I will first start off with hello, If my handle on here does not give away my real passion when it comes to guns, it may be a lost cause.
I would like to start with a very harsh reality check. It doesn't matter which company's name is on the side of your gun first and fore most. All Manufactures have Guns that have to go back for repairs, because something just wasn't right when it left the building. Well all can agree this is a known fact.
While some hand guns have their perks and pluses others do not. Say X company is known for its longevity in parts and rarely has an issue. Where say Y company has been known on model X not to feed certain ammo reliably. And Z company its a known fact that their Mags for their handguns are not up to par.
It really comes down to reliability. Reliability is 100% more important than aesthetics of the gun. Then comes shooters ability to shoot the weapon accurately, which again trumps aesthetics of a weapon.
So I will focus on these two points Reliability and Accuracy.
I will say that if the hand gun goes boom every time the trigger is pulled with acceptable ammunition. The gun gets an A in my book.
While Many trainers may disagree with me here. A gun does not have to be comfortable to shoot to be accurate. Why? Do i make such claims.. Simple, on study and a few compilations of data from various sources which are easily found online. It takes somewhere between 2 and 3 shoots to incapacitate an individual who wishes to do you or your family harm (all common hand gun cals). Even if shooting two full magazines of any gun is rather uncomfortable for your hand, recoil etc.. it doesn't matter. While there is room for argument that follow up shots are important.. etc.
Why? You should only need to use about three shots!
You are not going to be in a "Marathon Shoot Out". So if the gun is not comfortable to shoot beyond a few mags.. It is irrelevant. I would argue if the gun can shoot its Mag either it be 4 rounds or upwards close to 20.. even if it is not exactly the most comfortable form fitting gun in the hand.. It shouldn't matter for self defense. So the argument i can only get two fingers around the grip is a rather mute point.
Now i will state that being able to reach the trigger is important..
I am a firm believer that most of the incidents that would require a gun for defense purposes are going to be roughly in the 20 foot rule.. By the time the adrenaline starts pumping via your veins something comfortable is going to be the last of your concerns,(you won't notice is what i am trying to say) when the situation arises.
It does not matter so much if you are using something like a Kel tech or LCP or if you are using a Beretta M9. As long as you can shoot it accurately down range 20 ft.
Sure the longer the barrel the better the marksmanship. Sure someone is going to be more accurate with a 4 inch barrel than say something crazy like a 1/4th of an inch barrel.
Your every day carry piece does not have to be "cumfy" "pretty" "sick looking" "light weight" etc. It must suit your needs. Meaning that if you need a pocket pistol Great..
If you don't need a ultra compact gun, go with a compact gun if conceal is important to you.. May i suggest a single stack weapon.
If you can open carry it doesn't matter what size gun you buy full size or itty bitty pocket rockets.
So the color, the way a gun looks, the way the gun grips is all for you.. not its function.
The gripes, Oh this gun isn't comfortable to shoot, or i don't like the color scheme of this gun, or its a poly gun or OMG it adds a whopping 8,10, 14 more ozs of carry and its metal thus it is junk.. is a load of Bull Puddles. Tactical and comfort are more or less those who are taking precession shots are say an attacker holding your wife hostage.. Do you really trust yourself to take that head shot? I sure wouldn't..
Sure a gun should be comfortable to shoot, but the bottom line is I have yet to find a "pocket wonder" comfortable to shoot more than a few mags through. I have yet to find a poly gun that feels as good as a metal gun shooting at the range..
Bottom line is most people buy their guns for a few reasons. 1 to collect them 2. to shoot them regularly 3. to show off to their friends almost like a status symbol. or 4. for self defense.
Most people i know rarely go to the range or even shoot their guns, they carry them with them everywhere.. and some are actually horrid horrid shots..
While it is very important to go to the range and train as much as possible and often.
It really doesn't matter for those situations where you might be mugged or car jacked or being robbed you behind the counter if the gun fits your hand perfectly or is still comfortable 250 rounds down range.. those situations are going to take 2-3 bullets per person.. on average. Those shots are going to be taken in very close proximity to you.
You can argue that it is important to practice practice practice, and comfort plays a roll.. Sure it does if you are shooting 250+ rounds at a time.. or a competition shooter, or working for swat.
. But once you are comfortable with your gun and have broken it in and have had proper training and profecient with your gun
.i suggest after that.. all you really need is a trip the the range about twice a month, a quick mag dump, and a quick acquire target pull trigger, repeat until mag is cleared of ammunition. Leave.. that is all that is needed assuming you are accurate Wash and repeat as often as possible. But other than very specific training.. purposes more than that is honestly a waste.. of ammo...
I would like to start with a very harsh reality check. It doesn't matter which company's name is on the side of your gun first and fore most. All Manufactures have Guns that have to go back for repairs, because something just wasn't right when it left the building. Well all can agree this is a known fact.
While some hand guns have their perks and pluses others do not. Say X company is known for its longevity in parts and rarely has an issue. Where say Y company has been known on model X not to feed certain ammo reliably. And Z company its a known fact that their Mags for their handguns are not up to par.
It really comes down to reliability. Reliability is 100% more important than aesthetics of the gun. Then comes shooters ability to shoot the weapon accurately, which again trumps aesthetics of a weapon.
So I will focus on these two points Reliability and Accuracy.
I will say that if the hand gun goes boom every time the trigger is pulled with acceptable ammunition. The gun gets an A in my book.
While Many trainers may disagree with me here. A gun does not have to be comfortable to shoot to be accurate. Why? Do i make such claims.. Simple, on study and a few compilations of data from various sources which are easily found online. It takes somewhere between 2 and 3 shoots to incapacitate an individual who wishes to do you or your family harm (all common hand gun cals). Even if shooting two full magazines of any gun is rather uncomfortable for your hand, recoil etc.. it doesn't matter. While there is room for argument that follow up shots are important.. etc.
Why? You should only need to use about three shots!
You are not going to be in a "Marathon Shoot Out". So if the gun is not comfortable to shoot beyond a few mags.. It is irrelevant. I would argue if the gun can shoot its Mag either it be 4 rounds or upwards close to 20.. even if it is not exactly the most comfortable form fitting gun in the hand.. It shouldn't matter for self defense. So the argument i can only get two fingers around the grip is a rather mute point.
Now i will state that being able to reach the trigger is important..
I am a firm believer that most of the incidents that would require a gun for defense purposes are going to be roughly in the 20 foot rule.. By the time the adrenaline starts pumping via your veins something comfortable is going to be the last of your concerns,(you won't notice is what i am trying to say) when the situation arises.
It does not matter so much if you are using something like a Kel tech or LCP or if you are using a Beretta M9. As long as you can shoot it accurately down range 20 ft.
Sure the longer the barrel the better the marksmanship. Sure someone is going to be more accurate with a 4 inch barrel than say something crazy like a 1/4th of an inch barrel.
Your every day carry piece does not have to be "cumfy" "pretty" "sick looking" "light weight" etc. It must suit your needs. Meaning that if you need a pocket pistol Great..
If you don't need a ultra compact gun, go with a compact gun if conceal is important to you.. May i suggest a single stack weapon.
If you can open carry it doesn't matter what size gun you buy full size or itty bitty pocket rockets.
So the color, the way a gun looks, the way the gun grips is all for you.. not its function.
The gripes, Oh this gun isn't comfortable to shoot, or i don't like the color scheme of this gun, or its a poly gun or OMG it adds a whopping 8,10, 14 more ozs of carry and its metal thus it is junk.. is a load of Bull Puddles. Tactical and comfort are more or less those who are taking precession shots are say an attacker holding your wife hostage.. Do you really trust yourself to take that head shot? I sure wouldn't..
Sure a gun should be comfortable to shoot, but the bottom line is I have yet to find a "pocket wonder" comfortable to shoot more than a few mags through. I have yet to find a poly gun that feels as good as a metal gun shooting at the range..
Bottom line is most people buy their guns for a few reasons. 1 to collect them 2. to shoot them regularly 3. to show off to their friends almost like a status symbol. or 4. for self defense.
Most people i know rarely go to the range or even shoot their guns, they carry them with them everywhere.. and some are actually horrid horrid shots..
While it is very important to go to the range and train as much as possible and often.
It really doesn't matter for those situations where you might be mugged or car jacked or being robbed you behind the counter if the gun fits your hand perfectly or is still comfortable 250 rounds down range.. those situations are going to take 2-3 bullets per person.. on average. Those shots are going to be taken in very close proximity to you.
You can argue that it is important to practice practice practice, and comfort plays a roll.. Sure it does if you are shooting 250+ rounds at a time.. or a competition shooter, or working for swat.
. But once you are comfortable with your gun and have broken it in and have had proper training and profecient with your gun
.i suggest after that.. all you really need is a trip the the range about twice a month, a quick mag dump, and a quick acquire target pull trigger, repeat until mag is cleared of ammunition. Leave.. that is all that is needed assuming you are accurate Wash and repeat as often as possible. But other than very specific training.. purposes more than that is honestly a waste.. of ammo...
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well written.
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