And with a 22 WMR you could do that and have a viable self defense gun? Not sure, but one might be surprised to know how many deer have been taken with the .22 lr from a rifle.I could squirrel and rabbit hunt.
I like having that option too, matttric, thank you.If i could only have 1, probably a 22 so I could squirrel and rabbit hunt.
I would think the 22 WMR would be fine in that role, joneb, thanks!And with a 22 WMR you could do that and have a viable self defense gun? Not sure, but one might be surprised to know how many deer have been taken with the .22 lr from a rifle.
Thanks flightsimmer, I imagine a rental would be the best way to try out the vanlife lifestyle if a person had the freedom and finances to do so.I see where Camper World is offering a Coleman model 17b for $5.00 a day or $150 a month. I know nothing of the details though.
If you wanted HVA/C and Solar it would probably cost more but still worth looking into.
I like having that option too, matttric, thank you.
I would think the 22 WMR would be fine in that role, joneb, thanks!
Thanks flightsimmer, I imagine a rental would be the best way to try out the vanlife lifestyle if a person had the freedom and finances to do so.
If I can wear two full-sized handguns, without even having to think too much about it, I do not buy into the idea of having to settle upon only one, just because I am traveling in a van, or, in my case, my Toyota Tundra pickup. I have, in the past, when young and single, when canoeing/kayaking was important to me, “lived in” in an SUV, during multi-week trips, which is not exactly “van life,” but not that far removed from it.
If I want to travel with a 9mm, that would be a Glock G17, because it hurts my aging right hand to shoot the littler ones. The G17 was one of the authorized options for duty pistols, before I retired, and I have seen no reason to change things since I retired. I have accumulated several of them.
My choice for the .22 LR handgun is my S&W Model 17-4 revolver, simply because it is my only .22 LR handgun, and I really like it.
My actual daily handgun, more likely to be with me, at any given time, is a Ruger SP101, and I could travel with the SP101, plus the G17, and the S&W 17-4. If I just had to travel, with ONLY ONE handgun, it would be a Ruger GP100, .357 Magnum, as seen in my avatar image.
I would go with either my G19 or my modified S&W 65 with a S&W 22/32 22lr. I would also pack a pair of Marlin lever actions if I choose my 65. View attachment 1089359
A 39A and a 1894, 22lr and 357 Magnum. sorry for the fuzzy image.
Marlin 1894 top
G19, S&W 581, Systema 1911
Marlin 39a bottom
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.I prefer the desert, but if I gained some weight and became a motivational speaker, then I guess the river would work too.
Kinda off base. Yes, Owning a suppressor requires an NFA tax stamp, and not all states allow suppressor ownership, but largely, the states which prevent suppressors also prevent concealed carry. So the challenges of owning and carrying a suppressed pistol aren’t really different than carrying a pistol in general.
Except the whole notifying the BATFE when leaving the state with it. Too much of a pain in the rear to travel with a NFA item.
ATF Form 5320.20 thing is NOT required for interstate transport of suppressors.
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"One handgun" that is small enough yet has enough capacity to allow "van lifestyle and freedom" that can withstand tough rigors of carry year round would gravitate me towards Glock 19 or G23 with 40-9mm conversion barrel (for cheaper practice).As to pistol for RV, my choice would be Glock 23 but Glock 19 would do as well (And I would use 40-9mm conversion barrel for cheaper practice).vanlifers ... I would like to adopt the lifestyle and have the freedom ... what one handgun (pistol or revolver) in 9mm or 22lr/mrf would work best for that lifestyle.
I would definitely confirm for 9mm as lower cost of ammunition would allow for more frequent/cheaper practice.My guess is that 9mm or 22lr would be the best calibers for van life just based on ammo availability.
"One handgun" that is small enough yet has enough capacity to allow "van lifestyle and freedom" that can withstand tough rigors of carry year round would gravitate me towards Glock 19 or G23 with 40-9mm conversion barrel (for cheaper practice).
But having shot multiple samples of Taurus G2C, now with improved factory SA/DA trigger and ability to take longer magazine of G3, I would also add this $229 pistol for consideration if cost was a factor. My range session with it last month in Texas while visiting sister's family impressed me with smooth and consistent trigger release/reset for fast accurate follow up shots in a package smaller than G19 so much that I bought them his/her G2Cs.
I would definitely confirm for 9mm as lower cost of ammunition would allow for more frequent/cheaper practice.
As to 22LR, there is Advantage Arms 22LR slide kits for Glocks and while my Gen3 G22 AA slide kit prefers hotter 22LR ammunition for reliable slide cycliing, it allows me same trigger/grip "manual of arms" for shooting drills/range practice.
Advantage Arms sells different slide kits for Gen 3/4/5 Glock 17/19/22/23 models.Thanks LiveLife, I like that slide kit idea since space would be at a premium all the time.
Advantage Arms sells different slide kits for Gen 3/4/5 Glock 17/19/22/23 models.
As I posted, they prefer hotter ammunition or you may run into slide cycling reliability issues. Some suggested that you keep the slide locked back when new to loosen/break in the recoil spring tension.
I thought about it but decided to test my Gen3 G22 kit first. So far, it's 99.8% reliable with CCI SV, Aguila 38/40 gr, Armscor 36 gr but will not cycle the slide with Norma Tac-22.
Accuracy is good around 1"-1.5" groups at 10-15 yards off hand with Aguila ammo.
While felt recoil of my Shield was well manageable, Glock 19 hands down shoots better for me with greater accuracy.Not sure what the difference in recoil would be like between say a Glock 19 and a Shield
While felt recoil of my Shield was well manageable, Glock 19 hands down shoots better for me with greater accuracy.
Besides, G19 has 15 round capacity and you can use 17 round G17 mags as spares.