What do you carry?

[osteodoc08]

As the title asks, what do you carry concealed?

Due to my schedule my CWP expired so I have to wait 8-10 weeks or so for the gubmint say it's ok for me to carry again. So.........Looking for a possible new CCP.

I typically carried my Colt LW Commander or a Smith M&P. I've been looking at the Smith SW1911SC model (commander sized scandium alloy frame with mild bob tail) or possibly, gasp, a Glock 19 or 42. I'm open to caliber so 9, 40, 45 all acceptable. Then again, I'm completely comfortable with what I have, but an excuse to find a new one is always fine by me..... :-)

[DerekP Houston]

I'm on the smaller side, I carry a lc9s pro in a crossbreed supertuck. I occasionally open carry my bersa 380 as well.

[nitrohog]

My primary is the M&P shield in 40 in a crossbreed clone holster. I often pocket carry the 642 performance center or Ruger lcp in a desantis nemesis pocket holster.

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[376Steyr]

If you go for a S&W1911, especially a used one, make sure it doesn't have a "Series-80" style firing pin safety. For a while Smith used a particularly nasty version of the breed, one that would sometimes let the hammer go "tick", but prevent the gun from going "boom." Fortunately, I discovered this at the range, where it was merely infuriating.

[Shuz]

Ruger LCP with MP-35-93HP cast boolits.

[DerekP Houston]

Ruger LCP with MP-35-93HP cast boolits.

oh great, now I found Mihec makes a HP for the 380 too? Next on my list....

[EMC45]

I like my KelTec P3AT and Glock G36.

[Rick Hodges]

S&W Shield 40

[Mica_Hiebert]

Ruger sp101 357 3 inch bbl with hammer, I'm thinking about trying the ruger lc9s pro for something a little more slim. I have a super tuck for my xdm40 but it's obvious I have a gun on me unless I'm wearing a bulky sweat shirt or jacket so not a summer time rig at all!

[DerekP Houston]

Ruger sp101 357 3 inch bbl with hammer, I'm thinking about trying the ruger lc9s pro for something a little more slim. I have a super tuck for my xdm40 but it's obvious I have a gun on me unless I'm wearing a bulky sweat shirt or jacket so not a summer time rig at all!

I can barely see mine even with a tshirt on. Definitely get the pro version vs the standard lc9, the trigger is much improved.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

For the most part a XDS in 45 but will be switching to a Sig P938 soon then back to the XDS when it is cooler

[drifterdon]

S&W M60 3" with 158gr SWC-HP (Buffalo Bore) or my Kahr P9 with Ranger-T.

[Artful]

Depends upon the dress - Arizona goes from mild to meltdown - I go from 45 ACP to little 380 Backup.

If I was shopping I'd look at the S&W Shield in 40 S&W

[paraord]

Right now, and what Ive been hanging on my hip for a good number of weeks is my 4" 686. I have enough practice with the 38+ to be just fine with it if the need arose, have had it around for 5 years or so. Other times Ill grab my Glock 23, or if the attire required something smaller my LC9.

But again I have been favoring my 686....I would love to get my hands on a 629 3" some day though.

[Ithaca Gunner]

Depends, but mostly a Colt series 70 Commander .45, Combat Commander I've rebuilt to handle .45 +P, full size 1911 .45, or in the woods a 4" S&W 629. A lot depends on clothing and holster combo.

[swmass]

Glock 19 most days, and an LCR when I need something small. Thinking about getting a shield or 43 to replace the LCR.

[Blackwater]

Here in SE Ga., the heat of summer means we wear light clothing about 8 mo. out of the year. This means that unless you like wearing your shirt outside your pants, we need a very small pistol - a literal "pocket pistol," and the little .380 mini autos are about the best I've seen for that. I once used to carry one of those 1" barreled Freedom Arms mini-revolvers, figuring it beat nothing at all. I figured if some really big hopped up "animal" got on top of me, I could put the muzzle against the stomach's flesh, and the muzzle blast as well as the bullet would probably get him off me, and maybe let me get away or go get a bigger gun. I moved up to a .32 Kel Tec for a while, but was not totally comfortable with that little gun. I figured that inside 12 yds., I could make head shots, though, and I was pretty quick then, too. Finally went looking for a .380 and tried 5 different models. I chose the little Taurus 738 TCP because it felt and pointed well, and had the best and most controllable DA trigger pull of the lot. This was rather surprising, since I was never a fan of Taurus. But on trying it out, it proved to shoot to the sights without any adjustment (a good thing since they're cast into the frame). I've only shot 4 rattlesnakes with it so far, but it did amazingly well for that. 4 shots, 4 dead snakes, all head shots. I wish it made a bigger hole so the poison sacs could be eliminated, but I guess you can't have everything in a gun that fits your pocket and you can and WILL have with you 100% of the time. If you've seen me with my pants on for the past 35+ years, I've been armed, even if it was only lightly.

When I can, I carry my 4" Lwt. Kimber .45 in an Andrews McDaniel IWB holster, and it really doesn't take all that much to conceal it, but it does require more than a tee shirt or polo type shirt, at least for me. Knowing I'm lightly armed helps keep me focused and paying attention when I'm out and about. That's part of self defense too, ya' know? Self defense is more about HAVING a gun and knowing how to use it. When and how to bring it into play, and seeing things develop before they cross the threshold over into danger makes a big difference. I used to have to visit parolees, some of whom were just biding their time and looking for something else to get into, and that trained me to be very anticipatory in what I might run into on these occasions, and trained me in how to avoid any unnecessary risks and dangers. Now, I can't get that out of me very often. It's a burden I'm thankful for, though. And it's one reason I feel fairly comfortable with a little mini-.380.

A friend of mine in his youth was coming back from playing in a little country band at about age 16, and he came up on a car angled off on the shoulder of the road, and a big, heavy black man laying spread eagle on the road. He stopped and got out to investigate and render aid if needed, and the big guy jumped up and said, "Gimme all yer money!" My buddy had long been carrying, and had a little Sterling .25 in his shirt pocket that he'd come to carry since some of the "good ol' boys" liked to get violent at times, and he wasn't nearly the size he is today. He whipped out the little .25, which he'd proven to be functional and adequately accurate at across the room distances, and as the big guy crept toward him with blood obviously in his eye, he put 3 shots into his big, deep chest. He just looked at my friend like he was thinking, "NOW I'm REALLY gonna' gitcha'!!!" So he just dropped the little .25 down and put one in the big guy's knee, and the big guy fell squealing and hollering like a stuck pig, and rolling around like he was in great pain.

Needless to say, my friend quickly got in his car, and sped around the guy, still rolling on the pavement, and sped home. He never heard a thing about what happened to that bad guy, and that was that. The need for self defense isn't something new by ANY means, and can and often does, come when you'd least expect it. Savannah has cleaned up significantly, but I still carry my .45 if I go out there at night. Used to love to check out the blues parlors there at times. A good dose of dem ol' blues sure does straighten out a man's attitude and mood. I miss it, but have better things to do these days. Some friends were really good at playing the blues, and we became friends with some of the players. We loved open mike night, and the house band always called Kent out of the audience and spotlighted him because they were so sympatico. (sigh) I sure do miss those grand old fun nights! Paul, the lead player and lead singer in the house band, was "Mr. Smooth," a black guy who'd come up being taught jazz guitar. And he had the most wonderful voice! "Mr. Smooth" didn't even begin to cover it! He now plays as part of the house band in Hilton Head, and he's very happy there. I miss that man!

[Mytmousemalibu]

Tuned up M&P 9C, Little bigger than the Shield but a lot more firepower on tap and full size mag compatibility. If I feel like carrying skimpy like, I have a non-laser'ed M&P Bodyguard .380 which is very petite. I don't think the 686 Plus would carry too well, at least not concealed.

[00buck]

Nuffin
my state doesn't allow it
they know what's best for me
yeah right

[mold maker]

According to the occasion and weather, it varies from a small 380 to one of three KAHRs in 9 or .40.

[tja6435]

Ruger Speed 6 2.75" barrel chambered in 357 or 38spl (I have a couple)

[FergusonTO35]

00buck, you have my condolences. Maybe evolution will reach that place you live someday...

I am fortunate to have a few different carry pieces, for different dress and situations. In cooler weather when I am wearing a coat it's my Glock 26 in an OWB paddle holster. In warmer weather it's a Glock 42 in an IWB or paddle holster. When it's really friggin hot outside my S&W 637 in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster gets the nod. I also carry that one on the ankle in situations where maximum discretion is advised. A Ruger LCP will soon be joining the lineup. All my pistols are carried with reloads. I practice with all of them frequently and can shoot them pretty good.

[06ackley]

I carry the Walther PPS 9mm.

[FergusonTO35]

Ruger Speed 6 2.75" barrel chambered in 357 or 38spl (I have a couple)

You da man!! Finest carry wheelgun ever made.
:drinks:

I would pay full retail if Ruger would bring it back with an aluminum frame in .38 Special. Heck, I would even settle for an SP-101 with six rounds of .38 Special. It would be pretty easy to do, just stretch the frame a bit and slightly revise the lockwork. That said, I love my 1988 Service Six and plan to pass it down to my descendants.

[Pine Baron]

Nuffin
my state doesn't allow it
they know what's best for me
yeah right
Me neither...just ignore that .357 Taurus 605 IWB.

[PWHeyes]

I'm just in the process of getting my permit, and because I didn't want to mess with two sets of reloading dies, or two calibers of ammunition, I bought an Uberti-made replica of an S&W Schofield Hideout, with 3 and 1/2 inch barrel. It's not a particularly small gun, but I had a custom leather cross-draw holster made for it that rides just above the waistband of my jeans, and it conceals easily with just a t-shirt worn outside the jeans -- better, of course, if a shirt is worn loosely over the t-shirt.

I did find one other person who carries this model of gun as his concealed weapon -- that's a gunsmith in upstate Maine, who also likes Schofields. Presumably it works for him as well.

[Ickisrulz]

I live in a low threat area and do not go where there might be danger. A S&W 642 is a good fit for me in a Simply Rugged belt holster. I have a laser on it too.

[Ickisrulz]

As the title asks, what do you carry concealed?

Due to my schedule my CWP expired so I have to wait 8-10 weeks or so for the gubmint say it's ok for me to carry again. So.........Looking for a possible new CCP.

I typically carried my Colt LW Commander or a Smith M&P. I've been looking at the Smith SW1911SC model (commander sized scandium alloy frame with mild bob tail) or possibly, gasp, a Glock 19 or 42. I'm open to caliber so 9, 40, 45 all acceptable. Then again, I'm completely comfortable with what I have, but an excuse to find a new one is always fine by me..... :-)

Does your state not have a grace period if you missed your renewal?

[osteodoc08]

Well. I went and looked around. I really liked the XDS 45. Since I reload for that caliber the most, I think I may go with that one.

[osteodoc08]

Does your state not have a grace period if you missed your renewal?

I don't believe so because the nice lady at the Probate Office had me fill out a new application. Took all of 10 mins and I was on my way.

[bedbugbilly]

Usually a S & W Model 36 snub J frame or a 9mm S & W Shield. Sometimes a Ruger SR9 depending upon whee I'm going and if I feel a little bit more secure with a double stack mag.

[Wayne Smith]

1956 Colt Agent. Alternating 158gr HP and solid.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Well. I went and looked around. I really liked the XDS 45. Since I reload for that caliber the most, I think I may go with that one.

the XDs is a solid pistol shoots good conceals under a t-shirt with the flush magazine carry it 75% of the time
I have the 3" barrel if i was to do over i would get the 4" barrel also put the rubber talon grips on it http://talongungrips.com/grips/springfield/xd-s-9mm-.45.html why the 4" over the 3" barrel well the 3" is not a pocket
size pistol so why not get the longer barrel YMMV

[Petrol & Powder]

I'm a bit old school and have been wagging a snubnose 38 around for a long time.

And Wayne, at one time it was a Colt Agent! (super cool BTW)
Now it's a S&W 442.

[johniv]

S&W 642 or 442 sometimes one, sometimes the other, sometimes both. Both no lock revolvers.

[jimb16]

It all depends on where I'm going and what I'm wearing. I've been known to carry anything from a .22 single shot derringer to a 9mm Hi-Power. My usual is a .380 Gov. colt or a P3AT.

[smokinfeathers]

Taurus tcp in pocket always, along with one of the following. ruger lcr x, glock 42, 1911, ruger Blackhawk 44spcl.

[9.3X62AL]

It varies--in order of frequency, most- to least-often.......SIG P-220 (45 ACP), Glock 23 (40 S&W) S&W 686 x 4" in the back-country. I have been "dressing around" a sidearm since 1978, and have come to prefer shoulder rigs to waist carry, esp. in a vehicle. Getting to a hip holster when seated in a car is problematic, many days spent on a mobile/vehicle surveillance crew taught the value of under-the-arm carry. I have to conform to some counter-productive-to-concealment regulations in order to "keep kosher" with my carry activities, and there have been a couple instances in which our deputies received complaints about their CCWs being sighted (or guessed at) by hoplophobic "professional victims". No carry mode is perfect.

[NavyVet1959]

I vary, depending upon what I'm wearing or even just what I feel like that day. For some (open carry) days, it's a stainless subcompact M1911 doublestack .45 with 10+1 rounds.

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If I have the misfortune of visiting an area that restricts my magazine capacity, maybe a single stack compact M1911...

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For other days, it's a G29... Sometimes a CZ-75 Compact... It just depends upon my mood mainly...

Lately though, I've been going to the airport a lot and been open carrying a RIA double-stack M1911 in 9mm (soon to be in .38 Super Comp). It also works well concealed (for me at least).
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[JHeath]

I'm holding out for an R51.

[Loudy13]

Kimber Ultra carry 2, with 230gr golden sabers in a black widow leather holster.

[dubber123]

S&W Shield .40 in a Crossbreed Mini-Tuck, loaded with 180 HST's. Prior to this it was a S&W 640 with soft cast HP hand loads.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

Mostly an XDS .45. I do run 155 SWC for casual shooting. Also run 185 or 200 SWC H&G 68 style, feeds SWC just fine. Around the farm, mostly the XDS with CCI shot cartridge chambered in rattlesnake season(may through September). CCI shot does cycle the slide for a second shot, the shot does not always feed from the magazine when shooting, everything else does.

[clum553946]

Glock 27

[Stewbaby]

Kahr PM9

[dragon813gt]

Man, only one picture posted :mad:

I carry a 9mm Walther PPS loaded w/ 147 Grain Federal HydraShoks. Bought it when I first came out and didn't think anything would ever be able to replace it.

Then I bought this one.
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CZ Rami upper on a PCR lower. Holds a lot more rounds. Has a decocker. Has a whole lot of CGW parts in it. But the most important thing is I shoot it very well. I'm not one that thinks capacity is king. But in this package it's an added bonus.

[bangerjim]

About 4 extra poounds of fat I cannot seem ot loose even with exercise.

No guns. Don't need them in my lifestyle and surroundings.

[NavyVet1959]

No guns. Don't need them in my lifestyle and surroundings.

I probably thought the same thing before I was shot... Funny how that kind of makes you distrusting of the rest of the world afterwards...

[calico]

1936 vintage Police Positive Special with 4" barrel. Pancake holster.
In the woods, I carry a Colt Woodsman, 6".

[5.7 MAN]

Glock 19 with Winchester 127 grain +p+ HPs, sometimes a SW trr8 357 with Remington 125 HPs and rarely an FN 5.7 with 40 grain FN factory ammo.

[Petrol & Powder]

I'm holding out for an R51.

I'm not holding out for the R51 but I would like one if Remington can produce. I had high hopes for Remington on that one but it's not looking good right now.

[Spector]

XDS 45 ACP with Crimson Trace green laser guard. 230 gr. HydaShoks. Belly band, CrossBreed mini-tuk or an Uncle Mike's IWB.

Charter Arms 44 Sp. Bulldog. 165 gr. Hornady Critical Defense. Belly band or Uncle Mike's IWB.

Benchmade carbon fiber folder or their large stiletto.

Depending on intended destination, type of dress, how much my arthritis is flaring that day and mood.

Mike

[JHeath]

I'm not hold out for the R51 but I would like one if Remington can produce. I had high hopes for Remington on that one but it's not looking good right now.

Apparently they're quietly dropping the 9mm R51.

I often carry an original Model 51.

Remington are missing a HUGE market and great PR by not reproducing the original Model 53 (.45acp full size Pedersen design). That one worked -- the Navy and Marines tested it, preferred it in most ways to the 1911, and ordered 50,000 units (U.S. entry in the war resulted in a canceled contract).

The two remaining originals are at Remington. How much would you pay for a new one made by Remington? More than for a typical 1911, that's for sure.

[376Steyr]

I'm not hold out for the R51 but I would like one if Remington can produce. I had high hopes for Remington on that one but it's not looking good right now.

The R51 has disappeared from the Remington online catalog. I suspect the redesign to remove the required hand-fitting (that made the pre-production samples work) resulted in a per unit cost that was not competitive.

[Petrol & Powder]

I'm afraid you're right about the R51. Shame, it is a good concept that was plagued by poor execution.

[warboar_21]

Most of the time I carry a S&W 642 performance center deeply concealed. I also carry a Sig P290(non RS). Carry it the same way as the J frame. I was kind of hoping Glock would release a model 44 (43 sized 40S&W) but they have yet to do that. And since the P290 is smaller than the 43 I see no reason to buy the Glock unless it's in 40.

[NavyVet1959]

And since the P290 is smaller than the 43 I see no reason to buy the Glock unless it's in 40.

Personally, I see no reason for a Glock unless it's a 10mm... :)

[nockhunter]

Kahr CM9. very easy to hide.

Mike

[therealhitman]

Pocket carry in summer shorts...Kahr PM9

Appendix carry in jeans...Glock 26

OWB holster under jacket/coat...Kimber Ultra Carry

[mjwcaster]

Well. I went and looked around. I really liked the XDS 45. Since I reload for that caliber the most, I think I may go with that one.
Check out the 4" barrel version.
The 3.3" is very snappy, many reviews by those who have shot both say the longer barrel is much more controllable.
I find 45's easy to shoot, carry my full size xd quite often.
But the 3.3" 45 XDS is a handful and takes a lot more work to shoot fast and accurately, for me at least.


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[FergusonTO35]

Personally, I see no reason for a Glock unless it's a 10mm... :)

Love my Glock 42 .380, one of the most accurate and easy to shoot pistols I've ever had the pleasure of trying. Yesterday I was putting in some practice with it and decided to try the Lee 356-95-RF with 3 grains Bullseye on an old fence post. I was surprised at how effective it was at 15 feet. Each round penetrated around 3 inches and made a surprisingly big hole, you could really see the splinters fly when it impacted.

[NavyVet1959]

Love my Glock 42 .380, one of the most accurate and easy to shoot pistols I've ever had the pleasure of trying. Yesterday I was putting in some practice with it and decided to try the Lee 356-95-RF with 3 grains Bullseye on an old fence post. I was surprised at how effective it was at 15 feet. Each round penetrated around 3 inches and made a surprisingly big hole, you could really see the splinters fly when it impacted.

Well, if you're looking for accurate and easy to shoot, try the Ruger Mk-II... :)

[flyingrhino]

SA Ultra Compact 45. When in shorts I usually carry a SW642 hammerless in a pocket holster.

[NavyVet1959]

SA Ultra Compact 45

That SA looks pretty trim. Probably the same size as my Para, but in the trimmer single stack design.

[MarineDad]

CZ P-01 in a High Noon Slide Guard

[Irascible]

Just remember, if it's too heavy or bulky you will leave it home just prior to needing it.
AND, practice, practice, practice.

[warboar_21]

What happens more often than not is the fact people do not take the weight of their gun of choice into consideration. The gun fits their hand like it was meant to be. The thing they don't factor is the boat anchor pulling their pants down and requires them to shift the weight, pull up pants constantly, or have to wear different clothing altogether.
Once the new wears off the gun and it stops being enjoyable to carry it gets left in the car or at home.

Get something light weight and compact. You will actually carry it more than the "compact" boat anchor.

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[35remington]

Smith Shield 40.

Smith 638.

The 638 is a bit more comfortable when driving as the curved grip and generally less protrusion from IWB holsters makes it "dig in" less than the square grip on the Shield. When walking about and using the shorter magazine on the Shield it conceals almost as well as the 638, enough so that on most clothing you can't tell the difference. With tight T shirts (shirttail out) the 638 has more of an edge due to, again, the smaller and more curved butt. The cylinder is already below the waistband so the slightly greater thickness of the cylinder is not an issue.

[HollowPoint]

When it gets into the triple digit summer time temperatures here in Arizona I usually carry my ultra light weight KelTec P3AT. Any other time I carry a Khar CM9.

The KelTec is super light and thin enough that I can just stuff it in my front pocket without worrying about its outline printing through. The Khar, and many other carry guns of this size are thin enough for my liking until a holster is added to the mix. Then it gets a bit to bulky for me.

I installed a belt clip on my little KelTec just in case I happen to be wearing shorts with small pockets. On the Khar CM9 I made a belt clip for it so that I can clip it into my waist band in a Cross-Draw carry method or on the hip in a conventional carry position.

If it weren't for the thickness of the Glock 19 I think I'd get one of those instead. Just about any holster made for the Glock will add to the thickness to the point where it's to bulky for me to carry comfortably. I've heard now that Glock came out with a G19 referred to as their MOS model. I think I could rig up a belt clip for that by simply using the milled out slot on top of the receiver of that model. It comes pre-drilled and threaded so it's just a matter of fabricating a belt clip and using their supplied screws. This would keep it thin enough for my liking and double my magazine capacity.

I think all of these guns I've mentioned have stainless steel slides so that sort of mitigates the chances of rust or corrosion caused by sweat. I've owned carry guns that have rusted on me just by the amount of sweat that they got drenched with during the hot summer months.

HollowPoint

[NavyVet1959]

If it weren't for the thickness of the Glock 19 I think I'd get one of those instead. Just about any holster made for the Glock will add to the thickness to the point where it's to bulky for me to carry comfortably. I've heard now that Glock came out with a G19 referred to as their MOS model. I think I could rig up a belt clip for that by simply using the milled out slot on top of the receiver of that model. It comes pre-drilled and threaded so it's just a matter of fabricating a belt clip and using their supplied screws. This would keep it thin enough for my liking and double my magazine capacity.

A Glock without a hard holster covering the trigger is just an AD waiting to happen.

[FergusonTO35]

Get something light weight and compact. You will actually carry it more than the "compact" boat anchor.


This 100%. I would add, make sure you can shoot it well and have coconfidence in it.

[NavyVet1959]

What happens more often than not is the fact people do not take the weight of their gun of choice into consideration. The gun fits their hand like it was meant to be. The thing they don't factor is the boat anchor pulling their pants down and requires them to shift the weight, pull up pants constantly, or have to wear different clothing altogether.

Or they start wearing suspenders...

<guilty>

[exile]

I have read this thread with interest and notice that no one has mentioned actually carrying a Glock 43. Any thoughts as to why?

exile

[bob208]

for the last 6 years i have been carrying a browning hi-power in 9mm in a bianci iwb holster.

[Rodfac]

Usually, if going to town, it's a S&W M60 with a 3" bbl. on it. If on the farm, day to day doing chores, it's a variety of guns that suit my mood. Sig .45 RCS 1911, S&W M19 with a 4" tube, several Ruger .44 Spl's, etc. And by the way, only the M60 (go to town gun) is loaded with factory loads. Rod

[NavyVet1959]

I have read this thread with interest and notice that no one has mentioned actually carrying a Glock 43. Any thoughts as to why?


Maybe because if you're only going to have 6 rounds in a handgun, you might as well make it a .45 instead of a 9mm?

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[FergusonTO35]

I'm currently saving for a 43 and a Browning Hi-Power right now.

[9.3X62AL]

Maybe because if you're only going to have 6 rounds in a handgun, you might as well make it a .45 instead of a 9mm?

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Yessir. This perspective is also known as The California Caliber Response. If the powers that be are going to limit a magazine to 10 round capacity, make them 10 GOOD rounds instead of 10 marginal ones, like the 9mm 147 JHP sub-sonic Fackler Downloads. Just my Luddite prehistoric outlook on the question, I suppose.

[NavyVet1959]

Yessir. This perspective is also known as The California Caliber Response. If the powers that be are going to limit a magazine to 10 round capacity, make them 10 GOOD rounds instead of 10 marginal ones, like the 9mm 147 JHP sub-sonic Fackler Downloads. Just my Luddite prehistoric outlook on the question, I suppose.

Well, with a limit of 10 rounds, I can still carry a .45 subcompact double-stack Para like I posted earlier...

[JHeath]

Yessir. This perspective is also known as The California Caliber Response. If the powers that be are going to limit a magazine to 10 round capacity, make them 10 GOOD rounds instead of 10 marginal ones, like the 9mm 147 JHP sub-sonic Fackler Downloads. Just my Luddite prehistoric outlook on the question, I suppose.

That's an argument for a Coonan.

Or better, An M57 Tokarev (9+1) with a 9mm barrel rechambered to 9x23 Winchester. Clark's posts got me interested when I saw he loaded 158s over doses well in excess of .357 loads. I ran out and bought a couple of Toks then got sidetracked with the original chambering, which can launch 110s at near 1700. And the pistol is really flat. I like it a lot.

[9.3X62AL]

I have a Type 54 (Chi-Com) Tokarev, and you are correct--it is quite flat in aspect. Citizen CCW folks have a lot more latitude in carry choices than I do, since HR 218 got traction my choices got severely circumscribed.

[JHeath]

Yes, but you got a lot of free ammo out of the deal, no?

An old Eighth Air Force B-17 pilot told me their base (Molesworth) had a trap range, locker full of shotguns, and aircrew gunners were encouraged to shoot unlimited amounts of ammo. Sounds like a great job until you think about those hours in an unpressurized plane at 30,000 feet (-60 deg) with the 88s reaching for you. On raid mornings they got real eggs and grapefruit juice. Seventy years later he still got queasy if he smelled eggs and grapefruit juice.

Back to the point. Best carry pistol is one you practice with.

[9.3X62AL]

Actually.......there has been not one round of free ammo since retirement, and practice ammo was VERY scarce for most of the years I worked. If I wanted to practice, I had to reload my own 95% of the time. (How truly hateful..... :-) The shop didn't grouse (back then) about me scrounging fired brass to recycle, but even that has changed now--I saw HUGE plastic tubs filled with brass being carted away for resale during my last quals session in April.

[JHeath]

No ammo. But they want to charge every LEO who reacts imperfectly when suddenly confronted with unclear but troubling information . . . it takes a lot of RAM just to operate a pistol unless you're well practiced. Doesn't leave much to process other critical information.

Anyway, kudos for all those years loading when presumably you didn't have a Dillon 650.

Downside of 7.62x25 for carry is reloading being complicated by bottleneck cases and recovering the brass. That militates for a quality .38, heap of brass, a mould, and Bullseye.

[jrayborn]

I too enjoy the Yugo M-57 for carry and am a fan of Clarks writings. That is a great combination of size and power.

[WFO2]

Summer carry Glock 43 or XDS45 . Winter I carry Springfield Champion in 45acp .

[oger]

Kimber Ultra RCP 11 .45 with a green lazer. Pocket holster in summer and inside belt holster in winter.

[blikseme300]

Colt Delta Elite. I practice with this a lot and am comfortable with it.

[hoosierlogger]

Ruger LCP in a "sticky" brand pocket holster. Loaded with Hornady critical defense ammo.

[Lonegun1894]

My primary varies between a 5" 1911 .45, a 4" Ruger Security Six .357, and a 4 5/8" Ruger original Vaquero in .45 Colt, depending on location/weather/mood. My BUG is always a 2 1/4" Ruger SP101 .357. The only time this varies is when I am kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing or doing something else where I expect me and my gun to get wet, and I carry a Glock 17 for those times, mostly cause it is easier and cheaper to replace should something go wrong, and I just don't like it as much as the others.

[FergusonTO35]

Been carrying my Glock 42 IWB the past few weeks and love it. Perfect match of gun and cartridge. In spite of the very stiff trigger pull it is just as accurate as my 19 and 26 and eats anything you feed it, including boolits. By the way, OEM rear sights for the larger pistols work perfectly if you trim the sides a little bit to accommodate the narrower slide. I sand the ends smooth and blacken with a magic marker, looks factory. The 6.5 mm rear sight produces a perfect 6 o'clock point of impact with every load I've tried, including factory j-words and the excellent Lee 356-102-2R.

[cephas53]

1911 Colt Commander & Ruger LCP. When working outside around the homestead a S&W 10.

[tdoyka]

right now i have a rossi snub nose in 38 sp. when it gets here i'll be carrying a ruger sbh with a 4 5/8" barrel in the 44 mag with uncle mike's side hip holster.

[FergusonTO35]

What sort of model 10 do you have? I have a 10-5 and 10-10, great revolvers.

[cephas53]

What sort of model 10 do you have? I have a 10-5 and 10-10, great revolvers.
Had to look. It's a 10-10. Police trade in. Had some wear but mechanically perfect. Shoots better than I can shoot it. First two I carry birdshot followed with 162 gr RCBS gc swc's.

[FergusonTO35]

Sounds like a winner! My 10-5 is from the estate of a Lexington cop. Lots of holster wear but no rust and mechanically excellent, I bet it could tell some stories. It shoots 150-162 grain boolits perfectly and I'm not worried about the finish so this one accompanies me when hunting and hiking.

My 10-10 is from a batch that somehow escaped to the free world from the California Dept. of Corrections. My 10-10 must have been one of the last they ever purchased as it appears to have spent most of it's life in storage. No holster wear whatsoever and the checkering on the grips is perfect. Only the faintest turn ring on the cylinder suggests it was ever fired.

I also have a 1988 Ruger Service Six .38 in stainless. It is my favorite handgun and, I think, the ultimate evolution of the medium frame wheelgun.

[rfd]

you guys are lucky to be able to have cc choices.

in the liberal happy, penal colony state i'm held captive in, when confronted with a weapon wielding assailant, the best thing i can cc is a whistle to summon non-existent police who will arrive in time only to toe tag my cold corpse.

[FergusonTO35]

RFD, your words have not fallen on deaf ears. I think about that frequently and am very thankful that I live in a progressive and forward thinking state. We'll be happy to roll out the welcome mat for you here in the Bluegrass!

[rfd]

RFD, your words have not fallen on deaf ears. I think about that frequently and am very thankful that I live in a progressive and forward thinking state. We'll be happy to roll out the welcome mat for you here in the Bluegrass!

thank ya, sir.

i have about 2 more years on my "sentence", and then maw and i are headed south.

[harley45]

I think I finally have my ideal 2 gun set up 90 percent of the time its my 5 inch 1911 in a shoulder rig and when I need something smaller I use the 938.

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[FergusonTO35]

Wow, very nice. Do you make more utilitarian rigs also?

[Moonie]

I normally carry my new XD Subcompact Mod.2 in 40. When I need something smaller I carry the wifes Sig P938.

[Earlwb]

Lately, I have started carrying a Springfield XD mod.2 .45auto primarily. But if I have to go light, then it is a S&W Bodyguard .380.

[roundgun]

G17 2nd gen in fanny pack with 2 spare mags. Go ahead make fun, at 6' 275 ex boxer I can take it! 8-)

[FergusonTO35]

The gen. 2 frame was the best Glock ever made. I'm glad to see the 42 and 43 are the same design.

[harley45]

Wow, very nice. Do you make more utilitarian rigs also?
I do yes just depends on what the customer wants. I just happen to think life is to short for plain grips and holsters!

[FergusonTO35]

I just added a Ruger LCP to the lineup, carrying it right now in fact. Great pistol, Ruger did a really good job with it. The LCP really likes the Lee 356-102.

[Geezer in NH]

As the title asks, what do you carry concealed?

Due to my schedule my CWP expired so I have to wait 8-10 weeks or so for the gubmint say it's ok for me to carry again.

To me not a question one civilized person asks of another, especially when you cannot remember to do a simple task like renew your license.

Sorry to bust them but your fault does not constitute an emergency on anyone else agenda.

[NavyVet1959]

To me not a question one civilized person asks of another, especially when you cannot remember to do a simple task like renew your license.

Sorry to bust them but your fault does not constitute an emergency on anyone else agenda.

Perish the thought that we should have to ask permission to exercise a constitutionally GUARANTEED RIGHT...

[Plate plinker]

G43 or Khar P9

[MarkP]

Either a S&W M637, 638, or a 642.

[ammohead]

M445UL Taurus 2" 5 shot 44sp. 240Gr rcbs KT. Alloy frame. Rides nice.

[4bisley5]

Walther PPS in 9mm for the last year. Carry appendix loaded with Federal HST 124

[Mad Jack]

I carry a Ruger SP101 3" barrel OWB in a Kramer cowhide pancake. If I feel lazy I throw a Colt Mustang .380 in my pocket wearing a Galco pocket protector.

Been getting a 1911 itch but that will have to wait. If I end up in Alaska soon I will ditch the SP101 for a .44 and then get the 1911 to carry when not in the woods.

[JeffG]

That seems to change with my mood, but right now a Polish P-83 Wanad.

[WebMonkey]

ruger lcp off center small of back iwb.

[charlie b]

I'm another who prefers to carry the SP101. Usually in an OWB pancake, but, it also fits in some pants or jacket pockets.

When I need thin for summer then the Polish P64 is in an IWB holster, shoulder rig or pocket.

Wife carries a .45 light commander or a 1903 Colt Auto if she needs something lighter.

[FergusonTO35]

I examined some SP-101's at the fun store the other day. I thought that if they could squeeze a sixth round into it (shouldn't be difficult to do) you would have the perfect carry revolver. I was pleased to find that the trigger pull on today's SP is waayyy better than the one I had in 2002.

[Outpost75]

I just added a Ruger LCP to the lineup, carrying it right now in fact. Great pistol, Ruger did a really good job with it. The LCP really likes the Lee 356-102.

I have to agree, Ruger LCP is my EDC because I want discreet carry which does not "scare the natives", yet provides an acceptable level of energy. A .380 pocket pistol and 2" .38 Special are very close. The LCP is smaller, flatter...

[Roha Waha]

SIG Sauer P250 s.c. 9mm
Handloaded Hornady 124gr
Hp"s velocity 1350 fps.

[FergusonTO35]

I load my LCP with a Lee 356-102-2R at 785 fps and the 637 with a Lee 358-148-WC at 665 fps. They are essentially standard .38 S&W power level: accurate, easy to shoot, and respectable punch for such a small gun. Right now I'm carrying Perfecta factory FMJ in my Glock 42 as it's very accurate and about 50 fps faster than Federal and Remington. Doesn't hurt that it costs less too. My Glock 19 and 26 are stoked with a 124 grain copper plated flat point at 1000 fps. The S&W 10's and Ruger Service Six get any 150-165 grain flat point boolit at 850 fps.