My EDC is going to be 10 yrs old, what would you do?

[cougar1717]

First of all, congratulations on buying quality and being content with your EDC! Many people would have cycled at least 3 or 4 EDC's in that same time, chasing the market. The only thing I would comment is that if you really think the round count is 10K and you want to keep EDC'ing it, then it is worth thinking about the preventative maintenance at this point. Whether that is sending it off or going through it yourself, all other wear items have seen 10K cycles, except for the mag release and the slide stop assemblies. For a defensive handgun, the last thing you want to happen if you actually have to use it is breaking a trigger spring, shearing a firing pin, having a weak mag spring that causes a malfunction, or some other wear item failure that causes an untimely stoppage. Maybe this doesn't need to be done exactly at the 10K mark, but it is definitely something to consider.

 

[TarDevil]

I still have my first EDC, still love the gun. Poor thing, it was a victim of age.

My age, not the gun's. Broken down back said "lightweight pocket pistol, PLEASE!"
Spine fusion allowed a slightly heavier new fangled high capacity thingy, and I can even belt carry it. Nothing more.

If pain hadn't dictated otherwise, my first love would still be at my side.

 

[SP5]

if it runs properly, keep using it. Provided it still meets your needs. If your needs have changed, time to look at other options

 

[epags]

Like you I had my 13 year old Glock Model 36 (45ACP) frame crack and contacted Glock, here is their reply:

"Glock owners can send their pistol in to the factory for inspection and repairs anytime they like. While the comprehensive one year warranty begins at the time of purchase we honor a limited lifetime guarantee on all Glock pistols and parts. We will inspect the pistol in detail, perform any necessary repairs or replacements, and test the pistol thoroughly in our range to ensure the pistol is functioning correctly. There is no charge for this service and we will cover the return shipping to you. The whole process should take about two weeks."

In my case they provided an entirely new frame and new etc. Being from Calif., it had to be sent back to me via a FFL and re-registered with the State since the frame has a new serial number. It is my EDC.
I just wanted all Glock owners of this lifetime guarantee program. Biggest problem is how to ship. At that time here in California it cost me ~$90 one way via UPS and I understand that UPS now requires firearms to ship FFL to FFL.

 

[Varminterror]

I rotate a little (ok, a lot), but my longest standing EDC, a Glock 19 Gen2, has been at the ready since January of 2007, so a bit over 16 years - and it was (supposedly) a duty trade in before I bought it. I open carried around the ranch for most of my teenage years, and that one would be now 25yrs running. I carried an S&W M60 Ladysmith sporadically over a couple of years before this, but the first pistol I carried concealed on a regular basis, effectively my first concealed EDC, admitting maybe more than I should was a Kel-Tec P3AT, which I carried for about 6yrs between 2004 (a year before KS implemented the PFPA), until I bought a Ruger LCP 1st Gen in 2010 - which is my SECOND longest standing at 13yrs, and far and away my most commonly carried firearm of the last 19yrs that I've been regularly carrying.

 

[Alllen Bundy]

The first question I would ask is whether or not any of the newer pistol designs have any significant advantages in performance or reliability compared to your Walther. If they do it might be time to say goodbye to your Walther. Are you carry needs any different today then when you bought the Walther?

If the new designs don't offer any significant advantages, then it might be time to overhaul your Walther. Replace all of the springs and carefully examine every other part. You might want to perform some sort of metal crack detection on critical parts. EVERY part will eventually fail due to stress fatigue. Some parts may fail in 6 months, some in 6 years, and some parts may last over 60 years. Does Walther have any kind of recommended preventative part replacement schedule?

 

[Hokkmike]

You say it has never failed? Doesn't that answer your question?

 

[jmorris]

I would trust something I have used for a decade without any problems much more than I would trust anything new in the box.

 

[Riomouse911]

Over the years you have already determined that it is reliable, comfortable to carry and you shoot it well.

‘Nuff said.

Stay safe.

 

[dh1633pm]

Never let an opportunity to get a new firearm pass you buy. Of course keep your current EDC. Can’t believe you’re even asking.

 

[DeepSouth]

When my PM45 hit the 10 year mark I carried it like it was a year old. Except I trust it more, which is probably a bad thing as that allows me to be comfortable with a little more neglect but that’s obviously my fault. I think it’s ~15 years old now.

 

[FL-NC]

According to my calculations, the problem does not exist.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

 

[chaim]

Should you trust it? Yes. It has proven its reliability. However, you don't mention changing out the mag springs, I would definitely do that.

That said, I think guns are like investments, we should re-evaluate our needs every now and then as our needs change. If you got a new job that required you to change how you dress and something smaller may be better, there may be something out there better suited to your current needs. Maybe you retired or got a job that allows more casual dress so you can more easily carry a larger gun (um, this is general "thinking out loud", in your case you do have a "larger" carry gun). Is there something with similar capacity (or more capacity for those carrying a smaller gun) in a smaller size? Look at the market while thinking about your current needs and how they may have changed since you bought the current carry gun. Is it still the best choice? Now, this calculus will be a little different than if you were newly shopping the market of course since you aren't weighing however many new guns, you are weighing guns you don't have against a known quantity. The reliability and the fact you already paid for the gun, holsters and other equipment and don't need to sink it into the gun are obviously extra points in your current gun's favor even if something else is better "on paper." In the end, only you will be able to decide if it is still your best choice.

 

[triplebike]

Should you trust it? Yes. It has proven its reliability. However, you don't mention changing out the mag springs, I would definitely do that.

That said, I think guns are like investments, we should re-evaluate our needs every now and then as our needs change. If you got a new job that required you to change how you dress and something smaller may be better, there may be something out there better suited to your current needs. Maybe you retired or got a job that allows more casual dress so you can more easily carry a larger gun (um, this is general "thinking out loud", in your case you do have a "larger" carry gun). Is there something with similar capacity (or more capacity for those carrying a smaller gun) in a smaller size? Look at the market while thinking about your current needs and how they may have changed since you bought the current carry gun. Is it still the best choice? Now, this calculus will be a little different than if you were newly shopping the market of course since you aren't weighing however many new guns, you are weighing guns you don't have against a known quantity. The reliability and the fact you already paid for the gun, holsters and other equipment and don't need to sink it into the gun are obviously extra points in your current gun's favor even if something else is better "on paper." In the end, only you will be able to decide if it is still your best choice.

You're not the 1st to mention new mag springs. Never had a mag fail, ever. I've had 22 cal mag that were probably loaded and unloaded 1000 times, never an issue. I have never done a single thing to the Walther mags, both get used equally. That being said, springs are cheap and very easy to replace so I will take your and others advise and order two new springs and followers.

I just replaced my Walther PPS M2 with a Canik MC9. Times when I'm limited due to dress or occasion I'll use the smaller MC9.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

My EDC is going to be 10 yrs old, what would you do?

Keep calm and carry on

 

[P5 Guy]

a Walther PPQ M1 9mm

A pretty current design. Does it function reliably? There are dozens of folks carrying firearms that were designed up to a hundred plus years ago. They got that old and popular because they worked for more than ten years.

 

[jjones45]

I’d look into replacing the high stress parts or recommended parts replacements in a gun with over 10k rounds. Besides the recoil guide rod assembly and magazines that you replaced I’d maybe think about the trigger return spring and striker assembly. Other than that these walthers are built to reach well over 50k rounds in my opinion, especially in 9mm

 

[Zeabed]

It's not my only concealed carry nowadays but sometimes it still is: a J-frame Chiefs Special 60-7 snubbie.

 

[luzyfuerza]

I carried and shot extensively an XD45C for 20 years. It is accurate and has been absolutely reliable. But when Springfield announced that they were not going to sell the XD line going forward, I figured that spare parts and service were likely going to be a problem. So, I decided to switch to a different brand and model, and to update other features in light of developments over the last decade and a half.

Let's just say that I'm not an early adopter.

I changed from the XD to an M&P, from 45 ACP to 9mm, increased capacity from 10+1 to 17+1, and changed from a stock slide to one factory-milled for an RDS. All that I kept constant was the holster...a VersaMax II.

This last weekend, I took an intense instructors' certification course with the new gear. And shot just fine. At least as well as with the old XD. Maybe better.

The M&P has been perfectly reliable over 3,000 rounds over the last 6 weeks...not a single malfunction or issue. Life is good.

 

[ms6852]

Being a Texan I would get laughed at by the women for shooting only a thousand rounds a year out of my EDC. I personally shoot at a minimum 1000 rounds every 2 weeks depending on how many honey do's I have to do. My recommendation is for you to keep kissing and fondling your EDC for another 20 years but buy it new magazines, she needs new lingerie, but also buy a new gun because like Lays potato chips, no one can eat just one.

 

[Archie]

My EDC handgun was made after 1962 and long before 1980. So it's at least fifty years old. It has been fired. No idea how many rounds. Not considering replacing it.

 

[d31tc]

Question is would you trust/ keep it or look for something new?

Yes and Yes.

As others have said, buy another like it if you can't find something you like better and keep the one you have.

 

[zaitcev]

About 10 yrs ago I purchased my 1st polymer handgun, a Walther PPQ M1 9mm. ... Question is would you trust/ keep it or look for something new?

I swap out the night sights every 8 years on the EDC.