For home defense things seem simple to me. Concealment isn't a real issue so I use (from little to big) CCW, nightstand gun (4" 629 loaded with 44 specials), 12 gauge, and a 308 Carbine. Plus good locks, lighting, etc.
For carry it is a little more complicated for me.
Have been using P32 & P11 and a Delica. I also carry a photon LED (I have a surefire but use it maybe once every two years, so I stopped carrying it on me, didn't need it) and a cell phone.
Bought a 637 last week and as soon as the holsters I ordered get here that will be my new 24/7. It is a vast improvement (for me) over the P32 and the P11. I am also ordering a pair of Endura's to replace the Delica.
I plan to get a second j frame as soon as the budget allows. And carry both Jframes 24/7 plus the 2 Enduras (so I can draw a knife or snubby with either hand).
I am shooting once a week with the snubby and dryfire everyday (minus the days I lift weights).
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I don't know if it is because I read Gun rags to often when I was younger, but I keep feeling guilty for not carrying a full size gun for CCW.
Realistically I think a J frame will handle any self defense situation that I would be able to survive. Having a second J frame should cover most other real problems.
So am I well prepared with just a snubby or two? I am physically fit (regular weekly workouts). I practice (counting dryfire) 3 to 5 times a week with my CCW. I also practice weekly hand to hand (empty hand and with the knifes).
Would I really be more prepared if I was carrying a G29, 1911, or P35? I don't own any of those yet but I will get one of them eventually.
I am not interested in going to Thunder Ranch, LFI, etc. I think they spend to much time on shooting skills vs self defense skills.
So other than the off repeated "pay someone to make you better" (I prefer to spend the money and time using the tools and techniques in practice that I do in the real world, example: because of work pocket carry is only option for me currently when I am at work, so that is what I practice with) what suggestions might THR members offer?
I practice situational awareness. I also read Cooper's little red book couple times a year.
For additional gear after the 2nd J frame. I want some kind of carbine. I disagree with Cooper about Rifle and pistol being all you need. A pistol, shotgun, and Rifle will probably handle everything. But I think a good carbine would be better compromise when you can't have a Rifle & Shotgun available (when you can only have one longgun and you don't know what the situation will be exactly).
For carry it is a little more complicated for me.
Have been using P32 & P11 and a Delica. I also carry a photon LED (I have a surefire but use it maybe once every two years, so I stopped carrying it on me, didn't need it) and a cell phone.
Bought a 637 last week and as soon as the holsters I ordered get here that will be my new 24/7. It is a vast improvement (for me) over the P32 and the P11. I am also ordering a pair of Endura's to replace the Delica.
I plan to get a second j frame as soon as the budget allows. And carry both Jframes 24/7 plus the 2 Enduras (so I can draw a knife or snubby with either hand).
I am shooting once a week with the snubby and dryfire everyday (minus the days I lift weights).
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I don't know if it is because I read Gun rags to often when I was younger, but I keep feeling guilty for not carrying a full size gun for CCW.
Realistically I think a J frame will handle any self defense situation that I would be able to survive. Having a second J frame should cover most other real problems.
So am I well prepared with just a snubby or two? I am physically fit (regular weekly workouts). I practice (counting dryfire) 3 to 5 times a week with my CCW. I also practice weekly hand to hand (empty hand and with the knifes).
Would I really be more prepared if I was carrying a G29, 1911, or P35? I don't own any of those yet but I will get one of them eventually.
I am not interested in going to Thunder Ranch, LFI, etc. I think they spend to much time on shooting skills vs self defense skills.
So other than the off repeated "pay someone to make you better" (I prefer to spend the money and time using the tools and techniques in practice that I do in the real world, example: because of work pocket carry is only option for me currently when I am at work, so that is what I practice with) what suggestions might THR members offer?
I practice situational awareness. I also read Cooper's little red book couple times a year.
For additional gear after the 2nd J frame. I want some kind of carbine. I disagree with Cooper about Rifle and pistol being all you need. A pistol, shotgun, and Rifle will probably handle everything. But I think a good carbine would be better compromise when you can't have a Rifle & Shotgun available (when you can only have one longgun and you don't know what the situation will be exactly).