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

[triplebike]

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.

Within the last month I purchased a CANIK MC9 to replace my WALTHER PPS. So the new gun itch has been scratched for now. LOL

 

[Devonai]

I've owned and carried my Beretta 92FS for almost 26 years, put something like 15,000 rounds through it, and replaced the recoil spring and magazine springs as a precaution. That being said, I also have several other pistols in rotation. Keep the Walther and try something new!

 

[dweis]

Based upon the level of use with no breakdowns. I’d say you have a winner. If I were you, I would keep it and carry it.

 

[5-SHOTS]

I'm also with those who think that you should buy another used PPQ M1 for practice and continue to carry the one you have because it has never let you down and you trust it.

 

[Ethan Verity]

I would stick with the old one. A new gun is not a guarantee for reliability, I have had parts break on new guns after just a few hundred rounds! I would say your gun is thoroughly vetted for any potential major parts defects, and so long as you maintain it properly and replace routine maintenance parts like springs... it's good to go!

I personally prefer to stick with an old reliable gun, rather than risk undiagnosed problems with a brand new gun. My Ruger LCP is going on 8 years now, but is still the gun I carry most.

 

[Buzznrose]

WRT changing recoil springs periodically, I think Glock says the same thing…but I learned that they still moly don’t need to be replaced nearly as often as recommended. Am I maybe adding stress to the frame with “weakened” springs?…maybe, but 30+K rounds later in my G23 (40 S&W), I’m not worried about it anymore.

I have new OEM Glock springs for most all my pistols and also mags, but they are all still in the package awaiting action.

Just my opinion…

 

[230RN]

But still buy another one if you want it.

Yes, keep this one as an old trusted duty partner, get others as fishing buddies.

 

[WestKentucky]

At 10 years I would do a detail strip and clean. Carefully check out mating surfaces, rotating points, and whatnot for wear, rust, or other unpleasant suprised. I would then put it back together with new springs in it.

 

[lee n. field]

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?

Here's how I'd think about the question:

By your experience, it seems trustworthy.

Still warrantied and supported by the manufacturer? If yes, a point in its favor.

By this time I assume you have extra magazines, and a holster or holsters that work well for you.

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If it does what you need, and you're not itching for a new gun, keep using it.

 

[entropy]

Try a PPQ M2......!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

My Dad EDC's one made in 1897...
The oldest I routinely carry is a noob from 1961.

 

[triplebike]

Here's how I'd think about the question:

Still warrantied and supported by the manufacturer? If yes, a point in its favor.
Lifetime warranty
By this time I assume you have extra magazines, and a holster or holsters that work well for you.
The two orginial mags have been flawless, no need for any more.
It came out in the heyday of the single stack micro 9mm. (Your KelTec PF9, Springfield XDS9, Glock 43, etc.) It's a low capacity gun by current standards. Do you feel a need for a jump up in capacity?
The PPQ IS 15+1 Low capacity?

 

[triplebike]

Try a PPQ M2......!

The M1 has a paddle mag release that I prefer and the M2's mags are different and will not work in the M1.

 

[entropy]

I tried. If you like the M1, stick with it.

 

[Howland937]

Just so happens that the gun I've carried for the last handful of years was bought new, by me. Prior to that I've carried guns I bought used after verifying function and becoming confident in reliability...which I also did with any new guns I considered carrying.

New or used, you'd be starting over. I see no reason to replace the gun you carry and have faith in. Finding your old gun a companion is never frowned upon, though.

 

[nofendertom]

I would get one or two extra mags though.

 

[lee n. field]

The PPQ IS 15+1 Low capacity?

My mistake. I was confusing it with the PPSM1.

 

[Old Dog]

Geez dude, haven't you been keeping up? Trade it in for a new Glock, asap.

Just kidding. Until your faithful EDC pistol starts indicating any failures (assuming you're shooting it for a few mags at least quarterly), stick with it.

 

[tarosean]

Since you seem to like it. I would pick up a spare for when that one gives up the ghost in 50 more years. +/-

 

[Tallball]

I would buy a used one to practice with and carry the old tried & true, if its age is concerning to you.

I carry "name brand" lightweight snubs, but do most of my practice with a $200 used Taurus. The nice ones will never wear out at this rate. I'll just get another used Taurus if it ever gives me problems.

My oldest carry piece is a Model 36 from 1965. I believe it sat in a drawer for decades. That doesn't put much internal wear on them.

 

[trackskippy]

I would vet the new gun and relegate the older gun to regular practice. Youre not changing anything by keeping the higher round count gun in your holster.

If you vet the new gun, and shoot it occasionally, it will be fine. If youre shooting a lot, the whole point here is to take the load off the gun youre planning on counting on.

 

[bannockburn]

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.

Couldn't have put it any better!

triplebike

If you're still of the replacement mind set then I would say get another new one just like it and relegate the old one to range/practice status. Pick up some spare parts and magazines and then you should be good to go for many years to come!

 

[triplebike]

If I came across a new unfired one at a reasonable price I would probably grab it. Both the M1 & M2 are now discontinued and I haven't seen a new M1 in years.

 

[CajunBass]

Man, I'd get a new one, but then I'm one who thinks a gun is "old" when it's got a couple hundred rounds through it.

 

[butcherman1966]

After that many years I would feel it was part of me. I would definitely trust it. It seems to have held up superbly with the amount of ammo it has eaten. It would look at the cost to get another and MAYBE put that money on some doo-dad or gizmo I've been looking at. Glad you've had such a great experience with yours.