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Zundfolge
02-02-2015, 16:53
Was talking with a co-worker about our EDC pistols and he accused me of carrying an "exotic" EDC piece (a Steyr S40) ... will it's not made anymore and not a ton of them out there I wouldn't call it "exotic" but it did spur on a discussion of exotic/expensive/rare CCW guns (I guess compared to his Taurus Millennium G2 my Steyr is pretty exotic :p ).
So what exotic, expensive or rare piece would y'all consider using as an EDC piece?
For me I think I'd probably daily pack an HK P7M10 (or even M8/13) if I owned one.
http://lundestudio.com/photos/p7m10-hc-nill-right-full.jpg
HoneyBadger
02-02-2015, 16:59
Glock 19. [Abused]
Seriously though, it's the only one like it in the world. The following quote is lightly laser engraved on the side:
"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it."
I carry a PM9. I'm accurate with it, it's easy to carry and I trust it. Emphasis on that trust part. Some may call it "exotic" due to the CM series. :shrugs:
A colt python would be a sweet EDC on the hip item.
JohnnyEgo
02-02-2015, 17:14
I don't know that I have anything that constitutes 'exotic' in a carry size. I do have a bunch of relatively esoteric guns that I have used in competition. I could never leave my toys in their original packaging, either. Consequently, most of my guns have holster and usage wear that makes my collector friends cringe.
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/hkpistols/matchd.jpg
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/suppressor/sigs04.jpg
Both of these have far more finish wear than they look...
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/revolvers/pccompa.jpg
This little guy is my open-carry gun, but not every day, or even very often.
If I had something I was comfortable with and was amenable to daily carry, I think I'd be inclined to carry it regardless of any unique value it might otherwise have.
Zundfolge
02-02-2015, 17:23
I carry a PM9. I'm accurate with it, it's easy to carry and I trust it. Emphasis on that trust part. Some may call it "exotic" due to the CM series. :shrugs:
A colt python would be a sweet EDC on the hip item.
A Python would be an awesome exotic EDC ... and the PM9 isn't exotic. the MK9 Elite might almost qualify as exotic (should have never sold mine).
A Python would be an awesome exotic EDC ... and the PM9 isn't exotic. the MK9 Elite might almost qualify as exotic (should have never sold mine).
Yeah, I wouldn't classify it as exotic either. Lol. It's the GMC of guns, not the Ferrari. :D
spqrzilla
02-02-2015, 17:43
Decades ago, on the California coast, Ventura PD issued .41 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 58's. A friend of mine on the force had a beautifully custom polished / blued S&W 57 with some exotic hardwood grips. Wish I had a photo of it as it was quite beautiful .... when he first started carrying it.
He was unfortunately not thinking very clearly as after about a year of full time duty that gun got banged about a bit. Ventura got away from the .41 pretty quickly thereafter.
Back in the '80's, while I was competing in the South West Pistol League, there was a guy that was on some Southern California LEO payroll, but I'm blanking on which one, that had somehow supposedly gotten permission to carry a H&K P9S in .45ACP which was probably the most exotic LEO side arm I've seen.
SideShow Bob
02-02-2015, 17:53
My older brother still won't sell me his Auto Mag..... Guess I'll have to wait until his will is read.....
Big John
02-02-2015, 17:56
I don't know that I have anything that constitutes 'exotic' in a carry size. I do have a bunch of relatively esoteric guns that I have used in competition. I could never leave my toys in their original packaging, either. Consequently, most of my guns have holster and usage wear that makes my collector friends cringe.
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/hkpistols/matchd.jpg
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/suppressor/sigs04.jpg
Both of these have far more finish wear than they look...
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/revolvers/pccompa.jpg
This little guy is my open-carry gun, but not every day, or even very often.
If I had something I was comfortable with and was amenable to daily carry, I think I'd be inclined to carry it regardless of any unique value it might otherwise have.Mr. Ego... Will you marry me?
USMC88-93
02-02-2015, 18:22
There is a P7M13 at The Gun Room in Lakewood. (At least there was a couple of days ago).
The only time my carry gun gets anywhere near exotic is when I compete with it at matches. Even then, it doesn't even make it to "rare."
This is about as far as I'd go...
http://home.comcast.net/~clinton65/945SS.jpg
Great-Kazoo
02-02-2015, 20:45
Mr. Ego... Will you marry me?
Don't waste your time. he's a show off and NEVER on time, or available.
ZERO THEORY
02-02-2015, 21:42
Well, I carry a G29. I don't think I even know anyone else who owns a 10mm. Does that count?
JohnnyEgo
02-02-2015, 22:04
Mr. Ego... Will you marry me?
Between Jim and my wife, the last thing I need is another bitchy life partner who won't put out...
Well, I carry a G29. I don't think I even know anyone else who owns a 10mm. Does that count? You need to get out more. 10 is the new 45, all the kids are doing it.
HoneyBadger
02-02-2015, 22:56
You need to get out more. 10 is the new 45, all the kids are doing it.
10mm is SO 2008... [Poke]
Well, I carry a G29. I don't think I even know anyone else who owns a 10mm. Does that count?
What? I have 3 10mm's, the G29 was my first Glock then a G20SF, sold it, now have a G20 gen 4 and a Delta Elite. Ordered a G40 last Monday.
As far as rare EDC's I have a first year production (1929) Walther PP that I have carried. Not sure what would be considered exotic.
Zundfolge
02-02-2015, 23:12
Well, I carry a G29. I don't think I even know anyone else who owns a 10mm. Does that count?
If it wasn't for my general distrust of 1911s for CCW and dislike of the ergos of Glocks I would gladly pack a 10mm. Too bad nobody makes a real good CCW one (other than Glock).
Wasn't there a 10mm sub compact at Shot Show a few years ago?
Great-Kazoo
02-02-2015, 23:57
Wasn't there a 10mm sub compact at Shot Show a few years ago?
Yes there was, it's called a 44 mag revolver.
Ahh, it was the Vltor Bren Ten that I was thinking of. Think it never got off the ground.
ZERO THEORY
02-03-2015, 06:06
You need to get out more. 10 is the new 45, all the kids are doing it.
Damn. 7.62x25, here I come!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/396px-Birth_Machine_zpse81b0182.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/396px-Birth_Machine_zpse81b0182.jpg.html)
Seriously, though...this is only exotic because I don't know of anyone else that actually carries one!
And the super-exotic home-made grip panels.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/kimberstocksleft.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/kimberstocksleft.jpg.html)
Lex_Luthor
02-03-2015, 10:03
No matter how many dollar bills I throw at my carry gun, it refuses to be "exotic".
I used to carry a Baby Eagle in 9mm. That's about as exotic as it gets for me. I stopped carrying it because it felt like I had a Buick on my hip.
I carry a free admission to exotic dancers in case of emergency
Probably the most expensive setup I've concealed but I don't know about exotic for a TRP Operator.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O_krQSXHxyA/U1mBx-dmgJI/AAAAAAAAJUQ/bPTyoigS_sk/s720/20131202_154017-1.jpg
That being said I prefer the opposite end of the spectrum from 'exotic' for carry purposes. There are few exotics that fit the role better than ~$500 firearms.
glenncal1
02-03-2015, 14:28
This may qualify as exotic today, but not 100 years ago, and no I dont feel undergunned with 6 rounds of .32-20.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/glenncal1/SW%2032%2020%20MP/standard.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/user/glenncal1/media/SW%2032%2020%20MP/standard.jpg.html)
Unfortunately, one of my considerations when deciding what to carry has been"If I am forced to use this in self defense, am I willing to lose it to the police for several months(possibly forever if it becomes"lost") while they investigate?" Thus, the G26. As much as I like it, it's not unique, and can be replaced with an identical weapon for well under $500.
Unfortunately, one of my considerations when deciding what to carry has been"If I am forced to use this in self defense, am I willing to lose it to the police for several months(possibly forever if it becomes"lost") while they investigate?" Thus, the G26. As much as I like it, it's not unique, and can be replaced with an identical weapon for well under $500.
Also a large consideration to not carrying that TRP pictured anymore. I read about a fella that had a LE disarm him in a traffic stop (speeding) and dropped it on the side of the highway. I would much rather that happened to one of my Glocks than my TRP.
spqrzilla
02-03-2015, 15:46
Well a S&W revolver in .32-20 is not "exotic" but it is hipster. Oh, so, hipster. [Coffee]
Zundfolge
02-03-2015, 16:49
Well a S&W revolver in .32-20 is not "exotic" but it is hipster. Oh, so, hipster. [Coffee]
I've got my great grandfather's Colt Army Special in .32-20 ... has a 6" barrel so it's not going to be all that fun to carry CCW, but if I got a good holster for it I'd consider packing it open ... remember, .32-20 will cut a man half in two.
NFATrustGuy
02-03-2015, 17:33
Does a Seecamp 380 count as exotic? This little gun really is a work of art.
http://www.woodardfamily.com/hosted/Secamp380.jpg
Bailey Guns
02-03-2015, 17:36
I don't even know if I own a gun that could be considered exotic.
Wife carries a S&W 940.
Not sure why they stopped making them.
If any of you want to sell their 32-20 revolver, let me know - I've always wanted a partner for my grandfather's Win '92 Saddle Ring Carbine in 32-20.
Limited GM
02-04-2015, 01:17
I don't carry anything exotic, for fear of having to kick it across a sidewalk toward a cop or tossing it down a mine shaft. YMMV.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/396px-Birth_Machine_zpse81b0182.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/396px-Birth_Machine_zpse81b0182.jpg.html)
That's not how any of this works.
Had a couple of Detronic 45's and carried them for a short while. Does a Walther TPH in 22 LR count?
spqrzilla
02-04-2015, 16:38
Detonics .45's? Oooooo, that's pretty hipster.
Does a Walther TPH in 22 LR count?
No, air soft does not count. [ROFL2]
I used to carry a Baby Eagle in 9mm. That's about as exotic as it gets for me. I stopped carrying it because it felt like I had a Buick on my hip.
[LOL]
SIG P210 or Salient Arms Tier 1 Glock 19.
Zundfolge
02-05-2015, 12:02
SIG P210.
Here you go ... gunsmithing by Adobe.
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kidicarus13
02-07-2015, 08:37
There is a P7M13 at The Gun Room in Lakewood. (At least there was a couple of days ago).
Remember the price?
boomerhc9
02-07-2015, 17:53
[Sarcasm2] If I had the money:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjQk244oW9c&feature=player_detailpage
I've seen plenty of guns sporting optics that cost more than the firearm, but at a certain point that price discrepancy just becomes silly.
Here you go ... gunsmithing by Adobe.
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If that's wrong, I don't want to be right.
mcantar18c
02-07-2015, 23:32
Saw some turd at Wal Mart in NC open carrying a polished stainless 1911 with a gold barrel nut, hammer, grip safety, slide catch, and ambi thumb safety. Had giant adjustable target sights too.
I kind of wanted to go slap him upside the head.
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