[Dimis]

what do you like to carry concealed? revolver auto? What caliber? Why?
just asking because my next purchase may be a CCW firearm and im thinking about a few options and just wanna know what you like

[warriorsociologist]

S&W 642
Speer 135gr. +p
Nemesis Pocket holster

Light, doesn't "print" as badly as most (blockier) sub-compact semi-autos, 5x .38 spec (+ 5 more in a SL) is fine by me.

[Hungry Seagull]

I carry a M&P .45 ACP from Smith and Wesson. It is the one gun that was slightly less costly than a 1911 Colt Combat Commander at the time. Both guns were good in my hand, racked easily etc etc...

But ultimately the .45 has nothing on it except a slide lock. Basically idiot proof if you please for me. I can do shotguns all day with thier safeties etc.

Just my gun that I chose as a first gun. I am aware that there is a bit of conflict with Glock in the past and other things. But 500 rounds of 230 grains and counting and no failures yet except I was new and didnt know better.

One word of warning, Get your grip down low. That slide will bite you on the recoil. Dont ask how I know.

[Dr. Fresh]

S&W Model 59 from the '70s.

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[Army2661]

I been in law enforcement for thirty years and have carried many pistols for off duty. I purchased a 380 Kel tec about 5 years ago and found with a pocket clip, extended magazine, and hydrashock or corbon ammo I am more likely to carry it all the time. The weapon you are most likely to carry all the time is the best choice.

[Two Cold Soakers]

S&W 1006
10mm Auto

It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy like a kitten.
It has a safety.
It's big, but not thick.

[10-Ring]

Current fave -- S&W 442.

[orionengnr]

Today? I'm carrying my Kahr P45 in a UBG IWB holster, in a pair of shorts, no belt. I'd rather be carrying my Kimber Ultra CDP, but the Kahr weighs 18 oz vice the Kimber's 24 oz. (Note: with a belt, I can do the Kimber)

During the heat of summer? I'll probably revert to my Kahr PM9. Fourteen ounces and 6+1 of 9mm +p+ is hard to beat.

When winter returns? I love my N-frames, when I can conceal them. Require a real belt, and a cover garment (sweatshirt/jacket).

Bottom line...there is no one answer. Lots of variables, lots of choices. Of course, you could carry an LCP/P3AT year round (some do). If you live in Miami I guess that might be the answer.

Most of us live where the weather changes, and carry accordingly.

[wrs840]

S&W 442 in a Blackhawk size 3 pocket holster. I have a Desantis Nemesis too but it makes my leg sweat.

Les

[JWJacobVT]

Either my 1006 or my 1066, depending whether I am working that day. If headed into the woods than my 629 or 610.

[armoredman]

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.....................CZ PCR................................................CZ P01
:)

[sohcgt2]

I carry a Glock 22 strong side IWB and an SP101 BUG on my left ankle. I like the 16 rounds of .40sw from the Glock combined with its unsurpassed reliability. 5 extra rounds of .357 mag from the BUG in case something happened to the Glock.

[Nomad_NH]

i carry my Ruger SP101 2 1/4 in barrel, 3 o'clock IWB. I like the certainty of a revolver going bang as well as the way the grips fit in my hand. As far as ammo i load it with what ever i can get my hands on....

[3446]

I carry a Taurus 605ss most of the time. Winter when wearing a coat, I'll carry a Smith & Wesson 65 with the Taurus as a back up. Revolvers work for me.

[aHFo3]

Right now I carry either a 2 1/2" k frame 357 in the appendix position with a cheap Uncle Mikes IWB hoster, or a 442 pocket carry with the DeSantis Nemesis. Sometimes I carry both with the pocket holster in the weak hand position.

I like the simple reliabilty of revolvers. I also carry a speed strip for a reload. I know speed strips are slower than speed loaders, but they sure pocket carry better. I do practice reloading with the strips too.

[rondog]

#1. Rock Island Armory Compact 1911, .45auto, 3.5" barrel, on belt in IWB holster.

#2. S&W Model 49 revolver, 5-shot .38 special. In r. front pocket in a DeSantis Nemesis holster.

.45 is my fave, but the .38 is more comfortable and practical, goes with me everywhere.

[Resto Guy]

S&W 642 with Speer Gold Dot 125's. I can actually forget it's in my pocket.

[ArchAngelCD]

I mostly pocket carry a S&W Airweight J frame revolver with .38 Special +P ammo.

[Kind of Blued]

They might not be my favorites, but they get carried the most due to convenience:

Kahr PM9
S&W 642

[usp9]

My favorite is the Sig P232, for ease and comfort reasons, but I carry more often the HK P2000sk, possibly the best CCW made today, IMHO.

[ahpd1992]

you guys that are carrying the s&w 1006 all I can say is WOW. Great gun, but I carry it as a duty weapon in a safarialnd holster on my duty belt, and its heavy carried that way!

I applaud you, thats dedication.

For me its a Ruger LCP for light clothing, and a Glock 29 for everything else

[76shuvlinoff]

Currently it's a dead reliable xd40sc but as time goes by I've been seriously considering a high quality pocket sized 9mm because I'm more likely to carry it all the time.

[gimlet1/21]

Kel-Tec PF-9

[searcher451]

I've carried a Walther PPK/S in .380 for a long time now. It's 100% reliable, I can tear it down and put it back together in the dark, and it's as accurate in my hand as anything I ever take to the range, just because I've worked with it for so long. I wouldn't think of leaving home without it.

[threefeathers]

I carry a HK P2K in 357 Sig as my daily carry, supplemented by a Glock 32 in the same caliber.

[jhco]

I love carrying my fullsize USP .40 but its not always the best option do to size, when I can't carry the USP I carry a Sig p239 9mm or if pocket carry then S&W 642 with crimson trace grips

[Two Cold Soakers]

you guys that are carrying the s&w 1006 all I can say is WOW

Well, spring is here and once again the desire is rising for a 357 snub.

[Katana8869]

S&W 642
Speer 135gr. +p
Nemesis Pocket holster

Second that except my 642 rides in a Uncle Mike's pocket holster. I have a Glock 19 and a Ruger P345 that I like alot but the little 642 wins out most of the time because it is easy to carry, chambered in a reliable caliber, works every time I pull the trigger.

It's nice to have the option to carry a bigger, higher capacity gun, but I figure that the best one for me is the one that I will always have on my person. While it is true that a small revolver can have some con's, (mainly in capacity. I usually carry a speedloader or 2 as well. ) I find that it is the first thing that I put in my pocket in the morning and the last thing that I take out of them at night. I don't feel like I can ask for any better than that for my needs.

[Great Scot]

It's flat, light and reliable. If it's to hot to carry the PPK, I throw a Beretta 418 in my pocket. It's flat, light and reliable.

[ArmedBear]

642 here, also.

Depending on where/how/why, it's been in a Nemesis pocket holster, or IWB in the #WIP here: http://www.protechoutdoors.com/holsters.htm

[pogo2]

When you say "favorite CCW gun" it implies a compromise between concealability and firepower. Given that, my current favorite is the Kahr MK9, an all steel 9mm with 6+1 capacity. The gun conceals better than anything else I own, yet offers significant firepower with Federal HST 147 grain hollowpoints. It is easy to shoot accurately at medium range because of a smooth DAO trigger, good sights and 24 ounce weight. It came with a 7 round extended magazine that I wear in the weak side pocket in a Desantis pocket mag carrier.

My holster is a Comp-Tac 2 o'clock for appendix carry, where the gun is almost invisible yet draws very rapidly, even while seated.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/pogo2/KahrMK950.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/pogo2/KahrMK953.jpg

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

I carry this, all the time, no matter how hot it is, and, it works.

Sure, it's a pain in the butt, but all of that "Eventually you'll stop carrying because it's uncomfortable" nonsense doesn't apply to me. :D

[dogspit]

Lorcin L-380 with cridical defense 380 ammo

A great 1-2 Punch:neener:

[chris in va]

Right now it's my new Kahr K9. Once I find a suitable IWB solution, it'll probably be my *only* carry until winter with my Sig 220.

I can't speak for everyone here, but a large majority of 'experienced' permit holders tend to go smaller/thinner/lighter with their CC weapons. Larger guns are great at the range but get uncomfortable carrying all day.

[gbran]

I like all three, but the Glock G26 holds 10+1. I usually carry a Colt Series 80 in the winter months.

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[Mike J]

Until now if I carry it's a XD-40 service usually. Sometimes a Ruger P-944. However I recently bought a Keltec P-11 that I'm thinking will probably get carried a lot. I was looking for a smaller size. I just have to find some jacketed hollow points & figure out which holster to get first.

[EHL]

walther ppks, or my Kimber Ultra Eclipse. Both are a joy to carry.

[SCKimberFan]

CZ 75 Compact.

[COSteve]

Glock 30 / .45acp in an MTAC holster.

A bit bulky, but I'm 6'-1", 200 lbs and can hide it easily.

[David E]

It varies between a full size 1911 to a 4" XD to an M&P to a 4" Kimber Compact to Glock 26 to a Kahr P-9

All carried comfortably in a KyTac BraveHeart holster. (www.kytac.com)

.

[glassman]

Most of the time, it's the 642 with Hornaday 110gr FTX. At other times, it's the CZ Compact with golden saber 124gr +p. Sometimes, both. Which one I carry depends on time of year, where I'm going, what I'll be doing.

[Vern Humphrey]

Full size M1911 -- a Kimber Classic.

[senior]

Not an airlight, but comforting, a s-w 640-1 and a little KT P32

[weisse52]

Colt 1911 or a S&W 642, or both.

Pocket, Jac Slide, Milt Sparks, Simply Rugged, Mika on order.

[mesinge2]

Beretta 92fs.
15+1 rounds that I know will go bang.

[Glockman17366]

My favorite is a Glock 19 carried OWB.
However, my most frequently carried CCW is a Taurus 851.
My soon to be most frequently carried piece will be a Ruger LCP, as soon as I run enough rounds through it to ensure it's reliability.

But the Glock is still my favorite...

[Podgorny]

Glock 26 or S&W 637 or Ruger LCP

[glocks rock]

A Les Baer TRS or Glock 30sf. I like the 45 round because of it's handeling charickteristics not because of it's so called knock down power.

[Geno]

My favorite is what I shoot the best: 1911s and Glocks. I view a CCW pistol as a tool that is to not be seen, so aesthetics are unimportant to me. I carry my Glocks when I know I will enter gun-free zones, so I don't worry about the finish. I carry my 1911s when I know I don't have to leave them in my vehicle.

Always carry a primary handgun, and back-up handgun in the same caliber, and which uses an interchangeable magazines (i.e. Glock 19 and Glock 26 carrying G19 magazines). Just as a point of clarification, my one Advanced Tactical Shooting instructor has been in law enforcement for about 25 years. In that time, he has experienced 3 revolvers break, and 3 autoloaders break.

In terms of ammo, I like Winchester Personal Defense 230 grain HPs for the 1911s, and Winchester Ranger +P+s for the Glocks.

Geno
(formerly Doc2005)

[kentucky_smith]

Walther PPS

[HB]

Usually just an SKS down my right pants leg. I use crutches so I can keep my leg straight without looking too suspicious. They'll never know I'm carrying until I have to unbuckle my belt, drop my drawers and rack the bolt. I think it is important to dress around your piece, you can never have too much firepower.

[chuckusaret]

Most of the time a XD40 Sub Compact in a IWB Uncle Mike's holster or a S&W M&P 9MM Compact. Both are easy to conceal with comfort. I carry a NAA380 as backup on occasion in a ankle holster.

Usually just an SKS down my right pants leg

I have a friend who is only 5' 18" that CC a Remington Super Shorty 12ga without printing

[M&PVolk]

My primary carry is a Smith and Wesson M&P 40 compact model with CTC laser grips. I carry it in a Smart Carry. I am also thinking about adding a MTAC IWB holster or Galco OWB holster to the mix.

On the rare occasion where I can't carry the .40, I pocket carry the Bersa Thunder .380.

I carry Golden Sabers in both.

[MedWheeler]

I carry two at alternating times. One is my Charter Arms Undercover .38, which I've owned since 1987. The other is my Bersa Thunder .380 autoloader.
I like 'em both and, to me, it's kind of like picking either my blue cap to wear, or my slightly darker blue cap to wear. In other words, I guess I don't prefer either; I just like 'em both. The .38 is more comfortable, though, in my manner of carry (IWB, between belt and pants, to rear of strong side.)

[S&W-Keeper]

I have a lot of guns, in various sizes, but I can't get away from my LCP. It is just to comfortable to carry.

[Clarence]

Ed Brown Special Forces in a VM-2

[Bullnettles]

442, Corbon HP's

[dscottw88]

Glock 26, or if at work, the Ruger LCP.

[kyo]

p345 in the new simply rugged holster :D

[503glock]

g19 sw 642

[MikePaiN]

My CCW is the Kel-Tec PF-9 in an ItW. Stow and go, imho its the perfect balance of size and power.

[aderden]

my carry is a taurus pt-145. i also read someone made mention of the walther ppk. i owned a bersa thunder .380 (which is nearly, if not, identical) and regret every day i sold it. i love my taurus but the bersa was easy to conceal, accurate, and easy to maintain.

[stana]

G 33 IWB just behind right hip, because it's so accurate and so shootable and so concealable, and S&W 442 in left side front pocket, (with my hand on it if something or body makes me uncomfortable). I practice mostly left handed unsupported with the 442.

[Deanimator]

I alternate between:

Norinco M1911
Browning High Power
Glock 19
Glock 22
S&W 3" Model 65
All in Don Hume 715M IWBs

S&W 2" Model 36
In a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster

[TomT321]

There seems to be a wide varitiy to the "perfect carry gun" but as a wise man once said the best thing to bring to a gun fight is a gun!! That having been said I LOVE my Kel-Tec P3AT. It is so light that I can carry it in the pocket of my Bermuda shorts (which living in Florida I wear most of the time) and not hardly notice it is there. I added a armalazer sight and use the pocket holster provided and trust me it is a hard combo to beat. Use HydaShok personel protection rounds and never feel under protected.

[AKElroy]

I have carried all of these at some point, depending on what I am doing. Most often it is the G27, with the smith 340 next, then the 1911----

[Mr.510]

XD45 Compact
Lasermax guiderod laser
Federal HSTs x 24:
- 10+1 on board
- 13 round reload
Comp-Tac MTAC @ 4:00

A great solution to "not wanting to carry it all the time", "getting lazy", or "it's too hot to carry" is to use an IWB holster: I have no choice, none of my pants fit without my gun!

:D

[jaholder1971]

I waver between my Sig P6, Smith 6906 and Smith 36.

The Sig and 6906 I carry strong side Don Hume IWB clip ons, the 36 I keep in an ancient Chic Gaylord speed scabbard my old man gave me before he passed years ago.

[Kentucky Kernel]

38 SW snubbie in Desantis Nemesis. In my humble opinion (and I am not an expert but own a 9mm, 45, 380, and the 38) the SW snubbie is the best compromise between smallest "print" and caliber. Loaded with Speer GDHP for short barrels.

I honestly am not able to carry the 45 (Kimber Pro CDP) or the 9mm without seriously printing, and the 380 is perhaps too small a caliber.

Sincerely,

KK

[chuckusaret]

I have a lot of guns, in various sizes, but I can't get away from my LCP. It is just to comfortable to carry.

Have you ever dropped it?

[ChCx2744]

Glock 26, Glock 29, Walther PPK, CZ75 P01, SIG P229...so many...I like small pistols...wait...I like all guns :)

[ATW525]

S&W 4506-1

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It's big, heavy, easy to shoot and makes large holes in people. Despite it's size, though, the grip is flat and not terribly thick making it easy to conceal. Other nice features include an extremely short trigger reset and good corrosion resistance.

[DesmoDucRob]

I'm still looking for that "happy medium" but for now it's a Beretta Tomcat or a Glock 17. At 5'8" 135# the G17 is quite a hefty item. I'm currently in the market for an MK9, S&W 3953, Sig P239, or a J-frame (637). No hurry though...

[Deanimator]

At 5'3" 135# the G17 is quite a hefty item.
Depends upon how you carry it.

I'm 5'7" and 200lb.s. I carry a Glock 22 on a regular basis. I carry in a Don Hume 715M IWB. It works just fine.

[Morrell]

Go p64!

[iafirebuff]

It was my S&@ 3913 until I bought a Kel Tec P3AT. I love the smallnees of the KT

[woad_yurt]

I prefer my P3AT. It's with me everyday, causes no inconvenience whatsoever and it has never jammed on me a single time.

[Davionmaximus]

Favorite is my beloved Ruger P345. Comfortable. Not blocky. In a belly band.

Other wise it I carry an XD45c or Glock19. Basically the same size.

[DesmoDucRob]

Depends upon how you carry it.

I'm 5'7" and 200lb.s. I carry a Glock 22 on a regular basis. I carry in a Don Hume 715M IWB. It works just fine.

Yep, I'v been hesitant to spring for another ccw weapon since I think the g17 could be really manageable in an M-TAC. Pogo2's Kahr photo with the comp-tac is not making the urge to splurge any easier. Man Pogo! That's a darn-near ideal rig!;) ...easy on the eyes too:evil:

[Big Daddy Grim]

I agree 2661 I am just like you only ten years in but still, I am now a constent friend of the M&P 9mmc it comes everywhere when I am not on duty.

[psyopspec]

I like to carry my P2k in 9mm, but my favorite has become an airlite J-Frame in .357 simply because there's no excuse for not having it on me all the time. Even now in a pair of swim trunks and tank top sitting around the house, it's easy to drop into a pocket.

[GrendelPrime]

G19 in a DeSantis Tuck This® II, 4:00.
If nothing else, it is urging me to invest in a Comp-tac.

[psyopspec]

Grendel, are you saying that the DeSantis isn't working out and that you're thinking of going to Comp-Tac? I own two Tuck This holsters (P2000 and J Frame Revolver) and have no complaints.

[mongo4567]

My favorite is the Keltec P3AT in a pocket holster. The .380 isn't my first choice for SD, but it is better than throwing rocks and I always have it with me.

[GrendelPrime]

No complaints about the DeSantis, it does the job it was designed for and at a reasonable price.
My body-style creates a situation where both the pistol grip and my kidney try to occupy the same space, I'd like to find a method for them to get along better.
With all the glowing reviews for Comp-tac, I plan to give them a try.

I don't believe one can own too many holsters. (ask a woman about shoes)

[psyopspec]

Roger. Post a review after you get the new product - they do have a great rep, though I've yet to lay hands on one.

[Archery Ham]

S&W M&P 45. :amen:

[357sigRog]

Glock G33 (357sig) with DT 125gr gold dots.

[altitude_19]

Hmmm...it varies a bit. I guess my fav is my S&W 325PD. Light, but not tiny. Reliable, but not heavy. And it takes the same ammo as my XD45.

[altitude_19]

Hmmm...it varies a bit. I guess my fav is my S&W 325PD. Light, but not tiny. Reliable, but not heavy. And it takes the same ammo as my XD45.

[DeepSouth]

what do you like to carry concealed?

A Pistol

revolver auto?

Auto, Semi of course.

What caliber?

.45

Why?

They don't make a .46



I couldn't resist. Forgive me.

[Bill_G]

Ruger speed six.

[Justice5]

Glock 27
-I get free .40 ammo to shoot, I think it's a solid round and a good defensive round.
-Auto, simply because it holds more rounds than a revolver.
-Glock is point and shoot, no safeties to mess with and worry about when you are under a lot of stress.
-The 27 is small enough to easily conceal for me, but large enough to fit well in my hands and holds an adequate ammount of ammo.

[usa4freedom]

I started off carrying a Kahr .40, ended up with the Xd compact in .40. Do your self a favor shoot one. You will fall in love with it. Carries a lot of rounds, (and for me) very very accurate for a 3” barrel.

[charliewood]

in the warmer months i carry a g23 with 165 bonded gold dots,
other times a g20 with 175 silvertips.
when i really neeeed to be carefull hiding, a kel tek 9mm with 115 gr silvertips.(should open up a little slower with the velocity drop)
all carried in the 2 o'clock position.

[Ala Dan]

Most often its a 3" Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry, always
backed up by a KEL-TEC P3AT .380 auto. Sometimes, I
revert to my Smith & Wesson 642/442 with the same BUG~! :scrutiny: ;)

[Kenpo]

CZ 75 P01

I love the Egro's and its accurate. I prefer DA/SA w/ decocker for ccw. Plus it's my wife's favorite gun. Now we have two, I like knowing the gun I carry is one she is comfortable with, same mags etc.

[Madcap_Magician]

S&W 642, Corbon 110-gr. +P DPXs.

[Thaddeus Jones]

3" model 13 with a bobbed hammer, and Eagle Secret Service grips.

Stoked with Speer Gold Dot 357's. I love that revolver.

[Larry Burchfield]

I carry either a S&W 36 with Hogue grips or P3AT sometimes. I like the revolver best.
Larry Burchfield
SEABEES/RVN/67/68/69
DAV

[Zerodefect]

Depends on the days mission:

Ruger lcp, keltec p32 in a pocket holster, soon a small pouch type IWB holster

Walther ppk/pps (not owned by me yet)
Kahr pm40 (not owned)
Glock 19,23 In a Mtac
Kimber TLE in a Miltsparks VM2 or Mtac

I pick the size pistol(s) that I can conceal and go with the heavies caliber in that size gun. For example a Glock 23 will allmost allways be carried before a 23.

.40 and .45acp for me.