bigbluejk

I am about to get my CHL, and I want to get a carry piece. I was going to get a glock G36 (the slim single stack .45) but I really want a gun with a hammer. I don't have anything against glock, and I keep a G21 (the full sized 13+1rd .45) in my Jeep most of the time. Well this gun is way too big to carry except when wearing heavy winter clothing. I also have a keltec P32 with the 10rd mag for the hot summer days and shorts.

I need something in between. Guns I am thinking about: a Sig P229 in .357sig, Sig P220 carry, Sig P239 in .357sig, USP compact in .357sig, or maybe even the P30.... The P229 in .357 is my first choice, but I am worried about size and weight for concealed carry. Anyone packing one?

What do you guys carry? Why do you carry what you carry?

falconfixer

Rugar Red Hawk .44 mag. Keeps the hookers at bay

bigbluejk

you carry a .44mag daily? You must a big dude? What does it have.... a 6" barrel? You my friend are Dirty Harry aren't you?

falconfixer

No I jest a little bit. I don't "carry" it on me but it's in the Jeep with me. I got a hip carrier when I go off into the woods looking for blueberries tho. Fucking bears can be a bitch. Oh and its a shorty so no grouping at distance but I'm just looking to knock a meth head or bear down with this.

SHIT GREEN MACHINE

Sig SP2022. Very light weight 40 cal. I don't carry dailey but when I travel it fits perfect in my consol of my Jeep. When ever I am in the the woods or anything of that nature I bought the cloth holster with reversable cllip for either side and the pocket for the extra clip. Honestly you pretty much forget its there.

toymaster

Your going to get all kinds of answers but let me add this. If you are going to carry every day the most important thing is the holster. If it is to uncomfortable you will quite wearing and just leave your gun in the jeep. Please take a look at this brand. http://www.mitchrosen.com/





I like this one, the ARG. I wore the same one with my Berretta 96 (.40cal) for eight years and when I got my last carry 2 years ago I immediately ordered one for it. They are custom made per each model gun. Read about them they work in conjunction with the Mitch Rosen belt, it stays where you put. Also, and this is very important in a hot climate, you only need to have your shirt out of you pants to hide it. The holsters are fine American craftsmanship and there are none better.


You asked so.... Kimber 1911 CDPII (CDP= custom defense package) Pic is from Kimber site.


I like a "full" size gun, small ones just don't fit my hand.
I like to have knock down power. On a battle field who ever put out the most ammo wins. In a self defense scenario every shot counts. It is my belief, however misguided it may be, if you are in a situation that takes over 8 shots you don’t need to be there. And yes if you read the specs of the fatory mag it holds 7 but I bought mags that holds 8.

ARinmyJK

Colt Commander in a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2

Preacher

If you already have the G21, then think about the G30. It is smaller and it still accepts the G21 magazines, accessories and holsters.

I am all about interchangeability.

I have all 3 Glock .45acp pistols, as well as all three sizes of 1911 and I find that the G30 turned into my constant companion. Been carrying it now for 10 years and have learned to love it.

There are times, when I am in shorts or just don't want to wear a cover garment, when I slip one of my .357 snubbies into a pocket holster. Makes it really convenient if you have to just step out for a minute too!

Robar

I carry either a sig P220 or a Glock 36. I really like both, but I have no real desire to have an exposed hammer I'll use them either way. I would like to also get a Glock 30 some day too.

Jason_G

+1 to the commander in a Summer Special II. I usually tote this one. Dan Wesson CBOB .45 (they also make a 10mm). It's been a fantastic pistol so far. Good 1911s are hard to beat in my book. I've done the hi capacity plastic thing, and while they do have their place, I will probably never go back after being bitten by the 1911 bug.





Jason