What CCW is meant to be shot "a lot"?

[Fat Boy]

I keep reading about the small frame revolvers carried concealed for defense, and the comment frequently pops up; "this gun is meant to be carried a lot and shot a little", or something along those lines. So, my question, what CCW guns are meant to be shot "a lot"?

 

[ZeSpectre]

Maybe the full sized "compact" stuff like a SIG P229?

 

[JesseL]

In the context of small frame revolvers, I'd point to the Ruger SP101 as a gun that can easily handle a lot of shooting.

Really though, a lot of the reason for not shooting the little guns has at least as much to do with wear on the shooter as on the gun.

 

[BrianB]

Really though, a lot of the reason for not shooting the little guns has at least as much to do with wear on the shooter as on the gun.

I have to agree. Even the XD Sub-compact seems much harder to shoot than my 4" XD or even the compact XD, HK and Sig's.

 

[ZeSpectre]

Really though, a lot of the reason for not shooting the little guns has at least as much to do with wear on the shooter as on the gun

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Yes, a big +1 and Roger Roger on that <grin>.

Fired a friend's scandium S&W micro-snubby (A S&W M340PD) a few days ago with full house .357 Magnums and HOLY MOSES DANCING THE POLKA OVER THE RED SEA WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT!!!!!!!

Three rounds and I was DONE.

 

[Floppy_D]

Light guns have the advantage of being easy to carry. My 229 is an all-day shooter, but the novelty wears off as you carry it.

 

[KevininPa]

I've been firing the crap out of a.......

..........CZ83 for more than a few years now. It held up so well that I got a CZ75 Compact with a steel frame( I've become partial to steel framed DA/SA pistols). I'll get back to that some day. But the CZ83 has to have at least 5,000 rounds through it. The only things done to it were night sights and a heavier recoil spring since I started to reload a little bit heavier round that is normally available. I only have 100 rounds through the CZ75, but so far it is flawless. I don't expect problems because all of the CZ's are built like tanks.

 

[skinewmexico]

Shoot a little, because they're no fun.

 

[FranklyTodd]

Sig P239? Small (enough) and really soft shooting 9mm.

 

[Jenrick]

Honestly if the gun isn't going to stand the wear, or your not going to stand the wear long enough to practice with it find something else.

With only a minor change to your wardrobe (a good belt is usually all that's really needed) most people can go to a full size pistol.

-Jenrick

 

[DarkSoldier]

I've never subscribed to the concept of "carry a lot and shoot a little". I shoot my .38 Smith Model 60 a lot even though I carry it very little (almost always as a BUG to a .45 or a .44) and almost never as primary armament.

The reason I shoot it a lot even though I carry it little is that it is harder to shoot well than my larger guns and requires as much or more trigger time to stay tuned up. Add to that the fact that whether as a BUG or as primary, if I need it, I'll be deep in the dark places and needing that little gun to get me back to the light.

Makes sense to shoot the crap out of it until I am competent to do good business with it if the need arises. I plan to do the same with that neat little LCP I just picked up.

Respectfully,

DarkSoldier

 

[wnycollector]

+1 for the Ruger SP101. I would also add steel J frames to the list.

 

[steveracer]

I shot 5K from a Kahr K-9, and I have well over 2500 from a Smith 637. But these are not my normal carry guns. I prefer an all-steel 1911, or a 3" model 29. These guns you can shoot A LOT, and have no problems. I think everyone who carries a very small gun needs to consider this question: What handgun will get you home every night?
I only carry the 637 as a backup gun, or, if I have to, as a "beach gun" and lock the bigger wheelie in the lockbox in the car.
Steve

 

[Samuel Adams]

........CZ83 for more than a few years now. It held up so well that I got a CZ75 Compact with a steel frame( I've become partial to steel framed DA/SA pistols). I'll get back to that some day. But the CZ83 has to have at least 5,000 rounds through it. The only things done to it were night sights and a heavier recoil spring since I started to reload a little bit heavier round that is normally available. I only have 100 rounds through the CZ75, but so far it is flawless. I don't expect problems because all of the CZ's are built like tanks.

Same with my vz82. They're built like tanks. I just wish Makarov ammo was a bit cheaper.

 

[usp9]

I can shoot my HK P2000SK all day and it begs for more. I just can't afford it these days.

 

[woad_yurt]

9x18 Makarovs will live longer than we will, probably. Shoot away.

BTW, they're a fun & easy gun to shoot.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I'd say 50 rounds a week is a reasonable amount -- over a year, that would be 2,500 rounds or so.

 

[ar10]

I may be interpreting the post but it seems to me if you have a CCW it needs to be shot a lot, at the range. Isn't not practicing with your carry gun sort of defeating the purpose of having a carry gun.

 

[1 old 0311]

I had a S&W 10-5 that I put over 30,000 VERY hot rounds through.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I may be interpreting the post but it seems to me if you have a CCW it needs to be shot a lot, at the range. Isn't not practicing with your carry gun sort of defeating the purpose of having a carry gun.

You nailed it.

 

[Funderb]

I know of a few people that carry full frame revolvers and autoloaders, I'm sure there are more. Those can be shot a lot.

 

[Rustynuts]

Pretty much anything that's not a small pocket gun. Although even the Keltecs, Rohrbaughs, Seecamps, etc. should last thousands of rounds if kept up well.

 

[Halo is for Kids]

Glock 19 should be on the list.

 

[MCgunner]

I shoot my Taurus 85UL a lot with standard pressure bullets. It don't kick THAT bad, is fun to shoot, quite accurate. I shoot my Kel Tec P11 a lot with standard pressure, too. Over 11000 rounds in the last 12 years rough count. I've sorta given up estimating. LOL No reason you shouldn't shoot your carry a lot, makes for a zen with the gun which you will need with the SHTF. If I WAS to wear that Kel Tec out, I'd just send it in for another on the lifetime warranty. I haven't managed to do that, yet, and the holster wear is lookin' rough. I really NEED a new gun or get it parkerized or something. LOL

As for as rugged guns go, the SP101 was the first thing than came to my mind. With .38s, it'll last a millennium I'm quite sure. Hell, a few centuries with buffalo bore 180 magnums.

 

[jad0110]

I keep reading about the small frame revolvers carried concealed for defense, and the comment frequently pops up; "this gun is meant to be carried a lot and shot a little", or something along those lines. So, my question, what CCW guns are meant to be shot "a lot"?

The way I look at, a gun of good quality is made to be fired a lot. The only thing limiting the amount of shooting is the shooter's budget, time constraints and personal "feel" for the gun. Some buy a gun that hurts for them to shoot, so they put 100 or few rounds through it per year are making an error, IMO.

But what hurts one person's hand may not hurt someone else's. My dad hates shooting my S&W 642. Hurts like a he says. On the other hand, J Frames in 38 Spl +P don't bother me much. To take it a step further, there are some nuts on THR that don't mind shooting S&W airlites in 357 Magnum.

The only thing limiting how much I shoot my 642 is $$$ and time. I'd put 100 rnds a week through it if I could.