I'm sure like many here, my carry gun rotation has changed over the years as differing guns become available. Eventually decided to try and standardize to one type of platform and went with what I shot best, the 1911. Usually some form of lightweight be it a Colt Defender, Sig C3 or Smith 1911SC. The exception was my Dan Wesson Razorback in 10mm, that was my road trip gun and sometimes woods carry gun. All 1911's but with different purposes.

Then I got a Sig P365 with the idea that it was going to replace my Smith J-frames for when I needed to pocket carry. Never did pocket carry it and haven't pocket carried a J-frame since getting it either. Got an OWB strong side leather holster for it and it's very easy to carry. Started carrying it a lot more than anything else OWB with 12 round extended magazines.

So this started me thinking, maybe I was getting too lazy in my EDC going with what was easiest to carry rather than what I shot the best. Started looking at the various larger 365 variants and ended up getting a 365 Legion Macro. So far very impressed with it, shoot it well and it's about the same size and weight as a lightweight Commander sized 1911 with twice the capacity. Only problem is the front night sight died after 2 weeks of ownership and it's now back at the factory getting replaced.

Once it's back I'll be mounting a Sig Romeo X enclosed red dot on it. Starting the slow transition to adding a red dot sight into my EDC rotation. Have a Galco Hawkeye IWB holster on order for it that accommodates and protects the red dot. That's another fun part and expense of a new carry gun I'd forgotten, holsters.

The other new gun in the rotation is a Sig XTen Comp with a Sig Romeo X enclosed red dot. Finally received my Kirkpatrick Red Dot Holster for it and also just received my Gunfighters Inc. Spectre shoulder holster as well. Probably the opposite of most in that I carry the bigger gun in summer instead of winter because well, Alaska, bears. The shoulder holster set up is going to have to take some dry firing and range practice with. I had to modify my draw stroke for picking up the dot when coming out of a strong side holster. I'm finding with the crossdraw of the shoulder holster there's a little bit of hunting for the dot on my part.

We'll see how it works out. Still sticking with similar platforms between the 365 and XTen, but still different guns for different situations. Forgotten just how much time and expense were involved in bringing new guns into the rotation. Time and ammo to get competent with it, extra magazines and then holsters. Holsters get to be a challenge when needing to accommodate a dot, then throw in an oddball platform like the XTen Comp and it gets very limiting.

So yeah, old fart coming into the 21st century. But I'm still not giving up on 1911's and revolvers, "That's what we carried back in the day, and we liked it!"

Older and wiser. I get it.

I am a traditionalist as well, I want an all metal Sig.

A few years ago, my son bought a 365.

One day at the range, he goaded me into trying it.

I'll be honest, it impressed me, a lot.

I still have not made the transition, but have to admit, a 365 Legion may be in my future.

this almost old fart parked his Seecamp for a bit and is carrying a 1903 Colt,

seems I like 32,


laugh all you want,

What benefit does a carry rotation hold for you?

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Originally posted by FenderBender:
What benefit does a carry rotation hold for you?

Can't speak for the OP, but to quote him: "different guns for different situations."

I do the same, so I can appreciate where he's coming from. My lineup is as follows:

1. Issued P320 with Romeo1 Pro and TLR-1 for duty
2. J-Frame for backup or just lying around the house
3. P229 for off-duty EDC (easier to carry concealed that a full-size service pistol with a light and optic, and I like the added safety of the DA/SA trigger)
4. S&W 329 or 3" Model 60 for hiking and backpacking trips in the woods (lightweight because I'm carrying it for miles, yet lots of penetration potential for large woodland creatures)

Some tasks require different tools.

quote:

Originally posted by FenderBender:
What benefit does a carry rotation hold for you?

Like 92fstech and myself said, different guns for different situations. Extended trips to the back country here in Alaska I'll more than likely be carrying a Smith 329 .44 Magnum revolver. It's lightweight but still a large revolver, not something I'd grab for a trip to the convenience store. Roadtrips, probably a 1911 in 10mm; nice to have a larger cartridge and sitting in a car the weight of a steel frame 1911 is not going to bother me. Around town here in Anchorage probably a lightweight 1911, slim profile and lighter weight to carry. Quick run to the grocery store, maybe dry a j-frame in the pocket.

Not one gun is going to serve every purpose and situation. While it's been done, I'd rather have more than a 9mm to defend myself against a bear or a moose. But yet, I don't want to carry a big heavy gun everyday around town.

Then there's also if one goes down, there's always a backup...

quote:

Originally posted by lyman:
this almost old fart parked his Seecamp for a bit and is carrying a 1903 Colt,

seems I like 32,


laugh all you want,

Not laughing at all....I like 32 as well !

I have a bunch of high speed, low drag semis. From steel, to ally to plastic.

As a retired big city Po-lice, I discovered I’m actually not getting in that many shootouts. I WAS about a tier 2.1 operator. I’m closer to about. Tier 2.5 now. On a good day.

the vast majority of the time, there’s a Kimber K6xs carried appendix. I can hit a plate at 25 yards. It has real sights. It’s comfortable to carry. I can draw or shoot with either hand. (Left hand, upside down, pulling the trigger with my pinky. Not optimal, but if I take my time, I can hit the plate at 15 yards, reliably)

quote:

Originally posted by lyman:
this almost old fart parked his Seecamp for a bit and is carrying a 1903 Colt,

seems I like 32,


laugh all you want,

Very interesting.

A few years ago, I toyed with the idea of buying a 1903 specifically for carry.

How do you like it?

What ammo do you carry?

What holster?

Any pics?

Sorry for all the questions, but you are the first one I have seen make this choice. A choice I strongly considered.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: P-220, April 19, 2025 01:54 PM

I rotate between my Sig 229 and my Colt King Cobra. The Colt disappears better.

In reply to Jeepster:
When I carry my Colt 1903 Model M in .32 Auto (made in 1911) it is in an MTR Slimline https://www.mtrcustomleather.c...-belt-slide-holster/

I carry .32 Auto in FMJ.

Easy to carry and VERY slim. Classic Old school.

PC

I too have been updated (sort of - used to daily carry 10+ years ago then lived in CA for a long time and didn’t carry but now back in a free state). My old carry of choice was an Sig P239 IWB or a S&W 1911 (the original 5” gov model) in an OWB holster when out on the ranch in Montana.

Now, my current choices are 1) Staccato C2 with RMRcc and Streamlight appendix carry or 2) Ed Brown Kobra Carry also appendix carry or 3&4) one of two P238s in a pocket holster.