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December 1, 2017, 10:29 PM | #26 |
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I wouldn't worry about my gun penetrating a few layers of cloth.
Anyone who does, doesn't know much about guns. BTW- traditionally, crime goes up when it gets hot, and down when it gets cold. |
December 2, 2017, 08:44 AM | #27 |
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Although I live in the Sunshine state now, I was born and raised in upstate NY's cold, snowy winters. Aside from hunting season I didn't change my carry gun. I did change my carry method. Belt carry when it was warm switching to a shoulder holster when the temperature dropped. Wearing layers of long johns, sweatshirts, and coat I felt it was easier to access the firearm from a shoulder rig.
YMMV
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December 2, 2017, 11:50 AM | #28 |
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I carry a 1911a1 year round my method of carry does change when it get very cold I use a shoulder holster when it is not OWB.
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December 3, 2017, 12:33 AM | #29 |
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I have Snake Season, and the rest of the year.
When snakes come out, we have Copperheads, CottonMouths, and Timber Rattlers where I live. I carry revolvers most of the time with a couple shot shells up front unless I am going to town. My revolvers normally carried would be a 2" Model 64, a 3" Model 66, and the Snake Destroyer my 480 Ruger Alaskan. It is December, and I am carrying my Glock 23 Gen 4 most of the time. I will carry my 1911 Colt once in a while just because I like it. Bob |
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December 3, 2017, 08:44 PM | #31 |
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Ah yes, it's long jacket weather here in KY...and I'm back toting my Sig .45 1911 RCS...alternating with a new acquisition; a Browning Hi Power Practical in .40 S&W. Rod
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December 4, 2017, 08:59 AM | #32 |
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Yes, for the simple fact that I wear coats/heavier clothing during winter, which means it's easier to carry a larger gun with a longer barrel. Sometimes a 1911 or 92FS in a shoulder holster with 2 extra mag holders in winter (that's 55 rounds of mayhem in the Beretta! ).
But most of the year, it's what is now called a "mid-sized" 9mm with a 4" barrel IWB or OWB. Ammo for each gun is always the same.
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December 4, 2017, 10:45 AM | #33 |
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Yes.
Not as much because of the clothing a possible attacker might be wearing, but because of the clothing I will be wearing. I prefer having the most firepower that I can reasonably conceal. In the hottest summer weather that may be just an LCP. But with more coverage from heavier clothing I can easily move up to a Kahr CM9, or Springfield XD40 Sub Compact. In the coldest weather, requiring a heavy Winter coat that could hinder access to my IWB holstered gun, I also coat pocket carry a Ruger LCR 38 Spcl. loaded with Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 gr. +P ammo.
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December 4, 2017, 08:19 PM | #34 |
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Yes, but not because of clothing. I tend to go with a lighter gun in the hottest months as the weight of my 1911s only bothers me in the high heat.
Else I tend to stick with a full/duty size carry the rest of the year. |
December 4, 2017, 08:39 PM | #35 |
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Yea, more clothing makes it easier to carry bigger guns. But bigger calibers don't penetrate heavy clothing any better. A 9mm will penetrate heavy clothing at least as well as a 40 or 45. It's about the bullet, not the caliber.
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December 4, 2017, 09:09 PM | #36 |
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During temperatures requiring a heavy coat, I can conceal/carry my .357 Ruger Blackhawk or my Service Six. I'm very comfortable with either.
During warm seasons, it's Wranglers pocket carry .38/.380, or maybe shoulder holster carry .380/9mm mak over a tee shirt but under a Hawaiian shirt. If all else fails, it's an NAA .22LR mini or NAA .22mini-mag. I always want to carry something, regardless of what I'm wearing.
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December 5, 2017, 03:12 AM | #37 |
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My carry piece is the FNH FiveseveN all year long, every year. With 21 rounds of "personal loads" making around 2,000 fps/40 grain FMJ, I'm satisfied.
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December 6, 2017, 02:53 PM | #38 |
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I don’t change my carry guns or loads depending on the seasons. Most of the time I’ll just have a S&W 442 on me, year round, and occasionally a P938.
The only exception is there are times in the summer when I can only carry an LCP, but those times are pretty rare. I think I got my LCP out twice this past summer to carry. |
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December 6, 2017, 05:16 PM | #40 |
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I get the argument one the why. It's easier to conceal a larger handgun with more clothing and more clothing MAY impact bullet performance.
However the counter argument is that it is much easier to maintain proficiency with a single firearm than two. I don't see switching from a 9MM in one platform to a .40 in the same platform gaining much. Maybe a .357 SIG? but I doubt that gains you enough to matter.... Personally I would not do it. Pick your firearm, gain and maintain proficiency with it, and carry good defensive ammo. Then quit worrying about it. |
December 6, 2017, 05:41 PM | #41 |
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The Same gun same place always. Glock 19 Gen 4 147g Ranger T. Spare G17 magazine, 17 rounds of NATO Hard-ball, around 1200fps. Expecting cover taking, maybe.
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December 7, 2017, 12:26 AM | #42 | |
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Not really when all my carry guns pretty much fire the same way regardless of size, or caliber. Auto, or wheel gun, point, pull, bang, and pretty much hit what I was pointing at. But then I am not planning on being a world saving Rambo in extended, long range gun battles. Just a my behind saving guy defending against an assailant feet, not yards away.
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December 7, 2017, 08:05 AM | #43 |
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Cheapshooter while it is surely possible to maintain proficiency with multiple firearms my statement was that it was easier to maintain proficiency with a single firearm. Is that premise up for debate?
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December 7, 2017, 10:18 AM | #44 |
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What's this weather change you all speak of?
Mine stays the same all year. |
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Yours is a chang from hot to hoter. With wind from 0 to 200mph!
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December 8, 2017, 07:56 PM | #47 |
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Yep. My summer carry gun is normally a S&W Shield, 9mm, while my cold weather carry is usually a commander sized 1911, 45 auto.
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December 17, 2017, 06:16 PM | #48 |
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What I carry depends on my clothing, not the bad guys. I carry smaller and lighter in the warmer months. In the colder months when I wear more and bulkier clothing, I can more easily conceal larger guns.
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