What's your age group and what do you carry?

[Bo]

64, a SA 1911 fullsize or my SA XDS 45. Either way, it's always a 45.

 

[drband]

57, RIA 4" in .45 or a Bersa Thunder .380

 

[Upstater]

Hello, I'm 41 and I carry a 642 no lock smith. It took over from a g19.

 

[huntsman]

Love for the plastic has no age bias, no wonder gun manufacturers were/are booming.

 

[Fealix]

31 and carry a Steyr C9-A1

 

[If1HitU]

I'm 64 and i carry my Taurus .38 SPL +P 5 shot Polymer Revolver more right now.

 

[threefeathers]

70, a HK P2K, and a DB9 in a pocket holster, and a J Frame on the ankle.

 

[Grunt96]

32, Beretta 96a1

 

[Panzerschwein]

Aged 74

Carry Colt's single action army .22

Can hit what i am aiming at

Carry .22 stinger shells

 

[Warp]

I voted in this awhile back, but apparently never posted. What the hell

30-39 carry a modern polymer semi auto

 

[Harry Paget Flashman]

66. Carry a S&W Model 38 J-frame.

 

[sheephearder]

Am 68 and always carry a keltec 32 and a S&W 15 38sp part time. The guns that I used to carry now hurt to shoot. Recently trades a 44 Bulldog for a S&W 15. For some reason a 1911 and Glock 21 are still pain free. It is hell to get old but will quit shooting when am in the grave.

 

[staywarmguy]

I'm 55 and use a Taurus .357 for deer hunting.

 

[allaroundhunter]

I am 22 and I carry either a Glock 19, S&W M&P, or a 1911 (not listed in any specific order).

 

[nickdiazfan209]

I'm 28 and usually carry a Glock and a j frame.

 

[Gik-tal]

I usually carry my Sig P250 SC in 357 Sig.

 

[Merle1]

I usually carry my Sig P250 SC in 357 Sig.

Age group?

 

[kBob]

SO half of those responding are over 50.

And to think I complained that we needed younger folks getting involved 30 years ago........

-kBob

 

[Baron_Null]

SO half of those responding are over 50.

And to think I complained that we needed younger folks getting involved 30 years ago........

-kBob

Don't forget sample bias when it comes to these polls. I'm 20 (don't technically qualify for the age groups listed in the poll) and I'm the only person I know who owns guns in my age group that regularly visits THR.

Post the same poll on another forum (arfcom comes into mind) and I would be willing to bet on a significant demographic shift. Even more so, post the same question to gun groups on places like Instagram and Tumblr, and you'll get a complete reversal of the apparent demographics. You'll see trends that suggest that the only age group that owns guns are under 30.

The High Road as it is isn't a very appealing place for many, especially those in younger age groups, given its generally no-frills and heavily moderated nature.

It seems like, at least in the groups that I'm a part of on other sites, that guns aren't seen as a standalone aspect of life as much as they used to be. People own guns, and they make them a part of their lives. And given that a thread regarding hat wearing at the range recently got closed down for the reason of THR "not being a fashion forum", and in the meantime on other sites people my age like to show off their fashionable clothing and firearms at the same time, it's not too much of a stretch to see why it's tough to get younger people on here.

Mind you, none of this is to say I don't enjoy the forum for what it is, and there are many reasons why this is the only gun forum I regularly visit, but it's important to remember what this place is in regards to the larger spectrum.

 

[SlowFuse]

I've already posted and voted on this thread. But, replying to the above post I can agree with most that was said. I wouldn't want it any other way. Moderators do a great job keeping the "riff-raff" out. And I'm 28, not what I'd consider an old fart.

 

[jrod]

I'm 53 and carry a Glock 23 the most often. Also carry a Colt Commander or S&W 442 depending on the circumstances.

 

[ljnowell]

I'm 35 and carry a 637 j-frame most days with handloads. When I go to the big city it's a Sig 1911 or Glock 21 but I usually have the 637 on me too.

 

[Bullet Bob]

I didn't vote, as I didn't see a choice for my situation.

I'm 50+, and carry about 30 extra pounds.

 

[Blacksmoke]

Still the One

I am 163 years old and still carry a Colt Dragoon.

Well, not exactly.

I am 63 and still carry a Redhawk, mostly with .44 Special cartridges. It is the only handgun I own.

 

[weisse52]

62...642 in a pocket holster. Since the poll stated most carried.