I haved moved into a less than desireable neighboorhood. My current collection includes:
LCP-on me always
Ruger SP101-with me most times (close when not on me - read: car)
Marlin 1894c-at home.
My concern is leaving the marlin at home. I have no way of preventing theiving when I'm not home. Also, in my previous situation, I was pleased with the 5 round offering of the Ruger. Now, I'd like an extra couple rounds. Thinking about tossing the Ruger and Marlin for a 1911.
Reasons: It fits me. I can shoot it well enough. I retain the privacy of what I'm doing. I can take it w/ me when I'm not home w/o everyone knowing I have a gun while I'm loading the truck for work. The end results of the differing rounds are comparable.
I figure a 1911 gives me the control and capacity I need (please, let's not argue this) and the portability. I lose the many benefits of a long gun.
Your thoughts?
LCP-on me always
Ruger SP101-with me most times (close when not on me - read: car)
Marlin 1894c-at home.
My concern is leaving the marlin at home. I have no way of preventing theiving when I'm not home. Also, in my previous situation, I was pleased with the 5 round offering of the Ruger. Now, I'd like an extra couple rounds. Thinking about tossing the Ruger and Marlin for a 1911.
Reasons: It fits me. I can shoot it well enough. I retain the privacy of what I'm doing. I can take it w/ me when I'm not home w/o everyone knowing I have a gun while I'm loading the truck for work. The end results of the differing rounds are comparable.
I figure a 1911 gives me the control and capacity I need (please, let's not argue this) and the portability. I lose the many benefits of a long gun.
Your thoughts?
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