I carry my 43x with rail for the six hottest months - late spring to early fall - (less clothes/layers), and my 19 gen 5 for the 6 coldest months - late fall to early spring - (more clothes/layers). Easy, gun “rotation” is a RIDICULOUS punk wannabe cool boyish practice. Consistency and simplicity is the key to EVERYTHING in life.
Mannn, I totally agree with you on this issue. While I was practicing at my range, the rso noticed that I was practicing with all off my handguns. He asked which one was my edc. So then he told me that should be in that I should practice with. I took his advice to heart ad started doing just that. And I never regretted it!
Same. Shield Plus is my year around edc. I'm not one for an "EDC Rotation". I do have two - a 4" (which I carry most often) and a 3.1" (which I carry based on my clothing). But I know the feel of both in my hand. I know when the trigger breaks on them. They feel the same. The only Caveat may be the Bodyguard 2.0 for when I am wearing really tight clothing or need to deep conceal. So far, it feels like my Shields.
Canik Mete SF all year round for me 🤟🏾🇺🇸 Just a bomb proof design and ultra reliable. Was rotating but realized that training with one is going to give me consistent and accurate results. Thanks for the video my guy 🤙🏾
M&P 2.0 Compact and shield plus for me. Both manual of arms are the same with a safety. I could get away with the compact all year round, but carrying the shield plus has it's benefits with me for certain aspects of my life. I'm not somebody who needs all the latest pistols etc. I like what I have and I want to be proficient with what I have.
Big Facts lol I thought my rotation would be G19 for the Fall & Winter Seasons & my 43x for Spring & Summer. But the 43x ended up being the all seasonal carry lol
THANK YOU for this vid! It earned you a sub. I have never understood the "rotation" of EDC guns. There is an old adage, "Beware the man who only owns one gun for he probably knows how to use it." 👍 I EDC (and have for many years now) an Ed Brown .45ACP Kobra Carry. I also compete with it in monthly Defensive Pistol matches and practice with it religiously. After many thousands of rounds (with ZERO malfunctions) it is second nature to me. It is an extension of my hands and arms. I trust it and my abilities with it. Why in the world would I want it to be part of some random rotation rather than a constant companion!?
I just dropped a video on this topic. Honestly, I definitely have a rotation. The key to it, is training. Becoming proficient in what you carry….. it’s like flying planes….. single engine, double engine, jet, heavy, small, large….. seasoned pilots are able to fly all…. Great video Bro
This is why I carry a G19 in the cooler months and a G26 in the summer. They point exactly the same, have the same trigger, and same basic ergos. This allows me to have a smaller gun for summer clothes without a massive disparity in training between the two guns. If I train with one, I improve with both.
I've been carring the same pistol for 10 years! I learned to carry the same pistol, in the same holster, at the same place on the body 27 years ago. I started with a Glock 17 carried that for a few years, switched to a Glock 19 for a few more years, now a Glock 26 for 10 years & I don't see changing from the Glock 26!
@@Joe-oo3xv Glock 19 prints more than the 26. With the Pearce +0 XL grip extension, I get my pinky on the grip. The part of the pistol that prints is the back strap, the hump for the lanyard hole, it's like a big bobtail. Plus that part of frame thats missing below the second finger grove, the pistol slides in on top of the bottom meaty part of my palm, like a ledge. Then with all 3 fingers on the front strap, I get a better grip, than the 19 with the hump. So I shoot the 26 better!
Carry what you train with. Best advice ever for edc/ ccw. I limit myself to two guns now, summer/ winter, formal/ casual dress wear. I shoot my other guns but I train with only two.
Take it a step further get two of the same carry. Had a situation were my extractor failed on my carry. Took a week to get the part and fix. Went and bought the same setup for a backup
Rotations are more fun! And, let's be honest here, pleasure is one of the reasons we collect guns. Just be sure you're practiced with each firearm. I usually pop off a few rounds before I carry, just to be sure I'm sighted in where I need to be. But I shoot most every day, and for me, one gun would be boring.
That’s a bad habit to switch like that. During stress your body goes into “motor memory” mode. It takes thousands of rounds for your body to master it. So every time you switch you need to fire minimum 1k for that firearm to get that motor memory. Just be careful with that train of thought 👍
This is. Subjective cause some of us do practice with multiple guns and are great with all of them. I prefer to carry a bigger gun but that's just not possible when i'm wearing less clothing so a rotation is necessary. I don't carry a gun unless I can shoot it pefficiently right now I have four guns in my carry rotation and it all depends on what i'm wearing not what the weather is.
P365 is great because I can carry the AXG Legion (17+1) in Florida winter and switch to small frame rest of the year (12+1 flush fit or 14+1 with pinky extension, using MagGutz). Same presentation, same red dot/slide, same trigger, multiple frame sizes!
I chose an unpopular option but I love the gun. I carry a Taurus gx4 year round with 13rd mags. I keep a gx4 carry in the nightstand. I don’t see the need for anything else.
Glock 26 with G17 backup mag...every day for over a decade...i own a lot of options... but other than adding a SW442 in a coat, pocket, or ankle as a BUG... my carry never changes day to day. All day. All night, my wife says it's a part of my body and shes not 100% wrong. Got a few different carry holster options based on activities... but only my double stack mag gets the nod... because i shoot it the best over my single stacks and i like having G17 backup mags stashed everywhere from home to office to truck to motorcycle.
Revolvers all day, I got three in rotation the 1st oldest revolver cowboy style Black Powder percussion cap Ruger Old American, 2nd is a Single action modern cartridge Ruger Single-Six in 32 H&R Magnum, and finally a double action Ruger RedHawk in 44 Magnum I alternate between those three I am a big Ruger fan and old school revolver guy.
Agree with you to an extent. I try to keep it to 2. Currently it is a Glock 48Mos almost all the time. And a Shadow CR920 when i am running or when deep concealing. 6k rounds through the 48 and about 2k through the shadow. Same 407k on both. Same holsters, etc.
I totally agree with you on the one-gun concept. I had been carrying a Glock 19 Gen3 for the past 16 years. But recently switched to a Shadow Systems MR920 and added the Radian Ramjet with afterburner. Talk about a flat shooting gun ! So far I've put over 2000 rounds through it and had zero malfunctions. Shadow Systems says there's a break in period and expect some malfunctions, well I didn't have any. It feeds everything !
You said one of the most important things which is leave these triggers alone. So many people cry about triggers. They listen to other people and end up changing the trigger. Other Guntubers have these guys regurgitating the same whining about triggers. Now people are buying guns and the same day buying a trigger for it. Reminded me about the diesel truck world. I see guys buying brand new 20(whatever year we are in by time you read this)trucks. Then tearing all of the emission stuff off and deleting the truck in like a few days or a month of owning it as a first timer. Then go playing with tuners. They will then blow the engine or trans then cry the truck brand sucks or the turbos clog up with soot anyways even being deleted. The Actuators always go bad about 50-75k miles even being deleted. So this makes them cry more. Leave ish alone. Atleast if you replace or remove things do it right. Like you said every guns trigger smooths out over time. Also as you said train. It’s like guns that came out with like two stage triggers. Like a Taurus G3. Everyone cries the trigger sucks, it’s “mushy” and has looooooong take up. Well those kinds of triggers work like that of a hammer fired gun, da/sa kind of feel. Long take up. It’s like now if a gun doesn’t have a 1mm take up and .5mm reset then the trigger is trash and the gun sucks. People want to have a trigger that when their finger touches the trigger and they go Professor Charles X, think a round going off, and the gun fires on its own by the user just holding and thinking of firing. No trigger movement.
Awesome video! Definitely use one gun for EDC. It just makes sense to me because under stress, you want that familiarity. For me, that gun is the PDP. Although you certainly cannot go wrong with a G19. At this point the PDP just feels like an extension of my own hand. And when I put it on my belt, it feels like a part of me. I think I even have an impression of my holster and gun imprinted on my lower stomach! 😂
I will agree on that 👍 my top two choices was the 19 and PDP. Both conceal well and shoot amazing. The deciding factor was I can shoot the 19 slightly faster
I pocket carry LCP MAX or Shield 2.0 most of the time for maximum comfort. Occasionally I would carry my M&P compact 2.0 if I’m going to a bad neighborhood. Although I like my shield 2.0, it lacks capacity, so I bought a Hellcat OSP yesterday. Springfield 2024 Gear up bundle is too good of a deal to pass up, they throw in an optic,three extra 11 rounds mag (wish they would include a 15 rounder instead) and range bag for free. This is the first time I get to experience optic, never consider getting one cause you can buy another gun with that money.
What happend to the pdp? Just curious. I do have pdps but i dont have a rotation. I just heeo fir my carry the same grip. On duty its a 17. Off duty its usually a 19 mos. When i can i carry a 17 and when its tight i will relunctantly go to a 26 usually with range and dryfire. People need to focus on being protectors not collectors not saying we shouldnt enjoy it but we really need to figure out what is important.
Some days I wake up in early in the morning and I wanna run to the gun gas station in my pajama pants, a light gun like an M&P shield or Hellcat or P365 accomplishes that. my home defense gun won't. It's too heavy. I rotate those three guns in the summer, and I rotate two 40s in the winter.
Woooooah where at in Michigan brother? I’m out here in Wayne County, lemme know if you ever wanna go make some content or some shit. Happy I found your channel
Yeah I think best case scenario you carry the same gun everyday but I'm one of those guys that scales up and down between guns based on how permissive my environment is/what I'm wearing in each of the 4 seasons.
I carry my P365 most of the time…12-round when IWB, or 10-round when pocket carrying. When it’s really hot and I want to go lighter, LCP or DB380. When I feel the need, I’ll carry my G19 or G19L (G17 w/grip chipped to G19 length).
shoot a lot and practice what you carry….I have 3 guns I edc…. the same 9mm for the hood, the same 10mm for the woods and a 380 between the sheets. (suit/dress nice night out when dressed up, I am fit and wear slim form fitting suits) 90% of the time right now is the G19 with a 507k. I am seriously thinking about the CR920XP with a 507k, once I get a few 1000 rounds through it to make an educated decision. So thin and light…it is a game changer for me.
Haha I love it. I would agree about the 10 mm for the woods. That is one gun I am looking into right now. Nothing wrong with that … I just like the consistency of carrying one gun for protection. The woods and home defense is another whole conversation 👍 right on brother
I have been carrying for over 30 years. Both in an official capacity and not. Guns have changed over the years. Primary is the one carried over 90% of the time, but there are times a different one is carried, depend of the situation. Everyone need to find their own way in regards to carry. You make valid points and I agree with what you stated, but sometime circumstances sometimes dictate what you carry. Good video
I agree. I do carry a small firearm for weddings for example. What I’m trying to get ppl away from is carrying different firearms bc they can’t choose which one they like and usually those guns are vastly different from one another. This video is obviously opinionated but for me I prefer the same feel every time I draw a firearm from concealment. I don’t like the feeling of switching guns
For the most part I carry one gun every day, year round. But being the modular SIG P365 I can't say it's ALWAYS in the same configuration. Most of the time I run it in my waistband with the XL grip module, a Hogue grip sleeve, and an extended 14 round magazine. But there are some instances where I switch out the upgraded grip for the standard plain one with a flush 10 round mag so I can put the thing in my pocket. Other times, when I'm fine running something a little larger and heavier, I will throw on my XL slide with the red dot. But even with all of this flexibility, there are still situations where I have to carry something completely different because the 365 might not be as compatible in certain outfits or settings. (swim suit, exercise shorts, fitted tuxedo pants, etc.) Also, when I get home for the day and am ready to relax, I prefer to pocket carry something smaller than my 365. No, I don't think everyone should be constantly changing their primary defense weapon just because. But some measure of adaptability is still required.
I have whatever I want rotation. But what I do is dry fire the gun a bit before carrying it so I know how the trigger feels and how it presents and draws.
Sound advice. If you do a rotation, dont switch between a sig 226, a glock 19, and a 1911 for sure. Maybe...MAYBE, if ya have too. Sig 229 for summer and a 226 for winter. Or glock 17 &19. But do carry a revolver one day and glock the next. 😂
I’m happy if your carrying anything … just giving the viewpoint that it is possible to keep the same weapon system year round 👍 helps with consistency during stress
For beginners in concealed carry, sure yes, you should just carry the same firearm, for a long time. I would say however that a seasoned professional, who has carried different guns for many years, can switch guns fairly often, as long the have been trained, and do some dry firing everyday with the carry gun. This preps your mind and skills every day before you strap on.
P.S. I have carried many different guns for forty-six years, and rotate every three to four months. Works fine, and I makes sure I get proper training and range time in.
I think for the most part you’re right and a person is better off that just carry one gun. But I don’t believe that’s an absolute because there may be situations where that one gun isn’t going to work. typically this occurs when you have to wear clothing and that’s a bit different than you normally wear, fancy wear, and you need a smaller gun for that day. I’d rather have an unfamiliar gun than no gun. I will say if you’re going to carry multiple guns, you’d be better off to have them be the same. So if you’re small gun is a shield plus then your larger gun shouldn’t be a Glock for example. It should be an M&P that way it’s at least similar
Right on my man. I will agree. I have a “wedding gun” that is different than the Glock 19. If you are going to carry multiple guns for sure make sure they are part of the same family
I agree, generally. I think it's best to stay with the same make, but maybe have two different models for different seasons, clothing, etc. There's nothing wrong with a Glock 19 most of the time, and a Glock 43X in warmer months when it's easier to conceal.
@@sarge131 Well that depends. If you even have remotely large hands there is a big difference between a 19 and a 43x. Going from a 19 with a medium backstrap to a 43x with no backstrap is a completely different length of pull. I have to grip the 43x entirely different than a 19
I carry my G19 as often as I can. But I do carry a 43x in hot weather based on what I’m wearing. Both with red dots and same manual of arms. I shoot other guns at the range, but I train with my Glocks. I’m just confident in them and my ability to shoot them well. Why mess with what already works?
I like it 👍 you can train with as many guns as you want. Just make sure you’re consistent with the one you carry. Sig and Glock have two entirely different grip angles just keep that in mind bc your motor memory cant switch on a dime, one gun is going to present lower than the other … it’s better to carry two of the same gun but just my 2 cents.
Have two Glock 19s mos, one with a eps and a tlr7a, and the other with a rcr and a tlr7 hlx , i have a 17 for home defense, and I’m thinking about another 19 😂
Went from a Glock 19 to P320 when that came out and then got a 365XL when that dropped and have carried it every day since. I am considering switching to a macro frame for colder months and XL frame for warmer months I would use the same wilson combat grip module but everything will practically be the same besides grip length.
@@MichiganDad I love my Glock 26 G5 Glock is the only gun anyone should own it took me 20 years to get my Glock I always went for pretty guns that wasn’t reliable ..I’m now a Glock Boy Lol
I carry the same gun all year round because of muscle memory, reliability,and accuracy. I trained with my Glock 43 for 11 years. I grabbed an mid size sig and was 100 times more accurate. I shot it better with irons and red dot.
I carry the Glock 26 with a Pearce +0 XL grip extension. I have a place for my pinky. The part that prints is the back strap where the hump for the laynard hole is, that part of the grip is gone & it's like a big Bob tail on a 1911 Commander. Plus the bottom of the grip is above the meaty part of the bottom of the hand, so it slides in the hand like on a shelf & with all 4 fingers on the front strap, the pistol locks into my hand for a better grip!
P30 for me, why? Because I shoot it the best after switching to the gray guns trigger and short reset kit. Its all purpose, meaning I can use it in any situation. Big enough to shoot comfortably, but light enough to carry year round.
I’ve running the some EDC for 6 years. I have a rotation in a different manner. God forbid I ever fall victim of a violent crime and have to defend myself, my EDC would then be taken as evidence most likely. Until I get it back, I will need another Pistol to stand in for it. I love the Glock 19 but I wanted a 26. Problem is the 26 doesn’t have a Rail. Enter a Grip Chop. I have a Glock 19 with said Grip Chop and polymer has been grafted on to make a Glock 26 Grip. As a result, I have a Glock 26L. It has a Light and Night Sights on it. That’s all that’s needed. A Glock 26 is my backup EDC. Let’s be clear though. Even with the lawlessness that we are trending towards, your odds of becoming a victim and needing your EDC are fairly low. It’s that just in case that we carry. Police are shorthanded and response times are longer than ever. Courts aren’t holding offenders accountable like they’re supposed to. Elected officials are turning a blind eye at least and even encouraging the lawlessness and trying to criminalize victims. That’s not acceptable. These are the reasons why I chose to carry. It’s for that just in case but with the knowledge that it’s unlikely and a hope of it will never be needed. Best to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
The idea of a firearm "rotation" always seemed counterintuitive to me because it just does not make sense at all. There is no logical reason for having a "rotation". There is no advantage, just disadvantages which may cause confusion with manual of arms when faced with a life threatening contact and you don't even know what firearm you are carrying. Most people who carry a firearm on a regular basis don't even train enough or even have proper training to be proficient with one weapon system, let alone the other weapons that they might have in a "rotation." Imagine having several diffrent firearms, one a SAO, another DBL/SA, another striker-fired, diffrent sights, different trigger pulls, weight, capacity, caliber, etc. If I'm faced with a real life-threat I want that one weapon system I know the best. This is my opinion and what I do. Edit: In the Marine Corps in an 03 MOS I was very familiar with a variety of weapon systems but I was exceptional with one, and that was the one required of my specific MOS. This is what I do in civilian life.
I have 1 edc, and I'm gonna buy another one as a backup. Why? I had to send mine to S&W for a rust issue. It took them about 3 weeks to solve the problem. By the way. They fixed it, which is awesome. But for 3 weeks, I had nothing. I didn't like that. That's why I'm getting another one. But in reality. You should carry what you train with. An m&p and a glock don't have the same grip angle. So you have to train with what you carry. I believe you could learn, but what's the point? You want to be accurate and effective. Having a ton of guns is good in my opinion. Carrying a bunch o different ones I a stupid rotation is irresponsible but cool. Cool is not always right.
I’m a new EDC carrier, less than a year. I recommend everyone have at least 2 guns. Why? Because if you end up in a self defense situation the police will take your gun and put it in evidence. Now that your gun is gone? What’re you gonna do? Walk around with no gun? No, you need an another gun. Always have 2. Not saying 2 at once, obviously leave the 2nd one at home or somewhere, but just own 2 is what I’m saying.
You can own as many guns as you want 👍 the more you own the better. I’m talking about only concealed carry. You should carry the same gun every single day. Your body creates “motor skills” with that gun so switching messes up those skills. Your right please have more than one of the same gun 👍
As long a you put in work with the firearm it’s fine to have a rotation. If we are in a Warzone, OK, I get it but standard EDC you don’t pull it everyday. Practice and it’s not really an issue.
The point of the video is every gun is going to present differently. Every trigger is slightly different. God forbid if you do get into a situation and you prep the trigger and it goes off when you don’t want it to then there is an issue. I don’t want to play Russian roulette on what trigger I’m using. Bc when stress takes over you revert to your training. And the mind in that state cannot comprehend or remember what trigger your using that day. Better to keep them all the same.
I always have the dilemma of choosing between my G19 most of the year,with only 2 reloads,and my G43 in the summer months with 4 spare mags.I don’t like the feeling I get with the G43 because I always feel under prepared,than I do with my 19,where I feel fine carrying that except when it’s hot and I don’t want the extra weight.Anyone have these thoughts or just me?
I have the dilemma of having really big hands so a g19 is actually small for me. I’ve tried many times to find a small gun that will work but every one of them doesn’t mesh with my hand size without altering my master grip
I have the Axis Elite for my 43x. I’m a fan of it but sometimes I wish it was a little less wide. Months ago I watched your Xiphos Elite and it’s been on my mind since. I just bought a Glock 45 mos. Do you have any thoughts/insights about the Xiphos for that? Also, have you tried the other clips like the ulticlip or the DDC Clips? Any thoughts on either of those? Thanks in advance and thank you as always for your videos!
I recently got the xiphos elite for my 19X. I have to say, it ti's the most comfortable holster I own. The only thing for me is that it doesn't conceal the end of the grip as much as I would like. That being said, it might be the way that I have it set up. It rides higher than any other holster I have. That helps with comfort and draw, but not concealment. I am considering adding a wedge to see if that helps.
Glock 19 if your just getting into shooting … when your grip,trigger pull, and shot groups get better than you can think about moving to 43x for concealed carry.
@@extremeplus8181 I can. I wear shorts and a t shirt everyday for work. I use different holster system based on what I’m wearing but I can conceal a g19 without issue
I disagree. Thats great for you. I have 5 in my rotation and more than comfortable with all them. I have thousands of rounds through each of them and practice drawing with all them. Different strokes for different folks. 1 gun don't do it for me. My guns have different purposes. Depends on where I'm going? What I'm wearing? Time of day? Am I mostly standing or sitting? Etc
@@RahGzz90 why is that so hard to believe. Whats so hard in carrying 5 guns to the range and putting 1-2 boxes through each? I'm a memeber at my local shooting range. I can go as many times as I want and shoot how i want.
@@bbazzracing 1 or 2 boxes isnt truly enough to master a pistol if you always rotating u can probably shoot them ok but i not for a fact your are not a marksman with any of them just my thought
Well I buy them to spread them all over my house. So I have a firearm within reach anywhere I go in the house. But yes eventually ppl who buy too many become safe queens.
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I carry my 43x with rail for the six hottest months - late spring to early fall - (less clothes/layers), and my 19 gen 5 for the 6 coldest months - late fall to early spring - (more clothes/layers). Easy, gun “rotation” is a RIDICULOUS punk wannabe cool boyish practice. Consistency and simplicity is the key to EVERYTHING in life.
Preach sir. I been carrying a p07 exclusively year round, and I live in the hot, soupy south.
One gun, one holster, all the time
Ditto! P07 in a Tier1 axis slim
Cz fire I have one too
I do carry different in the summer. Than I do in colder weather.
Me too. Glock 43x in the summer g45 the rest of the time.
I like my 365 collection and carry several different variations of that platform
Glad to hear you use the correct terminology "motor memory" and not "muscle memory."
My cousin has a weekly carry rotation and it drives me nuts 😂
Is that like a gun for each day of the week?
@@mattr918weekly would mean he carries a different gun each week
Thats ridiculous
@ResplendentRaider most guys are collectors that happen to carry. Not real shooters.
@@mattr918 yes! that’s actually what he does😑😂
Mannn, I totally agree with you on this issue. While I was practicing at my range, the rso noticed that I was practicing with all off my handguns. He asked which one was my edc. So then he told me that should be in that I should practice with. I took his advice to heart ad started doing just that. And I never regretted it!
Shield Plus Year Round!
Same. Shield Plus is my year around edc. I'm not one for an "EDC Rotation". I do have two - a 4" (which I carry most often) and a 3.1" (which I carry based on my clothing). But I know the feel of both in my hand. I know when the trigger breaks on them. They feel the same. The only Caveat may be the Bodyguard 2.0 for when I am wearing really tight clothing or need to deep conceal. So far, it feels like my Shields.
Canik Mete SF all year round for me 🤟🏾🇺🇸
Just a bomb proof design and ultra reliable. Was rotating but realized that training with one is going to give me consistent and accurate results. Thanks for the video my guy 🤙🏾
I been carrying my G19 Gen 3 for over 10 years all year around. Sometimes I carry my G23 Gen 3 but mainly G19.
Great topic and video!!
M&P 2.0 Compact and shield plus for me. Both manual of arms are the same with a safety. I could get away with the compact all year round, but carrying the shield plus has it's benefits with me for certain aspects of my life. I'm not somebody who needs all the latest pistols etc. I like what I have and I want to be proficient with what I have.
3.6 is my favorite. Still grabbing my g19 gen 3 if things go south but the m&p compact 3.6 is👌🏾
Those are my two Maine carry both with Holosun 507 the compact 90% of the time and hst ammo 100% reliable
I’ve been carrying the same pew all year round! I thought I would rotate more, but my 43x just feels right. Great video by the way👍🏼
Big Facts lol I thought my rotation would be G19 for the Fall & Winter Seasons & my 43x for Spring & Summer. But the 43x ended up being the all seasonal carry lol
Great video similar philosophy, Glock 26 summer, Glock 19 winter. Same manual of arms
Thank you for this video. I hope it helps other people out there. God bless.
THANK YOU for this vid! It earned you a sub. I have never understood the "rotation" of EDC guns. There is an old adage, "Beware the man who only owns one gun for he probably knows how to use it." 👍
I EDC (and have for many years now) an Ed Brown .45ACP Kobra Carry. I also compete with it in monthly Defensive Pistol matches and practice with it religiously. After many thousands of rounds (with ZERO malfunctions) it is second nature to me. It is an extension of my hands and arms. I trust it and my abilities with it. Why in the world would I want it to be part of some random rotation rather than a constant companion!?
One gun. I’m trying to master my weapon
I just dropped a video on this topic. Honestly, I definitely have a rotation. The key to it, is training. Becoming proficient in what you carry….. it’s like flying planes….. single engine, double engine, jet, heavy, small, large….. seasoned pilots are able to fly all…. Great video Bro
This is why I carry a G19 in the cooler months and a G26 in the summer. They point exactly the same, have the same trigger, and same basic ergos. This allows me to have a smaller gun for summer clothes without a massive disparity in training between the two guns. If I train with one, I improve with both.
I've been carring the same pistol for 10 years! I learned to carry the same pistol, in the same holster, at the same place on the body 27 years ago. I started with a Glock 17 carried that for a few years, switched to a Glock 19 for a few more years, now a Glock 26 for 10 years & I don't see changing from the Glock 26!
@@Soulcritic why did you switch from the 19 to 26 ?
@@Joe-oo3xv Glock 19 prints more than the 26. With the Pearce +0 XL grip extension, I get my pinky on the grip. The part of the pistol that prints is the back strap, the hump for the lanyard hole, it's like a big bobtail. Plus that part of frame thats missing below the second finger grove, the pistol slides in on top of the bottom meaty part of my palm, like a ledge. Then with all 3 fingers on the front strap, I get a better grip, than the 19 with the hump. So I shoot the 26 better!
@@Soulcritic sounds good. I go between the 45 and 43x. Depending on weather.
Carry what you train with. Best advice ever for edc/ ccw. I limit myself to two guns now, summer/ winter, formal/ casual dress wear. I shoot my other guns but I train with only two.
I keep my walther PDP, thats it, thats all!!!!😂😂
Take it a step further get two of the same carry. Had a situation were my extractor failed on my carry. Took a week to get the part and fix. Went and bought the same setup for a backup
Glock 19 gen 4 with a trijicon rmr type 2 and Streamlight tlr7x and overwatch precision polydat trigger is my EVERYDAY ALL DAY carry
💯 agree with what you said. Also edc is G19 gen 5. Glock 19 all day everyday
Great video
Rotations are more fun! And, let's be honest here, pleasure is one of the reasons we collect guns. Just be sure you're practiced with each firearm. I usually pop off a few rounds before I carry, just to be sure I'm sighted in where I need to be. But I shoot most every day, and for me, one gun would be boring.
That’s a bad habit to switch like that. During stress your body goes into “motor memory” mode. It takes thousands of rounds for your body to master it. So every time you switch you need to fire minimum 1k for that firearm to get that motor memory. Just be careful with that train of thought 👍
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Subjective cause some of us do practice with multiple guns and are great with all of them. I prefer to carry a bigger gun but that's just not possible when i'm wearing less clothing so a rotation is necessary. I don't carry a gun unless I can shoot it pefficiently right now I have four guns in my carry rotation and it all depends on what i'm wearing not what the weather is.
P365 is great because I can carry the AXG Legion (17+1) in Florida winter and switch to small frame rest of the year (12+1 flush fit or 14+1 with pinky extension, using MagGutz). Same presentation, same red dot/slide, same trigger, multiple frame sizes!
I chose an unpopular option but I love the gun. I carry a Taurus gx4 year round with 13rd mags. I keep a gx4 carry in the nightstand. I don’t see the need for anything else.
Glock 26 with G17 backup mag...every day for over a decade...i own a lot of options... but other than adding a SW442 in a coat, pocket, or ankle as a BUG... my carry never changes day to day. All day. All night, my wife says it's a part of my body and shes not 100% wrong. Got a few different carry holster options based on activities... but only my double stack mag gets the nod... because i shoot it the best over my single stacks and i like having G17 backup mags stashed everywhere from home to office to truck to motorcycle.
THANK YOU! We should standardize on one weapon and be proficient with it. For me that’s the Glock 26.
@@magaman3048 love it! I had a 26 early on … my hand was just too big but the 19 is my jam for sure. God bless brother
I have little hands (insert joke here) so my edc is a 43x and my range is a Tisas carry ds.
My duty is a MP 2.0.
bought my first gun last year and i've had it since, not falling for the guntuber 10 gun rotation craze lol
Revolvers all day, I got three in rotation the 1st oldest revolver cowboy style Black Powder percussion cap Ruger Old American, 2nd is a Single action modern cartridge Ruger Single-Six in 32 H&R Magnum, and finally a double action Ruger RedHawk in 44 Magnum I alternate between those three I am a big Ruger fan and old school revolver guy.
Sig P365XL year round, do carry a commander size 45acp once in awhile for fun
Stac cs everyday. Do have a g19 as back up and shield plus for light weight clothes or lots of walking around
Agree with you to an extent. I try to keep it to 2. Currently it is a Glock 48Mos almost all the time. And a Shadow CR920 when i am running or when deep concealing. 6k rounds through the 48 and about 2k through the shadow. Same 407k on both. Same holsters, etc.
They both have the same grip angle and size those are great 👍
I think a spring/sumer + fall/winter rotation is fine within the same line like for me G19/26 or M&P 2.0/Shield etc.
I too carry a Glock 19. 364 days a year. I carry a Hi Point on April Fools’ Day. 😂
Great Video, Thank You !!
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HC Pro in the Spring/Summer, SIG P229 in .357 SIG Fall/Winter
I totally agree with you on the one-gun concept. I had been carrying a Glock 19 Gen3 for the past 16 years. But recently switched to a Shadow Systems MR920 and added the Radian Ramjet with afterburner. Talk about a flat shooting gun ! So far I've put over 2000 rounds through it and had zero malfunctions. Shadow Systems says there's a break in period and expect some malfunctions, well I didn't have any. It feeds everything !
What's the size and weight of a glock 19? Is it comparable to a commander size 1911. 4.25 and about 27oz.
I totally agree. Great advice and content. 🙏
You said one of the most important things which is leave these triggers alone. So many people cry about triggers. They listen to other people and end up changing the trigger. Other Guntubers have these guys regurgitating the same whining about triggers. Now people are buying guns and the same day buying a trigger for it. Reminded me about the diesel truck world. I see guys buying brand new 20(whatever year we are in by time you read this)trucks. Then tearing all of the emission stuff off and deleting the truck in like a few days or a month of owning it as a first timer. Then go playing with tuners. They will then blow the engine or trans then cry the truck brand sucks or the turbos clog up with soot anyways even being deleted. The Actuators always go bad about 50-75k miles even being deleted. So this makes them cry more. Leave ish alone. Atleast if you replace or remove things do it right. Like you said every guns trigger smooths out over time. Also as you said train. It’s like guns that came out with like two stage triggers. Like a Taurus G3. Everyone cries the trigger sucks, it’s “mushy” and has looooooong take up. Well those kinds of triggers work like that of a hammer fired gun, da/sa kind of feel. Long take up. It’s like now if a gun doesn’t have a 1mm take up and .5mm reset then the trigger is trash and the gun sucks. People want to have a trigger that when their finger touches the trigger and they go Professor Charles X, think a round going off, and the gun fires on its own by the user just holding and thinking of firing. No trigger movement.
Awesome video! Definitely use one gun for EDC. It just makes sense to me because under stress, you want that familiarity. For me, that gun is the PDP. Although you certainly cannot go wrong with a G19. At this point the PDP just feels like an extension of my own hand. And when I put it on my belt, it feels like a part of me. I think I even have an impression of my holster and gun imprinted on my lower stomach! 😂
I will agree on that 👍 my top two choices was the 19 and PDP. Both conceal well and shoot amazing. The deciding factor was I can shoot the 19 slightly faster
@@MichiganDad Yessir! Most definitely always go with the one you’re most proficient and efficient with and will make you want to train and practice.
I’m a one gun rotation guy it makes things easier.
I carry two guns. My P365 AXG Legion in the winter and now my Shield Plus Carry Comp
Agreed one gun 100% of the time!
I pocket carry LCP MAX or Shield 2.0 most of the time for maximum comfort. Occasionally I would carry my M&P compact 2.0 if I’m going to a bad neighborhood. Although I like my shield 2.0, it lacks capacity, so I bought a Hellcat OSP yesterday. Springfield 2024 Gear up bundle is too good of a deal to pass up, they throw in an optic,three extra 11 rounds mag (wish they would include a 15 rounder instead) and range bag for free. This is the first time I get to experience optic, never consider getting one cause you can buy another gun with that money.
M&P 2.0 Compact and Subcompact. That's it.
Love it 👍
They present the same I’m sure
I carry either a shadow system mr920 elite or a Kimber k6s
Great video and review! Where can I find that flared magwell?
I have a magwell review coming up soon. It is the Glock EDC Magwell from Floyd’s custom shop
What happend to the pdp? Just curious. I do have pdps but i dont have a rotation. I just heeo fir my carry the same grip. On duty its a 17. Off duty its usually a 19 mos. When i can i carry a 17 and when its tight i will relunctantly go to a 26 usually with range and dryfire. People need to focus on being protectors not collectors not saying we shouldnt enjoy it but we really need to figure out what is important.
Some days I wake up in early in the morning and I wanna run to the gun gas station in my pajama pants, a light gun like an M&P shield or Hellcat or P365 accomplishes that. my home defense gun won't. It's too heavy. I rotate those three guns in the summer, and I rotate two 40s in the winter.
Woooooah where at in Michigan brother? I’m out here in Wayne County, lemme know if you ever wanna go make some content or some shit. Happy I found your channel
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Yeah I think best case scenario you carry the same gun everyday but I'm one of those guys that scales up and down between guns based on how permissive my environment is/what I'm wearing in each of the 4 seasons.
629 performance center snubnose year around for me.
I’ve got the same gun and optic. That shits nice
New optic for me and it’s been awesome
I carry my P365 most of the time…12-round when IWB, or 10-round when pocket carrying. When it’s really hot and I want to go lighter, LCP or DB380. When I feel the need, I’ll carry my G19 or G19L (G17 w/grip chipped to G19 length).
shoot a lot and practice what you carry….I have 3 guns I edc…. the same 9mm for the hood, the same 10mm for the woods and a 380 between the sheets. (suit/dress nice night out when dressed up, I am fit and wear slim form fitting suits) 90% of the time right now is the G19 with a 507k. I am seriously thinking about the CR920XP with a 507k, once I get a few 1000 rounds through it to make an educated decision. So thin and light…it is a game changer for me.
Haha I love it. I would agree about the 10 mm for the woods. That is one gun I am looking into right now. Nothing wrong with that … I just like the consistency of carrying one gun for protection. The woods and home defense is another whole conversation 👍 right on brother
I have been carrying for over 30 years. Both in an official capacity and not. Guns have changed over the years. Primary is the one carried over 90% of the time, but there are times a different one is carried, depend of the situation. Everyone need to find their own way in regards to carry. You make valid points and I agree with what you stated, but sometime circumstances sometimes dictate what you carry. Good video
I agree. I do carry a small firearm for weddings for example. What I’m trying to get ppl away from is carrying different firearms bc they can’t choose which one they like and usually those guns are vastly different from one another.
This video is obviously opinionated but for me I prefer the same feel every time I draw a firearm from concealment. I don’t like the feeling of switching guns
@@MichiganDad Agreed. People would be better off investing in training and ammo instead of changing guns every other day
For the most part I carry one gun every day, year round. But being the modular SIG P365 I can't say it's ALWAYS in the same configuration. Most of the time I run it in my waistband with the XL grip module, a Hogue grip sleeve, and an extended 14 round magazine. But there are some instances where I switch out the upgraded grip for the standard plain one with a flush 10 round mag so I can put the thing in my pocket. Other times, when I'm fine running something a little larger and heavier, I will throw on my XL slide with the red dot. But even with all of this flexibility, there are still situations where I have to carry something completely different because the 365 might not be as compatible in certain outfits or settings. (swim suit, exercise shorts, fitted tuxedo pants, etc.) Also, when I get home for the day and am ready to relax, I prefer to pocket carry something smaller than my 365. No, I don't think everyone should be constantly changing their primary defense weapon just because. But some measure of adaptability is still required.
Canik Elite SC year round.
I carry a VP9, I compete with a VP9, and my HD handgun is a VP9L.. all three get used but there is no real difference…
LCP max for shorts and summer. G19.5 all else
I have whatever I want rotation. But what I do is dry fire the gun a bit before carrying it so I know how the trigger feels and how it presents and draws.
Sound advice. If you do a rotation, dont switch between a sig 226, a glock 19, and a 1911 for sure. Maybe...MAYBE, if ya have too. Sig 229 for summer and a 226 for winter. Or glock 17 &19. But do carry a revolver one day and glock the next. 😂
Season changes and so does the edc buddy
I’m happy if your carrying anything … just giving the viewpoint that it is possible to keep the same weapon system year round 👍 helps with consistency during stress
👍. Any issues with g19 printing? For example, with a tucked in dress/formal shirt, assuming you've tried it? Thanks
No issues printing but I have to carry it differently for a wedding. I use the phlster enigma for suit/formal shirt carry. 👍
For beginners in concealed carry, sure yes, you should just carry the same firearm, for a long time. I would say however that a seasoned professional, who has carried different guns for many years, can switch guns fairly often, as long the have been trained, and do some dry firing everyday with the carry gun. This preps your mind and skills every day before you strap on.
P.S. I have carried many different guns for forty-six years, and rotate every three to four months. Works fine, and I makes sure I get proper training and range time in.
I used to rotate. But now I rotate the same manufacturer and just two different. They both present the same. Glock 45 and 43x
Perfect 👍
I do the same with an XR920P and a CR920XP.
I think for the most part you’re right and a person is better off that just carry one gun.
But I don’t believe that’s an absolute because there may be situations where that one gun isn’t going to work. typically this occurs when you have to wear clothing and that’s a bit different than you normally wear, fancy wear, and you need a smaller gun for that day. I’d rather have an unfamiliar gun than no gun.
I will say if you’re going to carry multiple guns, you’d be better off to have them be the same. So if you’re small gun is a shield plus then your larger gun shouldn’t be a Glock for example. It should be an M&P that way it’s at least similar
Right on my man. I will agree. I have a “wedding gun” that is different than the Glock 19.
If you are going to carry multiple guns for sure make sure they are part of the same family
Don’t understand the need for an EDC “rotation”. Find one gun you shoot well. Train with it. Carry it religiously wherever possible.
yep, it's boys playing with their toys.
i used to carry a 365 and would switch out grips for the summer and winter. now i carry a 43x. sometimes in the winter i'll carry a p07
@@coach- Yea I had the 365 for a short time and the grip angle was too much for me. I liked the Glock grip angle better 👍
I agree, generally. I think it's best to stay with the same make, but maybe have two different models for different seasons, clothing, etc. There's nothing wrong with a Glock 19 most of the time, and a Glock 43X in warmer months when it's easier to conceal.
@@sarge131 Well that depends. If you even have remotely large hands there is a big difference between a 19 and a 43x.
Going from a 19 with a medium backstrap to a 43x with no backstrap is a completely different length of pull. I have to grip the 43x entirely different than a 19
I carry my G19 as often as I can. But I do carry a 43x in hot weather based on what I’m wearing. Both with red dots and same manual of arms. I shoot other guns at the range, but I train with my Glocks. I’m just confident in them and my ability to shoot them well. Why mess with what already works?
Oh one gun rotation, for a lot of people, and a lot of part of the countries will significantly limit them in a lot of situations.
I train with two guns. Glock 19 and Sig P320 M18. My reason, if one gun is taken into evidence, I have a replacement.
I like it 👍 you can train with as many guns as you want. Just make sure you’re consistent with the one you carry.
Sig and Glock have two entirely different grip angles just keep that in mind bc your motor memory cant switch on a dime, one gun is going to present lower than the other … it’s better to carry two of the same gun but just my 2 cents.
Get two g19s 😂😂
Have two Glock 19s mos, one with a eps and a tlr7a, and the other with a rcr and a tlr7 hlx , i have a 17 for home defense, and I’m thinking about another 19 😂
Went from a Glock 19 to P320 when that came out and then got a 365XL when that dropped and have carried it every day since. I am considering switching to a macro frame for colder months and XL frame for warmer months I would use the same wilson combat grip module but everything will practically be the same besides grip length.
It’s a journey that we all went on lol you will find the right one at some point. I went through at least 7 or 8 before I came back to the G 19
Nice I feel you. Right now I'm rotating my m&p, mete sf, PDP.. I'm thinking about sticking to one brand do I can have the same feel and trigger pull
@@Precocktrigger for me it was Glock and PDP … holy cow those are two completely different trigger pulls lol I’ll tell you it makes a difference
I believe you should only have 1 gun for EDC minds is a
Glock 26 Gen5 with TLR-6
and it’s also my home gun
Love it 👍 I’ve had lots of Glock 26s in the comments
@@MichiganDad I love my Glock 26 G5
Glock is the only gun anyone should own it took me 20 years to get my Glock I always went for pretty guns that wasn’t reliable ..I’m now a Glock Boy Lol
I carry the same gun all year round because of muscle memory, reliability,and accuracy. I trained with my Glock 43 for 11 years. I grabbed an mid size sig and was 100 times more accurate. I shot it better with irons and red dot.
I carry my G26 year round and just change out the magazine depending on how much of the grip I can conceal.
I carry the Glock 26 with a Pearce +0 XL grip extension. I have a place for my pinky. The part that prints is the back strap where the hump for the laynard hole is, that part of the grip is gone & it's like a big Bob tail on a 1911 Commander. Plus the bottom of the grip is above the meaty part of the bottom of the hand, so it slides in the hand like on a shelf & with all 4 fingers on the front strap, the pistol locks into my hand for a better grip!
P30 for me, why? Because I shoot it the best after switching to the gray guns trigger and short reset kit. Its all purpose, meaning I can use it in any situation. Big enough to shoot comfortably, but light enough to carry year round.
I’ve running the some EDC for 6 years. I have a rotation in a different manner. God forbid I ever fall victim of a violent crime and have to defend myself, my EDC would then be taken as evidence most likely. Until I get it back, I will need another Pistol to stand in for it. I love the Glock 19 but I wanted a 26. Problem is the 26 doesn’t have a Rail. Enter a Grip Chop. I have a Glock 19 with said Grip Chop and polymer has been grafted on to make a Glock 26 Grip. As a result, I have a Glock 26L. It has a Light and Night Sights on it. That’s all that’s needed. A Glock 26 is my backup EDC. Let’s be clear though. Even with the lawlessness that we are trending towards, your odds of becoming a victim and needing your EDC are fairly low. It’s that just in case that we carry. Police are shorthanded and response times are longer than ever. Courts aren’t holding offenders accountable like they’re supposed to. Elected officials are turning a blind eye at least and even encouraging the lawlessness and trying to criminalize victims. That’s not acceptable. These are the reasons why I chose to carry. It’s for that just in case but with the knowledge that it’s unlikely and a hope of it will never be needed. Best to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
The idea of a firearm "rotation" always seemed counterintuitive to me because it just does not make sense at all. There is no logical reason for having a "rotation". There is no advantage, just disadvantages which may cause confusion with manual of arms when faced with a life threatening contact and you don't even know what firearm you are carrying.
Most people who carry a firearm on a regular basis don't even train enough or even have proper training to be proficient with one weapon system, let alone the other weapons that they might have in a "rotation." Imagine having several diffrent firearms, one a SAO, another DBL/SA, another striker-fired, diffrent sights, different trigger pulls, weight, capacity, caliber, etc. If I'm faced with a real life-threat I want that one weapon system I know the best.
This is my opinion and what I do. Edit: In the Marine Corps in an 03 MOS I was very familiar with a variety of weapon systems but I was exceptional with one, and that was the one required of my specific MOS. This is what I do in civilian life.
I have this rotation problem 🤦🏿♂️
Guns are fun sometimes it’s difficult not to have a rotation lol 😂 I’m just trying to show you another point of view 👍
I have 1 edc, and I'm gonna buy another one as a backup. Why? I had to send mine to S&W for a rust issue. It took them about 3 weeks to solve the problem. By the way. They fixed it, which is awesome. But for 3 weeks, I had nothing. I didn't like that. That's why I'm getting another one. But in reality. You should carry what you train with. An m&p and a glock don't have the same grip angle. So you have to train with what you carry. I believe you could learn, but what's the point? You want to be accurate and effective. Having a ton of guns is good in my opinion. Carrying a bunch o different ones I a stupid rotation is irresponsible but cool. Cool is not always right.
43x eps carry, tlr7sub365 days a year bub. His big brother the gen 5 17 gets more playing time tho lol
Yea if my hands weren’t ginormous I would carry that gun for sure … very easy to conceal 👍
I’m a new EDC carrier, less than a year. I recommend everyone have at least 2 guns. Why? Because if you end up in a self defense situation the police will take your gun and put it in evidence. Now that your gun is gone? What’re you gonna do? Walk around with no gun? No, you need an another gun. Always have 2. Not saying 2 at once, obviously leave the 2nd one at home or somewhere, but just own 2 is what I’m saying.
You can own as many guns as you want 👍 the more you own the better. I’m talking about only concealed carry.
You should carry the same gun every single day. Your body creates “motor skills” with that gun so switching messes up those skills.
Your right please have more than one of the same gun 👍
@@MichiganDad yup 100%
As long a you put in work with the firearm it’s fine to have a rotation. If we are in a Warzone, OK, I get it but standard EDC you don’t pull it everyday. Practice and it’s not really an issue.
The point of the video is every gun is going to present differently. Every trigger is slightly different. God forbid if you do get into a situation and you prep the trigger and it goes off when you don’t want it to then there is an issue.
I don’t want to play Russian roulette on what trigger I’m using. Bc when stress takes over you revert to your training. And the mind in that state cannot comprehend or remember what trigger your using that day. Better to keep them all the same.
I always have the dilemma of choosing between my G19 most of the year,with only 2 reloads,and my G43 in the summer months with 4 spare mags.I don’t like the feeling I get with the G43 because I always feel under prepared,than I do with my 19,where I feel fine carrying that except when it’s hot and I don’t want the extra weight.Anyone have these thoughts or just me?
I have the dilemma of having really big hands so a g19 is actually small for me. I’ve tried many times to find a small gun that will work but every one of them doesn’t mesh with my hand size without altering my master grip
My bedside gun is an FN509 Tactical with a red dot sight. I don’t care for a red dot for concealed carry.
Sometime you need something tiny
I have the Axis Elite for my 43x. I’m a fan of it but sometimes I wish it was a little less wide. Months ago I watched your Xiphos Elite and it’s been on my mind since. I just bought a Glock 45 mos. Do you have any thoughts/insights about the Xiphos for that? Also, have you tried the other clips like the ulticlip or the DDC Clips? Any thoughts on either of those? Thanks in advance and thank you as always for your videos!
I recently got the xiphos elite for my 19X. I have to say, it ti's the most comfortable holster I own. The only thing for me is that it doesn't conceal the end of the grip as much as I would like. That being said, it might be the way that I have it set up. It rides higher than any other holster I have. That helps with comfort and draw, but not concealment. I am considering adding a wedge to see if that helps.
@@larryohm9300 good to know! Thank you
Not a problem. Glad I could help
I don’t believe in rotations…….l have one gun l carry.
Been looking to get a Glock 43x or a 19 but idk which one to get any advise for starters getting into the gun world?
Glock 19 if your just getting into shooting … when your grip,trigger pull, and shot groups get better than you can think about moving to 43x for concealed carry.
@@MichiganDad thank you!! Would you be able to conceal a Glock 19 in shorts and a t-shirt. I’m from Florida so that’s mostly what I wear
@@extremeplus8181 I can. I wear shorts and a t shirt everyday for work. I use different holster system based on what I’m wearing but I can conceal a g19 without issue
Question who makes the plate for rmr hd in this video? thanks
It is the RMR plate from C & H precision
I disagree. Thats great for you. I have 5 in my rotation and more than comfortable with all them. I have thousands of rounds through each of them and practice drawing with all them. Different strokes for different folks.
1 gun don't do it for me. My guns have different purposes. Depends on where I'm going? What I'm wearing? Time of day? Am I mostly standing or sitting? Etc
Stop lieing i know you dont practice with all of them
@@RahGzz90 why is that so hard to believe. Whats so hard in carrying 5 guns to the range and putting 1-2 boxes through each? I'm a memeber at my local shooting range. I can go as many times as I want and shoot how i want.
@@bbazzracing 1 or 2 boxes isnt truly enough to master a pistol if you always rotating u can probably shoot them ok but i not for a fact your are not a marksman with any of them just my thought
I understand the point but then how come we as gun owners buy so many different firearms? They can't all be safe queens.
Well I buy them to spread them all over my house. So I have a firearm within reach anywhere I go in the house. But yes eventually ppl who buy too many become safe queens.
I can carry many guns cause all j frame revolvers point the same 😂
You have try different ones till you find the right one. Just like a woman you need options.