is this new class of carry pistols even necessary? - Page 3

eflyguy · April 23, 2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HighValleyRanch

So you are basing your knowledge base on 12 people that you know?

You might want to check out this thread I started a while back asking this very question about spare magazines. Over a hundred people responded and 55 percent carried at least one spare magazine. The ideo of carrying one for malfuctions was addressed as well.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...light=magazine

Awesome. Kind of helps reinforce my point. Close to 50% in this poll agree to not carrying a spare mag.

But, hey, you do you.

I just pointed out that MOST PEOPLE don't carry a spare mag. In the case of members on this forum, who might be put into a more "extreme" category, it's just over 50%. In the real world, it's far less.

HighValleyRanch · April 23, 2021, 02:14 PM

I guess you must have flunked math in school.
It's 64 percent carry one or more versus 36 percent that don't carry one. That is not close to 50 percent.
But you are also right, most people don't carry an extra mag because most people don't carry a gun!LOL

But this is getting off thread.

Donald duck · April 23, 2021, 02:17 PM

Events of the last year or so should have taught anyone who carries a gun to carry extra mags.

mrt949 · April 23, 2021, 03:56 PM

Owned all the KEL TEC 'S Reason why worked their 20 + years .
Carried every day started in 1982 .
Revolvers .1911. Glock , SW MP 40 FS ,COMPACT HK P2000SK LEM 40
Sold everything
Now in my 70+ years
NOW THE ONLY ONE IS SIG 365
I Have 2 10 and 2 12 round mags
That's enough for ME

Kreyzhorse · April 24, 2021, 06:59 AM

More choices is better for everyone. Plus, everyone has different hand and body sizes. I recently bought a Hellcat, and while it's slightly smaller in some dimensions than some of my other guns, it points like no other for me.

Double Naught Spy · April 24, 2021, 11:16 AM

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... it points like no other for me.

Absolutely critical.

Red Devil · April 24, 2021, 12:24 PM

The answer is... the slimline 6+1 GLOCK G36 .45 ACP.

Now, what was the question?

Red

Carl the Floor Walker · April 24, 2021, 02:06 PM

Are they necessary. IMO no. If the gun Gods said I had to carry only one Gun for EDC, and that was a 5 shot snubbie, it would not bother me one bit. And many times I just carry a Pocket size gun like a Pico or Kahr. (and I shoot them well). And just to throw a cherry on top, In the summer I carry just a Keltec P32. Love the fact that it weighs just 6 1/2 oz. 10oz fully loaded. Really do not care what others think. If they need more rounds they need more rounds. That is up to them.
If it gets to the point that I need more, I will go and carry my SR9C with 17+1 rounds. A little larger and a little heavier but the concession is it will shoot a hell of a lot better than any of my small guns including all Micro 9mm's.. But I have no need, desire or want to carry that at the present time.
Lol, saving it for when the Zombies come. (and they will come). Seems we are almost there. And I will be ready.

veprdude · April 26, 2021, 09:42 AM

The gun industry is filled with customers who are always looking for the next big thing. Even if it's marginally better. There isn't much opportunity for product testing (not talking about range time) so it's all personal projection on how things will be used and minimizing the inconvenience.

People tend to overthink stuff like this. Nobody's oohing and aweing over spare tires on their car, which is used much more often. At the end of the day, you're going to be happy with whatever spare tire you had as long as it's not flat.

HighValleyRanch · April 26, 2021, 02:29 PM

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At the end of the day, you're going to be happy with whatever spare tire you had as long as it's not flat.

Some people have a bigger spare tire, so they can carry bigger guns!

jmr40 · April 26, 2021, 08:52 PM

It's not just the thickness. A G26 loaded is 5 oz heavier than the G43. And with handguns 5 oz is a lot.

I can make a G26 work during cooler months, but it is a lot easier to carry my G43 or 10 round Sig 365 IWB when it is 100 degrees here in GA. And I can make the G43 work with an ankle holster. The G26 is just enough bigger that ankle carry is a no-go.

Donald duck · April 27, 2021, 05:57 AM

The Glock26 was was one of the best choices in a carry gun back in it's day. I carried one for about 6 years. It's day is over.

eflyguy · April 27, 2021, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jmr40

It's not just the thickness. A G26 loaded is 5 oz heavier than the G43. And with handguns 5 oz is a lot.

I can make a G26 work during cooler months, but it is a lot easier to carry my G43 or 10 round Sig 365 IWB when it is 100 degrees here in GA. And I can make the G43 work with an ankle holster. The G26 is just enough bigger that ankle carry is a no-go.

Exactly why my now 26 goes in the glove box, and the 43 in my pocket.

I really like the 26, but I had to carry on the ankle unless I dressed just to conceal it - and, as stated, that only works certain times here in GA.

April 23, 2021, 02:14 PM	#52
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	I guess you must have flunked math in school. It's 64 percent carry one or more versus 36 percent that don't carry one. That is not close to 50 percent. But you are also right, most people don't carry an extra mag because most people don't carry a gun!LOL But this is getting off thread. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

April 23, 2021, 03:56 PM	#54
mrt949 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Posts: 1,692	Owned all the KEL TEC 'S Reason why worked their 20 + years . Carried every day started in 1982 . Revolvers .1911. Glock , SW MP 40 FS ,COMPACT HK P2000SK LEM 40 Sold everything Now in my 70+ years NOW THE ONLY ONE IS SIG 365 I Have 2 10 and 2 12 round mags That's enough for ME __________________ No Gun Big Or Small Does It All Last edited by mrt949; April 23, 2021 at 05:05 PM.

April 24, 2021, 06:59 AM	#55
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	More choices is better for everyone. Plus, everyone has different hand and body sizes. I recently bought a Hellcat, and while it's slightly smaller in some dimensions than some of my other guns, it points like no other for me. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 24, 2021, 02:06 PM	#58
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	Are they necessary. IMO no. If the gun Gods said I had to carry only one Gun for EDC, and that was a 5 shot snubbie, it would not bother me one bit. And many times I just carry a Pocket size gun like a Pico or Kahr. (and I shoot them well). And just to throw a cherry on top, In the summer I carry just a Keltec P32. Love the fact that it weighs just 6 1/2 oz. 10oz fully loaded. Really do not care what others think. If they need more rounds they need more rounds. That is up to them. If it gets to the point that I need more, I will go and carry my SR9C with 17+1 rounds. A little larger and a little heavier but the concession is it will shoot a hell of a lot better than any of my small guns including all Micro 9mm's.. But I have no need, desire or want to carry that at the present time. Lol, saving it for when the Zombies come. (and they will come). Seems we are almost there. And I will be ready. Last edited by Carl the Floor Walker; April 24, 2021 at 02:11 PM.

April 26, 2021, 08:52 PM	#61
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	It's not just the thickness. A G26 loaded is 5 oz heavier than the G43. And with handguns 5 oz is a lot. I can make a G26 work during cooler months, but it is a lot easier to carry my G43 or 10 round Sig 365 IWB when it is 100 degrees here in GA. And I can make the G43 work with an ankle holster. The G26 is just enough bigger that ankle carry is a no-go. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

April 23, 2021, 02:17 PM	#53
Donald duck Member Join Date: April 19, 2021 Posts: 34	Events of the last year or so should have taught anyone who carries a gun to carry extra mags.

April 24, 2021, 12:24 PM	#57
Red Devil Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2010 Posts: 274	The answer is... the slimline 6+1 GLOCK G36 .45 ACP. Now, what was the question? Red

April 26, 2021, 09:42 AM	#59
veprdude Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 429	The gun industry is filled with customers who are always looking for the next big thing. Even if it's marginally better. There isn't much opportunity for product testing (not talking about range time) so it's all personal projection on how things will be used and minimizing the inconvenience. People tend to overthink stuff like this. Nobody's oohing and aweing over spare tires on their car, which is used much more often. At the end of the day, you're going to be happy with whatever spare tire you had as long as it's not flat.

April 27, 2021, 05:57 AM	#62
Donald duck Member Join Date: April 19, 2021 Posts: 34	The Glock26 was was one of the best choices in a carry gun back in it's day. I carried one for about 6 years. It's day is over.