This is why I carry my 45cal. derringer when out. It's my only chance.Last night I ran into a guy who was 6'6", weighed over 400 lbs, and said he had played college football for TSU. He was also at least 20 years younger than me, had gang ink all over him, including on his face, and was having suicidal thoughts. For those unfamiliar with these situations, suicidal means homicidal, because a person who is willing to kill themselves, is more than willing to kill you too.
Fortunately, this guy got to an ER where he can get at least some help for whatever is bothering him, but it made me think about how I was going to deal with this behemoth if he had gotten violent...... and the fact is, I probably would have had to kill him.
I'm in good shape for my age and the amount of mileage I have (old injuries), I got a lot of combatives and martial arts training and a lot of practical experience applying it to deal with violent or potentially violent people (the only people I ever run into with more are all professional trainers), but size matters..... youth and physicality matters...... strength matters.
It's rare for me to run into someone that I am not confident that I can physically subdue, if necessary, but I did last night.
They're out there.
Speaking of derringers....This is why I carry my 45cal. derringer when out. It's my only chance.
Derringer trigger pulls are stiff because you don't want them going off prematurely in your pants pocket.Speaking of derringers....
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/that-time-the-derringer-made-a-comeback/
They make lots of good pocket holsters that will protect the trigger, but I don't know that I've seen many for derringers. They just aren't carried that much anymore.Derringer trigger pulls are stiff because you don't want them going off prematurely in your pants pocket.
My LCP .380 looks to be about the same size as that derringer but has a 6 round mag + 1 if you want to chamber it. I want more than 2 rounds.Speaking of derringers....
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/that-time-the-derringer-made-a-comeback/
Always use a pocket holster..... you got to protect the trigger.My LCP .380 looks to be about the same size as that derringer but has a 6 round mag + 1 if you want to chamber it. I want more than 2 rounds.
The drawback is the sights are basically non-existent. You can hardly use them in the daylight. I solved that problem by adding a touch activated Crimson Trace to the trigger guard so all you have to do find the red dot and squeeze. I got it for the wife but she fell in love with the new .380 Shield EZ and carries that one when she goes out strapped. So I repo'ed the LCP.
It's my favorite carry. Sometimes I drop it in my pocket by itself. Other times I use an inside the belt holster and take an extra mag.
Good advice.Always use a pocket holster..... you got to protect the trigger.
Practice drawing while you're in a grapple, and racking the slide one handed.Good advice.
I rarely, as in very rarely, carry with one in the pipe. I will only do that when holstered.
I never have a round chambered when it's in my pocket.
Some folks will claim that might cost me when it counts. It takes me about 3 seconds to to get it out of my pocket, cocked and on target. I'm confident enough with that.
I'll never wait for a grapple. The good thing about being old is that all you have to say is, "I was in fear for my life" and bingo you are cleared. Like a woman getting the benefit of the doubt. Never mess with a woman with a gun or an old man with a gun.Practice drawing while you're in a grapple, and racking the slide one handed.