How Many Test Rounds Before You Call It GTG

[SonOfAGunn]

Honestly, just take a class with it.

These numbers guys are giving are completely arbitrary.

Taking a class with it isn't a bad idea at all. Before I did that, if I only had 2 or 3 mags, I'd at least load them to capacity with one in the chamber and run them to see if there aren't any problems with the mags first. I bought a sig 229 a few years back and the factory mags sucked. I had constant failures to chamber with both of the mags that came with it (I cleaned out that sticky oil out of the mags before I shot the gun). I ended up buying some new/old stock 229 mags ("govt. use only" from the 90's/early 2000's) and no more problems. I think they are MECGAR. My first Glock had problems chambering Blazer Brass initially. After a couple hundred rounds it worked great. I'd say, check the mags and then take a class like BP suggested.

[Heavyweight]

I really appreciate the responses gentlemen. Since I started the thread I've had a chance to put another 100 rounds of ball through it. No problems. I think I'm going to carry it with FMJ and forget about the Critical Defense loads. Most of my reliability concerns are around these defense type loads and besides, I know that penetration can be very inconsistent in .380 with hollow points.

I get that .380 isn't the optimal carry caliber....and I do have a Sig P365 that I carry during the fall and winter months here in Texas, mostly IWB. But I do occasionally carry it in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster with jeans. But it's just a little bit big and heavy with shorts. If you look at the attached photo the Sig really just doesn't look much bigger but it's way heavier. I get too self conscious trying to carry it in fitted slacks or shorts. The Ruger weighs nothing and disappears in any pocket. Those of you down south here in the heat....what do you carry in the summer? I'd love to get an idea of what you guys do for deep concealment.

Stay safe

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[Heavyweight]

Think I'll start a new thread.....I really want to know what you guys do for summer carry.

Thanks!

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[JB2000]

The break in period is to identify out of spec/broken parts that would affect functioning. Some people do a burn down of 100 - 500 rounds as fast as they can shoot to put extra stress on the gun.

It’s a good idea to periodically function check and perform preventative maintenance on the gun - especially if you are pocket carrying. Just to make sure the pistol is still properly lubricated and hasn’t been fouled by pocket lint, etc. Even if I haven’t shot the pistol I will field strip it, re-lube and confirm safeties are working and firing pin will still hit the primer of a fired case.

[jbjh]

Kahr says 400 rounds for their guns, and over the last 20 years I’ve held to that.

Yeah, it’s a drag, but if I have to bet my life on it…


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[Tanner]

Think I'll start a new thread.....I really want to know what you guys do for summer carry.

In South Florida its year round summer carry, always AIWB, as I don't recall the last time I wore a tucked in shirt :-)

[Bellycrawl]

I lived in FL for almost a decade. I wore shorts with a belted waist for 365 days. Glock 26 then switched to a Glock 43 X with IWB appendix carry. Shield Gen 2 mag. I never tuck a shirt in.

[Bellycrawl]

I also tried the Sig 365, but unfortunately I bought one that had multiple malfunctions with hollow point ammunition. My 43X has never had a malfunction.

[SteyrAUG]

For me , it would partly be depending on what gun I bought. ie and HK P30, your 100/50 would satisfy me. Ruger LCP I might want a couple more hundred of ball, then a couple mags of HD ammo. Or one more mag of Critical defense, that shit cost $$$$$.



PB

Yep, if I'm dealing with a known quantity usually a day at the range amounts to a couple hundred rounds including shooting from the draw, mag changes and the like. I expect zero malfunctions from a reputable manufacturer.

The one in my carry rotation I trust the least is a KelTec P11 that I have had zero problems with in terms of function. Fortunately I rarely have to go "extra discrete" carry.

[DG23]

I really appreciate the responses gentlemen. Since I started the thread I've had a chance to put another 100 rounds of ball through it. No problems. I think I'm going to carry it with FMJ and forget about the Critical Defense loads. Most of my reliability concerns are around these defense type loads and besides, I know that penetration can be very inconsistent in .380 with hollow points.

I get that .380 isn't the optimal carry caliber....and I do have a Sig P365 that I carry during the fall and winter months here in Texas, mostly IWB. But I do occasionally carry it in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster with jeans. But it's just a little bit big and heavy with shorts. If you look at the attached photo the Sig really just doesn't look much bigger but it's way heavier. I get too self conscious trying to carry it in fitted slacks or shorts. The Ruger weighs nothing and disappears in any pocket. Those of you down south here in the heat....what do you carry in the summer? I'd love to get an idea of what you guys do for deep concealment.

Stay safe

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Beretta 92F IWB + a t shirt that is a few sizes big for me.