Do you carry different action types frequently?

[Bigtanker]

Mostly I carry my S&W 3913. I also carry my XDm a good amount. The action types of these guns are different. The S&W is SA/DA with a great trigger. (One of the reasons I got it) The XDm is striker fired.

My first range trip with my Smith, I brought my XDm along to shoot too. After about 100 rounds with it, I switched to my XDm and kept short stroking the trigger as the reset is quite a bit longer than the S&W. I was able to adapt in the first mag and thought nothing of it.

Now I have been taking some training locally. I have only used my XDm as it is full size and easier to shoot and manipulate in the several hundred rounds of a session. Plus I have more mags and they hold twice a many rounds as the Smith.

Now I am thinking that I have my muscle memory for the XDm and if I carry my S&W, things might not go as good if I need to use it.

Can you train yourself to use both proficiently fairly easy? This is my first formal training and I really don't want to switch guns in the middle of everything.

I think I'm going to keep carrying the XDm (which is the 5.25 competition model). I guess I'm looking to get a smaller version of the XDm that is a little easier to carry. With the weather getting cooler, it's easier to keep covered when I want to keep it covered (I OC it also).

Do you EDC different action types and how long did it take you to be comfortable doing it?

 

[slowG]

Same action for me.

 

[VERT]

I have no problem with switching between my Glock and 1911s. I have shot many thousands of rounds through each. The only time I carry the Glock anymore is if I am traveling and know it must go in the travel safe. Good example would be when I fly. I usually do not recommend switching platforms. Moving between asingle action striker fired system and DA/SA with slide mounted safety would be tricky.

 

[Butternut]

I grew up shooting and had alot of exposure to different types of guns long before concealed carry was an option here. Moving from revolvers to semis isnt hard when you have enough rounds thru the different platforms. I'm more a believer in mechanical proficiency than muscle memory. Some ppl struggle more than others. My sister shot her snubby very well but didnt do well with bottom feeders.

 

[actaeon277]

I do, but I think it helps they are so different. A full sized revolver (model 19) or a M&P .40.

I can see problems switching semi to semi though. Going from my M&P to my PT-92 though, I have to concentrate.

 

[AA&E]

I also carry a 3913 on occasion. Primary carry is a colt 1991a1 45acp 3.5" barrel compact officers model. I've also been known to carry a S&W bodyguard 380. Some double and single action automatics here, but all are always carried in condition one, round chambered, safety on, and ready to fire should the need arise. The S&W's being double action (the 3913 on the first round only), and the colt with the hammer back and safety on. I also have a double action S&W model 15 38 special.

I think the primary focus regardless what you carry should be readiness. You should be able to, with one hand, get off a shot if you needed to. With any of these weapons I can easily thumb the safety off and pull a trigger should the need arise. I don't think different actions, or even differing models of firearms, should hamper most 'gun' people. Someone like my mom who pulls her 22lr sterling from the box in the closet once every five years and says "teach me how to work this thing again".... it doesn't matter what I put in her hands. She is likely screwed should the need to defend herself arise.

 

[WETSU]

I carry my G19 80% of the time EDC. The other times I carry a J frame or when I don't have a gun on me, I carry a Beretta Tomcat. The Tomcat is also my back up, so I'm used to carrying, deploying and shooting all three of them. I also train with all three regularly.

 

[ModernGunner]

SA/DA revolver, DAO revolver, SA auto, SA/DA auto, DAO auto. After a while, ya just kinda get used to it, I guess.

 

[bradmedic04]

I change between striker fired and da/sa, but I don't carry anything with a thumb safety. I just don't want to introduce an entire step into the process that would change based on what I brought out that day. I don't sweat the differences in trigger pull and such.

 

[Tactically Fat]

The biggest difference I go is between an M&P FS 9 (no safety) to a Shield (safety not used) to a J-frame (with the Apex spring kit in it to SLIGHTLY lighten and smooth the trigger pull).

All three are, essentially, point and click interfaces.

I personally do not want to have to somehow remember what firearm I'm carrying should I happen to need to draw and fire my weapon. Not even a mili-second of "is there a safety that I need to worry about?" second thought.

I don't even have any "range guns" that have/utilize manual safeties. (Though I do have one on my wish list)

I want consistency and continuity. For me, that's quite difficult to do by changing up a manual of arms every "season" or just on a whim.

 

[jcj54]

1911 and Sig P6.. No issues for me because I shoot them both regularly.

 

[VN Vet]

I carry a Kahr Primary and a Kahr BUG since both have the "same" trigger feel. I don't carry two different brands, let alone systems. I do/can switch off to my Colt Combat Commander and my Colt Pocketlite.

 

[WebSnyper]

No, I made the decision that I will carry/train/rely on the same platform. It might be a compact or sub compact, but it will be the same action, the same trigger mechanism, etc, even be able to share mags and use the same holsters. Train how you want to play. As Forrest would say, you know, one less thing.

 

[Gabriel]

Do you EDC different action types?

No.

 

[turnandshoot4]

The thought process of, "You will lose fine motor skills in a stressful event." is a complete lie.

Sure, train with everything. Carry everything. Rinse and repeat.

 

[Birds Away]

Everything I carry has the same point and click interface.

 

[Drail]

I've been carrying only S&W revolvers for 30 years. A 696 L frame for the last 12. It's like part of my hand now.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Have I? Yes.
Do I believe that I can? Yes.
Do I? No.

 

[Que]

I have to think twice when competing and switching between striker-fire, SA, and SA/DA guns. The only issue is remembering to pull the trigger again with misfires on the SA/DA, but some people do not prescribe to that practice.

 

[Txlur]

No frame mounted safety, no problem. SA/DA to striker with no problems, however, accuracy may not be as good as it could be sticking to just one operating system - I'll never know.