Browsing compact pistols at Cabelas

[Kevin]

I was in the neighborhood of Cabelas and just thought I'd stop in. Didn't need or buy anything, although I have been considering a small 380 or 9mm. Like a Kimber micro or Sig P238 / P938. I also can't decide between those or a Ruger LCR. Inshoot revolvers better than semi auto, so one of those might actually be the best.

The small compact and sub compact pistol market has just erupted in choices and different models at every price point. In fact some woman was just now buying a small P238. The amythest model with that gaudy purple coloring. There was a guy to my left looking at a 9mm. He wanted to know if it kicked like a mule. Neither of these customers looked like they would be competent with a pistol. But I know, looks can be deceiving.

I can only imagine the shear number of people carrying these days. I only hope they get proper training and practice with their guns. I'm afraid that might not be the case though.

This is just a random thought, a while back there was a thread about a negligent discharge st a gun show. I hope this doesn't start happening st Wal Mart or malls, etc. some woman has a loaded gun in her purse and doesn't know how to use it....

 

[Bobberfishin]

My wife carries the Sig p238 & loves it. Very manageable slide & recoil is minimal.
I have a Ruger LC9s & added TruGlo's TFO sights. (hammer is back/safety is on)
Even though the LC9s is striker fire & has the same type of firing system from what I'm told, you don't see that the hammer is back. Piece of mind from a visual aspect.
LC9s has a little bite, but I believe most plastic compact/subcompacts have a bite too.
If I could, I'd carry my GP 100 or Security Six, both are 4" stainless, but they're much heavier than the LC9s or Sigs p238

 

[DeletedMember275]

I suspect that a LOT of people buying carry guns these days will carry them only a few times and then relegate them to the nightstand drawer. They might even fire a mag or two through it before it comes to live in the nightstand.

 

[Kevin]

I hadn't thought about that, people getting tired of carrying and moving them to a nightstand.

Unless they get proper training I hope this is what happens.

 

[lhampton]

I can't speak for anyone else, but as one who is new to carry, I put a lot of thought and study into it before I decided to go down this road. As the son of a Sheriffs Deputy, guns were always around. I learned to respect them for what they were, and what they could do, well before I was taught how to use one.
A few years ago, I learned that you are at your most dangerous at that point in your training, when you have done something long enough for it to become familiar, but not nearly long enough to have gained the necessary skill and competency to be its master (it involved a plowtruck, a snowy parking lot, and what used to be the bumper of a parked car).
I also learned that there are certain pursuits in life where mistakes, even seemingly minor ones, can be fatal. So when we decide to go down that road, we can't afford to learn by trial and error. We might not live long enough to learn that we don't know where our limitations or deficiencies lie.

I carry as often as I can, as cautiously as I can, and I train as frequently as I can. All that I can hope for is that those others, do as well.

 

[blume357]

Welcome lhampton, and you are right..... someone here a few years back said that training was important.... and somehow that simple truth stuck in my brain. Because I work for myself and the economy has been good for the last couple of years (contrary to what 'they' tell you) I have been able to invest in some serious and pretty expensive training. As for the original post.... I agree.... carrying is more often than not a pain... it took me literally years to get comfortable with it and it is still a chore and a burden. I don't do it from fear for myself but because I can and am making a very important statement about the right to (albeit very few folks consciously know it).... I also do have one fear and that is that I will one day have the need for a gun and not have one....
anyway: I agree... that most folks buy a gun get a permit and then put the gun away after a while.

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum lhampton!!!!
An excellent early post by you.

I teach shooting,,, and I have seen many folks who are newbies & do not understand what it takes to become proficient with a handgun. AND the responsibilities that come with carrying. I always try & make folks appreciate the seriousness involved.
But Kevin is right,,, many will buy & eventually stop carrying or whatever. But,,, at least they are gun owners,,, & not anti-gunners for the most part. We've seen a huge surge in CCW & gun sales partially due to the anti-gun politicians demands over the last 8 years of Hussains occupation of the WH. Hopefully, these same people woke up enough to continue to help preserve our freedoms.
lhampton is an excellent example of what I hope for in new gun owners & CCW permit carriers.

 

[Kevin]

lhampton:
Welcome. I'm just glad to see I wasn't off base on my thinking. Contender is right, at least they are gun owners and not anit gun people. Perhaps they will understand guns by themselves are not evil.

Good deal, I feel better. Thanks,

 

[Sturgis270]

For almost a year now I've owned a Sig P238. Really like this little gun and shoot it pretty well.Small, compact, easy to conceal and well made! Being retired really helps in the aspect of practice. We have an informal group of 6 or so who will get together every 3-4 weeks, catch coffee and breakfast and then go to our local Tech College's range when it opens at 10:00 A.M.

 

[Colonialgirl]

I'm in love with my little SR9c and it goes with me every where I can legally carry it and has ever since the day it replaced my Ruger snub nose revolver in 38 and my full size SR9. I do keep only the 10 round mag in it, BUT the 17 round refill is handy in my purse of needed.