Best CCW Handgun

[TX1911fan]

Alduro, I might have to give you that, but he probably carried a 1911 for a long time first.

 

[Srigs]

I have a combination of guns for carry purposes.

Fall, Winter & Spring S&W 6946 in an OWB or IWB or Smartcarry (Medium)
All the time Kel-tec P11 in an IWB, Smartcarry or pocket holster (Compact)
All the time Kel-tec P32 in an IWB or pocket holster (Small)

All are DAO which are pull, point and click. The 6946 and P11 use the same mags which makes it much easier to carry extra mags.

 

[Plainmark]

Here is my carry rig

I am a wierdo, I guess. I carry a Para Ordnance 14-45 LDA with a 14 round mag and one in the pipe. The appropriate IWB makes this a carry-able rig even under 100° Florida sun under a loose shirt (one of those Hawiaaaan Flowerdy shirts>)

Plain

 

[ShootingEnthusiatist]

Glock 19

I've been carrying a Glock 19 for a few months in Florida. It conceals easily under untucked t-shirt. Use two different holsters: 1) a Brommeland IWB; and 2) a Galco M7X. Both hold the Glock comfortably while working and driving in the truck.

 

[SwampWolf]

If you're carrying in a holster, I highly recommend looking for a used Smith & Wesson Model 6906 in good condition. High capacity, compact, relatively light-weight, s/s and, most importantly, cold stone reliable.

 

[mpc12]

CCW

The best thing you can do is find a gun that fires and round you like, and that you can fire accuratly. I love my SIG 229, but it's a little big for me to carry with the double stack mag and fairly wide body. I really enjoy single stack officer model 1911's if for no other reason they fit my hands well and fire a round I count on to be accurate and have plenty of punch. Just try then all out, ask yourself if you can handle carrying that weight all day and will it conceal like you want it to. Hope that helps.

 

[magnagunz]

Kel-Tec p-11 for the money size and cal., I think it's really hard to beat! It's quite accurate too. I tried the Cor-Bon hollow points I'll use for carry at 30 feet, out of 5 rounds, three were touching each other and the "strays" didn't wander very far at all.

Pay more for a gun if you have money to burn, but for me this little power house is sweeeeet.

 

[TheEgg]

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[BamBam-31]

I'm surprised it took 18 posts before someone mentioned the P7.

Seriously, other than being a bit heavy and a lot expensive, they're awesome as CCW pieces. If I had a nickel for every gunshop employee that was packing a P7, I'd prolly own another one! (I sold mine cuz it just didn't quite fit me. ) In the right rig, a slim P7 would conceal and carry well. It's not decock but squeeze-cock (snicker-snicker ), so it's safe and fast.

Of the pistols you listed, I like the P01.

 

[Slowhand]

+1 For the HK P2000. I have a LEM in 9mm, and it works very nicely as a light and compact summer CCW. I load it with 127 gr Ranger +P+ and I don't feel under gunned.

 

[ApexinM3]

I just picked up a P7M8 this past weekend-new in box. I will use it as my CCW weapon out of state since I got my Florida-issued Non-Resident CCW permit. Sadly in the Peoples Republic of Maryland I cannot carry...one pretty much needs a message from God himself to get a CCW permit in MD. Sucks to be us, I guess-yet another reason I don't like this state... :banghead:

But yes, the P7 is a great carry gun-slim, no snagging parts, easy to shoot, & extremely safe. Yeah, they're expensive, but you pay for finer things in life I guess. I like it, anyways. I will probably pick up a Para LDA, though-I'm not too fond of 9mm. Then I can carry 2 guns (S&W 642 w/Crimson Trace grips as a hold-out piece)!

 

[atblis]

I have to vote for Kahr

Can't think of anything smaller in 9mm.

 

[MrTuffPaws]

What ever will work for you, but the Taurus MilPro PT145 rocks!

 

[Seraph]

Colt LW Commander, or SA GI Champion LW, equipped with some respectable grips, and XS 24/7 Big Dot tritium sights, will serve you well. The SA Champ will be less expensive, but the Colt will have the traditional, and somewhat preferable, IMO, bushing and recoil spring guide setup. Carry this in a Brommeland Max Con V or Sparks Versa Max 2, and put a spare mag or two in your back pocket.

..yeah, but what he REALLY wanted was a Hi-Power. Otherwise why do you think he went to all the trouble?...

I'm thinking maybe he was paid to design a pistol, and it had to differ enough from his earlier design, which was owned by Colt. Just a crazy idea...

 

[rich52us]

PT-145

Mr. Tuf Paws,

I'm thinking of moving up from a P-11 that I carry in a pocket holster with no-print panel in my right front Dockers pocket, to a PT-145. How do you carry yours? How do you like it and why. I'm aslo considering a G-30 but it may be too big.

Thanks
Richard

 

[MTS840]

If you're looking for a CCW with a decocker, I'd look at the Sig P-Series and the HK USP Compact. They are very reliable guns.

I don't think you can find anything with a better reputation among military or law enforcement personnel.

 

[beltfed74]

The best CCW handgun? The one you have on you when you need it.

 

[Mizzle187]

I carry a Walther P99 compact in 9mm and love it. I loved it so much I bougth another P99c. Of course I ahve the fullsize P99 but dont carry it. CDNN had a sick deal on them last year and a few are still floating around at that price. This gun is very accurate and comfortable. Never had a single misfire in 800+ rounds.

 

[hatterasurf]

Thanks

Thank you for the replies for the people who gave comment on my questions. I never mentioned the 1911, but it always comes up. I have decide on the FNP-9, for several reasons. Its cheap, light weight, well made, has a decock, you can tell if there is an around in the chamber, and the look. The negative is that not many people know about them or have them. i asked one gun shop around here, and they never heard of them. I laughed that them. I hope i can find a holster for it.
thanks

 

[bass806]

PCR all the way

Check out the CZ PCR. I've carried everything under the sun. 1911's, Glocks, etc. The CZ PCR holds 15 rounds of 9mm and is lightweight and slender. The spring problems were not actually problems, just people wanting to switch out the generally weaker European springs with Wolff + springs. Give the PCR serious consideration. You really don't need a light rail on a CCW gun anyways and the PCR is lighter than the P01. The Kahrs are nice but have a low round capacity when compared to the PCR.

 

[Zen21Tao]

Here is my current CCW lineup. Each has its own advantages and disadvanges. My Glock 29 gives me 10+1 rounds of powerful 10mm rounds in a very compact package but because it is a double stack it can print with tight clothing. My AMT Backup makes a great pocket pistol in .45 acp but only holds 5+1 rounds and the sight system (or lack there of) is nothing more that a grove along the top of the slide. Definitely not a distance shoot. And finally, my Sig P239 is a great all around CCW gun. It is very accurate offering 7+1 rounds of 40S&W in a single stack magazine. This gun is great as an IWB shorts and t-shirt weather gun.


(From left to right... Glock 29 10mm, AMT Backup .45 acp, and Sig P239 in .40 S&W)

 

[Richard.Howe]

Cold weather: Sig P220 stoked with 230gr XTPs or GDs (9 rounds), Sparks VM-2

Warm weather: Glock G19 stoked with DoubleTap 124gr GD +P (16 rounds), Sparks VM-2

Hot weather: S&W 340 stoked with Speer 135gr GD (5 rounds), Kramer Pocket

I think you'll find that a lot or responses are based on what folks already own, e.g. "I already have a Taurus so that's what's best."

My big three has been constant for some time after owning, carrying, and retiring many, many handguns. At the end of the day, though, it's all personal preference!

 

[dam8]

hk p7 imho best all around.
p32 in your pocket when nothing else can be concealed

 

[MR.LOKI]

Best comncealed carry

Beretta 9000 type D. I carry one in 9mm.

 

[dam8]

I'd like to be the first one (if noone has already beat me to the punch...) to welcome you to the High Road! Mr Loki