4” red granite or 4” grey granite? Rough edges or smooth? It does matter! You cannot make such a general comment without repercussions!I think we all know that if you are going to carry a rock, it has to be the 4 inch granite model. Anything bigger is too big, anything smaller is too small. If you aren't carrying the 4 inch granite, you are just not serious about self and home defense.
Tombs, I kind of have to disagree! I have carried for over 30 years. I carried a Colt Double Eagle 45ACP (S/A -D/A) 8 round capacity for 20+ years. I am now 80 YO and that firearm is too heavy / large to comfortable carry and drive.I think people greatly exaggerate the difficultly of concealing and carrying a full sized firearm, at least if they're in a permissive environment. (If someone notices you're carrying there isn't legal or job loss consequence)
I personally believe everyone should be carrying at least glock 19 size firearms. I totally understand the need for deep concealment in non-permissive environments though, but there's not many people in that situation.
Ah, the 'ol Granite 2.5c. Fond memories.Now you've gone and done it! I can hear all the 2 1/2 " granite carriers moaning and groaning already!
Col. Cooper approves of this postIs it just me or is there a proliferation of well if you don’t carry what I do your wrong and you [are] going to die if you only carry 8 rounds! I mean seriously what does it matter what some YouTube clown thinks is the only choice.
Really makes me wonder who is watching these idiots.
“It has never been clear to me why increased magazine capacity in a defensive pistol is particularly choice. The bigger the magazine the bigger the gun, and the bigger the gun the harder it is to get hold of for people with small hands. And what, pray, does one need all those rounds for? How many lethal antagonists do you think you are going to be able to handle? Once when Bruce Nelson was asked by a suspect if the thirteen-round magazine in the P35 was not a big advantage, Bruce’s answer was, “Well, yes, if you plan to miss a lot.” The highest score I know of at this time achieved by one man against a group of armed adversaries was recorded in (of all places) the Ivory Coast! There, some years ago, a graduate student of mine laid out five goblins, with four dead and one totaled for the hospital. Of course there is the episode of Alvin York and his eight, but there is some dispute about that tale. (If you read it over very carefully you will see what I mean.) Be that as it may, I see no real need for a double column magazine. It is all the rage, of course, and like dual air bags, it is a popular current sales gimmick.” - Col. Jeff Cooper
Each person (myself included) is biased to believe that they dispassionately assess all available data and integrate that knowledge to make the best decisions possibleIsn't just guns. Drivers who drive slower than me they are wrong. But drive faster than me and you're a crazy person.
It's pride. My way is better than your way because I'm a better person than you.
1911 v Glock is just Ford v Chevy played out in a different arenapeople can afford to dicker over every little thing under the sun.
Only if you don't feel the need to shoot heavy 9mm, like 124 or 147. 40 gives you the added bullet mass without giving up so much velocity.40 belongs in 1995
As well as 1996 through ????! Waiting for the introduction of the affordable phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range to determine the end date!.40 belongs in 1995
When the crowd gets rowdy at the buffet and I end up smooshed right up against someone, do they care if it's a single shot .22 Derringer or a 50 AE?
I've heard that the modern 2 1/2" granite is just as good as the 4" granite.Now you've gone and done it! I can hear all the 2 1/2 " granite carriers moaning and groaning already!
Cooper was wrong here. His perspective and false bias that a couple rounds on target will stop every target. There are tons of videos of bad guys remaining lethal after catching a full magazine. One dude was walking through a firing squad. Synthetic uppers change the game and your 6 shot micro carry automatic or revolver are obsolete.Col. Cooper approves of this post