davidtor wrote:Yea I understand. The gun is awesome! My next 2 guns I'm getting are the glock 23 gen 4 .40. And the Beretta 92A1 or 96A1 in a .40 also. Can't wait and I was looking at shotguns for home defense
I'm sure you have already done your research, but the 92A1 is the 9mm version, while the 96A1 is the .40 S&W version of the same gun. I'm sure x-ring can order it for you if they don't have it in stock.
astro_wanabe wrote:Jonnybow wrote:Hold on, did you guys really let the fact that this guy hadn't even fired the weapon once before wearing it on his hip slide by with little attention?
The biggest gripe I have with the few folks I have had interaction with while OCing is the simple stuff. I'm talking about firearm safety, lack of firearm knowledge and then there's this, not having a clue if the gun will even cycle a round BUT having it on your hip. WTF?
I truly believe that EVERYONE who decides to carry a weapon should have to receive formal training. You have to have formal training to operate a motorcycle, operate a car, fly a plane, carry concealed..................
I mean, carrying a weapon is for your safety and the safety of your friends and family. Why the hell would you carry if you have no idea if the weapon will even work if you should need it to? Might as well just have a club or big stick. ridiculous.
Having 1 round fire and the second fail to cycle is still 1 more round fired in his defense than if he wasn't carrying at all, and if it fails completely it's still a lot more threatening than just pointing his finger going bang bang! How about you quit whining, be glad he's willing to carry in the first place, and give some CONSTRUCTIVE help! Sheesh!
What about firing one round and hitting something, or someone he is not targeting? I have to agree with Johnnybow to a point. One of the reasons I haven't started OC'ing yet (besides not being able to find a holster,) is because I want to be sure I am competent enough to actually hit what I'm aiming at. I know, being a noob to handguns myself, there is a bit of nerves and adrenaline that goes along with shooting a gun you are unfamiliar with. It took me about 4 trips to the range to calm the nerves and start improving my grouping. Amplify that by being put in a situation where you are fighting for your life, and that's a bad combination for someone who hasn't even fired their weapon yet.
There is a responsibility that comes with OC'ing, and I would agree that going out one day to buy a shiny new gun, and then strapping it to your hip the next day, is irresponsible. I'm not sure of what davidtor's previous experience with guns is, but it sounds like his gung-ho attitude could be a detriment. I'm also not sure how much research he has done on the laws, and how to handle a stop by a LEO, but from following this thread, it seems his decision to OC so soon, may be jumping the gun.
Agree or disagree, that's just my $.02