What your carry gun says about you

[Chasbo00]

I would credit this if I knew the source or who wrote it. Good for a chuckle or two I think...

"There are lots of choices out there for carry guns, and because each gun is a personal choice your carry gun is a statement, whether or not you feel it is. It says something about you.

1911

What you think it says: “I am suave, sophisticated pistolero that will only carry the finest in defensive handguns.”

What it actually says: “I really enjoy buying spare parts and endlessly testing magazines to make sure they work with my archaic firearm.”

Glock

What you think it says: “I am a serious shooter, dedicated to my sport and self defense and so I carry the most popular firearm in law enforcement.”

What it actually says: “I didn’t want to do any actual research before buying a gun, so I just bought this hunk of plastic.”

Smith & Wesson M&P

What you think it says: “I am a smart shooter! While I value the durability and lightweight of the polymer pistols, you should be able to customize your firearm for your hand size, which is why I carry an M&P.”

What it actually says: “The store was out of Glocks and the guy said this was like a Glock only better.”

Sig

What you think it says: “I am an elite shooter. This is the weapon of choice of Navy SEALs, and that means it’s awesome, so I’M AWESOME.”

What it actually says: “Long trigger pulls are okay with me! First shot accuracy isn’t important anyway, it’s all about volume of fire!”

HK

What you think it says: “Carrying this pistol means I’m serious about pistol-craft! I am a civilian WARRIOR.”

What it actually says: “I suck, and my gun hates me.”

Revolvers

What you think it says: “This is a more elegant weapon from a more civilized age; I am a connoisseur of firearms akin to the Jedi Knights and their lightsabers.”

What it actually says: “I have trouble counting past six, and having a lot of ammo in a gunfight isn’t that important to me.”

A Taurus

What you think it says: “While budget conscious, I am able to spot a deal on a quality firearm and take advantage of it.”

What it actually says: “Herp-derp.”

Beretta
What you think it says: I choose to arm myself with the weapon of choice of the United States military, used by steely eyed killers across the globe to slay our enemies in CQB situations.

What it actually says: I really liked Lethal Weapon. Like, a lot. It is possible that I have a Martin Riggs mullet-wig.

CZ
What you think it says: This gun is the most commonly used firearm in NATO countries, adopted by many nations for use in their elite forces. It combines the best of the new world and the best of the old world, it’s so awesome that Jeff Cooper used it as the basis for the Bren 10!

What it actually says: I am a gun snob. I wanted a high capacity 9mm, but something exotic and european. I drink lattes and drive a foreign car.

Springfield XD
What you think it says: A grip angle reminiscent of the 1911 with safeties that are familiar to the shooters of JMB’s classic pistol, but with a high-capacity magazine and lightweight polymer frame! Truly we live in a fantastic modern age.

What it actually says: Marketing works on me. I didn’t buy this gun when it was being imported as the HS2000 and was 200 bucks cheaper, but slap “Springfield” on the slide and show me some pictures of Rob Leatham looking cool with one and I’LL BUY IT YES.

STI
What you think it says: I carry the finest example of the 1911 platform in existence. Built to exacting specifications by master pistolsmiths and used by the top competition shooters in the world, this is truly the modern example of a samurai sword. Plus, they used them in Monster Hunter International and that book was rad as hell!

What it actually says: I have LOTS of money. Instead of buying a sensible pistol for $500 and spending the other $2k on ammo, mags, and training I chose to blow half a month’s salary on one gun that is so expensive I’m afraid to shoot it. However, Monster Hunter International was still awesome as hell."

[chfaunce]

Ha! First I LOL'ed. Then I Serious'd.

[Reverenddel]

WOW! WOW!

It's scarily hilariously TRUE!

[KaosDad]

But, but...I am awesome! Really.




That's what mom said.

[Mindflayer]

Need to add KelTec to the list.

"I am budget conscious but still deadly."

What it really says: "The money I saved on the gun I spent on tacticool upgrades so now I look cool but really wish my gun fired."

[OakRidgeStars]

1911

What you think it says: “I am suave, sophisticated pistolero that will only carry the finest in defensive handguns.”

What it actually says: “I really enjoy buying spare parts and endlessly testing magazines to make sure they work with my archaic firearm.”

[ShortMan]

Ruger LCP?

I think Freud would have all kinds of fun with that.

[Hiwaytahell]

I "KNEW" I was a suave, sophisticated pistolero. Okay maybe not really.





Ruger LCP...don't get me started.

[CowboyT]

Any all-metal Ruger revolver:

What you think it says:
"I'm a budget-conscious person who wants the strongest production six-gun ever made. I am far too smart and savvy to buy a delicate and overpriced S&W that will remain a safe-queen, because real shooters are smart enough to buy real guns to fire real He-Man loads! Mine will be a true workin' man's gun--no poseurs here!"

What it actually says:
"You like guns that, while excellent shooters, have trigger pulls that only Popeye could overcome. A wheelbarrow is seen constantly at your side to help hold up the firearm, as no belt/holster combination made will hold the durn thing up by itself due to its weight. You also believe that your sidearm should be just as competent a bludgeon as a firearm."

[GS78]

Smith & Wesson M&P

What you think it says: “I am a smart shooter! While I value the durability and lightweight of the polymer pistols, you should be able to customize your firearm for your hand size, which is why I carry an M&P.”

What it actually says: “The store was out of Glocks and the guy said this was like a Glock only better.”


I thought it says.." I am to old to carry two large frame autos anymore, and lightwieght is ok as long as you have high capacity magz to get you back to the truck where the real firepower is......

[PistolPilot]

Now I understand why I really want a CZ...except for the latte thing.

[zephyp]

Hmmm. Not sure where I fit because I sometimes carry different guns....25 auto if I'm dressed skimpy, .380 for bike rides, 1911 when dressed for semi-formal occasions, Beretta 92 for formal, and I keep a chrome/stainless Baby Eagle .45 in gym bag and also for bush work...maybe I'm just versatile or confused...

[Jim]

What the heck does "herp-derp" mean?

[PistolPilot]

What the heck does "herp-derp" mean?

From urbandictionary.com:

An expression used when a person, or yourself, has done somthing extremely stupid and dopey
Person 1: Dude, I just hit my head on the door.
Person 2: HERP DERP.

or

A phrase said by idiotic morons who think they are cooler then they actually are.
HERP DERP. I AM SO HIPSTER.

[gunderwood]

Now I understand why I really want a CZ...except for the latte thing.

Own up to it PP! If CZs came with a years supply of latte's you'd own two.

Speaking of odd promotionals, what is up with SIG?

8. PrizesOne (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. Approximate retail value is $35,500.
One (1) Second Prize winner will receive a Smart Pure Coupe. Approximate retail value is $11,990.
One (1) Dealer Grand Prize winner will receive a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. Approximate retail value is $35,500.
One (1) Dealer Second Prize winner will receive a Smart Pure Coupe. Approximate retail value is $11,990.

http://www.sigsauer.com/upFiles/CmsCont ... 0Rules.pdf

The MB is almost excusable, but a Smart car? I'm not sure I can even get my SIG and a range bag into that thing!

[user]

Any all-metal Ruger revolver:

What you think it says:
"I'm a budget-conscious person who wants the strongest production six-gun ever made. I am far too smart and savvy to buy a delicate and overpriced S&W that will remain a safe-queen, because real shooters are smart enough to buy real guns to fire real He-Man loads! Mine will be a true workin' man's gun--no poseurs here!"

What it actually says:
"You like guns that, while excellent shooters, have trigger pulls that only Popeye could overcome. A wheelbarrow is seen constantly at your side to help hold up the firearm, as no belt/holster combination made will hold the durn thing up by itself due to its weight. You also believe that your sidearm should be just as competent a bludgeon as a firearm."

Heavy is good; heavy is reliable. And if it does not work, you can hit him with it.

-- Boris the Blade, in Snatch

I think the Ruger revolvers are excellent raw material. But in the case of both of the GP100's I've got, each of them took months of dissassembly, polishing, refitting of springs, skeletonizing of hammers, etc. to get them perfect. Now I can't sell 'em because I've got way more value invested in them than they're worth. With one of them, the barrel was cockeyed. Ruger Customer Service, which gave me that gun because the other one I had actually bought was, in their opinion, too messed up to be worth fixing, said that the replacement gun was "perfect", because it "shot groups". (Of course, the "groups" were about a foot to the right of the target at fifteen yards.)

I don't think I'll buy another one. But, as to the guy who commented that revolvers are for people who can't count beyond six, I've got a couple that go up to seven and even eight, and I don't have any trouble with that, at all. (Although I often tell people that if I could do arithmetic, I wouldn't have had to have become an attorney.) I think six or eight is generally enough, though. It helps to be able to put the bullets exactly where you want 'em. Though if you're expecting three or more guests in your social work exercise, you may want a semiautomagic.

[Jim]

What the heck does "herp-derp" mean?

From urbandictionary.com:
An expression used when a person, or yourself, has done somthing extremely stupid and dopey
Person 1: Dude, I just hit my head on the door.
Person 2: HERP DERP.
or A phrase said by idiotic morons who think they are cooler then they actually are.
HERP DERP. I AM SO HIPSTER.

So, the insinuation is that if I own a Taurus, I'm an idiot. Ahh, I don't care. The guy that wrote that don't know what I said about his Moma.

[newdovo]

Revolvers
What you think it says: “This is a more elegant weapon from a more civilized age; I am a connoisseur of firearms akin to the Jedi Knights and their lightsabers.”
What it actually says: “I have trouble counting past six, and having a lot of ammo in a gunfight isn’t that important to me.”

My J-frame holds 5. I can shoot with one hand and count with the other.

[SgtBill]

As far as the revolver's go I have a 4" 686 .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson that I did the action on and people have wanted to buy it from me after shooting it and it ain't for sale. I think some people on this board were amazed at the smoothness and quality of the action on this handgun. And this weapon will stand up to any load that a Ruger will and still hit the center of what you are shooting at at any yardage.
Bill

[jrswanson1]

So, I've got a 1911, two S&W wheel guns, a Ruger wheel gun, a Glock and a Taurus. I carry the 1911, the Ruger, and the Taurus, not all at the same time. So where does that put me?

Jim