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survey not completed because it didnt address the 2 factors probably most important and relevant: Dependability and carryability.
Started with :
PPK lookalike .22, (Erma Excam RX 22- dont laught...never had a misfire in 25.years)
to Ruger 2 3/4 Security Six
to CZ 75
to S&W model 36
to Beretta 92
Back to and to stay S&W model 36. best compromise of all.
I've had seven different carry guns at this point, and started with a Kahr P9. Ended so far with a S&W M&P9 compact, so same caliber, close to the same size, and just bit more ammo.
1-sp101 3",2-bond arms 45c-.410,3-lcp.i still do all three depending on weather(clothing) or which way the wind blows.i like all three for different reasons.the bond arms ck2 is a great truck carry.the sp101 is my favorite shooting but the lcp is the easiest to carry.next stop... sig p238 or lcr38
Kel-Tec PA3T (Junk..basically fell apart within a year)
Bersa Thunder CC (accurate, reliable but was never a fan of the .380)
S&W TiLite 360PD .357 Magnum hammerless DAO (still carry it)
Kimber Super Carry Custom 1911 (switch between this and 360PD)
I also have a CZ 75 Omega 9mm in a bug out bag with 5 16 round mags and a CZ-SP-01 Tactical in .40 S&W with a TRL1s light for home defense..the SP-01 is the best shooter of the bunch...Cadillac of .40's but too heavy for daily carry and I like to keep the light on it since I live on a couple acres in a rural community.
My carry gun selection's always been the same three weapons.
HK USP Tactical .45
East German Makarov
Kel-Tec PF-9
Until very recently when I sold the PF-9 (personal friend wanted a handgun for defense before I left El Paso, and offered me a fair price.)
I generally carry as much as I can get away with, in terms of concealability and comfort. I've carried all 3 at once, with spare mags for each. In fact in the first episode of my webshow, I remove all three of them from the holsters I normally carry them in (OWB belt holster, 5.11 vest holster, cargo pocket holster).
I've also been known to carry only the PF-9 without a single spare mag, during the El Pasoan summers.
Since moving to Alaska I've been regularly carrying the USP with two spare mags, without a backup gun, but that's also because I haven't gotten around to getting 9mm Mak ammo yet.
Since moving to Alaska I've been regularly carrying the USP with two spare mags, without a backup gun, but that's also because I haven't gotten around to getting 9mm Mak ammo yet.
I use to live up there myself and it is still the Wild West. Very rugged individuals up there that don't believe in taking Sh**t from anyone...at the same time, if you have a flat on the side of the road, almost everyone will see if you need help. Very unique culture up there.
Anyway, PLEASE get at least a .44 magnum if you intend on fishing the Kenai during the Spring or any type of Moose / Caribou hunting. I know a guy who was mauledd by a grizzly and he shot the thing 3 times with a .357. The bear ran off after the mauling him and Rangers never found it?
It's not uncommon to see mom or dad carrying a 12 guage with slug during Spring hikes.
Started with a Star PD in 1984, moved through several revolvers, on to a Beretta 92, then a S&W 4506, then a Glock 22, Glock 19 and finally a Keltec P32. I still carry the Glock, but the KT is my constant companion.
Beretta 92 (9mm)
S&W 915 (9mm)
Beretta 96 Vertec (40 S&W)
Kimber Custom (45acp)
Kimber Pro carry (45acp)
Bersa Thunder 9 (9mm...this was only to serve the purpose while my Baer was being built)
Baer stainless Stinger (45acp)
Glock 36 (45acp)
That Baer is as good as it gets...but I needed something lighter...It almost feels like a sin to put a darn fine 1911 in the safe and strap on plastic pistol...but I did it (and the G36 ain't half bad)
I have carried 2 spare magazines with all of those...not so much for "round count", but in case of a malfunction (or 2)
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