I would find me a 2 1/2 or 4” S&W Model 66. That is 1973 Old School Cool. In 1973 when I worked for the SO in Colorado, I carried on and off duty a 4” blue Colt Python. Wish I still had it…
I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm just curious about why you think that something that's been done for over 100 years without issue isn't safe.Again,,,
I was just stating my preferences,,,
Not trying to argue or change anyone's mind.
The two safeties are probably "sufficient" in actuality.
I can't and could never convince myself,,,
That a cocked hammer over a chambered round is safe.
Not enough to carry it that way.
Aarond
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I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm just curious about why you think that something that's been done for over 100 years without issue isn't safe.
What kind of pistol do you normally carry?
Oh man, now you’re speaking my language. I have to say a 2” model 10 or a model 36 is hard to beat and period appropriate. I’m a huge fan of either. I think budget wise, a quality 1911 will run you about twice of a quality revolver unfortunately. Factory 1911s are always a gamble if everything will be right from the box. Usually small stuff like an extractor that hasn’t been tuned. My 2 cents would be if you’re goin with a wheel gun, grab a model 10 or j frame from the time period. If you’re goin with a 1911, I’d go with something like a Dan Wesson vigil/valor/a2 or a Springfield TRP and replace the stocks with some wood.I’ve been driving my 73 F250 a lot lately. It’s a long bed so it’s a lot more useful for small lumber loads than my Duramax.
Problem is, I feel weird carrying a 320 with all the modern do dads. Rolling down the road with that appendix just breaks the feeling of driving an old single cab. Wife thought it was dumb but approved a new old style handgun.
1911 or revolver. I’m thinking a no rail 1911A1 from Springfield or an old colt. Or a nice S&W 357 magnum. I’ve never owned either. Both feel good in my hands, and I’ve shot other peoples. 357 would take a little practice but I’m good with a 1911.
So what say you older guys. If you go back to 1973 what would a guy in his 30s. If I get a 1911 I’m thinking about getting a shoulder holster because that says old school to me.
I on the other hand will not engage a safety on a firearm with a downed hammer.
I have come to prefer a decocker over a manual safety on a double action auto.
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