Last time you fired your nightstand gun?

[Kruel J]

That why you got rid if the mouse guns?

Nah, I didn't need TWO tiny useless things in my pants.

 

[HA556]

not wearing pants. Was that an option?

If this, just don't answer the door that way! Someone is liking to have a fallout!

 

[Kruel J]

The Glocks are a thing of the past, I'm afraid. Except my Glock 48. That's my t-shirt and panties gun.

Good idea. Trade 17+1 and 100% reliability for 7+1 (if it doesn't jam).

 

[No_Regerts]

Good idea. Trade 17+1 and 100% reliability for 7+1 (if it doesn't jam).

It don't, but it took some convincing!

 

[HA556]

Nah, I didn't need TWO tiny useless things in my pants.

I'm in the same boat but, they work! I've got two kids to prove the one and, holes in paper to prove the other!

 

[Rascal01]

Like most every other post so far. My nightstand pistola is my main carry piece. It gets used regularly at the range on each trip. Wifey does the same with hers. Sometimes it is a long gun only session at the range with no pistols. But those are rare sessions. When I cannot get to the range I dry fire practice. Just did some of that with the less frequently used pistols this past weekend. Yep, muscle memory is important - especially as one ages... gracefully.

After a long career of gun toting I think the most important thing I learned is the value of muscle memory. We had one gun, one load and one holster, and trained constantly. When we transitioned from revolver to auto we were on the range shooting the qual course again and again to build muscle memory. I think that process took 2 weeks.

We had a range drill done in the dark. Draw and fire 6 rounds (revolver) as fast as you can. Our shooting stance was imprinted in our memories. The groups were amazingly tight, for some better than using sights.

Conversely, a gun buff pal has lots to choose from. There are summer guns and winter guns, there are air weights and steel guns, autos and wheel guns. Toss in a variety of holsters and pocket carry. Different guns have different loads, and the list goes on. He owns much and enjoys much but has little practical skill. A malfunction in an auto stops everything as he studies it while trying to figure out what to do.

Sure, I own other guns but my EDC is my nightstand gun. It sets on top of the nightstand, not in a drawer. I shoot it every 3 or 4 weeks, sometimes more,

 

[nammac]

Like many others, EDC = home and bedside gun. Shoot often and clean even more.

Wait, seriously, you clean it????

 

[HA556]

Wait, seriously, you clean it????

It's mostly an oily fondling 'cause I live alone.

 

[DB is Here]

Wait, seriously, you clean it????

Doesn't one round knock all the dust off.

 

[No_Regerts]

It's mostly an oily fondling 'cause I live alone.

Do you measure the barrel or the whole thing?

 

[titsonritz]

The Glocks are a thing of the past, I'm afraid. Except my Glock 48. That's my t-shirt and panties gun.

Just cuz you have a kid doesn't mean you have to switch to an old man's gun.

 

[nammac]

I'm not even using tactical ammo. Just 230gr ball.

The gospel according John Moses Browning....

Amen...

 

[HA556]

Do you measure the barrel or the whole thing?

I measure the whole thing. If I did just the barrel, I'd be disappointed knowing the truth!

 

[No_Regerts]

Just cuz you have a kid doesn't mean you have to switch to an old man's gun.

Since I listen to Dad music, might as well carry a Dad gun. Thinking of trading my G48 for a
Colt Detective Special.

 

[No_Regerts]

The gospel according John Moses Browning....

Amen...

In John Moses' name, Amen!

 

[teflon6string]

Nightstand or EDC weapon (same piece for many here) should be fired frequently enough to function as a natural extension of the body. Whenever I go "turn money into noise," my concealable/SHTF gun is the last thing I shoot before heading home. In an emergency, it will probably be the next firearm I handle. So it only makes sense (to me anyway) that I should be extremely comfy, competent and confident with that one.

 

[titsonritz]

Keeps things simple.

Well, I am simple minded so that fits.

 

[RVTECH]

ALL my handguns get fired rountinly and regularly.

 

[Kruel J]

Since I listen to Dad music, might as well carry a Dad gun. Thinking of trading my G48 for a
Colt Detective Special.

That's just silly.

 

[CRBMoA]

Besides, Dad's gun is a 6" Colt PYTHON!