Okay, so it’s been a while since I carried on a regular basis. (No lectures please - I’ve seen the error of my ways!). I just bought a new AIWB holster for my Smith and Wesson M&P 9C. After some practice, I wasn’t happy with the ability to get a good grip on the draw. So I decided to give my full-size M&P 9 a try. It was much easier to get a good grip, and the difference in concealment doesn’t seem to be too great.
I just wondered how many others find a full size pistol a better CCW choice. It may be a little harder to conceal, but to me it’s more important to have a solid, smooth draw stroke. The last thing I want to do is fumble the draw!!
For the record, I’m 6 ft and about 220...so the “spare tire” is there and does get in the way. But even so, I don’t find the full size prints much more (if at all) compared to the compact.
Anyway, just a topic for discussion. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer...I just wondered how many others choose to carry full size.
I just wondered how many others find a full size pistol a better CCW choice. It may be a little harder to conceal, but to me it’s more important to have a solid, smooth draw stroke. The last thing I want to do is fumble the draw!!
For the record, I’m 6 ft and about 220...so the “spare tire” is there and does get in the way. But even so, I don’t find the full size prints much more (if at all) compared to the compact.
Anyway, just a topic for discussion. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer...I just wondered how many others choose to carry full size.