Be Honest What Do You Really Carry??????

[cslinger]

Most of us who carry have nice holsters and possibly belts and we damn sure have some fine shoot'n irons but be honest what do you really carry.

Now I myself carry the occasional bottom feeder and extra magazines from time to time but let's face facts "gearing up" so to speak can be a pain in the arse and I really am a believer in carrying whenever you can legally.

So what do I find myself carrying 90% of the time? A lowly little 5 shot snubby. A Ladysmith NO LESS. :eek: I find it is just a heck of a lot of firepower in a very small easily pocketable package and with all the other stuff we modern folk carry, easily pocketable is a big plus. No change of dress needed, easy to grab for a quick trip to the store for milk and just plain comforting to know my little "girlfriend" is always there.

I am of the mind that big guns with lots of ammo are easier to shoot, more comforting but chances are at some point most of us may not put up with the hassel and run out the door unarmed. I highly suggest everybody who carries get themselves a pocketable piece.

I myself don't really trust those itty bitty semi autos so the good ole' .357 maggie does me just fine.

Always there since rule number one is have a gun.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/287024.JPG

[orangeninja]

Well....I've seen a lot of "carry" rigs around here in pics with really nice holsters and really nice BIG guns like a 1911, but I'm willing to bet at least some are "occasional" carry or BBQ carry guns at best.

My workhorse at the moment is a Sig 225 9mm in an Uncle Mikes IWB with a gunleather.net lined belt. Not bad rig.

My extra mag carrier (when I wear it) is a Gerber multitool sheath which is lighter, sits more comfortable and is less obvious than most leather stuff. Besides 2 225 mags fit in it.

For duty it's a black stainless 229 in .40 with extra mags in a Safariland duty rig. I hate Safariland.

[boofus]

http://webs.tconline.net/jasonk/jignig/colt1991a1.jpg

But I keep it in a tactical man-purse. I do alot of moving furniture and stuff around at work so pretty much no holster will be comfortable. :o

[Elmer]

Safe full 'O guns, and a 35 year old, beat up, airweight bodyguard is usually in my pocket these days.

Better than a bigger gun under the car seat......

[gbelleh]

I carry a PM9 whenever possible (usually with a P-32 BUG). I don't really have a fancy belt and holster, just a cheap belt and a $15.00 holster for the PM9, and an Uncle Mike's pocket holster for the P-32. That set up works fine for me.

[otasan]

My Glock 17 is my constant companion.

[tc300mag1]

I split i carry either a 1911 a Hk usp in 45 glock 17 and sometimes a 38 Colt cobra I just cant make up my mind and it differs on wardrobe too .. Also a xd 9 subcompact

[bratch]

If I plan on carrying its a Kimber compact in a Milt Sparks rig.

If I'm siting around the house and am just running to the local McD I'll put a PM9 in a High Noon holster on.

Sometimes if I'm going out and dont want to have to change I'll just throw the Kahr on.

I'd say its prob 70/30 Kimber to Kahr right now. That will change Monday when I start working and will probably have the Kahr in a pocket unless I smart carry the Kimber.

Theres more than once I have both the Kimber and Kahr on.

[dev_null]

> Be Honest What Do You Really Carry?

90% of the time, a fullsized Kimber Custom Classic II in stainless, in a Milt Sparks VersaMax II. Loaded with either 230-gr HydraShok or 200-gr Speer Gold Dot +P, depending on which mag I happen to grab. Second mag on left hip. Often there's a NAA mini in .22LR in my left front pocket as well. Either a Ken Onion Leek or a CRKT M-16 in back pocket. Victorinox Swiss Army knife goes everywhere I go.

9% of the time, a SIG P-232 (.380) replaces the .45 when I need something more concealable. Also in a VM2. The rest stays the same.

The 1% of the time I'm going somewhere I can't carry, so no guns, but the spare mag gets replaced with a Schrade Uncle Henry lockback. Everything else stays the same.

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[Vic303]

Either my Kimber Procarry SLE, my DW CCO (cmdr slide, Officer grip), or the Taurus 605. The Taurus is more of a summertime-in-shorts pistol.

[Ankeny]

A Glock 26 95% of the time. A Smith 37 the other 5%.

[Stevie-Ray]

Kimber Ultra CDP .45, Uncle Mikes IWB

[Sam]

Any of a half dozen 1911's. When dressued, up a Star BM.
a couple of days a month a 3" M13 Smith.

Sam

[Sergeant Sabre]

Colt Government. Always.

[chromeluv]

Today, with the weather here, I was carrying my CQB in an Alessi IWB holster with a SOG Flash II.

But tomorrow? I am picking up my first Taurus .357 snub for this summer :)

[crucible]

A government 1911, 95% of the time regardless of wear. The other 5% is taken up by my Officer's ACP 1911-nothing smaller.

That said, I've purposefully equipped myself with the ability to carry them well for all occasions with good holsters, belts, and sundry other items and carriers such as the Wilderness Safepacker. My dress style is modified for carry as well, but that's more a standard CCW issue most of us face anyway, and I carry successfully in all kinds of dress accordingly.

IMO, I'd much rather do the above and have my 1911's on hand and the comfort, firepower and security they represent, rather than downgrade for the slippery slope that is convenience (no barb at the thread poster).

Chris

[P95Carry]

Chris - I see and take your point and was until a while ago content with SP101 - so similar in a way to your choice.

I have tho upsized and gotten heavier - with the SIG (I know how you hate those! :neener: ) - but I wear it 16/7 - no chance of dashing off without it - same for any carry piece for me... the size aspect does not influence my decision for constant carry.

As ever - what the individual finds enough and comfortable. You sure could do a heck of a lot worse! :)

[bbrown609]

A Stainless Taurus Ultralight Model 85 in .38. I have bigger caliber and more prestigious name brand guns, but this gun is so easy to carry and it fits about anywhere. I bought this gun several years ago as a boat and truck gun but found myself constantly taking this one with me anytime I carried a gun. This gun has gone bang every time I have pulled the trigger and is not that bad to shoot since its a .38

[xjer]

For about the last year and a half a 2.25" SP101 .357 with CT grips.
I have been thinking about trying one of the light weight revolvers
or a small auto in the near future.

Mike

[Standing Wolf]

Sometimes I carry a pre-agreement Smith & Wesson five-shooter .357 magnum. Sometimes I carry a pre-agreement Smith & Wesson six-shooter .44 magnum. Sometimes I carry a Colt Python. Sometimes I carry an engraved Colt Python.

The main event is that if I'm beyond the front door, I carry.

[albanian]

I like this topic because I wonder how many people really carry the guns they say they carry. I carry a S&W 642 most of the time with my Kahr K-9 doing IWB duty sometimes. I almost never carry my larger guns like the Beretta 92fs or the 1911. They are great guns and I would prefer to have them if I ever needed a gun but I find them too larger and heavy for anything but a belt holster and I am not a cowboy so i don't CCW a larger belt gun.

The fact is, most of my handguns have no real purpose. My Beretta 92fs is my home defense gun. My S&W 19 6" bbl is my centerfire target handgun. My Ruger MKII is my rimfire handgun. My S&W 642, Kahr K-9 or S&W 3913 are the only guns that I really carry for self defense. I have a bunch of guns that serve no real purpose. My 4" revolvers are great in theory but I don't use them for any serious task. My other autos are fun to shoot but again, I have guns for my tasks and they just sit in the safe most of the time.

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I don't trust tiny autos either, I have too much experience to be that silly. A Kel-Tec P3AT is the ultimate back-up on paper but in real life, it is not going to be reliable enough for me to trust. Some people claim that their tiny auto has been 100% from day one and has shot 10,000 rds but everyone I have ever had has jammed. I guess I am cursed. :rolleyes:

Until proven different, I will contend that the light weight snubbies are the smallest most reliable handgun for CCW. They pack a real punch and you can pretty much count on those 5 shots. If you need to shoot through a coat pocket, they are better than autos. Many a time I had a joker covered and I didn't have to draw a gun. If something happened, the bad guy would not know what hit him. Coat pocket carry is great because it looks natural. In the summer, it gets harder. Sometime I go with just a good folder knife like my Al Mar Shrike. Better than nothing and you can use it for other things. I would never want to have to defend myself with a knife but if the bag guy has a knife and I draw mine, maybe there would be a stand off of sorts so either I or he can back away. With no knife, he has the advantage. It will all suck but we do what we have to do. I can't carry at work so I find that I am carrying less and less outside of work. I always have a good knife on me at least.

[P95Carry]

The main event is that if I'm beyond the front door, I carry. Carry both sides of front door is even better! :)

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I wonder how many people really carry the guns they say they carry. Drop by anytime dude - you'll always see Mr SIG - any time of waking hours! :)

[ACP230]

Smith M649 .38 Special.

[Ranger61]

S&W 3913 with Tritium night sights and/or Keltec P11.

[Baba Louie]

Right now it's the COLT Lightweight Defender in a GALCO SUM 216 (Summer Special).
Other times its a lowly Taurus 605 in another GALCO Summer Special (don't have it with me to give the model number).
Sometimes one of them ride along in a fanny pack, other times a brief case, always inside their GALCO SS.
Belt is also by GALCO (SB2 36B)

[Lennyjoe]

95% of the time its a Kimber Pro Carry II.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/p8a7488a1634e5e19193a34540c097dad/f4116f96.jpg

The other 5% its a Bersa Mini-Firestorm .45 ACP. But thats starting to gain more leather time here lately.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/pc8a2b3af5a8dc1dcb10dbf5b266d6363/f4116f97.jpg

[BigSlick]

Lightweight Commander and a 332 TiLite - unless I am going to a bad part of town or traveling, then a P16-40 with .357 Sig conversion (soon to be 10mm) and Benelli M1S90 with a side saddle in the truck

BigSlick

[Todesengel]

One of these - depending on dress;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/1911-A1/UltraandProCDP-web.jpg

The little Ultra CDP never choked on any kind of ammo....neither did the Pro CDP...

[Warren]

SIG P220 in the front pocket. 100% of the time.

This is a link to thread (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=137618) I started about it.

[1911 guy]

And it's not an "occasional" thing. That is my only carry option (got a couple .22's and a 5 3/4" .357) and the only option I'll consider. He ain't heavy, he's my brother (and I've got a good holster)!

[heypete]

Areas that respect Washington State/New Hampshire CCW:
* Glock 19 and/or Glock 26
* Keys
* Pens
* Leatherman
* Loose change
* Random slips of paper, receipts, etc.

California:
* [No firearms. :barf: ]
* Keys
* Pens
* Leatherman
* Loose change
* Random slips of paper, receipts, etc.

[triggertime]

Chris: I really carry an infernal Glock in an IWB holster, along with two spare mags, a j-frame .357 in a pocket holster, two HKS speedloaders, a Benchmade AFCK and a multi-tool. I've been carrying the same gear everyday for the last few years.

"Gearing up", to me, is dependent upon individual mindset.

I suppose that once you've been involved in situations where a 5 shot j-frame would have been inadequate, you begin to think differently...

[WVleo]

Hi, I recently aquired both a cz rami in 9mm and a colt detective special II .38 for the sole purpose of warmer weather CCW. At work ( where I'm not allowed to carry according to company rules) I have the colt with all 6 rounds in my right front pocket folded in a bandana all day long. When I am out and about I carry the CZ RAMI in a HBE Pro IWB . Both have become routine for Me which is what I was hoping for . Still take the CZ40B to the range with these 2 new pistols but most practice is done with the rami and the colt . That will probally change for the rami when it gets colder and the .40 comes back on line .......................WVleo

[jobu07]

.38 snubby.

[Ala Dan]

SIG P220 most of the time, other times an S&W old model 60 or a S&W 642.
Always BUG is a Seecamp LWS-32 in a Uncle Mike's #1 pocket holster. :D

[GreenFurniture]

75% of the time I carry:
Kimber Custom TLE II
Kimber CDP Custom II
S/A TRP

When not strapping with one of those I carry:
Sig P-220
Sig P-228
H&K P7M8

And when the mood hits me I carry:
Kimber Ultra Carry
Colt Delta Elite
Colt Delta Elite
Colt Gunsite
Sig P-226
S/A Loaded 9109L
Sig P-232
Walther PPK
Glock 29
Glock 23
Glock 19

99% of the time they ride in a:
Galco Royal Guard

[dakotasin]

about 60% of the time i carry a sig 229 in 40 in a galco fletch.
the other 40% it is a s&w 637 in 38 in a galco hi ride.

i like carrying the little smith better, i feel more reassured w/ the sig on my hip...

[Pilot]

Interesting thread. I do think many carry a small snubby a lot of the time. My most recent has been a Sig P228, but often I carry an HK P& PSP or CZ PCR.

However, as summer comes, I've been eyeing my wife's S&W 642. Its just a neat, light, little gun that can go in my front pocket.

[foghornl]

Springer 1911-A1, "GI-45" model in an Uncle Mikes IWB.

[Zach S]

My "everyday gun" is a Kimber Compact Stainless in a Milt Sparks SS-II held up by a ~ten year old, ~$10 leather belt purchased at the Arts and Crafts fair in Burnsville, NC. Spare mag in my left front jeans pocket.

Sometimes I carry my 5" Classic Stainless, my Polymer stainless, or my Colt 1991A1 the same way. Although I do use a different holster. A Milt Sparks SS-II, for a government model;)

Sometimes I carry my Kahr PM9 or Taurus 85 ultra-lite in a jacket pocket, they dont fit into jeans pockets very well. I'd say about 5% of the time. Less now since I almost never wear a jacket.

[Onmilo]

http://www.fototime.com/67FC1C22D01F8EA/standard.jpg

[ob3640]

A Seecamp 32 in my right pocket - my R9 comes along in a Galco Day Planner

[TarpleyG]

I've had to move to pocket carry pretty much exclusively so I have been carrying a 642 in a Sparks PCH-R holster since February. Along with this is a Surefire E1E if I am out after dark or going someplace I am apt to need a light like the movies, a phone, and of course wallet and keys. I usually also have my tactical man purse in the office or car that has other odds and ends like a multitool, Surefire 6P, camera, meds, 1st aid kit, PDA, checkbook, compass, lighter, etc.

I think that carrying a Commander IWB in a VMII is preferred but I suspect that is what has caused my current hip/nerve problem that I am trying to get diagnosed and fixed. I don't feel any less undergunned as I typically do not go to areas that are very dangerous. If I did, I suppose I would probably carry OWB but being in South Florida, concealment is a real challenge, esp. since summer is upon us.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v106/tarpleyg/SW6420.jpg

Greg

[MLH]

S & W 686
S & W 4013 TSW
Berretta 9000s
S & W Model 60

Depends on my mood! ;)

[TonyB]

SP101 or Rossi 461..mostly the SP.
although I'm flirting with the idea of getting a Glock 26...
I'm just too short and fat to carry a full size gun comfortably :uhoh:

[deputy tom]

95% of the time my CCW is a S&W 642 or 649 and a speed-strip.Rarely I'll carry a See-camp .32 or a 1911 depending on circumstances.tom.

[cslinger]

rop by anytime dude - you'll always see Mr SIG - any time of waking hours!

Course depending on the time of night you may not get to see Mr. SIG from the friendliest end. :D

I suppose that once you've been involved in situations where a 5 shot j-frame would have been inadequate, you begin to think differently...

Absolutely true and for me personally I have never been in a situation that required anything more than a knife or flashlight. It truely is all about perspective. For me though I want to have a firearm handy at all times and I want it to be easy enough for me to make it so. Hence my like of small snubby revo's because I really feel they offer the best size to performance tradeoff.

One other thing I like about snubby's or any revo for carry is I always wipe down my guns after carry and to do so with my semi's I always clear them for saftey. Eventually I have to worry about bullet setback etc. With the revo's I dump em' wipe em' and load em' with no worries at all.

I guess I have leared I have have a little old school gunslinger as those five and six guns are just kinda elegent in a utilitarian way to me.

Chris

[triggertime]

Chris: I understand completely and believe your preference for the j-frame is well warranted. In fact, I myself have opted for the little j-frame, out of convenience, when I'm forced to venture into the nanny state. Its easier to unload and store a little 5 shot revolver to be in accordance with the federal transport law, compared to a bottom feeder and spare mags.

I hope you never find yourself in the situations that I've had,
which have all occured in L.A. (lower Antioch), at night, BTW.

[MillCreek]

Was it on this board or in one of the gun rags that I read the immortal statement: "People talk .45s, shoot 9mms, and carry an airweight J-frame".

[taxburdett]

I only own one model of handgun. I carry one of my P220's strong side when I'm not at work.

[357wheelgunner]

I normally carry either a 3.25" S&W M66, a 4" S&W model 65, or a 4" S&W model 66, all loaded with 158 gr. .357 Speer Gold Dots. I got my first J-frame ( a model 60) today, and I will be packing that in an ankle holster while at work. I won't deny it, I may end up just carrying the model 60 full time, but my intent now is to use it only as a backup gun, as I shoot my K-frames very well....

[Ben Shepherd]

Cslinger-

I've worn out a half dozen of those #3 uncle mikes pocket thingies(I refuse to call them hoslters) in the last 5 years. For their niche they work well.

But about 95% of the time my SP101 rides with CLASS in Lou Allesi or HBE leatherworks leather.

Ammo wise: A handloaded 158 speer GDHP running at 1250fps.

BTW: The change pocket in your jeans holds 2 bianchi speed strips perfectly. :D

[cslinger]

CRKT M16 lives in the change pocket but I will have to try that speed strip thing.

Chris

[Ben Shepherd]

Stack them with one strip to the rear and one strip to the front. Then they sit in there like a doublestack mag.

[PUMC_TomG]

At work and about 10% of the time off of work it's a G22 at all times.

It's usually accompanied by a G27 and/or Beretta 3032 INOX.

If I'm not at work it varies between the G19/G27/Beretta depending on my mode of dress and where I'm going.

Everything is carried in Cen-Dex rigs, except my ankle rig which is a Galco, and my vest rig which I can't remember who made it. Work rig is a Safariland 070.

More holsters are forthcoming like a Comp-Tac for the Glocks, and probably pocket and ankle holsters for the Beretta.

[Trebor]

I carry the same gun, in the same place, every time.

Right now that's a S&W Model 65 with a 3" barrel. It's carried in an Alessi Talon IWB clip-on holster in the appendix carry position (but pointed outboard, AWAY from the groin). I think it's a better choice for me than a five shot snub. It easy to shoot and accurate and fire a good round.

My previous carry gun was an EG Mak carried in a IWB clip-on in about the same location. I switched to the revolver so I wouldn't have to worry about switching off the safety and for the more powerful round. That and the slightly increased reliability and ease of use. The Mak is now my "spare" carry gun if there is some reason the Smith is not available.

I tried my CZ-75 in a Milt Sparks VM 2 a few times. Good holster, but the gun was still too heavy. I may try again when I finally buy a better belt. I also tried a HK P7M8 a few times. The Mak, and then the Smith, just worked better for me.

I do need another carry mode, and maybe another gun, for those 10 to 15 days a year I wear a suit or tucked in shirt.

[Sylvilagus Aquaticus]

99% of the time I carry a P229/357sig in a Comp-Tac C-TAC holster. The remaining time I carry a P220 in a Gun Leather, Inc. OWB holster.

Regards,
Rabbit.

[kngflp]

75% of the time I have a CZ 75 in a HBE com 2 and a Kel Tec p-11 in my left front pocket. 15% its just the p-11 cause I would get in trouble if I got caught. 10% I am at school, and my education and my future are to important to chance so I have only my CRKT M16 14z and a loop of bike chain on my keys that fits around my fist.

[allen268]

I carry my Sig 229 in a Don Hume JIT slide holster, it rides high enough so that a loose fitting t-shirt conceals it nicely, plus it’s a comfortable way to carry.

[ojibweindian]

More often than not, I carry a full size Springfield GI I picked up a few months ago. If the mood doesn't strike me to carry that, I go to my 4" 586.

[bpisler]

65-3 in a galco IWB holster but i do
carry either a 3" 24-3 44 spl or a
3" 625-7 45 colt when i feel like a
change.

[Navy joe]

My main carry continues to be a Glock 17 in a leather Galco OWB with 1 or two reloads. I often have the bad habit of carrying it without another gun. The other gun has lately been a P3AT or a 642. A Smith 325 serves spare gun duty a lot too. I can always count on having more spares in the car, anything in between the 325 and an rem 870. I have recently carried the 325 w/ one reload and the 642 as BUG, leaving the Glock in the car since I was on vacation and wanted to be a lazy dresser/hiker/tourist. Adequate firepower I suppose, but the lack of capacity worries me.

I guess the gist of the question is folks here have lots of big guns yet carry mouseguns. I refuse to carry them by themselves, I sold three pistols(Mak, Kahr K40, and MK40) because they were too clunky to be BUGs yet were too little to be real guns. I cannot justify giving up the capacity, shootability, ballistics, and reliability of a real gun just to be comfortable. I have spent many days with a G17 or 1911 poking me in the side, but I'd rather have that than an anemic gun.

Now for fantasy carry, I want a pair of Les Baer somethings in a double shoulder rig with two customized nickel BHPs IWB at 4 and 8 o'clock in Milt Sparks VMIIs. Heck, I probably would carry all that at once if I could afford it. Right now if I save real hard I'll own the holsters in a year... :p

[Malamute]

Daily, and off the mountain, meaning not IN good grizzly country, a Smith 4" 29, or sometimes a Smith 4" 24, and a Winchester 94 carbine. When on the mountain, a Ruger 45 SA with heavy loads and often a Browning 1886 carbine (45-70) with heavy Barnes 400 gr loads. Depends on how bear scary I feel at the time, and how thick the timber.

I don't get to town that much, and towns around here are pretty tame. The belt gun sits on the truck seat all the time when in town, and the rifle(s) behind or along the front of the seat. Usually have a scoped bolt gun on board also.


Here's the Ruger .45 and the Browning 86 carbine. The Randall knife goes along whatever I carry.

[JShirley]

I Really carry a bad attitude. ;)

I respectfully submit that *ever* depending on intimidation factor, ESPECIALLY WITH A KNIFE, is a potentially fatal mistake. I have carried a knife on my person almost 100% of the time for years, but even if I had no other options (firearms, improvised weapon, etc), I would NEVER attempt to "scare off" a potential attacker with a knife. If you have to use it, the BG shouldn't know you have it.

Anyway, that said, I once carried my Glock 23 most often, when not at work (little guy, casual environment, in the South), where I carried my P-32. When I was kicking around in the boonies for a few months between Service and school, I was usually packing a 3" Model 657.

Now, I mostly have a P-3AT or Seecamp .25.

John

edit- I see Navy Joe has a fantasy carry category. I'll play. I once carried a Colt Anaconda 8" .44 concealed in a shoulder rig. Once. For my fantasy carry, I think I'll take a Para-Ordnance double-stack rig in 9x23mm, IWB. ;)

[mnrivrat]

Kel-Tek .380 in right front pocket holster. One extra mag and the knife is for cleaning my finger nails .
Doesn't pull my pants down !

[bjbarron]

Smith Model 36 with a clipdraw and Tyler T-grip...just stuck in a back pocket. Carries like a wallet most times...
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bjbarron/blogfiles/smithcutout.jpg
Note: Picture was photoshopped artsy/fartsy for a 1A/2A article. The stainless barrel and cylinder were added from a Model 60. This pistol is going to my daughter.

[JiminCA]

80% of the time a 442 in pocket.

Rest of the time a 1911 IWB

[akluvr]

Kel-Tec P3AT front left 70% of the time, Glock 19 IWB left side 30%. Syderco Military right front 100%. Surefire E2D when the social situation requires.

[Biker]

Taurus 450 in an ankle holster mostly with a G 23 on occasion. Once in a while I throw an AMT 380 Backup in my hip pocket or breast pocket of my jacket.
Biker

[Jim PHL]

80% S+W M37 bobbed hammer in right front pocket.
20% Springfield Micro-Compact IWB 4:00
Either occasionally backed-up by a P3AT. I haven't carried the KT alone since I got the snubby.

[S_O_Laban]

The only CCW guns I own are 4" and 3" M65 K-frame Smiths. Most of the time it's one of the 3".

I hope to have a light weight prelock J-frame soon.

[GlenJ]

MY Taurus 605 357 Mag in a pocket holster 99% of the time. My wifes Kel-Tec P32 1% of the time.

[Maxinquaye]

Kel-Tec P11 in winter, P-32 in summer. Both with belt clips, both at 4 o'clock directly ove rmy wallet. Every day.

[mmay1]

I carry a Sig 239 (usually in 40 S&W but occasionally in 357 Sig) in either a Wild Bills beltslide or a Mitch Rosen IWB, unless I am going to be in the car all day, then its either a Sig 226 or 220 in a Horseshoe Leather shoulder holster.

[mattk]

Colt Goverment .380 pocketlite and a benchmade folder.

[tlhelmer]

In uniform Beretta 96-G

plainclothes Glock 19 or Glock 27

[denfoote]

For sheer time in pocket, it's my P3AT, only because it's my "slip into the pocket to step out on my balcony to smoke" pistol!!

[Greymoor]

Most of the time a Kahr PM-9 with 1 spare magazine. Both magazines stocked with 124gr. +p Golddots. My holster is a Highnoon Hidden Impact tuckable IWB holster. This setup is very easy to carry all day.

[SouthpawShootr]

Most often? A Taurus PT-145 made right about the time the Millenium Pro model came out.

Next most often? S&W 642

2nd runner-up? Glock 26

[nero45acp]

I had been carrying a Seecamp LWS .32 in a Hedley rear pocket holster, though a week ago I started carrying a S&W 432PD .32 H&R Magnum in a DeSantis Insider holster. The holster was recommended by forum member JohnGill, and is working well for me. Thanks again, JohnGill.



nero

[Seraph]

I carry this 5" 1911 in a Lou Alessi CQC/S OWB holster, or the 4" in a Gary Brommeland Max Con V, about 10-16hrs per day.
http://www.workhorsearmory.com/seraph/Valentine_Gigolette.jpg

[jmcdonaldva]

I carry a Kimber Pro Carry II in a Forbus or IWB by Uncle Mike's.
I love mine by the way.

[NavajoNPaleFace]

I didn't see it mentioned but I often carry the E. Germany Makarov.

Some might scoff but I can assure you I can hit what I aim at and that's the most important aspect of defense and it's light enough not to put a long day strain on me.

Other times I carry the Sig 239 in .40.

[rde]

Well, I guess I am a?? backwards...again. I always carry my Beretta Tomcat 3032 Inox with Winchester Silvertips. Usually (though not 100% of the time...being really honest as was asked) I also carry a compact firearm in 9mm. The actual 9mm that I "usually" carry actually varies based on mood and dress (S&W 908S, XD-9mm SC, Baby Eagle Compact, etc.). I use to always carry a Bersa 380..only..but changed a few months back. Being short and skinny any of my full size hand guns print obnoxiously..no matter how good the holster/belt/dress combination...just doesn't work for me given my body style unforunately.

[Peter M. Eick]

9 times out of 10 it is the H&K P7PSP in 9mm. The 10th time will be a colt gov 380 in 380 auto.

Mostly it is what I wear that day which decides which gun will go.

[Nitram68]

Beretta 21A with CCI stingers and an Auto-Sere or Spiderco Police

[flip180]

I see no reason to carry anything else. As long as I'm wearing a belt (FIST gun belt), it goes with me where ever I go regardless if I'm tucking in my shirt or not.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/flip180/Macieeatinghotdog.jpg

Flip.

[Carbon_15]

Beretta 21A with CCI stingers and an Auto-Sere or Spiderco Police

me too except its a SOG Pentagon Elite

[mutt]

Mostly Kinber Ultra Carry .45, 1 extra mag. Sometimes .38 model 49 S&W . And according to what I wear , and the heat, I'm most comfortable with ...... my Colt 4 3/4 .45 SAA. Either gun would take care of things. Or they always have. ..............MUTT

[Trebor]

I didn't see it mentioned but I often carry the E. Germany Makarov.

Some might scoff but I can assure you I can hit what I aim at and that's the most important aspect of defense and it's light enough not to put a long day strain on me.

Other times I carry the Sig 239 in .40.

The Mak is a nice carry gun. I carried an EG for the first two years that I carried. I switched to the revolver not through any real failing of the Mak, but for the better round and simplier manual of arms (draw, point, shoot). I still have the Mak as my "spare" carry gun for when the Smith is down for cleaning, or whatever, and I don't feel any less armed when I carry it instead.

[cliffy109]

Honestly? Its really split depending on what I'm wearing and my mood. Here's a list of possibilities, in order of how frequently I use them.

Work:

Springfield 1911 Micro Compact in an Action-Direct under shirt rig with 2 spare mags.
Kel-Tec P3AT in a pocket holster
The Micro in a Versa-MaxII under an untucked shirt (can only do this on casual days) with one spare mag
The Micro in a Smart Carry rig. I hate this one.

Not at work:

HK USP .45 full size in a Blade-Tech owb under a loose shirt or 5.11 vest.
Springfield 1911 Champion Gunsite Edition in a VM-II or Yaqui paddle
Springfield 1911 Lightweight Champion in a VM-II or Yaqui paddle

When not at work, I'll split between a 5.11 vest or a loose fitting, untucked shirt. One spare mag always goes along as well.

[Series 70]

100% of the time, a P3AT in the pocket.

90% of the time add a Kimber Compact CDP IWB.

Occasionally, add a 442 in an ankle rig or coat pocket.

[9teen11]

When I carry, I carry my Kahr Elite 98 9mm, with 2 magazines. I carry my pistol IWB in a Blade-Tech Kydex sheath.
I ALWAYS have my Seecamp on me.
Occasionally, I carry my S&W 342PD; sometimes IWB (with spare ammo), and sometimes in a pocket holster.

[cookekdjr]

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/images/Products/100L.gif
In .357, loaded w/158gr soft points.

[Dirty Bob]

At home: S&W 642 in pocket holster.

Outside the home: a pocketknife and a sturdy pen, because I don't yet have a CHL. That will change soon, though, as I took my CHL class this weekend (perfect scores on both the shooting test and the written exam, woohoo!). As my usual attire is lightweight slacks and a tucked-in shirt, I plan to tote the 642 or a Makarov in an inexpensive nylon IWB holster, in a homemade belly band. It seems like the best compromise for me in semi-formal attire in a very hot climate. Trebor, perhaps something similar could work for you, with your Mak?

I'll write up more about the belly band setup when I have a chance to test it away from home. One bonus is that the belly band can be used -- with the gun where legal, without the gun when travelling -- as a money belt.

Thanks, all. This has been educational and has given me some ideas to explore!

All my best,
Dirty Bob

[Marshall]

One of the two are with me 24/7


S&W Model 60

http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/J-Frame%20Holster%20bt%20Hunter.jpg



FN-HP-SA

http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/HiPower%20BW.jpg

What? Black and White no good? :p

[sharpetop]

Summer months: Kel-Tec P11
Winter months: Glock 36
Around the house: Kel-Tec P32 stuffed into pocket until bed time. A more desireable caliber is within reach at bed time.

[lunaslide]

SiG P239 Satin Nickel in a Kramer Leather IWB#3 holster with 2 pocket Kramer mag pouch.

http://sigarms.com/apps/cmt/img/april-05-limited-edition---p235-nickel-large.jpg

[RRTX]

5" 1911 all the time. I'll eventually get something a bit smaller, probably a commander length 1911 :D

[HKGuns]

75% of the time an HK USP 45c in either a Galco Sky-ops IWB or a FIST paddle OWB, depending on dress.

The other 25% goes to an HK P7M8 in a FIST Inside-outside. I always carry one extra magazine and none of the other crap I see floating around in the pictures.

[Amy]

I've taken to carrying my SIG P229 .40 owb in kydex full time with an extra four magazines in kydex pouches. I had no trouble dressing around it all either, just wear a cammo BDU jacket and boonie hat.

Just bought a P220 .45, might very well switch to that.

Amy

[38SnubFan]

90-95% of the time, the Bersa MiniFireStorm .45 in a leather El Paso Saddlery OWB thumb-break holster (forward cant).

The other 5-10% of the time, it's my EAA .38 snubbie in an Uncle Mike's OWB pancake-style holster w/ thumb-break or an open-top UM IWB holster.

Currently looking for an ankle holster for the .38 for summer wear.

-38SnubFan

[W Turner]

Mon-Fri. 8a-5p- I can't carry at all due to work restrictions (it is actually unsafe for me to carry at work due to the types of kids I work with.

My SW 642 goes to and from work with me and goes in my pocket whenever I actually leave the grounds for lunch, marketing, etc.

During my off time, the Springfield Lightweight Gov't. Model gets carried about 80% of the time, the SW 642 about 15% and my Glock 17 gets the other 5%, usually when I just don't feel like going IWB anymore.

I also carry my Ruger GP100 4" when I am working around the yard. Pit bulls are the breed of choice in my area and I am more comforted by the .357 than anything else.

W

[Partyguy816]

Most of the time I carry my Springfield 1911 unless I'm out riding my bike and then I'm carrying my G23.

[GaryP]

My CCW choices:

:evil:

[Viking6]

Almost always, S&W 637 in my trouser pocket in an old Uncle Mike soft nylon IWB holster with the belt clip removed. I have another Uncle Mike IWB that I sometimes use but the pocket carry seems to work.

[The_Shootist]

Honestly? Mainly KT P-32 day to day or a Bersa Thunder .380. Seems like alot of people carry a snubby .38 and the Bersa has a couple of extra rounds with a cartridge pretty much its eaqual.

Thats during the summer here in Texas. During the winter its a 1911/G19 .

[Reap23]

Ruger MKIII 22/45 with 4.5" barrel and 2 spare mags. I hit exactly where I aim, and put 10 rounds into 1"-1 1/2" at 7 yards rapid fire. Light, fast and accurate.

[Nodak]

Always, Smith 642 with 200 grain solids
When I have untucked shirt or jacket on going to town, 1911 with extra mag + above.
When going to Lousiville, all of the above + Kimber compact .45 and a Smith 24 in the door pocket.
When going to Louisville west end or anywhere in Louisville after dark, ALL of the above plus at least one friend or my wife similarly attired.

[AZ Heat]

Kimber Ultra Carry everywhere except church. At church its a Kel-Tec P32. However, when I'm riding quads, fishing or biking, then its a Glock 23, just in case I drop it or something (I love my Kimbers). I started with the Kimber, went to revolvers, then Glocks, Kahr, Seecamp and some others and did a full swing back to the Kimber. The .45ACP just "feels" right. It is 100% reliable and I feel 100% comfortable. I still have the others and love them all, but they aren't my daily attire.

I have been toying with carrying a full sized Kimber, but have realized I must first loose a couple of pounds.

[JeepDriver]

95% of the time it's a 226 the rest of the time it's a G26

[fletcher]

At the moment it's the Makarov in my sig carried IWB in an Uncle Mike's holster, as it conceals under my shirts very well. When jacket/coat weather comes, I'll most likely switch to the GP-100 (also in my sig) using a belt holster.

[OEF_VET]

When I can carry, it's almost exclusively my Para-Companion C-7/45LDA. If I'm in the mood to carry something else, I'll switch out to my Para-Ord Colonel (4.25", 14+1 .45ACP, LDA, OD finish). Both of them ride in a Galco Hi-Ride Concealment holster. If I'm feeling particularly funky, I'll go with a Para-Ord Stealth Hi-Cap (5" 14/45LDA), which rides in a Galco Yaqui belt slide.

No matter what I'm carrying, I have the same manual of arms; the only differences being barrel lengths, width of grips and mag capacity.

Of course, I can't carry to work, as I work as a cook and carry into liquor-serving restaurants is verbotten here in TN. I also don't like the idea of leaving one of them in my truck while I'm at work for 6-12 hours. Therefore, I don't carry as often as I really should.

ETA: Infrequently, my wife and I take a walk around the pond in our development. There have been water moccasins spotted there before, so I have been known to slide her Taurus 85 loaded with snakeshot into my front pocket. But that only happens about once every six months.

[perception]

Whenever I leave the house, or most of the time in the house, I carry my sig p229 in a smartcarry.

The only exceptions are when I go to work, as I work in a VA hospital, and when I go out to eat as I also live in TN and its against the law.

[lyricsdad]

Walther p99 QA .40 S&W

[Hardtarget]

For the past six years I've carried everywhere I possably could (legal) only one gun...S&W mod 4553 TSW. Carry at work...play...out and about...got it on right now. I need to be shooting it more. The holster is wearing the bead blast off the frame/slide some and its getting those little shinney edges on it. I like that look. It shows it to be a carry gun, not a safe queen. :D
Mark.

[Sean85746]

Glock 17 and a pair of spares.

[LiquidTension]

Carry gun? I don't know what you're talking about. Guns are baaaaaad, especially in public.

Hypothetically speaking, if I didn't believe that guns were baaaaaaaaad I'd carry a Pro Carry all day every day, and sleep with it next to me. Hypothetically, of course.

[MarineTech]

My primary carry when the weather is cooler here in Maine and I can wear a decent cover garment is some variant of the 1911A1 (I've got 3 different ones at the moment).

When the weather is warm and/or clothing choices prohibit me from carrying the 1911, I carry either an H&K P7 or a S&W 638. The S&W 638 is probably also my most used "grab it and go" gun.

When out in the woods, I carry either a S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman or a S&W 629.

[MCNETT]

90% or more of the tim I carry my Glock 29 in a Milt Sparks SS/2 IWB holster.
-Mike

[DMF]

At work, a Sig 228, 2 spare mags, cuffs, and a 21" airweight ASP or 4oz OC spray - and the most important piece of emergency equipment, a cell phone.

Not at work, if I carry (usually 90% of the time), it ranges from just a cell phone and the gun with the mag that's in it, to gun, cuffs, a spare mag, cell phone, and a smaller can of OC. Usually it's just the gun and a small can of OC.

Cell phone being most important because usually the best thing to do is retreat, find cover, and call the cavalry.

[pax]

If my clothes are on, I'm wearing my Glock 26 (9mm).

Usually, it's in an IWB Blade Tech holster (the "Ultimate Concealment" design).

If not in the kydex, then it's in a belly band.

Oh, and there's always a Benchmade Griptillian in my left pocket, too.

pax

[lee n. field]

Be Honest What Do You Really Carry??????

70 lbs too much.

[chaim]

Since I live in MD no guns for me when I leave the house unless I'm out of state.

In MD I always have a knife on me. Used to carry a quick opening tactical folder. However, I really like my Puma folder (with no thumb stud) with stags horn grips and that is what I've been carrying the past couple months. I often (~50% of the time) have pepper spray (need to replace what I have as it has been over a year since I last rotated it). I've been considering adding something else due to some general threats that I've seen increase lately.

When out of MD and in a state where I can carry I plan to mostly carry my Taurus 85 or Taurus PT140 Millenium Pro.

[MR.G]

Most of the time a Kel-Tec P-3AT .380. When I can, it is a S&W 910S with 15 round mag.

[jbrown50]

One of two customized Colt Pocket Nine 9mms, front pocket in Uncle Mikes holster 99.9% of the time.

[brownie0486]

RIA 45gov model, extra mag at the moment
g-17, extra mag
640-1 and one speed loader and one speed strip

One of those three at any given time.

Robin Brown

[Berg01]

P228 in an Uncle Mike's Old World Pancake holster.

[Brian Williams]

Lately a S&W 13 3" but when I get my 9/642 back from the smith it will be that. but when at work it is either locked in vehicle or???

Jbrown50
One of two customized Colt Pocket Nine 9mms, front pocket in Uncle Mikes holster 99.9% of the time. I would like to see a picture of those.

[Zeke Menuar]

As much as I like my Commander

This has become carry gun #1.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/ZekeMenuar1/CZ-83_2.jpg

I carry it in a cheep Uncle Mike's fabric IWB holster

ZM

[bigmike45]

When I carry OWB which is 90% of the time my gun of choice is my Springfield Champion.

If I am in the woods it is always my Sig P220ST or Kimber Custom TLE II.

In the office or in church it is my Taurus PT145 or my Kel-Tec P11.

If I am walking or jogging it is my Stainless Para Ordnance Carry 12 in a Fanny Pack.

[Bravo11]

Started out carrying a Sig 239 pancake style but I was limited to having to wear my shirt tails out or a jacket and that wasn't always an option. Now I almost exclusively carry a KelTec P11. I usually carry it in a Fobus paddle because its easy to put on and take off. When tucked in I carry it in a Hign Noon Hidden Impact which is a tuckable IWB. It's also small enough to fit in my pocket. Both holsters and the KelTec fit in a zippered gun rug and make for a convenient place to keep everything when I'm in situations where CCW isn't allowed.
I'd love to be able to carry my Sig or 1911 everywhere all the time but I can't do that. If it's legal-my Kelly is on me.

[clipse]

I have two different firearms that I carry. Most recently and most often now with warmer weather here.

http://www.ponyexpress.net/~clipse/sp101/smartcarry3.JPG

During a bit colder temps I have worn this.

http://www.ponyexpress.net/~clipse/mypics/IM000116.jpg

I carry it in a BladeTec IWB holster. :)

clipse

[pangris]

I carry a S&W 642 in my right front pocket all the time. At the gym is the only exception, and I work out at the university complex, a relatively safe environment. I have a Kel Tec P3AT but I never carry it, though I have thought about bringing it in for gym duty.

I also carry one speed strip and a knife of some sort, normally a benchmade 705 or Spyderco Calypso Jr.

Oh, and an LED light of some sort. If going out a night, a Surefire Aviator or L2, but EDC is a Inova on the keychain.

Paul

[jobu07]

I mentioned my baby earlier, but since this has become more and more of a picture thread, i'll gladly offer up a shot of it. Mod 36

[Erik]

HK USPc 40
Seecamp LWS32
Acouple of knives here and there

[brownie0486]

jobu07:

Nice 36, got one NIB just like it purchased in 78 or so.

I see you carry various ammo in the cylinder, brass and nickel cases. Reason? Loads used in that cylinder?

Robin Brown

[fastbolt]

Since I have to carry either a 6906 or SW99 .40 every day as my issued weapons, and will soon be trading both of those back in for an issued 4566TSW, I generally carry something lighter on my own time. Not always or exclusively, mind you ... but generally. There are certainly some instances and situations where the issued duty weapon serves as the off-duty weapon, as well, or I simply feel like carrying one of my larger framed and/or heavier personally owned weapons.

Anyway ... MOST of the time ...

That 'something lighter' is generally a 642-1, and to a lesser amount it sometimes includes one of the following ... G26, G27 or CS9. Just depends on my manner of dress, planned activities, and where I may be traveling. An evening down at the local cigar lounge may only 'require' the 642-1 or the CS9 being dropped into a light jacket pocket. If I'm wearing a jacket which I don't plan to remove while out and about, then one of the little Glocks often fills a belt holster. The G26 gets the nod more often than the G27.

[jobu07]

Brownie, thanks on the compliment. Mine was NIB when I picked'r up too. Great little guns. I've put many miles on this one and she still runs like a champ! :D

I see you carry various ammo in the cylinder...

Nah, just like you said, a few nickel cases or aluminum, whatever they are. I think they started life as blazer or something. And I have regular brass too. They are just my homeloads, so there isn't any variety other than all the prudy colors :p Everything is a SWC.

[Rotty]

G22 in fobus....alternating HP and FMJ.

[dmallind]

Depending on weather and attire either a Kahr PM9 in a pocket holster (liking my new KD Pocket Defender) or a Glock 19 in a rotopaddle Fobus at about 11 o' clock for crossdraw.

Occasionally I'll carry the SW1911 Commander but the Dan Wesson I bought to provide a 1911 carry option has not yet proven itself enough for me to carry that one.

[Kamicosmos]

SP101 .357, either in High Noon Hidden Alley IWB or Don Hume OWB holster.

On occasion I'll carry my CZ97B in a HBE OWB.

[355sigfan]

Most of the time I carry my duty gun off duty a Wilson CQB with light rails in a Milt Sparks Versa max 2 with two spare mags. When I am jogging I carry my Glock 26. I also use the 26 when I am traveling out of town. Don't trust the airlines with my 1800 dollar Wilson.
Pat

[CajunBass]

Most of the time a Kel-Tec P-11. I recently got a Makarov that I really like. I've never carried it, but may from time to time.

My wife carries a Bersa 22. She likes it. She shoots it well. She has been eyeing the Makarov though after shooting a 2", 8 shot group with it at 10 yards the first time she shot it. She said "COOL. I like this one."

[B27]

This P220 and one spare mag-

http://www.fototime.com/8BC154BDD078461/standard.jpg

Year around, everytime I leave home. :)

[squire]

Since I life in Florida, and I am fortunate enough to be able to wear shorts everyday to work, I go with a 642 in a pocket holster. For the two months or so that I wear jeans, I sport a Kahr K9 in an Milt Sparks VM2.

[Peter Gun]

I use a combination of backpack carry and then I change to a fobus paddle holster when i need it. I only have one pistol, my sig p229 in .40, so thats what I carry. I carry it with a 12rnd mag filled with golden Saber 165gr. i carry 2 10 round mags of same in the backpack.
I also carry the sig in my camelback pack when hiking or mtn biking.
And i thank the Vermont Constitution every day i don't need a permit, even in my car. :)

[BriGuy1]

Kimber fullsize stainless, built by C&S, with the grip cut to officers length. Holster is a Rosen ARG. Belt by Wilson or Rosen (Rosen has some great looking dress gunbelts). I also wear a pair of Perry suspenders. The Perrys spread the weight of the heavy steel gun across my shoulders, and my pants never need pulling up.

[GGraff]

Ted Yost rebuilt BHP 9mm. Carried in a Brommeland MaxCon 5 IWB.

[Pilot]

Depends. Sig P228, CZ-75D "PCR" or HK P7 PSP.

[pawncop]

On duty - Glock 21C 45 ACP
Off duty - Glock 32 357 Sig
WTSHTF S&W 686 2 1/" barrel 357 Mag
Discreet carry Beretta Tomcat 32 ACP (CorBon's)

[AndABeer]

Comforting, not comfortable.

[Commissar Gribb]

desert eagle .50 AE IWB holster

makes it look like I got a big hardon all the time :D

JK

[Working Man]

.40 HK USP compact 12rnd clip. If that's not enough I have made a
sever mistake somewhere along the way.

[hightech]

Springfield XD9 sub-compact 9mm for personal carry and Kel-tek P11 for fanny pack & car gun.

[Johnny Guest]

Before I retired at the end of the year, my everyday carry was a .45 Commander and one spare magazine. I sometimes carried smaller on the weekend.

Since 31 DEC 04, about four days a week, my pocket carry is either an S&W M37 or a Colt Agent, both loaded with R-P 158 gr LSWCHP+P. The other three days, either my old Commander or an S&W M65 3".

It's strange, though - - My wife's most common carry piece is a Colt OACP LW in a Bianchi belt slide. She is often more heavily armed than me. :o

Good topic, cslinger. REAL world carry - - All of us have fantascized at some point, about foiling a terrorist attack or a holdup. In the reveries, of course, we are armed with a brace of .45s with four spare mags, or a Desert Eagle with a .357 backup, or maybe our pet .41 mag with 8-3/8 inch barrel. Reality would usually be something different. :rolleyes:

Johnny

[Denmark116]

Sig P232.....

[enfield303]

The only time I don't have my S&W 500 on me is when I'm swimming. :D
Then it's my Desert Eagle .50AE(it's lighter. Less risk of drowning.) :D
I don't have my CHL yet. :(

[Bama Patriot]

Ok, a question first. What is with all these expensive guns being carried in cheap junky uncle mikes iwb holsters?? You spent a small fortune on your gun, why on earth would you skimp on the holster?? I just don't get it.

Now, I carry everyday, everwhere with few exceptions. My carry has been a Colt Officers Model in a Milt Sparks VMII. Last weekend, however, my carry gun changed to a Para Tac Four in OD green, and it rides in my Milt Sparks as well. I REALLY like having 14 rounds of 45 without a reload.

James

[P95Carry]

Bama - welcome :)
What is with all these expensive guns being carried in cheap junky uncle mikes iwb holsters??
I agree but only in part. I see no need for an expensive gun to by default mandate an expensive rig. Bottom line I think is - having a rig that suits the gun and shooter - comfort, retention, etc.

This will often mean, quality leather but I don't feel the gun's quality is necessarily being in any way compromized by a lower priced rig - if said rig does all the owner requires. This might sometimes mean even a loaded 1911 suits for someone - in a cheap ol' Kydex - it's what works, for them!

[cslinger]

Wow never expected this response to this post.

Good topic, cslinger. REAL world carry - - All of us have fantascized at some point, about foiling a terrorist attack or a holdup. In the reveries, of course, we are armed with a brace of .45s with four spare mags, or a Desert Eagle with a .357 backup, or maybe our pet .41 mag with 8-3/8 inch barrel. Reality would usually be something different.

Very true, also true is the fact that chances are it is all about having a gun, any gun. Even a lowly .22 looks mighty intimidating pointed at you. I guess I just wanted to post this thread for all the folks who ask what to buy as their first or only carry gun. My take on things is the easier it is to carry the more likely you will be to do so. The more folks who carry the more good guys who are on the street.

Thanks for the response.

As for swimming I personally like to stick to a nice Glock 21 or possibly an HK MK23 since the corrosion resistence is so good. :rolleyes:

[cslinger]

OH and in my fantasies about foiling terroists I am usually armed with something along the lines of a SEAL team and I am just along for the proverbial ride. As far as I am concerned the most dangerous thing I ever want to encounter is an IDPA/IPSC reactive moving cardboard target.

I am perfectly happy with those targets that don't bleed and most of all those that don't shoot back. But then again I am a wuss.

Chris

[22-rimfire]

I don't carry anything on my person unless I'm in the woods. But, I frequently have something in my vehicle.

[JCM298]

My "always" gun is the beast: a Smith 340SC,

John

[Bama Patriot]

P95,

I was a gun show vendor for over 2 years and I sold guess what?? Hoslters. You would have a customer come up who just bought a $700 gun but said $15 was too much for a holster for it. Huh??? Now, I wouldn't recommend a nylon holster for everyday concealed carry for any gun, but when a nylon holster costs too much for that $700 gun, I just don't understand.

And P95, I guess my first post came out wrong, no, you don't have to have an expensive gun to have an expensive holster. Maybe I should have said, I don't know why anyone would use a cheap nylon holser to carry what may potentially save your life. Why bet on something that is built on quantity, not quality.

Thanks for letting me rant.

James

[UPD3315]

G22 or a Sig 225

[P95Carry]

Thanks for letting me rant. Haha - no sweat dude!! :)

[Ohen Cepel]

Nicely customize S&W model 66.

Small enough for me and all the power I need.

[GRB]

I usually carry what I carry at work but, I will rarely carry something else. So that makes it a Glock 19, in a strong side hip holster from Don Hume (man I just looked and does it need a polishing). It is a model H724-TB; I don't think they make them any longer; that is too bad as it is a great holster. I do have a spare one somewhere.

I carry my spare magazines in an Uncle Mike's nylon double mag pouch with snap closures. No velcro for me.

My holster and mag pouch go onto whatever belt I am wearing and I only own about three belts, I am no fashion maven.

As for a knife I carry a small Schrade folder, I guess about a 2 1/2 to 3 inch blade and; I also carry a no name folder, locking blade, one hand open that was issued to me.

Whenever I carry I try to remember to take along handcuffs, usually in my pocket. I figure if I have to shoot the guy, I may as well cuff him until the cavalry arrives.

Sometimes I carry pepper spray too. I carry that in a ridiculous leather carrier that was made for uniform wear, but issued to us for concealment. Go figure.

Sometimes but rarely, I will carry something else like a Beretta 92F in a Bianchi holster, or an Ortgies .32 in my pocket.

All the best,
Glenn B

[jwwrs]

G27 w/165gr.GDHPs 100% of the time.
jwwrs

[Too Many Choices!?]

If it is winter time 65% of the time I will get more clothing on so I can easily conceal my Glock 23 in .40 cal. in a Fobus paddle holster(chambered and ready). The remaining 35% of the time(which usually includes home) I carry a Taurus Millinium in .45 acp with ten in the mag one down the pipe of safety and ready to rock :cool: ! If 11 rounds of .40 cal or 11 rounds of .45 won't stop a B/G at most attack distances, It would be pointless carrying :scrutiny:!

My Glock is my ,"Combat", pistol and what I prefer to carry but I can't conceal it in the summer so well. So summertime my above percentages usually get flipped around and I carry the Taurus .45, 65-70% of the time... Both are comfortable enough that I almost forget they are there sometimes(until needed :D ) and I carry one of the two just like I carry my left and right hands, everywhere :) !

[cool45auto]

G22 @ 1:00 in soft Uncle Mike's holster.

[Dominic]

- g30 w/9rd mag in comp-tac gurkha at 3:00 - dissappears under light summer clothing
- G21 magazine and Pelican in HBE leatherworks pocket holster.
- spiderco native
- Husky folding box knife (used a lot!)
- keys with photon light
- aluminum kuboton
- wallet
- change purse
- cell phone

http://bookbeard.com/dom-images/g30carry.jpg

[MarksGlock22]

Glock 26 in a Desantis mini scabbard.

[Greek]

Depending on methods of carry one of the above.
Strong side carry it's the Sigs (225 in 9mm, or 230 in .380). Fanny pack or walking the Model 60 snubbie stainless. :D

[JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone]

The pistola that's migrated to the truck is a Ruger P-85 9mm. Else if'n I'm hunting. One of the Ruger 44 mag's. If I'm out riding dirt bike with the boys, the Stainless Ruger SP101 .357mag fits nicely under my arm. I barely even know it's there when riding. Most often though, My trusty Stainless Colt Officer's ACP.

-Steve

[Red_SC]

I started out carrying a Rossi .38, 'cause it was smaller, and a fullsize Springfield Loaded whenever I was wearing a coat (only on Sundays for 10 months of the year.) Now, if you see me and I'm not at work, I'm almost always carrying the 1911. I've found to be just as easy to carry as the revolver.

I do carry a little differently than most, though. I put the 1911 into a standard Galco belt holster and then slip it behind my pants at twelve o'clock with the grip pointing straight up. If the grip is angled to my right, the slide gets in the way, but I'm able to move normally with it turned up. The Galco does stay on it sometimes when I draw, though, and has to be knocked off. I want to get a Milt Sparks Versamax 2, but haven't gotten the money together yet.

[twolf]

My buddy is a S&W 99 in 9mm. I like my Glocks but having that decocker on the top and a 1 pound follow up shot when using the trigger reset is priceless.

[armoredman]

CZ PO1, Orca Bodyguard IWB rig, Uncle Mikes spare mag pouch, 29 rounds on tap. Hot weather, cold weather, in between weather, same gun, same holster, same place.

[Stickjockey]

At work:

haHA, ya gotta be kiddin'. I work on the "other side of the checkpoint" at Portland International Airport. The only thing I can carry is my posterior in a bag if anything goes down. Oh, well, it's a living. For now.

Anywhere else: Colt Gold Cup in Galco OWB, one reload, and a CRKT M16-03Z. Looking into Fox Labs for a small, lightweight OC canister to "supplement the toolbox," as it were.

[Atticus]

A Spyderco Endura and a Surefire....and very rarely, a S&W M37 or GP100.

[196pc]

After 27 yrs of carry (LEO) I carry a SW 640 with 158 grn LHP......My duty gun is a SA 1911 TRP, but to be honest with you....carrying a CCW is a pain in the butt (my opinion)......My others are a Sig 230 (380) and a Sig P245 (rarely carried). The 640 is just too easy as a CCW.

[Wakal]

STI Commander in 9 by 23. Comforting, not (very) comfortable. Large Sebenza. E2 Surefire.





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[TimboKhan]

you know, about 99% of the time I carry a Taurus 650. Every once in a great while I will actually pack my P90, which may or may not make some of you laugh. I am planning on buying a Taurus 24/7 in 9mm as soon as my stupid student loan rolls in, and that gun will basically become my "weekend at the mall" gun. My 605 will remain my daily workhorse though. Also, I use Wolf ammo exclusively. Is it the cleanest, most accurate ammo available? Definitly not, but heres the thing; I have shot somewhere around 2500 rounds of .45 and around 1000 rounds of .357 of the Wolf stuff and I have yet to expereince a FTF. I have also shot up alot of the 7.62x39 (many thousands) and .223 (maybe 300 rounds or so) offereings from Wolf, and there again, no FTF. Mock me if you will, but Wolf has earned my confidence when it comes to reliability. As far as the accuracy goes, sure, its not as accurate as some rounds, but its accurate enough to do its job if I do mine, so there you go. The final advantage is that since its cheaper, I can shoot alot more of what I carry, and I think thats an advantage.

Timbo

[TimboKhan]

Be Honest What Do You Really Carry??????

about 70lbs to much

Haha... thats awesome. Besides having a very cool name, Lee N. Field is also funny.

Timbo

[Daniel Flory]

I carry nothing at work. While out and about on my own though I carry a full size 1911 about 95% of the time. The other 5% is occupied by the Makarov or J-Frame, and very rarely, a Walther P99.

[modifiedbrowning]

Walther P99 in a Blade-Tech IWB at 4:00. Extra mag left hip at 3:30(Surefire G2 included at night.) Currently, Kershaw Leek in right front pocket and Spyderco Endura in left front pocket. Gerber keychain knife(Ridge?) in right front pocket on keychain.

[Ford]

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/bc/3fab00a9_27e8/bc/Gun+Pics/CCW.jpg?BCdYIuCBMoVw8nPB

Kimber compact CDP in a VMII is supposed to be my primary carry gun but I have been carrying my Kahr PM9 in a FIST ultra thin kydex holster more and more. I love both guns. I guess it is just being lazy but the Kahr is just so much easier to carry. They are both great guns. I like both holsters too.

[MICHAEL T]

General running and home PPK/S in Don Hume IWB or pocket holster Going to Lexington or Louisville Colt Combat Commander IWB and Mustang in pocket Hate going to either one to dam many people.

[Bacon]

.357 Mag S&W 640-1 in a Don Hume IWB - When I get out of California & move to a free state.

[Sven]

I'll be honest: I can't carry. I live in non-free CA and am not a Celebrity.

[Mossyrock]

Touchy subject. At work? Nothing but a Spyderco and a smile. Seems that carrying a concealed weapon where I work is kind of a Federal offense...literally. When not at work, 95% of the time, I carry this in Kramer leather on a Galco belt:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/Mossyrock/YostOACP1.jpg

Wilson mags (one spare) loaded with 230gr Gold Dots.

If I can't pull the OACP off, I go with this, loaded with Cor-Bon +Ps in an Alessi pocket holster:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/Mossyrock/PPK1.jpg

It's reliable, smooth and accurate...and I just flat don't trust the caliber to save my butt. I see a Rohrbaugh or a Kahr PM9 in my immediate future.

[redneckrepairs]

around home an old (72) walther ppks iwb, if i go to town normaly either a sig220 or para p13 iwb allways with one reload ( i have faith in the pistols , not in the mags ) as stated earlier ccw is a pain but no one needs to see my snake gun around the place nor my social gun around the town lol

[Boss Spearman]

Glock 19 in a Softholster shoulder holster.
It's so comfortable I sometimes forget I'm carrying.

[Richard.Howe]

Smith 340 in a Kramer Pocket holster when it's hot,

Sig P245 in a Milt Sparks VM-2H when it's cooler,

Sig P220ST in a Milt Sparks BN-2H when it's cold,

Ruger 9.5" Super Redhawk when it's beary.

[conkmwc]

Is a Delta Elite IWB. Other option is a CZ-75. I'm finding both to be too heavy.

[spacemanspiff]

what do i REALLY carry?

dozens of pounds of unsightly fat.
and a kimber. no spare mags.
a flashlight.
occasionally a folding knife.
id, credit cards, cash, etc.
keys.

[R.H. Lee]

and a kimber. How did you of all people wind up with a Kimber and not a 'if it's not a Colt it's just a copy'? :confused:

[spacemanspiff]

because i didnt have friends that were 1911-snobs when i bought the kimber. :neener:

[fiVe]

Smith & Wesson 642 with 135 gr. +P Gold Dots.

[NineseveN]

HK USP45 Compact Stainless in an Uncle Mike's size 15 soft IWB holster riding strong-side with a 2nd magazine riding my left hip in a Gerber Multi-tool sheath...seven days a week. :)




Used to be a Walther P99 without the second magazine (unless I had it in my pocket) but I just got the 45C as a ",oving gift" hehe.

I used to own all kinds of handguns, had them stashed all over the place and had different carry mehtods for different situations. I dumped that mode of thinking (changing the gun AND method per situation) and decided, I only need one Hadngun, and I need to find ways to carry that one handgun all the time. I am down to three handguns. A .357 mag revolver and the Walther and my USP. The revolver is just for kicks though, can't carry that thing, it's huge!

So yeah, you won't find me in a public swimming pool or a wet t-shirt contest anytime soon. ;)

I am working on getting rid of the P99 and getting another .45 (1911 or USP fullsize with a light mounted) for the bedside.

[twolf]

CONKMWC,
If you are not comfortable carrying then you will eventually stop carrying. You might want to consider a glock or a SW 99. Both weigh very little compared to the Delta or the CZ.

I did not like Glocks. I thought they looked cheap because they were made of plastic.

The day was coming that the department I am with was going to switch to the Glock 22. We were told that the factory rep would meet us at the range and help us with any questions that we had. I figured I wanted to see this rep so I went. Our range road is graveled. He showed up with a Glock 22 trailing from his bumper on a chain. The weapon was banged up pretty good but no cracks and nicks in it. He took the weapon off of the chain and fired it. Suddenly, durability is no longer an issue with me! :evil:

[2400]

I carry a Commander size custom Springfield every day, all day.
My wife carries a Springfield Champion.

[conkmwc]

TWOLF - I agree with you completely. I need a better solution. I have been very pleased with my CZ and am considering a switch to the RAMI in 9mm. It holds 10+1 rounds which should be plenty. The 16+1 rounds in my 75B are getting heavy! And the Delta, while a formidable weapon, is also heavier than a 1911 in .45 due to additional mass in the slide. The RAMI seems like a good solution, my only concern is that it is only a few millimeters thinner than the CZ-75B because it has a double stack mag. My Delta would probably be thinner.

[Erik Jensen]

it's about an even 50/50 split between my S&W 642 and Springfield GI .45.

[GunGoBoom]

I've been carrying the Karhr MK9 a lot lately, in the 'smartcarry' holster.

[Valkman]

I don't switch guns for winter or summer - I carry the same stuff in the same rig all year. Kimber Compact CDP I, spare mag and Surefire E2e, all in Brommeland holsters on a Brommeland belt.

[Sharps Shooter]

I'd like to carry my 1911 but I'm afraid it would make my butt look big. :D I usually just carry a Taurus .32 H&R Ultralight.

[38SnubFan]

I did not like Glocks. I thought they looked cheap because they were made of plastic. Actually, that's what a "Gun Control" book published for elementary-school-aged children reads (and also that it can pass through metal detectors at security checkponts.

In reality, they're about 80-90% metal, including the slide, magazines, barrel, and "internals". :evil:

-38SnubFan

[dogngun]

For some unknown reason I recently sold my Smiths and purchased some older Ruger "Six" guns.
2 3/4" stainless Speed Six, 6" blue Security Six, both .357 magnum. Carry mostly the Speed, sometimes the Security Six in a fanny pack (a BIG one)

Also, sometimes carry a 4 5/8" Vaquero .45 ACP.

Carry a Keltec .32ACP as a backup or when I'm unarmed.


Mark

[shooter1]

I've been watching this thread with some interest. To those who carry all that gear in the pictures they provided on a 24/7 basis: My hat's off to you! I don't carry much more on my duty gear! When carrying concealed, I usually just stick a small auto or revolver in my pocket or waist band and go. I guess because of my profession, I like to travel light when I can. I hope to resolve any issue I might have with the 5-7 rounds I have in the gun. At least it may get me back to my rifle!
str1

[Boss Spearman]

I am now just sticking a Taurus 851 .38 special in my pocket.

[Michael Zeleny]

Carried in IWB strong side or crossdraw holsters, with two spare mags high up on the opposite outside of the belt, or a shoulder rig while riding a bike, all leather made by Josh Bulman (http://www.bulmangunleather.com/) in black shell cordovan.

[Texian Pistolero]

Since 9/11, I have "bit the bullet" and virtually always carry a Glock 19 in IWB holster, generally no spare mag. If I shrinked a bit at the waist, I probably would.

While I have a "plethora" (I HATE THAT WORD!) of other guns, I have become increaingly conscious of staying tuned up with just one thing.

My idea of a backup is another G19.

[P95Carry]

While I have a "plethora" (I HATE THAT WORD!) TP - pourquoi?? Very suitable word - better than ''arsenal'' LOL! :D

[berettashotgun]

A spyderco is always with me 24/7 :D depending on the dress-P-14 or beretta 84, that 380 has enough servicability to get by( and enough rounds ), the honey SWEARS by the P-12, although her duty sidearm is a glock 17. I REALLY,REALLY want an H&K 40 USP, that is the easiest shooting pistol I have ever grabed hold of.

[larry starling]

I carry a Blue Colt Officers ACP. The pistol has been converted to a Flgr and a single spring set up. I carry this pistol in a Galco IWB holster loaded with remington golden sabre's...

[cvb]

'94 SA milspec, '76 SW Bodyguard-both
ugly and dinged as heck. For some reason
I have no SS gun-go figure. Whats a Glock? ;)

[DAVE RICHARDS]

Really hot summer weather Kahr MK40
with my P-3AT somewhere. Warmer but not killer weather. Either Sig 245 or 239. Or recently my H&K Compact .45. Either my P-3AT or 642 close at hand. Cold winter
weather. 1911Sc, Sig 220, xd-9, or any of several full sized guns. 642 as back-up.

[Boss Spearman]

Yesterday I purchased a S&W 642 to compliment my Taurus 851.

[shooting time]

In the summer a smith 60 in a ankle rig
in the winter a colt 1911 or browning HP

[GroovedG19]

Glock 19 9mm w/Meprolights loaded with 147gr. Winchester Ranger in a Fobus OWB belt holster.

[mfree]

At home: I keep a fully loaded gun in the bedroom and one downstairs, relatively hidden. S&W 66-1 4" with 158gr doubletap, and CZ-75 loaded 10+1 of 124gr +P Hornady XTPs.

At work: De nada. Papa Fed says that he doesn't trust civilians to carry on his land and farms that work out to a private security force. Does that trouble me? Somewhat, but the force is large and this place is littered with hidey-holes. Someone hits a rampage and unless I'm victim #1 or just really unlucky I stand a really good chance of surviving (unless my hidey-hole happens to be radioactive or laced with beryllium dust of 1000 other things that float around here).

At work#2: I keep a S&W 432 on my hip, 6 of .32 H&R magnum. I call it my "nametag" :)

[ajax]

Bersa .380 if you cant hit the BG its small enough that you can really wing atem and run like hell. :D

[clange]

Glock 27 with meprolights loaded with WWB JHP, IWB in a cheap gunshow holster. Extra mag (+2 extension for 11 total) in a cargo pocket.

The cheapo holster is actually very comfortable, and holds the gun secure enough. I can run around, but i probably couldnt do cartwheels. :p

At work where carry is umm not allowed, and i have to tuck in my shirt, i carry a P32 in a back pocket holster.

[North Florida Snake]

Well I'm new to the sight but not to guns.

Currently carry a Glock Model 30 in .45, I just love 11 rounds with spare clip.

Seeing that my 29 year old son also carries the same thing and we work together every day...now lets see. 11+11+10+10= one hurtin clown.

NFS

[trickyasafox]

yea i'd say throwing nearly a full box of 45's at anyone will cause a series of life changing decisions to take place

[Souris]

I carry a Kimber Royal Carry (officers size) I just got it recently and I love it!
or
an older Colt Mustang in .380 :o

The Mustang is really easy to conceal and is comfortable in the pocket or in the holster. It usually is my carry weapon of choice. I am still getting used to the Kimbers size and weight. I have made it to the range just about every other day to practice with it :neener:

[Skipper]

My ''ALWAYS" gun: KAHR P-40 in a belly band. Thin & Light!

SKIP

[LightningJoe]

Taurus Millennium Pro PT-745. I took a day planner that was just barely big enough to hold the gun and bolted onto it the paddle off an old paddle holster I had, thus making something similar to the DeSantis EasyRider II, but smaller. Anything with the IQ of a tubeworm can guess there's a gun in there, but I'm legal and I can't lose concealment. When I need deep cover, I use a ThunderWear holster. In baggy shorts, I put the gun in my pocket. I'm still looking for a good pocket holster to let me carry the gun without printing in a regular pair of pants.

Inside my house, I carry a Kel-Tec P-32.