OT - Instead of a lever or an EBR I got a

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:09 pm

Click on the pic for the story...

handirifle · Post by **handirifle** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:13 pm

Oh my the ever dreaded HANDGUN

Looks cool. This for a carry gun? What cal?

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:15 pm

Why with fancy grips, that could be ready for a hi-falutin' Saturday Nite Out!

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:17 pm

What kinda groups are you gettin' at 100yds with that?

handirifle · Post by **handirifle** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:49 pm

Read your story, good luck and hope you never "need" it. Good choice.

I keep my security six loaded similarly, with 38SP rounds even though it's a 357. Better control and control means accuracy. If a 38 won't do it at 10-15feet it won't matter anyway.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:23 pm

Good choice, Bro.......I got the Stainless .357 a month ago and they are a wonderful design......

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:37 pm

Cool Hobie, I like your choice. Security, thats what it says to me

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:52 pm

The best gun in the world is one you have when you need it. I believe that's just almost as perfect a choice as can be made.

I like your choice. I've been casually looking for an old Chief Special for myself. Those are harder to find than hens teeth in IL.

Joe

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:54 pm

I applaud your decision in weapon selection and the reasoning behind your desire to get one for this purpose. I think, however that I would have gone with a Glock 19 or 26 at the least. But thats just me.

jazman · Post by **jazman** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:26 pm

Hobie-
Good choice, those are excellent guns, and I would think you'll get a lot more use out of it than an EBR.

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:54 pm

505stevec wrote:I applaud your decision in weapon selection and the reasoning behind your desire to get one for this purpose. I think, however that I would have gone with a Glock 19 or 26 at the least. But thats just me.

Steve,
I'm 5' 8" and can't fit a Glock 19 in my pants pocket.

If I could do it I'd drop the EBR in there!

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:44 pm

Ordered a Pocket Protector from SimplyRugged.com tonight! Should be good to go for certain when it gets here.

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:01 pm

I have finally got the time, money, and opportunity to go to a CCW course tomorrow. I dont think that I will carry 24/7, however, its nice to know that I will be able to if I so choose. Thats an excellent choice you have there Hobie. Better to have an adequate gun with you than a more than capable gun OUT IN THE TRUCK. Right now all I have to carry is a 5" Govt 1911 and a 4" S&W. I am still trying to decide what I may want for my carry gun, but a snubbie is very tempting.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:51 am

Good choice. I have one of the new 40-1s in nickle "for the collection" and an older 940 (9mm that uses moonclips) that will be either a backup or alternate to a Para LTC.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:21 am

Hobie, I think you made an excellent choice. I use the same load in my 637 38+P. I dropped the grips and put on stag. Mine follows me everywhere. I hope you never need it in anger. I pray it serves you well. Cant state how strongly I feel the j-frames are the best pocket guns around. Your choice is better than mine and I was actually thinking of trading mine in to go double action and have the enclosed hammer. When I was selling firearms, I always recommended the enclosed hammer versions. I use the single action alot while out in the woods plinking and popping bunnies or whistle pigs. That is why I settled on the hammer version. I felt naked without mine when I was recently overseas. Best of luck.

Blessings

SMP · Post by **SMP** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:17 am

Good choice Hobie!I picked up one of the limited run 37-2's a while back and I carry it in a Mika's pocket holster.Great gun and holster.

Poohgyrr · Post by **Poohgyrr** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:29 am

Those are classics and have been forever.

Ccograts!

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:55 am

I'm with you Hobie. I used to carry a 640 Centennial, but it pulled my pants down.

I stopped carrying until I traded it in for the 642 AW. The grips are just a little too big for my Dockers. They just barely sit below the top when I have it in a pocket holster, but it's light enough to carry in a jacket pocket without making you lean over.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:14 am

Very nice Hobie. Should work well and hope you never have to use it.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:26 am

Thanks guys. I'm hoping I never have to use it, too! However, I've recently had several reinforcing learning experiences that reminded me that bad things can happen anywhere at any time. In our quiet little town we've had 4 "experiences" in the last two years right on our property.

In the past I carried a Ruger Security Six, a S&W M36 3", a Colt Combat Commander, a S&W M13, a Colt Junior (.25 ACP), a Colt DS 3", a full-sized 1911, and a Ruger New Vaquero. For years my dress and body shape allowed me to get away with some of those choices. Now, this is by far the best everyday solution for me.

jengel · Post by **jengel** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:31 pm

Good pick Hobie.

Idahoser · Post by **Idahoser** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:23 am

BrianSH · Post by **BrianSH** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:17 am

Hobie wrote:
505stevec wrote:I applaud your decision in weapon selection and the reasoning behind your desire to get one for this purpose. I think, however that I would have gone with a Glock 19 or 26 at the least. But thats just me.
Steve,
I'm 5' 8" and can't fit a Glock 19 in my pants pocket. If I could do it I'd drop the EBR in there!

The Airweight should go int the pants pocket - real non-chalant and casual. The Glock or USP should still go on the hip. -Brian

Post by **Hobie** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:56 am

BrianSH wrote:
Hobie wrote:
505stevec wrote:I applaud your decision in weapon selection and the reasoning behind your desire to get one for this purpose. I think, however that I would have gone with a Glock 19 or 26 at the least. But thats just me.
Steve,
I'm 5' 8" and can't fit a Glock 19 in my pants pocket. If I could do it I'd drop the EBR in there!

The Airweight should go int the pants pocket - real non-chalant and casual. The Glock or USP should still go on the hip. -Brian

As I said, that isn't acceptable in this situation. If it was I'd have a 1911 there.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:28 pm

Hobie wrote:As I said, that isn't acceptable in this situation. If it was I'd have a 1911 there.

So I guess the shoulder holstered 8-3/8" Model 29 ala Dirty Harry is out then as well?

tman · Post by **tman** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:31 pm

nice. i had a tarus 85 with boot grips that concealed well. ex wife took it with her. replaced it with a glock 27. conceals almost as eazy. i'm 6'1 178 and have a hard time concealing anything larger. i switch to a kel-tec .32 for summer carry. i know it's not the best, but it conceals well.