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teedubbyaw said:
I'm about to take pop's Marlin out for a hunt. I'll still use my plastic gun, though :)

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Oh thats nice to :)
 
DesertEMT66 said:
How do you like those sigs? I have been debating on going with those for a little while now.
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Love the sigs, used it in the worst conditions and its the most reliable pistol I've used. Some people say its 'too heavy' for personal carry, but it's just personal preference with weight and like anything you get used to it. I was almost disappointed how much I love my PPQ though...the only thing I miss is the de-cocker. If you do get one I recommending spending your first 100/200 rounds firing with the weapon de-cocked, as this is the state your weapon would be in if you draw it.

@chaz90 the stainless look is a sexy one for the sig

On the weapon weight- I've seen on weapon forums numerous posts about certain .308 rifles being 'too heavy' for hunting...I don't understand that rationale when guys carry them over mountains in Afghanistan for 16 hours a day hunting men lol...
 
irishboxer384 said:
Love the sigs, used it in the worst conditions and its the most reliable pistol I've used. Some people say its 'too heavy' for personal carry, but it's just personal preference with weight and like anything you get used to it. I was almost disappointed how much I love my PPQ though...the only thing I miss is the de-cocker. If you do get one I recommending spending your first 100/200 rounds firing with the weapon de-cocked, as this is the state your weapon would be in if you draw it.

@chaz90 the stainless look is a sexy one for the sig

On the weapon weight- I've seen on weapon forums numerous posts about certain .308 rifles being 'too heavy' for hunting...I don't understand that rationale when guys carry them over mountains in Afghanistan for 16 hours a day hunting men lol...
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I'm hoping to get a DA/SA. Need to put a decent number of rounds thru so I can work the trigger reset. I heard sig switched mostly to straight DA.
 
DesertEMT66 said:
I'm hoping to get a DA/SA. Need to put a decent number of rounds thru so I can work the trigger reset. I heard sig switched mostly to straight DA.
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Yeah double action is sweet, the heavier weight of the sig actually helps with accuracy, you know you're carrying a quality piece of equipment when you hold it.. The ppq has a hair trigger when cocked and it has an integrated safety, not my preferred choice of safety but ppq is worth it.
 
I miss my Marlin 30-30. I think I'll have to get another one as soon as I can afford it.
 
irishboxer384 said:
If you do get one I recommending spending your first 100/200 rounds firing with the weapon de-cocked, as this is the state your weapon would be in if you draw it.
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Unless I'm missing something about this particular gun, why is your weapon not cocked while you're carrying? If you're carrying a firearm, it should be cocked and ready to simply pull the trigger when you draw.
 
NomeProvider said:
Unless I'm missing something about this particular gun, why is your weapon not cocked while you're carrying? If you're carrying a firearm, it should be cocked and ready to simply pull the trigger when you draw.
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do you understand what de-cocked means?
 
NomeProvider said:
Yes; there is no reason to have your pistol decocked when you're carrying though.
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So you run around with a double action pistol with the hammer back and a round in the chamber?
 
NomeProvider said:
Yes; there is no reason to have your pistol decocked when you're carrying though.
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To prevent accidental discharge of the firearm. Most guns now are made with internal safeties that are much more effective when the gun is decocked (the hammer is in the resting position). I don't even know any police officers who carry their guns cocked.
 
irishboxer384 said:
So you run around with a double action pistol with the hammer back and a round in the chamber?
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My usual carry pistol is not a double action pistol; however, yes, with a proper holster, I would (and do on occasion) carry a double action pistol with the hammer back and a round in the chamber. A pistol that cannot safely be carried with the hammer back over a full chamber is a pistol that, in my opinion, should not be a carry gun.
 
DesertEMT66 said:
To prevent accidental discharge of the firearm. Most guns now are made with internal safeties that are much more effective when the gun is decocked (the hammer is in the resting position). I don't even know any police officers who carry their guns cocked.
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I see your point; however, with a proper holster (ie not bouncing around in a pocket) there's virtually no risk of an accidental discharge for a holstered firearm.

I think it's more personal preference than anything though, and in an effort to not derail this thread from it's intended purpose I'm going to call it a night :P

More pictures!!
 
What is the benefit of carrying a double action handgun with the hammer back? Please don't use trigger weight as an answer
 
DesertEMT66 said:
What is the benefit of carrying a double action handgun with the hammer back? Please don't use trigger weight as an answer
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Well, the shorter trigger pull and decreased trigger weight will make your first shot more accurate. Additionally, if you have a 10+1 capacity firearm, you generally shoot 10 of 11 shots with the hammer back - that's the trigger pull you're used to. Trigger pull has a big effect on accuracy and carrying with the hammer back makes the trigger pull consistent across all of your shots.

Pre-emptive apology that you don't like my reason, but it's true.
 
NomeProvider said:
Well, the shorter trigger pull and decreased trigger weight will make your first shot more accurate. Additionally, if you have a 10+1 capacity firearm, you generally shoot 10 of 11 shots with the hammer back - that's the trigger pull you're used to. Trigger pull has a big effect on accuracy and carrying with the hammer back makes the trigger pull consistent across all of your shots.

Pre-emptive apology that you don't like my reason, but it's true.
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1- you train with the weapon decocked so you EXPECT your first shot to be a longer pull
2- yes is will be more accurate cocked- however life isnt a shooting range where targets pop out to the sound of a buzzer in front of you
3- guys that put down 2000 rounds a week with transition drills dont have their weapons cocked for the very reason @DesertEMT66 said

thats how the guys who use their weapons daily in hostile environments carry theirs, its one thing not using an external safety, its another entirely to have a round in the chamber and the hair trigger ready to snap...
 
NomeProvider said:
Well, the shorter trigger pull and decreased trigger weight will make your first shot more accurate. Additionally, if you have a 10+1 capacity firearm, you generally shoot 10 of 11 shots with the hammer back - that's the trigger pull you're used to. Trigger pull has a big effect on accuracy and carrying with the hammer back makes the trigger pull consistent across all of your shots.

Pre-emptive apology that you don't like my reason, but it's true.
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This is an absolutely horrible idea and you should feel bad for recommending it. You are waiting for a negligent discharge. A pistol in holster can easily be jarred hard enough to discharge.

It is safe to carry hammer-back on a 1911-style single action because the firing pin is blocked until the grip is engaged and the beavertail safety is engaged. It is not safe with a DA pistol.
 
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