[win-lose]

Hi Folks,
I guess I'm probably just looking for some moral support.... I'm thinking about regularly carrying a 4" 44 redhawk, loaded with spear gold dot 44 specials and hidden in a simply rugged iwb holster. I think this could be quite a formidable rig. What do you think?

So what large guns do you carry, how do you carry it, and why did you choose to carry it?

Thanks
WL

[David E]

For around town, the largest I carry is an all steel Govt size 1911 in either .45 or 9x23. I carry these in a KyTac BraveHeart IWB

For woods walking, then a 4" Mtngun up to an 8 3/8th's" 629 in a shoulder rig if concealed, or a "Trail Rider" cross draw, again by KyTac

[Sam1911]

I occasionally carry a 4" 629. My best concealment arrangement uses a Hoffner's "Miurage" IWB kydex holster. It holds the gun high so that the cylinder rests on top of the belt which helps it be a little slimmer. Helps if the carrier is a little on the tall side.

I still use the factory rubber grips, which are pretty "full-size." If I swapped them for "boot" grips or other small wood grips, concealability would be even better, but I don't have a problem with it as it is.

-Sam

[mesinge2]

The large guns I often carry are my 1911 Colt Combat Elite 5" in a Galco F.L.E.T.C.H. FBI canted strong side holster, my Ruger Redhawk 5 1/2" in a custom made leather belt slide holster, and my Beretta M9A1 in a shoulder rig.

[Airburst]

I can't say I reguluarly carry my large pistols, but I do like to carry my S&W 645 and my Colt 1991A1. When the mood strikes I also carry either my 4" Model 28 or my 6" Model 28. (open carry on the 6" ;))

[SharpsDressedMan]

I have been waiting 8 months for a Sparks holster for this beast. I routinely carry one or the other of a .45 Government, a full size .38 Super Gov't Model, or a 4" N-frame S&W Hand Ejector. This .500 S&W "Snubbie" isn't TOO much more weight than the others. My defensive handload is a 440gr bullet @ 800fps. This is roughly twice the smack of a 230gr .45 loading (Taylor Power Factor). I'm sure I won't wear it every day, but I will cary it when it suits me. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/matquig/DSC05273.jpg

[earlthegoat2]

I carry a large gun by comparison to the pocket gun craze that is so fashionable these days. Im in the rotation of a HK P7, BHP, Beretta 92, and J Frame.

Since this is a large gun thread I will say that I carry the HP and 92 most when I am out and about town like walking the dog and when I go on road trips. OWB belt scabbards for each of them.

[BlindJustice]

I have a Milt Sparks #Axiom with Sparks 1 1/2" belts and
a IWB single mag carrier, all in cordovan colo, for a
S&W 1911 5" Bbl. Stainless STeel.
Sometimes it's 39 oz empty weight, what's an 8 rd
mag weigh, 9+ ounces? The sturdy Sparks
belt supports the holster well.


I think my S&W 625 5" Bbl. would be best carreied
in a vertical ( muzzle down ) shoulder rig, like an Alessi
Field Master. 45 oz empty

[Avenger29]

I guess I'm probably just looking for some moral support.... I'm thinking about regularly carrying a 4" 44 redhawk, loaded with spear gold dot 44 specials and hidden in a simply rugged iwb holster. I think this could be quite a formidable rig. What do you think?

Formidable? You bet. Heavy and bulky? Yep.

I carry a Ruger Security Six 4" bbl in the same holster with the inside/outside straps. Works decently well, would not want to go larger, though, for CCW. I typically conceal it under a very loose/large t-shirt or a 5.11 vest, or coat (thank god it's approaching wintertime and will be much easier to conceal it full time without special consideration). I switch between IWB and OWB depending on mood/cover garment. If you haven't got a truley sturdy belt, order one from Simply Rugged when you order your holster (if you don't have it yet)

Before I started carrying the Ruger, I carried a Glock 17 in a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2 IWB holster until I sold it.

At the least, the Simply Rugged will make a nice OWB holster for the Ruger if you get tired of CCW. Good company, good people, good products, good prices.

I will be carrying a CZ 75 Compact soon.

[PTK]

I carry a few oddly large handguns, including things like 1895 Nagants, a silenced Browning Buckmark, a Mauser c/96, a short barreled shotgun, and similar.


http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=106547&stc=1&d=1254615875



...concealed. :D

[Oonzpoonz]

I carry my HK USP 45 Tactical but with a non tactical barrel.
Not difficult for me.

[Big Bill]

It's been my experience that if I try and EDC a heavy handgun that soon afterwards I find myself carrying nothing. So, I'll just stick to my Ruger LCP; or, when I really feel frisky my Ruger SP101.

[Mainsail]

Does a G20 qualify as big?

http://img.geocaching.com/user/56e17073-8db4-4c0e-8ede-442ccd938f62.jpg

[NoAlibi]

win-lose: For ten years I carried a .45ACP Colt Gold Cup Series 70 in an IWB holster from a local maker. I'm still using the same holster, but now a SA .45 S/S Compact has taken it's place. I occasionally carry the Gold Cup because I put many thousands of rounds in practice and competition through it and it's like getting up with an old friend.

SharpsDressedMan: Thanks for posting the picture - I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it for myself. It looks like someone took a picture of your gun from a fun house mirror! LOL. With the short barrel and the axis of the bore so high above the pivot point it must have one hellova bark and bite!

When clothing prohibits an IWB carry, I will put either a Glock 27 or a S&W 642 with boot grips in a DeSantis pocket holster. It is not pleasant to shoot the 642 with .357s - I can imagine what it must be like to shoot a .500 S&W snubby...I'd like to try it once for grins, but after that I think I'll pass.

[markallen]

Does a Ruger SuperRedhawk Alaskan count as Large?

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc303/markallenfrancis/alaskancarry.jpg

[C-grunt]

Had a buddy in the Army that routinely carried a Glock 17 and a Ruger GP100 4" at the same time. Sometimes he carried a compact Kimber in his pocket as well. He was a little crazy though. One day for the hell of it he threw on his shoulder rig for his Ruger Super Reghawk .480 and carried that along with the other three just to show he could do it.

After that day though, he actually carried the .480 fairly regularly along with the G17.

[JohnKSa]

I'm thinking about regularly carrying a 4" 44 redhawk, loaded with spear gold dot 44 specials and hidden in a simply rugged iwb holster.I'm thinking you could get better ballistics and more capacity in a lot smaller and lighter package without sacrificing much in the way of shootability.

[sonier]

WHERES THE BIG GUNS?! i carry a 1851 confedarate navy .44 cap and ball revolver. about a 7 inch barrel ;) i carry that in normal belt holster. thats a ugly large gun ;)

[Guy de Loimbard]

I regularly carry a Ruger Blackhawk .45 (5 1/2in. barrel), and occasionally an RIA 1911. I carry both OWB under a flannel shirt-jacket which doesn't pass as odd here because it's cold. I'm still looking for a good OWB holster for my Pietta 1860 so I can carry that too :D

[win-lose]

I'm thinking you could get better ballistics and more capacity in a lot smaller and lighter package without sacrificing much in the way of shootability.

JohnKSa, I'm sure you are totally correct. Here's the thing, I already have this rig. The redhawk is my woods gun. I recently got the simply rugged holster and was AMAZED at how much more concealable the gun is with this holster. My edc is an sp101, but I really like the idea of 6 44sp over 5 38sp.

MarkAllen, That is one nice gun! I especially like the compact grips. I need one of those.

it's like getting up with an old friend
NoAlibi, Bet it feels odd on the days you don't carry it.

Formidable? You bet. Heavy and bulky? Yep.
Avenger29, I took the family to the mall this evening, so I took the rig out for a spin. Not too bad at all... I'm gonna make some minor adjustments and give it a whirl tomorrow.

Thanks everyone... please keep 'em coming.
WL

[9MMare]

Does a G20 qualify as big?

http://img.geocaching.com/user/56e17073-8db4-4c0e-8ede-442ccd938f62.jpg

LOL Good for you.

Can I ask if there were any "interesting" reactions at the Pike Street Market?

[earlthegoat2]

If I remember right Mainsail, you primarily open carry even though you posess a CWL/CCW?

[win-lose]

Does a G20 qualify as big?
Yes it does... Looks like you found a good balance between concealment and comfort :)

[Mainsail]

There was no reaction whatsoever wherever we went in Seattle. Which is to say, no police, no panics (mass or otherwise), not even a nervous glance. We were at the REI flagship store for a couple hours, Top Pot Doughnuts, down on the waterfront, and of course, all the streets around and between them.

earlthegoat, yes, my primary carry in openly, probably 98% in the summer months down to about 90% in the winter.

[2075 RAMI]

I have a bad back, but usually carry a Baikal IJ-70 double stack. It's not really a big gun, but it does get heavy after a period of time. I know I should find something smaller and lighter, but I can't find anything in 9mm that appeals to me.

[deputy tom]

The largest gun I carry is a 1911.I have many years ago tried to carry mod. 29's with 8 3/8" bbls but why bother?The older I get the smaller and lighter I carry.YMMV.tom.:cool:

[rhenriksen]

That's nice to hear. I've heard it's a higher risk in Seattle to OC than in the eastern side of the state.

Ah, freedom to OC... wish we had it here in Texas.

"There was no reaction whatsoever wherever we went in Seattle. Which is to say, no police, no panics (mass or otherwise), not even a nervous glance. We were at the REI flagship store for a couple hours, Top Pot Doughnuts, down on the waterfront, and of course, all the streets around and between them."

[orionengnr]

Well, I only do so in the fall/winter, which here (North Texas) is a fairly short period of time.

Today was the first day (this year) that I actually carried an N-frame. Today's choice was a 4" M-25-5 in .45 LC. I also have an M-57 in .41 Mag. I will carry one or he other on any and all days that permit wearing a sweatshirt, jacket or coat, until "spring" (hereby defined as our first 80 degree day, probably sometime in March) comes along.

Note that I may substitute a steel framed 1911 for the N-frame at my discretion :)

Upon further review, I guess that I may actually get six calendar months where I can carry a larger pistol/revolver. In actuality, it only seems as if "winter" is two months long here...

[SharpsDressedMan]

Noalibi, with the fingergroove wood grips on the 500, five shots of my "warm" (375gr Remington Core-lokt bullet @1125fps in the 2 3/4") is enough to scalp the web of my hand. With the 440gr/800fps load, it is not uncomfortable, and easily manageable with one hand. The issue Hogue grips are cushioned on the web, and well designed for this gun, but are bulky and "sticky", handicapping them for "concealment". My main concern was weight. I initially bought an 8 3/8" 500 (because the seller was selling cheap) to explore the gun/cartridge, but it was a boat anchor. Then a 4" came my way, I sold the 8 3/8, hoping to genuinly pack the 4 inch gun. It was still heavy, and the front 1 1/4" was all compensator, and not really adding any velocity over the snubby, AND directing a lot of blast back towards my ears. That is when the snubbie replaced it, and loading it down to something like a .45 on serious steroids. Heck, other gun packers are carrying five shot snubbies! I just need to find some 500 speedloaders, and figure out where to hide them (I'm thinking two in a jock strap, but they'd be slow to draw....)

[9MMare]

There was no reaction whatsoever wherever we went in Seattle. Which is to say, no police, no panics (mass or otherwise), not even a nervous glance. We were at the REI flagship store for a couple hours, Top Pot Doughnuts, down on the waterfront, and of course, all the streets around and between them.


Good to hear! I plan to stick with CC, but it's nice to know that that option is more hassle free than I figured.

[DasFriek]

If i ever have to jump in a pool/pond/river to save someone from drowning i hope to god i remember to take off all the steel i have strapped to me so i don't sink to the bottom.

My normal carry setup is a 1911 5" full sized with a spare clip IWB and a Sig p238 in a pocket holster with an assortment of different Benchmade knives.
Believe it or not i do this with a tshirt as my only cover garment.Lately its been cooler and i can add a lite jacket which makes it a tad easier to not worry about if everything is hidden like it should be.

[Noveldoc]

There's always the Charter Bulldog if you want 44 SPL. Good solid piece.

Tom

[CapnMac]

Dillon "Plan B" gives a person many options, it does.

[emb]

I just bought a 4" King Cobra and a Bianchi Strong Side/Cross Draw Holster (OSW). To break in the holster, I wore it all weekend (Friday-Sunday) as my concealed weapon rather than my Glock 36. I carried it stong side and was surprised at how easy and comfortable it was to carry. I didn't care for the cross draw method.

I live in Florida and baggy Ts and shirts that are not tucked in are the norm. It printed somewhat if I bent over. With the exception of my 1911A1, the King Cobra is the largest weapon that I have carried concealed. As I said I was surprised and wouldn't hesitate to carry this weapon.

[win-lose]

Carried the rig all day yesterday, about 12 hours. Man that is a lot of gun. After about 5 hours or so, the comforting qualities became overshadowed by comfort issues. I don't think I'm going to be able to use this rig as an edc. Looks like the redhawk may just have to be satisfied as a woods gun. I could have sworn my sp101 said "I told you so" when I put it on this morning.

[NMGonzo]

Do it.

I sometimes carry my redhawk 5 1/2 on my motorcycle jacket

[slicksleeve]

I went throught the mouse gun phase, and still do it quite a bit. Recently I found a Galco silhouette holster that I can carry my 6" Smith mod. 657 in .41 mag. in with just a long tailed shirt over it. Now this has me really wanting a 4 inch 57 or 58 just for this, but they seem to be a little out of my price range nowdays. I wish i could find someone who had one that really thought they needed a Glock 22.

[JShirley]

Back when I was 23 (and much lighter), I regularly carried a Glock 21 in groin carry at my job at the stop n rob.

I downsized to a Glock 23 for years, which I carried in cooler weather when I could easily wear a cover garment, and wore a P-11 or P-32 the rest of the time.

After I joined the Army, I put on 10 lbs, most of it muscle (I'm only 5'6"). After that, I had no problem concealing a 3 or 4-inch N-frame on my belt, with just a light cover garment. I have also carried a 4 5/8" Blackhawk, and regularly carry a full-size Para-Ordnance IWB.

John

[Norinco982lover]

XD45C 4" barrel. I carry it everyday in a crossbreed supertuck with a crossbreed belt.

I love it.

~Norinco

[Fiv3r]

The largest, heaviest revolver I pack on a semi-regular basis is a 4" 686. I made an IWB holster that rides high enough that the cylinder sits atop my thick belt. It draws easily, but can be a bit of a pain to get it back in the leather. I guess that's better than the other way around;)

I don't do that often though. That's a pretty massive gun. I feel fine packing a full sized 9mm, so that's generally what I go with on daily carry in the cooler months. Small IWB 9mm for the warmer months.

[Avenger29]

I just need to find some 500 speedloaders, and figure out where to hide them (I'm thinking two in a jock strap, but they'd be slow to draw....)

While not a speedloader, I believe Tuff Products makes a speedstrip for the .500, among other calibers.

[KBintheSLC]

I guess it depends on where you live. Around town, the biggest thing I carry is a Glock 26. Out in the stix its a G20. I can't imagine needing something as big as a .44 against human attackers... but "need" is a relative thing that only you can decide.

[Eightball]

I carry this sucker in wintertimes, or anytime I can get away with a suitable cover garment without baking due to heat, or drawing any undue attention.

http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/Himg18/scaled.php?server=18&filename=img2902i.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

It's as big as I've got at the moment.

[mljdeckard]

I always carry a full-size 1911.

Now, I am usually the one in here jeering at those who say that it's impossible to carry large guns. I think that the industry, in cooperation with magazines, has convinced a lot of people that they are foolish if they don't buy two versions of the same gun: One to shoot and one to carry. I think that comfort is relative, larger guns shoot better and have more velocity, and you should adjust your wardrobe and lifestyle to fit the gun; not the other way around.

Someone who LIKES the idea of carrying will always say a big rig is comfortable. Someone who DOESN'T will never say that even a small gun doesn't feel like a tumor. It's a question of what you are used to and what you believe your life is worth.

However, my 1911 is actually pretty slim when you compare it to other autos. I use a fanny pack a lot, I also use a Galco Miami Classic and a Serpa belt-slide holster like the one Mainsail has.

[shotgunjoel]

I carry a few oddly large handguns, including things like 1895 Nagants, a silenced Browning Buckmark, a Mauser c/96, a short barreled shotgun, and similar.
Wow, you are nuts. That Mauser would be a b---- to conceal. Also, what's your theory with the Buckmark?

[azyogi]

When I was much younger I carried a Ruger Old Army. In a weak side cross draw calvery style holster. Did alot of offroad motorcycling was easiest carry I could come up with. This was hobsons choice as it was the only handgun I owned. I thought the large flap would hinder my draw, turns out the largeness allows fingers to reach in and open flap during draw.

[Isher]

.45 acp CZ97B in an owb.

The biggest thing that helps is a really heavy duty belt.

Other than that, not a big deal.


isher

[NoAlibi]

SharpsDressedMan: Your choice of carry and that of several others in this thread would definately not be mine. However, it all comes down to whatever you feel comfortable and confident with.

The combination of comfortable and confident goes a long way in supporting mindset. I had the misfortune of being required to carry an inadequate caliber weapon (.38 Spec) and on two occasions the outcome could have been less than satisfactory if the perps had the time to overcome the initial shock.

[win-lose]

Someone who LIKES the idea of carrying will always say a big rig is comfortable. Someone who DOESN'T will never say that even a small gun doesn't feel like a tumor. It's a question of what you are used to and what you believe your life is worth.

I fully embrace my right to carry and happily accept the responsibilities and obligations that come with it. With that said, carrying my redhawk, iwb, for anything more than a few hours becomes physically uncomfortable (mostly the barrel digging into my hip/leg). Any recommendations on alternate carry methods (good concealment is a high priority on any rig I carry). I'm a family guy with small kids, but I do have wardrobe flexibility.

[P97]

I carry a Ruger P97 or P90 year round.

[mljdeckard]

win-lose

With a really long barrel, you are looking at either shoulder carry or OWB with a long coat, that's what comes to mind.

[Firemedic21]

I'm a 5'1" 105lb girl & I carry a RIA 1911 A1 .45 (full size) in a Galco Jackass shoulder holster rig which is my largest gun.I also carry my Sig P225/P6 9mm in a Fobus paddle holster on my right hip.Some days I carry both (usually in the winter) & other times I'll pick which ever one matches my outfit best.

[REX6859]

I carry a 6 inch barrel 44 Magnun on weekends most times & most out in plain sight to promote open carry even though I have cc. My solution ( which is not for everyone ) I happen to like BIG loose hawaiin shirts, so I can conceal a VERY large hangun. It still leaves a bulge but most people asume it's a radio or somthing else.

[NoAlibi]

Firemedic21

"...other times I'll pick which ever one matches my outfit best."

It's always nice to find a woman who knows how to accessorize with style and your choice of handguns, especially the 1911, will add the finishing touch to whatever you wear!

If you're good with a handgun and given your EMS skills, you could have a TV show based on your experiences - you know... if you ever had to shoot someone, you could immediately save their life so the perp can stand trial and be executed formally. Sounds like prime time to me! LOL!

BTW, welcome to THR.....NoAlibi

[LiquidTension]

I carry a Glock 22 with extended mag well 50+ hours/week and it's not uncomfortable.

[BigMustard]

I'll pick which ever one matches my outfit best. That is absolutely awesome.

[Seven For Sure]

I carry my Glock 20 IWB sometimes. The 20 carries better than my 29 and my 23 carries better than my 27. The extra barrel length make them sit just right.

[Shipwreck]

Beretta 92FS - pretty big gun...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g320/mistershipwreck/92holster2.jpg

[Firemedic21]

NoAlibi thanks for the welcome.I like this forum & everyone is so nice.A tv show would be interesting.I know of several other medics & firefighters that also carry & some of the medics even wear kevlar because of the areas that they work in.Thank God I don't have to.
I do find that it is important that my gun match my outfit.It is very important to look fashionable at all times.

[Oyeboten]

Some years ago I was an assistant to a Botanist Contractor for a Survey of Poplar Trees up in the remote mountains of rural Nevada, for the U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of the interior.


I carried a 7 inch 1912 production Colt New Service Revolver in .45 Long Colt, on my Hip, 'Open Carry', and a Box of Shells in my Back Pack, and a few Speed Loaders, charged, in my front pants pocket.


There'd been word about prior troubles with Biker Gangs, and other difficult sorts, so...


Never once occured to me to ask if this was alright with the Dept. of the Interior, or anyone else, and, no one ever said anything, so...


Had a very old Blanket-sided Zinc-Steel Canteen that held something around a gallon, and damn if that thing's Shoulder-Strap did not bother my Shoulder after a while.

I hate carrying things...especially on long, ten, fifteen, twenty mile walking forays on uneven terrain, in the high and arid Mountains.

[colorado_handgunner]

Firemedic21, kudos to you, and welcome to THR.

[charliewood]

Fall and winter= g-20
spring and summer=g-23

[patsue]

Occasionally a 3 inch GP100 in a Galco IWB holster. It's a chunk but not too bad. Most of the time I carry a 6906 or a Glock 26 though.

Patrick

[Hammer21B]

I regularly carry an M-9 Beretta or a full size Kimber 1911. On occassion, I'll carry an FNP-9, an H&K .45, or a Smith M-59.

[kd7nqb]

my main carry gun is a full size S&W M&P in .40. Normally its IWB in a MTAC holster however occasionally I go with an OWB holster but I dont really have a good OWB that rides high enough for normal dress.

[SGTB802]

i Carry a S&W model 58 converted to 45 lc is that big enough

[Erik M]

I carry my PT92 in a shoulder holster under a zip-up hoodie. weather not permitting i will switch to my bersa .380 w/ ITP holster.

[QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW]

4inch S&W M66 Combat magnum .357mag in a Detective holster OWB, both where my grandfathers that he carried when he was a Seattle LEO

or my S&W Sigma 40VE Allied Forces in a Grandfather Oak IWB Kydex holster

[Bluenote]

There's always the Charter Bulldog if you want 44 SPL. Good solid piece.

Tom


One of the most underated utility revolvers every made , when I live where CCW permits were available I frequently carried one , wish I still had my last Charter ,should never have sold it,alternative to that was the three inch heavily modified Model 24 I still own or a full size 1911.

Open carry in the far north was most often a fullsize 7.5 RedHawk or 4 5/8 Blackhawk in .44 mag , lower 48 my much loved 6 inch Security Six or the aforementioned 1911 ( whichever 1911 I currently possess ar a given time).

And yes some will say that a 7.5 RedHawk is prohibitively heavy ,however up there if you're cutting wood etc. you can't have a rifle in hand at all times and if you run into a situation where you need it NOW then you need it NOW.

And I'll likely at some point by one of the new short Redhawks for such carry (mountain gun) , but my original Redhawk is one of the few sidearms ( along with the aforementioned Smith and the S'Six) that I've owned forever and that will stay forever.

Now I live where open carry is illegal and CCWs are virtually unobtainable , but not for much longer.



B.

[BHP FAN]

9mm Argentine hi power clone. cost me $250.Tough to beat that.

[atomd]

I carry my Glock 20 IWB sometimes. The 20 carries better than my 29 and my 23 carries better than my 27. The extra barrel length make them sit just right.

I completely agree with that. I had a Glock 26 that worked flawlessly and I shot very well, but I parted with it because it just didn't ride quite right no matter what holster I had. The extra barrel length balances the gun out and it just plain rides better.

[ironvic]

I stick a SIG P-226 9mm in the front pocket of my Carhartts and let my tee shirt or a fleece pullover cover up the portion of the grip that stands proud. Sometimes I'll stuff a S&W 686 Plus, 2 1/2" barrel in the front pocket. It has a bit of girth, but using an Uncle Mike's holster breaks up the profile.

[SwampWolf]

I tote a SIG 220 Carry in an iwb holster regularly and do it comfortably well-concealed.

[sheepdog]

...so do I,P97, but they're not as pretty as yours!!!

[Sapper771]

I carry a Government size 1911 in a Galco Royal Guard IWB holster. If I am not carrying the 1911, I will carry my Glock 21 in a Blade-tech Nano IWB. When I carry , I normally will wear a over shirt in order to conceal. Open carry is legal, I just dont like doing it because it attracts attention. I have never really been a fan of small guns for carry , although I can understand why some do.

[Erik M]

Beretta 92FS - pretty big gun...
Nice holster for that 92, Im looking to invest in something similar so I can ditch the shoulder rig.

[Mortech]

I pretty much carry a Taurus PT1911 OWB , I mostly carry openly around Olympia and Shelton area thanks to people like Lonnie and Mainsail . If I feel like downsizing I go with a M&P40 or my S&W 3913 .

[Cayoot]

My EDC changes on the weather. When it gets really warm, I go to my mouse gun, a 3" SP - 101 in .357 Mag carried in a super tuck.

During normal weather I carry a 4" 686+ in a Murage holster (I have found I needed to change the position of the carry loops on the Murage to the outside edge of the holster in order to keep the gun from fliping out of my pants.)

During the colder months, when I'm usually wearing a sweater and coat, I carry a 4" 625 (.45 ACP revolver) in a murage holster.

It all works good for me.

[win-lose]

Well, a couple of weeks ago, after being unable to comfortably carry the 4" redhawk, I set myself up with a new rig. This has been working out very well for me.

It's a 629 carry comp, loaded with 44 specials.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52497&d=1255097752

[Cayoot]

Now THAT'S Purdy!!!

[win-lose]

Thanks Cayoot...

[Shipwreck]

Nice holster for that 92, Im looking to invest in something similar so I can ditch the shoulder rig.

I actually forget I am carrying it sometimes - ya get so used to it. I love the holster :)

[Kind of Blued]

Wow, you are nuts. That Mauser would be a b---- to conceal. Also, what's your theory with the Buckmark?

I might posit that "nuts" is worrying about what someone thinks about you carrying something which is 100% legal, conducive to one's well-being, and completely invisible and undetectable to begin with.

[RX-178]

I carry my HK USP 45 Tactical but with a non tactical barrel.
Not difficult for me.

Same here, although mine has the threaded barrel, with a thread protector over it.

I use a Blade-Tech OWB holster that accomodates the underbarrel UTL. I really like it, since I use the USP as my nightstand gun, and keep the light on it. Not hard for me to conceal with just a jacket or a loose button shirt as a concealing garment.

[jaaron11]

I regularly carry a Sig P226 in a Crossbreed Supertuck. Even with shorts and a t-shirt, I've never had a problem concealing it (unless the t-shirt is too tight). Really, a good belt makes just about anything carryable.

[denfoote]

It depends on how you define a "large" handgun. ;)
I have small hands, so a Glock compact like the G23 or G30 is large for me. Equally, a Smith K-frame revolver is large.

I carry a Smith and Wesson K-frame 65-6LS.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/denfoote/100_2160.jpg

[batmann]

My regular carry in the fall/winter is my Ruger Alaskan in .44M in a Simply Rugged.

[Wahoo95]

Tried carrying this S&W Model 25 .45Colt, but just couldn't get used to it.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/a996hawk/IMG_3586.jpg

[wheelgunslinger]

Wahoo95, maybe you need to attend more barbecues?
That's a nice looking revolver. :D