Post by redfern on Jul 21, 2020 13:38:54 GMT -6
Well, as I was trained with revolvers, I like my double action (first round) semi auto. I carry it daily, in urban environments. If I'm going into the field, I will carry either my .357 Dan Wesson or the .44 Magnum Dan Wesson, revolvers. That way I know what the first round is going to require in trigger control.
Since I reload, I stick with the 9mm in the Ruger semi auto. I installed a slightly heavier spring in the action to take care of the increased recoil and the gun is already rated for +P+ ammunition.
I did carry a 1917 US Marine revolver for a number of years, but I was in areas where a shoulder holster was practical and socially acceptable.
Pops
I have two primary choices. They both cross from general carry to competition. The 1911 in 45 ACP and the SW mod 66 4 in. 357. The latter I laid with +P 38 for carry 357 for bowling pin comp. Light 38s for steel plate though I use my 45 more for that.
I dont like the 40. In bowling pins I have walked all over guys with 21 shot 40s with my mod 25 45 Colt and mod 66 both. With a reload. Same with 9s. Kinetic energy talks to me.
That's a 7 shot string with a 6 shot revolver (and mine are pinned and recessed. Old school) against a 21 shot auto.
My 1911 and I are old friends. Family really. I built this gun myself with only limited gunsmith aid. It's a Norinco I bought box stock in 1993. The frame and slide are all that's original.
I'll stack it up against ANY make n model anytime. It's a combo of Wilson, Ed Brown and a 1965 Colt manufactured NM barrel and bushing I found brass hat in the wrapper in a bunker on the Army depot I worked at for 20 years.
This pistol rocks!! Its going to be passed to my son eventually and on down the line. The mod 66 is the only weapon I've fired in anger at a bipedal varmint.
It saved my life and it holds special status as well. My mod 25 is the gun my son cut his competition teeth on and he became known as "the lil' dude with the big gun". At 10 years old an opponent to be highly respected.
My pride in him cannot be described in words. Hes 24 now, and a respected and respectful member of our shooting community teaching new younguns about the life.
Our firearms are not just things to us. They represent who we are. Traditions, legacy, values.