What your carry gun says about you.

[7075-T7]

There are lots of choices out there for carry guns, and because each gun is a personal choice your carry gun is a statement, whether or not you feel it is. It says something about you.

1911
What you think it says: “I am suave, sophisticated pistolero that will only carry the finest in defensive handguns.”
What it actually says: “I really enjoy buying spare parts and endlessly testing magazines to make sure they work with my archaic firearm.”

Glock
What you think it says: “I am a serious shooter, dedicated to my sport and self defense and so I carry the most popular firearm in law enforcement.”
What it actually says: “I didn’t want to do any actual research before buying a gun, so I just bought this hunk of plastic.”

Smith & Wesson M&P
What you think it says: “I am a smart shooter! While I value the durability and lightweight of the polymer pistols, you should be able to customize your firearm for your hand size, which is why I carry an M&P.”
What it actually says: “The store was out of Glocks and the guy said this was like a Glock only better.”

Sig
What you think it says: “I am an elite shooter. This is the weapon of choice of Navy SEALs, and that means it’s awesome, so I’M AWESOME.”
What it actually says: “Long trigger pulls are okay with me! First shot accuracy isn’t important anyway, it’s all about volume of fire!”

HK
What you think it says: “Carrying this pistol means I’m serious about pistol-craft! I am a civilian WARRIOR.”
What it actually says: “I suck, and my gun hates me.”

Revolvers
What you think it says: “This is a more elegant weapon from a more civilized age; I am a connoisseur of firearms akin to the Jedi Knights and their lightsabers.”
What it actually says: “I have trouble counting past six, and having a lot of ammo in a gunfight isn’t that important to me.”

A Taurus
What you think it says: “While budget conscious, I am able to spot a deal on a quality firearm and take advantage of it.”
What it actually says: “Herp-derp.”

[terryg]

[The Annoyed Man]

Obviously written by a carrier of Makarovs.

[toddlinder]

[magillapd]

That was awesome!!

[cougartex]

[Ameer]

HK
What you think it says: “Carrying this pistol means I’m serious about pistol-craft! I am a civilian WARRIOR.”
What it actually says: “I suck, and my gun hates me.”

Close, except it says it in German.

[Purplehood]

What your carry gun says about you.

Has it been talking again?

[gwashorn]

I feel slighted! What does a Springfield XD say? And don't tell me it says the same as a Glock cause we ain't the same.... grin.
Gary

[OldSchool]

I feel slighted! What does a Springfield XD say? And don't tell me it says the same as a Glock cause we ain't the same.... grin.
Gary

Hopefully it means we're under the radar -- shhhh.

[Middle Age Russ]

I plan to be joining the ranks of those carrying concealed very soon (obviously not soon enough). My interpretation of concealed (and my carry gun remaining so) means that it shouldn't say anything at all about me...

[UpTheIrons]

What does your XD say about you? Read on to find out! There's a link back to the original list, too:

http://gunnuts.net/2010/09/10/your-carry-gun-part-2/

[CompVest]

XD - not worth mentioning.

[psijac]

"Springfield XD
What you think it says: A grip angle reminiscent of the 1911 with safeties that are familiar to the shooters of JMB’s classic pistol, but with a high-capacity magazine and lightweight polymer frame!  Truly we live in a fantastic modern age.
What it actually says: Marketing works on me.  I didn’t buy this gun when it was being imported as the HS2000 and was 200 bucks cheaper, but slap “Springfield” on the slide and show me some pictures of Rob Leatham looking cool with one and I’LL BUY IT YES."

[USA1]

"Springfield XD
What you think it says: A grip angle reminiscent of the 1911 with safeties that are familiar to the shooters of JMB’s classic pistol, but with a high-capacity magazine and lightweight polymer frame!  Truly we live in a fantastic modern age.
What it actually says: Marketing works on me.  I didn’t buy this gun when it was being imported as the HS2000 and was 200 bucks cheaper, but slap “Springfield” on the slide and show me some pictures of Rob Leatham looking cool with one and I’LL BUY IT YES."

I think what it actually says is: I didn't have the extra $20 to get the Glock and I wasn't going home empty handed.