Rattler, I don't mean to hijack your post but I would like to offer a little advice to JBOrchidGuy.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]Lauderdale. I must ask do you just carry all those guns because you like guns and feel protected, or are you in law enforcement?
JB,
I am not in law enforcement. Yes I like firearms. My Grandfather gave me his well used 9 shot .22 revolver for my ninth birthday and I have “sniped” as Rattler put it, many a rabbit, quail, pheasant with it on our farm. I literally wore it out.
Just after I got out of the Army, that was a long, long time ago, I went to work for a private contractor and was in charge of small arms training for many of our clients in numerous Latin American Countries. We were often called upon to provide security for “high risk" dignataries. My personal weapon of choice was the .45 Government model Colt that I mentioned in my last post. It has been retired from service, as I have, but it will always be my favorite since it served me so well.
The .45 alloy frame Officers Model Colt with the laser sight is my current “concealed” self-protection weapon.
The .380 alloy frame Colt Mustang is a very small pistol that is more easily concealable when I am wearing light clothing. “T” shirt and shorts are standard issue warm weather clothing here in Florida. It is not a real “stopper” like the .45 but carries 6+1 and if well placed, will do the job.
The .22 Ruger is strictly a plinking pistol and is much too large to carry concealed.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]I may be carrying twins if I end up getting them.
Concealing one firearm is hard enough...two is near impossible. I would suggest becoming VERY proficient with one is the wiser choice. Besides, if you are in a situation where you need two guns, you are in waaay over your head. I am talking AT LEAST weekly practice of 100 rounds or more and being able to consistantly to hit a dinner plate at 20/30 yards. Since dinner plates are rather expensive, I would suggest paper targets.
If you want to save on ammo costs, use a similar weapon in .22 caliber to start with. Then move up to the caliber of your choice.