November 23rd, 2019
3minute read
For ultimate reliability, you want a revolver, right?
Well, mountain lions, bears, and wolves.
Its hard to overcome what I have learned over many years, but Im taking a semi-auto this time.
Educators talk about the law of primacy.
That means the things you learn first stick hard.
A New Direction
First, what am I taking with me?
Well, a 10mm, but thats not surprising.
They are great, but they are single stacks.
When Springfield Armory brought out the XD-M in 10mm, I immediately bought the 4.5 model.
It carries 15 rounds in one magazine.
Ive carried XD-M pistols from time to time.
I like the way they shoot.
Ive always been comfortable shooting at 50 yards with the 3.8 XD-M in 9mm.
But, I have always in the past carried a revolver when in bear country.
Because the old timers always said revolvers were more reliable.
That, and I wanted a lot of power in the cartridge.
Where It Counts
Lets put away the reliability issue first.
I carry a semi-auto pistol every day to protect myself from two-legged predators.
Next, theres the power factor.
I will be carrying a load throwing a 140-gr.
deep penetrating bullet at 1,500 fps.
of energy at the muzzle.
Yes, I know that Glock has had a 10mm full-size pistol for years.
Honestly, I have small hands, and I just cant handle that big grip very well.
The Springfield feels better in my hands.
This isnt a case of better or worse, its just personal preference.
Now Im shopping for and buying holsters.
I usually end up with three holsters for each carry pistol.
Before you say it, yes.
I know I have a problem.
And I can quit anytime I want.
I just dont want to!
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