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I kinda strayed from the topic at hand on the best self-defense ammo thread in the ammo bunker. But there seems to be interest and differing opinions on the role of a carry gun. So I started this thread.
What is the role of your carry gun? What is your philosophy on it's use, setup, etc.? Why did you choose the M&P as your carry gun?
My oppinions:
A carry gun is just that; a gun that you carry with you away from your home, into the unknown. I carry an HK USP compact .40, in a Milt Sparks VM2 holster. (Until I receive my full size M&P .40 this Friday or Saturday. I shot my buddies M&P 9 at an IDPA shoot and fell in love) I carry 8 rounds of Federal Expanding Full Metal Jacket ammo in a 12 round mag. Federal EFMJ because it's what my local PD shoots. 8 rounds because it's what the defense lawyer who talked to my CC class recommended.
The only place I have no duty to retreat is my home. If someone breaks into my home, I'm not going for a handgun. I'm grabbing my 8 + 1 12 gauge fully loaded with reduced recoil hydrashock slugs.
But out in the real world things get much more complicated. There is no Castle Doctrine. The chances of getting attacked by one guy is small. The chances of getting attacked by 2, 3, or more guys is even smaller. And the chances of me engaging multiple targets with one handgun, even with 15 or 30 rounds, is exceedingly small. Plus the fact that I have no duty or desire to hold my ground at the Quick-e-mart or the park. I am perfectly willing to shoot and run or to not shoot at all. My goal isn't to kill the bad guy. My goal is to get everyone away from the bad guy and not get thrown in jail for doing it.
I chose the M&P because it’s a fun gun to shoot. It’s comfortable, affordable, produced by a reputable manufacturer, accurate, and hopefully reliable.
What is the role of your carry gun? What is your philosophy on it's use, setup, etc.? Why did you choose the M&P as your carry gun?
My oppinions:
A carry gun is just that; a gun that you carry with you away from your home, into the unknown. I carry an HK USP compact .40, in a Milt Sparks VM2 holster. (Until I receive my full size M&P .40 this Friday or Saturday. I shot my buddies M&P 9 at an IDPA shoot and fell in love) I carry 8 rounds of Federal Expanding Full Metal Jacket ammo in a 12 round mag. Federal EFMJ because it's what my local PD shoots. 8 rounds because it's what the defense lawyer who talked to my CC class recommended.
The only place I have no duty to retreat is my home. If someone breaks into my home, I'm not going for a handgun. I'm grabbing my 8 + 1 12 gauge fully loaded with reduced recoil hydrashock slugs.
But out in the real world things get much more complicated. There is no Castle Doctrine. The chances of getting attacked by one guy is small. The chances of getting attacked by 2, 3, or more guys is even smaller. And the chances of me engaging multiple targets with one handgun, even with 15 or 30 rounds, is exceedingly small. Plus the fact that I have no duty or desire to hold my ground at the Quick-e-mart or the park. I am perfectly willing to shoot and run or to not shoot at all. My goal isn't to kill the bad guy. My goal is to get everyone away from the bad guy and not get thrown in jail for doing it.
I chose the M&P because it’s a fun gun to shoot. It’s comfortable, affordable, produced by a reputable manufacturer, accurate, and hopefully reliable.