Beach-Gun Experiment - Page 2

Rj1972 · July 26, 2011, 12:44 PM

While I'd probably say glock or M&P here, you could always try the fanny pack. I think it would be fairly reasonable to be walking around with a fanny pack at the beach since you often don't have good pockets in trunks for keys,wallet etc... Just a thought.

Picher · July 26, 2011, 03:00 PM

I won't ask why anyone would need to carry on a beach, but I'm from Maine and I don't think people here carry there.

If I had to carry on the beach, I might just put the gun in a "heavy"-duty Zip-Lock bag, or my special gun-toting fanny pack.

JP

Redbeardsong · July 26, 2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Picher

I won't ask why anyone would need to carry.....

Really? On a gun forum? How about at a youth camp?

Carry_24/7 · July 26, 2011, 11:44 PM

Picher; that's why it's called concealed carry.

That you don't think anyone on the beach there has a gun tells me the concealed carriers there are doing a nice job.

Pico · July 27, 2011, 05:41 AM

I'm not from Maine but I was thinking the same about the necessity for a gun on the beach. Plus there are probably many young children all about if you should take a dip for a moment.

That aside, the plastic bag idea for your LCP sounds like the right idea. Keep all sand and salt OUT of the mechanism.

Pico

seeker_two · July 27, 2011, 08:20 AM

A revolver (esp. a concealed/shrouded hammer like a 638 or 642) in a ziploc bag would work better than a bagged auto...at least, it'll work more than once....

....however, if you're swimming and such, I'd lean more toward a non-firearm weapon....something like a folding knife or kubotan....much easier to conceal and maintain....and you don't have to worry as much about effectiveness....

Magnum Wheel Man · July 27, 2011, 08:38 AM

Ok... 1st off I'm almost totally a revolver guy, & I think a revolver would have more issues in the sand, than most autos, one grain of sand dragged into the barrel cylinder gap, & you'd exprience the same "welding" as the OP did with his Ruger mag...

that said... the last thing I'd carry would be a nice 1911 or Sig ( or any high dollar auto )... even if the gun does fire, repeated firing stands the chance to score frame or slide rails & do ir-reversable damage to the gun...

I'd be more enclined to use a cheaper gun... maybe just do some specific work to it for "beach function"

... for example, I'd bet that Ruger mag could have the follower loosened up enough to fuction both with & without sand... the cost to expiriement would only be the cost of a mag... the gun would likely have functioned if the mag was working...even more so ( me on the cheaper side ) I'd be inclinded to buy a C&R auto like a CZ -82 or similar... lower cost auto designed to function in war conditions

johnbt · July 27, 2011, 09:22 AM

"I won't ask why anyone would need to carry..... "

Surf fishing is usually the best during colder weather. The conditions are pretty harsh down there in my chest waders.

B. Lahey · July 27, 2011, 10:02 AM

I just put it in my car if I'm going swimming, so that end of the situation is not a problem.

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I'm from Maine and I don't think people here carry there.

I'm more worried about dogs than people at this particular beach. There have been problems in the past.

Rj1972 · July 27, 2011, 10:17 AM

I had this same kind of question regarding kayaking. You could be kayaking down a small river & sometimes meet some characters that it would be easy to jump to conclusions about...not to mention alligators (texas).

They make dry sacks that could keep a firearm dry, but you have to roll the opening, so I'm not sure how super fast it might be which was why I recommended a fanny pack instead. But something to check out just in case (or if you go kayaking).

B. Lahey · July 28, 2011, 04:25 PM

No way am I wearing a fanny pack. I'm a nerd and all, but I have not yet reached that level of dorkitude.

clemsonbloz · July 28, 2011, 07:26 PM

you could ninjee on em with a star fish!

Pico · July 29, 2011, 11:05 PM

and not need it then need it and not have it. I ask forgiveness...

Pico

ripnbst · July 30, 2011, 10:24 AM

@Pico, if you go into a situation thinking you're going to need to ask for forgiveness you're doing it wrong.

Brit · January 6, 2013, 07:37 AM

I have a Glock 19 I carry all the time, the overall tests that Glock put the Glocks through... Incredible. So pick up an Ex Cop one.

True story, when my twin Grand Daughters were 14, they visited from Canada, we ended up at Coco, they, and my local Grandson went swimming, I sat on my folding chair, and watched (dressed) sitting off to my right, dressed in dark clothes, sitting on newspapers, three young men, small and dark, Mexicans? Who knows, but they were taking way to much notice of the girls. Talking, laughing, jabbing each other with their hands.

I turned my chair to face them, took my dark glasses off, and focused on them.

They noticed, they went quiet, they left. My Wife said I was paranoid! Still am.

Tactical Jackalope · January 6, 2013, 08:08 AM

^ Nice...I go to coco beach or daytona to surf from time to time. Get away from Miami and all it's ish.

However, I think the OP is already set. lol This thread is now 2-3 years old.

Smit · January 6, 2013, 09:02 AM

Wasn't an identical post created just the other day?
Super-Soakers work great on the beach.

Tactical Jackalope · January 6, 2013, 10:00 AM

Yeah. By forum member "9mm". This was resurfaced for some reason lol.

PetahW · January 6, 2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mxracr

Anything in open carry, outside waistband and a speedo would just look awesome. Who is gonna post the first picture. Not me, thats for sure.

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9mm · January 6, 2013, 06:43 PM

Someone posted this link in my thread, I guess someone clicked on it and started posting in a zombie thread. This is why I didn't post here.

warningshot · January 7, 2013, 03:01 AM

So with all this talk about pistols at the beach, is a surfboard consider as cover or as concealment?

Smit · January 8, 2013, 12:59 AM

Only if you want to get shot and destroy your surfboard at the same time. I'm no surfer, but I don't think they make them in Kevlar yet.

July 27, 2011, 05:41 AM	#30
Pico Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2002 Location: Ga Posts: 515	Beach I'm not from Maine but I was thinking the same about the necessity for a gun on the beach. Plus there are probably many young children all about if you should take a dip for a moment. That aside, the plastic bag idea for your LCP sounds like the right idea. Keep all sand and salt OUT of the mechanism. Pico

July 27, 2011, 08:20 AM	#31
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	A revolver (esp. a concealed/shrouded hammer like a 638 or 642) in a ziploc bag would work better than a bagged auto...at least, it'll work more than once.... ....however, if you're swimming and such, I'd lean more toward a non-firearm weapon....something like a folding knife or kubotan....much easier to conceal and maintain....and you don't have to worry as much about effectiveness.... __________________ Proud member of Gun Culture 2.0......

July 27, 2011, 08:38 AM	#32
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	Ok... 1st off I'm almost totally a revolver guy, & I think a revolver would have more issues in the sand, than most autos, one grain of sand dragged into the barrel cylinder gap, & you'd exprience the same "welding" as the OP did with his Ruger mag... that said... the last thing I'd carry would be a nice 1911 or Sig ( or any high dollar auto )... even if the gun does fire, repeated firing stands the chance to score frame or slide rails & do ir-reversable damage to the gun... I'd be more enclined to use a cheaper gun... maybe just do some specific work to it for "beach function" ... for example, I'd bet that Ruger mag could have the follower loosened up enough to fuction both with & without sand... the cost to expiriement would only be the cost of a mag... the gun would likely have functioned if the mag was working...even more so ( me on the cheaper side ) I'd be inclinded to buy a C&R auto like a CZ -82 or similar... lower cost auto designed to function in war conditions __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

July 28, 2011, 04:25 PM	#36
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	No way am I wearing a fanny pack. I'm a nerd and all, but I have not yet reached that level of dorkitude. __________________ "A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards." -George Orwell

July 29, 2011, 11:05 PM	#38
Pico Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2002 Location: Ga Posts: 515	Better to have a gun and not need it then need it and not have it. I ask forgiveness... Pico

July 26, 2011, 12:44 PM	#26
Rj1972 Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2010 Posts: 129	While I'd probably say glock or M&P here, you could always try the fanny pack. I think it would be fairly reasonable to be walking around with a fanny pack at the beach since you often don't have good pockets in trunks for keys,wallet etc... Just a thought.

July 26, 2011, 03:00 PM	#27
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I won't ask why anyone would need to carry on a beach, but I'm from Maine and I don't think people here carry there. If I had to carry on the beach, I might just put the gun in a "heavy"-duty Zip-Lock bag, or my special gun-toting fanny pack. JP

July 26, 2011, 11:44 PM	#29
Carry_24/7 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Posts: 801	Picher; that's why it's called concealed carry. That you don't think anyone on the beach there has a gun tells me the concealed carriers there are doing a nice job.

July 27, 2011, 09:22 AM	#33
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	"I won't ask why anyone would need to carry..... " Surf fishing is usually the best during colder weather. The conditions are pretty harsh down there in my chest waders.

July 27, 2011, 10:17 AM	#35
Rj1972 Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2010 Posts: 129	I had this same kind of question regarding kayaking. You could be kayaking down a small river & sometimes meet some characters that it would be easy to jump to conclusions about...not to mention alligators (texas). They make dry sacks that could keep a firearm dry, but you have to roll the opening, so I'm not sure how super fast it might be which was why I recommended a fanny pack instead. But something to check out just in case (or if you go kayaking).

July 28, 2011, 07:26 PM	#37
clemsonbloz Member Join Date: June 3, 2010 Posts: 83	you could ninjee on em with a star fish!

July 30, 2011, 10:24 AM	#39
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	@Pico, if you go into a situation thinking you're going to need to ask for forgiveness you're doing it wrong.

January 6, 2013, 07:37 AM	#40
Brit Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 1,934	I have a Glock 19 I carry all the time, the overall tests that Glock put the Glocks through... Incredible. So pick up an Ex Cop one. True story, when my twin Grand Daughters were 14, they visited from Canada, we ended up at Coco, they, and my local Grandson went swimming, I sat on my folding chair, and watched (dressed) sitting off to my right, dressed in dark clothes, sitting on newspapers, three young men, small and dark, Mexicans? Who knows, but they were taking way to much notice of the girls. Talking, laughing, jabbing each other with their hands. I turned my chair to face them, took my dark glasses off, and focused on them. They noticed, they went quiet, they left. My Wife said I was paranoid! Still am.

January 6, 2013, 08:08 AM	#41
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	^ Nice...I go to coco beach or daytona to surf from time to time. Get away from Miami and all it's ish. However, I think the OP is already set. lol This thread is now 2-3 years old.

January 6, 2013, 09:02 AM	#42
Smit Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Posts: 335	Wasn't an identical post created just the other day? Super-Soakers work great on the beach. __________________ "Vegetarian, an old Indian word for bad hunter."

January 6, 2013, 10:00 AM	#43
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Yeah. By forum member "9mm". This was resurfaced for some reason lol.

January 6, 2013, 06:43 PM	#45
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Someone posted this link in my thread, I guess someone clicked on it and started posting in a zombie thread. This is why I didn't post here.

January 7, 2013, 03:01 AM	#46
warningshot Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2009 Posts: 995	So with all this talk about pistols at the beach, is a surfboard consider as cover or as concealment?

January 8, 2013, 12:59 AM	#47
Smit Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Posts: 335	Only if you want to get shot and destroy your surfboard at the same time. I'm no surfer, but I don't think they make them in Kevlar yet. __________________ "Vegetarian, an old Indian word for bad hunter."