time with the gun they've decided to carry with them all the time..
How do you end up with your Every Day Carry if you haven't explored Make, model, caliber, size and capacity? I would hope one would spend time with the gun they've decided to carry with them all the time..
Since how well you swing the hammer is by far the most important part, choosing is not that difficult. Like showing up to your first day on the job to learn the framing and 75% of the really skilled framers use XYZ hammer and 20% use ABC hammer, you choose and then get to the real difficult part, getting which ever one you choose to become automatic.
You could go to the internet and look what people who talk but cannot do say. You end up with something that looks soooooo cool. Then get laughed at the next day on the job.
I got the Ruger LCP because it was small and at the time it was my only requirement.
Had to use it to defend myself once and now I know better. After that I tried lots of guns, took several thru self-defense classes and ended up with much better weapons.
I bought my guns way back when I had a decent job.Damn, I am so envy at some of you guys with new toys.
Look like guns are steady with pricing for now but ammo are still too high IMO . Over 50 cents per round of brass .223/5.56? Yike.
I bought my guns way back when I had a decent job.
Now there is apparently another rush on the gun stores. I think I may sell some of mine at a profit.
Wait.
Buy guns cheap later.
Ok, I just checked PSA and the prices for their completed AR's are (as of 8/2021):
Cheapest - $410
MOE w/ sight - $440
Short 10.5" Pistol - $530
Rail w/sight - $510
Those prices are before shipping/handling and applicable sale tax and other fee(s).
Bigger, heavier guns are more comfortable to shoot. Physics related.What are some good EDC's for someone 5'5" 130lb. I bought a Canik Tp9da last year but with a 4" barrel and 18 or 20rd mag I believe it's too big to carry at my size. Looking for something reliable and hopefully low recoil for accurate follow up shots. I'm my mind those requirements are pretty important. From what I understand smaller guns are pretty "snappy" with recoil and I was wondering if there was a pistol that was an exception to the rule.
I realize that larger heavier guns are easier to shoot. I also have watched a ton of videos on recoil and grip. What I don't have is a nearby place to put it to practice. I have a laser bullet that helps with trigger control but it doesn't help with recoil control.Bigger, heavier guns are more comfortable to shoot. Physics related.
Unless the double stack is too difficult to grip, the size should not be a deal killer.
Controlling recoil is a learned skill that may be the most important aspect of shooting. Rob Leatham has an excellent video discussing this.
As an EDC, I would not worry about size unless you are having concealment issues.
Putting the time in to acquire the skill to make the hit at a moment's notice is what it really boils down to.
If getting a different gun will get you committed to train, then it will make a significant difference. If not might as well stay with what you have.
What are some good EDC's for someone 5'5" 130lb. I bought a Canik Tp9da last year but with a 4" barrel and 18 or 20rd mag I believe it's too big to carry at my size. Looking for something reliable and hopefully low recoil for accurate follow up shots. I'm my mind those requirements are pretty important. From what I understand smaller guns are pretty "snappy" with recoil and I was wondering if there was a pistol that was an exception to the rule.