Checking Generation Gap

Bitten · #1 10-18-2009, 07:51 AM

I have been wondering about this for awhile now.
I am at the End of the Baby Boomer Generation.
The question will be this " How many carry a 1911 or single action semi auto Daily"
And NO lyin about you age....LOL

Myself I learned to shoot on the single action platform . Revolver and semi auto.
And I am 51

21 to 30 years old

30 to 40 years old

40 to 50 years old

50 + years old

germag · #2 10-18-2009, 08:08 AM

I don't carry specifically a 1911, but it's a 1911 type pistol...it's a Browning HiPower, still a single-action autoloader.

The first handgun I shot was an old Colt Woodsman my dad owned. I actually learned to shoot handguns with a revolver when I was a teenager, though...a Smith and Wesson Model 19.

I'm in the 50+ category.

huntin1 · #3 10-18-2009, 08:20 AM

51 here. I don't carry a 1911, daily carry is a DA/SA Sig P220.

Learned to shoot with a revolver.

huntin1

VHinch · #4 10-18-2009, 08:35 AM

I'm 30, and carry a 1911 all day every day.

#5 10-18-2009, 08:51 AM

Im 44 and tho I havent always carried a 1911 daily .......I now carry my Kimber SPC or some other 1911 45acp daily !

and even tho 1911s come in other calibers ....its the 45acp that has the power that means business in self defense !

**Nicodemus** · #6 10-18-2009, 08:56 AM

I`m 54, and I personally don`t trust anything that`s automatic. I like revolvers and-or single shots.

long_range_stick · #7 10-18-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicodemus

I`m 54, and I personally don`t trust anything that`s automatic. I like revolvers and-or single shots.

It's a good thing that pistols arent automatics huh? Unless of course you carried a Glock 18, but I dont think that there are any owned by individuals.

**Nicodemus** · #8 10-18-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by long_range_stick

It's a good thing that pistols arent automatics huh? Unless of course you carried a Glock 18, but I dont think that there are any owned by individuals.

Scuse me. Let me rephrase that to semi-automatic. I don`t trust those either.

NOYDB · #9 10-18-2009, 12:52 PM

I'm 53, I carry a XD9sc, or a Kel-tec PF9 or a Kel-tec P32 or a S&W Chiefs Special. Depends on my mood and what coordinates with my outfit.

Bitten · #10 10-18-2009, 01:08 PM

Now I have heard of and have a BBQ gun , but never thought of what coordinates with my outfit. Does that mean color or caliber?

redlevel · #11 10-18-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicodemus

I`m 54, and I personally don`t trust anything that`s automatic. I like revolvers and-or single shots.

Nic, I'm 60, and I don't necessarily distrust my 1911A1s, but I trust MYSELF with a good ol' S&W Double Action revolver a heap more than I do with the semis now. No safety or magazines for my old carpal tunnel dead fingers to fumble with. Just point and shoot.

JWarren · #12 10-18-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by redlevel

Nic, I'm 60, and I don't necessarily distrust my 1911A1s, but I trust MYSELF with a good ol' S&W Double Action revolver a heap more than I do with the semis now. No safety or magazines for my old carpal tunnel dead fingers to fumble with. Just point and shoot.

What he said...I am 49.

Oldstick · #13 10-19-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicodemus

I`m 54, and I personally don`t trust anything that`s automatic. I like revolvers and-or single shots.

I hear a lot of folks say this, and it makes sense, but I am curious as to how many actual trials have been conducted.

Say if you drop both in the sand then pick them up. I am wondering if the semi-auto isn't the most likely to function correctly in a case like that.

rayjay · #14 10-19-2009, 07:34 AM

Back when I was '29 and younger' I did carry a 1911. Now that I am 55 with 30 more years of age and experience I carry a P11 in my pocket. A P11 in the pocket is more effective than a 1911 left at home or left in the truck.

After a season of PPC revolver competition back in the 80's I don't consider a revolver to be the last word in reliability.

ScottD · #15 10-19-2009, 08:16 AM

Yep,

1911 all day - everyday. Very occasionally i carry an airweight 38, but always feel more at ease with my Springfield.

mpmax · #16 10-20-2009, 05:47 PM

Used to....but now "just" carry an airweight 38. My threat level has decreased the older I get...50.

wildmantaz · #17 10-20-2009, 05:58 PM

I will soon be 62 and my carry guns are Keltec 380, J Frame Smith, Sig P239, or Smith 629 3" Backpacker.

I never care to carry a 1911 although I own several. I love to shoot them, but don't care to carry with the hammer down or cocked and locked. Just my view.

Inthegarge · #18 10-20-2009, 06:10 PM

57 yesterday and I carry a Glock 27 and occasionally a LCP 380...RW

**boneboy96** · #19 10-20-2009, 06:37 PM

54 and I carry a different gun every day of the year!

x-mark · #20 10-21-2009, 12:09 AM

I am in the under 29

I only carry my 1911 in the wintertime, and even then its rare.

I rock the Glock the rest of the year

snake hunter · #21 10-21-2009, 12:47 AM

I'm 40 and I carry a P-220 carry sao or Ruger LCR 38+P depending on the weather. I did carry a 1911 for years but I had the old Colt reblued and now it's to nice to carry

Luke_M · #22 10-21-2009, 07:00 AM

I'm 41 and carry a 1911 on the hip everyday that I'm in a place where I can carry and a Chief's Special on the ankle all the time.

I try to stay away from places that don't allow carry or where carry is prohibited. This allows me to keep my weapon with me and not left in the truck.

Luke

Luke_M · #23 10-21-2009, 07:07 AM

Hey Mike, you need too revisit your poll. To truly reflect the change you would need an option for "other carry" in each age range. That would give an idea of any shift in preference.

Luke

ryanwhit · #24 10-21-2009, 05:45 PM

the summer I turned 21 I saved about $800 and went and bought a kimber. they weren't nearly as popular (or expensive) then. It has been my go-to carry gun since.

Bitten · #25 10-21-2009, 06:02 PM

I thought about adding that in also Luke . But I cant figure out how to. If one of the Mods could do it (hint hint) I would like to add in another choice.

(5) I wouldn't carry a single action semi-auto on a Bet.

Adam5 · #26 10-21-2009, 06:03 PM

I'm 40 and normally carry either an HK USP40c or and FN FNP40. Either way, I carry it cocked and locked.

EMC-GUN · #27 10-21-2009, 06:12 PM

33 here and carry a 1911A1, Browning Hi Power or a Model 36 S&W. I like old style iron!

buckhunter3987 · #28 10-22-2009, 01:11 PM

I didn't vote because I don't have, much less carry a 1911, when I do get one though I will most likely not carry it, it will be my plinking/nightstand gun.

I'll always carry my Glock 23.
I'm 26

rkwrichard · #29 10-22-2009, 02:47 PM

I am 54 and trade off between a 1911 and a Glock. I am starting to carry the Glock more and more.

Leroys Dakota · #30 10-22-2009, 02:57 PM

If I was out of college and had a job, I'd definitely carry a 1911 in the winter. My frame isn't large enough to comfortably conceal a 1911 in the summer. I'm under 29.

adarby84 · #31 10-22-2009, 03:12 PM

i am 25 and i either carry my spingfield 1911 and p3at or just the p3at depending where i go.

ch035 · #32 10-22-2009, 08:45 PM

im 22 and carry whatever i have at the time... been through a few nice 1911s but dont own one currently. im toting a sig p6, hk p7 or beretta 380 these days...

SSG · #33 10-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkwrichard

I am 54 and trade off between a 1911 and a Glock. I am starting to carry the Glock more and more.

x2 i,m 51

SuburbanShooter · #34 10-23-2009, 01:04 PM

I'm 24 and built a 1911 for me to carry

......but then bills took it away from me, had to sell it

parolebear · #35 10-27-2009, 04:51 PM

I'm 52 (will be friday), like to shoot a 1911 but carry a Glock 27(department issue). Personal carry is a Glock 30, like the caliber but not single action. I am the idiot that has a mental problem with cocked and locked. It is my personal shortcoming (many others also, no jokes) that I have to live with. Cut my teeth on a revolver and there is nothing like a Colt Diamondback/Python.

THE1WINSTON · #36 10-28-2009, 01:29 PM

my g17 and colt 70 series govt

CraigM · #37 10-28-2009, 02:23 PM

I'm 22 and carry an early 90's production springfield

Hunley · #38 10-29-2009, 09:47 PM

I carry a fullsize in colder weather as attire allows. I carry it when doing business transactions or when something more "formal" is required. It's my go-to gun when going somewhere high risk due to size, caliber, comfort, and sheer intimidation factor.

I'm 25.

Hotter weather usually gets my G22, S&W 642, or Micro Eagle. Just depends.

Been around guns my whole life. Got a Red Ryder at 5, single shot Marlin .22 at 7. I shot my grandfather's 16ga., 20ga, and various 22 (S, LR, and Mag) pistols from 12 on. He let me shoot .25ACP and .38 specials after I turned 14.

duckdawgdixie · #39 10-30-2009, 07:45 AM

im 25 and carry a 1911 all day everyday except when i have class because ga subscribes to the victim rich crime... i mean uh gun free school zones

ironhead7544 · #40 11-07-2009, 05:44 AM

I like the 1911 and have used several for carry. The LW Commander was a favorite. Had problems with the safety getting pushed off so switched to a thumb break for that type of carry. Was issued a G17 and had to use a 9mm by regs. Got a G26 when they first came out and used it for carry ever since. When qualifying I only drop a few points from the G17. Much better accuracy than a snubbie for me. Sometimes I use a 44 mag Taurus 5 shot Tracker but its rare. Im 60.

pacecars · #41 11-07-2009, 07:26 AM

I am 43 and carry a Dan Wesson Bobtail Commander 10mm all day every day and have for many years now.

Eddy M. · #42 11-07-2009, 09:07 AM

I don't own a 1911 -my carry is a Kahr P40 or my Glock 27

99Tarbox · #43 11-07-2009, 10:08 AM

My carry piece is in my av and I'm 45. Grew up in the Navy with 1911s.

bwm16ga · #44 11-07-2009, 07:01 PM

Who wants to leave a bunch of litter on the ground in the form of .45 ACP shell casings? They are so hard to find when you all you want to do is reload them. Autos are for the range only for me. A .357 with six shots is sufficient (I hope) as the majority of defense situations need zero shots from what I've read over the years in the various gunning publications. My philosphy is that if you have to shoot a bad guy, you better get him with #1 or #2 or it's too late. I'm under 29.

Dutch · #45 11-07-2009, 07:34 PM

I turned 40 Nov. 1st and carried my Springfield 1911A1 religously until I bought my Springfield XD .45 in March....nothing like 13 rounds of .45 to end a disagreement!

I learned to shoot a 1911 in the Army and I hated it when they took them away and issued us the 92F....which was fine if you was a REMF but this grunt prefered the 1911 .45....especially those of us that humped the pig and had it as a back up.

wildcatt · #46 11-10-2009, 01:44 PM

I am 85.I have carried in the past but never needed to use it.with one exception,I lived in Boston for 10 yrs and pulled it twice and once with a rifle.never fired.now I dont carry excep if walking my land as there are a few coyotes in the woods.and wild dogs.

Booger · #47 11-10-2009, 01:59 PM

40 years young and though I love the 1911's I am wearing my G27 as I type. I carry the G27, G23 and G19 regullarly. I don't own a 1911 right now but plan on it soon. I will still carry my Glocks though.

hammerz71 · #48 11-12-2009, 11:01 AM

Used to carry an SA 1911 often and when not that then a 92F. Now I find myself carrying a G23 almost daily.

Learned on a Ruger Security Six revolver and that was my only handgun for about 10 years until I got the 1911 in the mid '90s.

Oh, and I'm 42...

yellowhammer · #49 11-12-2009, 11:09 AM

I`m not knocking 1911s.Best combat handgun ever,possibly.I don`t own one,but want a Kimber.Probably won`t carry it a lot.I carry different guns,depending on the environment that I will be in.I think the carry of the 1911s has gotten to be more of a fad that will slowly fade.Same as the Glocks.

wandering cowboy · #50 11-14-2009, 08:44 PM

I have carried daily one of the following G21, G36, 1911 ( cocked and locked) Keltec P32,Steyr M9 and S9......of all those my favorites are the 1911 Govt, the S9 and the KelTec.

I like the .45 cartridge but the S9 (9mm) is alot lighter and more compact, the same goes for the Keltec but its for clothing where even the Steyr is hard to conceal!!!!
Having said all that given the option of picking only one gun to carry it'd be the 1911!