My EDC is going to be 10 yrs old, what would you do?

[triplebike]

About 10 yrs ago I purchased my 1st polymer handgun, a Walther PPQ M1 9mm. It quickly became my go to gun. It's always with me, either in the nightstand, in my car or on my hip. Not keeping count I would say it's been fired well over 10,000. It has never ever failed and the stock mags have never failed either. The only things I have replaced is the safety plunger spring ( trigger was starting to get a little gritty, 7 dollars solved that ) and I just replaced my 2nd recoil spring assembly ( try to replace every 5000 rds). The firearm looks almost brand new inside and out and it's the most accurate defensive handgun I have ever fired. Question is would you trust/ keep it or look for something new?

 

[N555]

If it still works keep running it.

 

[doubleh]

I would keep right on using it.

 

[Buzznrose]

I’d absolutely trust it. But that’s not to say I wouldn’t get another just because….

Maybe a PDP….

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I just replaced my 2nd recoil spring assembly ( try to replace every 5000 rds).

wow

 

[N555]

But still buy another one if you want it.

 

[Rock185]

I would trust it. I don't carry them, but I have a revolver and semi-auto that are both well used and over 100 years old. Both still function reliably..

 

[.455_Hunter]

Just buy a low round count used example as a back-up. Your rounds down range far exceeds the median for most guns sold these days.

 

[nofendertom]

Sounds like you have a trusted friend by your side.

 

[.455_Hunter]

I would trust it. I don't carry them, but I have a revolver and semi-auto that are both well used and over 100 years old. Both still function reliably..

I agree. My general cut-off date for carry is 1900, so something being 10 years old is still brand new.

 

[PWC]

Get a cake, put 10 bullets on it and have a party

 

[trackskippy]

If you really like it, buy another just like it and make the one youre using now your practice gun. Shoot your carry gun once or twice a month or so, and do your best to wear the other one out in practice.

I would think if youre changing out the RSA's on a regular basis, most of the better known quality brands will go well into multiple tens of thousands of rounds before you started seeing any real problems or parts failures.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Sounds like it is just now getting broken in

I would maybe get a spare as others have said but unless that one has a major breakage I would keep going with it.

 

[Capybara]

I'd keep it and still carry it but you should have a spare in case it ever goes down or needs to be repaired.
I'd like to carry the PDP 4", I love Walthers, but I live in California and can't buy one unless I pony up $1,800 for an off roster one.

 

[.38 Special]

My EDC revolver is coming up on 50 years old and has had tens of thousands of rounds through it. I do not recall a single failure of any sort. I think I'd laugh at anyone who suggested that I should not trust it.

 

[triplebike]

There was a used one at my range a few months ago but I passed. . I can almost shoot it accuratly blind folded. (LOL) Not bragging, but after 10yrs and 10000 rds fired you get to know your firearm pretty well. I have plenty of other firearms , but I consider most of them more range toys than hard core defensive weapons.

 

[Col. Harrumph]

I cannot believe so many of my fellow THR'ers are not telling you to buy another gun. Of course you should... because this is Murica and you can!

 

[triplebike]

I'd keep it and still carry it but you should have a spare in case it ever goes down or needs to be repaired.
I'd like to carry the PDP 4", I love Walthers, but I live in California and can't buy one unless I pony up $1,800 for an off roster one.

I like the way the PDP F 4" fits me. If I had to get a replacement that one would be one of the top choices.

PS - Here in PA we sometimes forget how good we have it concerning owning legal firearms

 

[KevininPa]

Sounds like a trusted, tried and true proven friend. Keep it and keep carrying it. Now go out and buy something new because it seems like you're here fishing for an excuse to buy something new, lol! This is the firearm enabling forum! We will always tell you to buy another!

 

[Mizar]

In this day and age, where handguns are perceived like an I-Phone, I say to get a new gun! That way you won't be embarrassed to be seen in public with an older model...

 

[KevininPa]

Mizar, that's just funny!

 

[21H40]

My 1911 is over 20 years old now, and my Glock is about the same age as yours. If there aren't signs of stress on the frame, I wouldn't worry about carrying it.

 

[trackskippy]

My problem with continuing to use/trust the higher round count guns is, at what point are things more prone/likely to fail, and if you keep going, that, and Mr Murphy, has always got to be in the back of your head. I know when things always seem to take a dump on me.

If Im going to keep shooting the higher round count gun, Id rather it failed in practice, than when I might need it most.

Something else to keep in mind here too, the cost of ammo is really the bigger expenditure here, and your basic, reasonable quality handgun might cost you $500-550, which is less than three cases of reasonable quality, brand name practice ammo. Guns are cheap in comparison.

 

[gc70]

The problem with having a really reliable EDC for so long is that it does not provide any excuses for buying a new gun. If you simply must have an excuse to buy a new gun, then call it a birthday present honoring your EDC.

 

[Spats McGee]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Bear in mind, I am in no way trying to discourage you from getting a new gun. Maybe retire this one to practice and get a new one for carry, as others have mentioned. But if you like the pistol, shoot it well, and it's reliable, no need to get rid of it.