Thinking about changing my CCW....

Move to a state that has CCW and doesn't put the make/model/caliber of the gun on your CCW that you are "allowed" to carry.

I could never understand this requirement, if you know how to fire and hit with one, what makes it a difference for another?

CCW in GA, ID, OR = You can shoot it, you can carry it, no questions asked.

M

To answer your question, go with what you are most comforable with and like.

You can't go wrong with a Glock 26 for CCW. I use trijicon night sights, 8lbs trigger spring, fobus paddle,and grip extensions on the magazines. It is an accurate,reliable,& durable pistol. I use Golddots and RangerT in my G-26.
I think you will be happy with a mini-glock.



Don

Tony,

I wouldn't sell what you've got (selling good guns is always a bad idea), but I will say that the Glock 26 is a very good gun for CCW, it's what I carry. And remember, you don't just have 10 rounds backup if you have to reload, the Glock 26 can take the magazines of it's bigger brothers, so you can have 17 rounds backup if you wish (yes, I know it can take the 33 round mags too, but they are a bit large for concealed carry). Plus, the Glock 26 is very light, possibly lighter than what you're carrying now, but easy to shoot. It doesn't have the "lighter gun, beast to shoot" characteristic that many lighter guns have.

I think the revolver conceals more easily. While it's wider at its widest part (the cylinder), the grips and muzzle are CONSIDERABLY thinner than the G26 (had one). Hard to argue that 5 +P .38's are better than 10 9mm's, it's easy to accept that the 5 .38's are enough.

Get the mini-Glock and shoot some matches with it to see how you react with it under a little bit of stress, if you can run it with confidence, carry it

I just went from a small 9MM (an XD) to a big bore snubby in .44 Special. 5 shots from it, BTW. It's larger than the XD was by a good margin, but it's still just as easy to conceal for some reason.
You want to talk about confidence building? Just put a .44 Special round right next to a 9MM:

Federal Classic .44 Special next to a Federal Nyclad 9MM.

As usual, I am with George. 5 or 6 is enough, especially when they are BIG. Unless you hold your autochucker sideways

I got a Glock 33..357Sig that I carry most days . love it.

I also carry a G26. It's the second of my battery of CCWs. I have complete confidence in it and my ability to put it's contents on target. If you want one, you can't go wrong, IMO.

I just went from a small 9MM (an XD) to a big bore snubby in .44 Special.

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I'm just wondering why you didn't choose a .45LC snubby instead? Were you worried about extraction issues or did you just like the model you chose?

manwithoutahome, while NYS does list your pistols on your license, you can carry any of them. When TonyB talks of "changing" his CCW, it's his decision to make.

I was up for .41 Magnum, .44 Special, or .45LC... the first offer was for the .44Special and that will work just fine. For an EDC-CCW I think .44 Special is probably ideal. Especially out of a 3 inch barrel... I'm wanting a 3 or 4 inch .45LC as well, and the .41 in a 4 inch version.
This 696 was just the first to come my way and it's fine. Worked out better for me in fact because this makes for a better CCW for me. I REALLY like the way the 696 looks and feels. Accurate, compact, beefy... Lots of confidence... feels great in the hands. Very Ogrish handgun, even if it is stainless. Still wanting wood grips for it, but the factory black rubber works just fine... but that's just a looks thing.

Here is the math: 696 + Me = Happy Ogre

One reason I wanted a bigger caliber - I have a mountain lion that prowles my area... got as close as 50 yards once... Should it get frisky, I was not wanting to deal with it armed with a 9MM. If I have to put it away, I want to put it down firmly and ultimately more humanely. My dog Ranger is good Early Warning Radar for big cat, so I'm not worried. Actually, I haven't seen the cat (or cat signs) for about a week now. Maybe it moved on or a farmer scoped it.

Move to a state that has CCW and doesn't put the make/model/caliber of the gun on your CCW that you are "allowed" to carry.

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Nevada requires you to qualify with each gun you intend to carry, although there is no limit to the total number of guns you can put on the permit.

About a year ago, I went the OTHER way--I sold my G26 and started carrying an SP-101 in .357. Both are about the same as far as weight/size factors. I get a little more punch with .357 but fewer rounds. The main difference is you can shoot the revolver from within your pocket whereas the Glock becomes single shot if you try that. Honest evaluation after a year of carrying both--toss up. Pick the one you like best but I'd stay with the 101 if I were you. Get a Glock to play with or for "combat."

Mmm....45 Colt snubby revolver...

If you really need 20rds, then you really need an AR-15.

Amount of rounds carried doesn't constitute firepower, hits count shots fired doesn't

Amount of rounds carried doesn't constitute firepower, hits count shots fired doesn't

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But with all my rounds counting, and against 8 armed guys, I'd rather have my G26 than a sixgun.

If you have 8 guys, and you drop the first 5... then there is only 3 left. One of them will run away like a girl, and the other two will stand. One might hesitate... the other will rush you. Kick him in the ball, then smack down the guy that hesitated... then back the guy you kicked... pistol whip him till he twitches and the last guy, just grab him by the ears and drag him up the street showing everyone that you are not one with whom to mess.

Easy.

George, you da man. I noticed you stayed true to your 5 shot snubbie. I have a 7 shot revo. So I only have to pistol whip/ball kick/chase drown and drag by the ear one. I like choices.

I would opt for the Glock 27. Why? My reasons are:
1) The recoil of the 40 S&W isn't bad in a G27
2) You can use G23 magazines with an A&G grip adapter.
3) You can buy a 357 Sig barrel and shhot that ammo which is a hoot!
4) You can buy a G26 barrel and magazines and have a G26.

What is a good CCW holster for the G26/27? My choices are an Alessi Hard Shell Talon, Milt Sparks Mirage belt slide, Kramer IWB, or Rosen Straightman.

Regards,

Richard

4) You can buy a G26 barrel and magazines and have a G26.

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I'm pretty sure this one isn't necessarily the case. I believe, at the very least, that you'd have to change out the extractor, as you'd be going from a .40 S&W case to a 9mm case.