Choose 3 concealed carry guns and explain

[Drgong]

1) CZ P01 or CZ Rami
2) S&W Model 638
3) Browning Hi Power/or 1911

The CZ since they are good reliable 9mm compacts, the 638 you could carry almost anywhere, and the Browning is just if you need something larger.

 

[DawgFvr]

1. 642 for pocket ease/close-in self-defense

2. G26 my everyday self-defense carry. Easy to conceal, accurate, reliable.

3. GP100 is my "offense" weapon. If I really expected trouble...hot .357 mag is just the ticket. Moon clip optimized for speedy ejection/reloads.

 

[Scotticus]

For CONCEALED carry:
1. S&W MP 9mm compact
2. J-frame .38
3. Kel-tec .32 for those light days

I like the Ruger SP 101 3" for HD but for me, it is not a "one size fits all" for concealed carry situations. It would be my number 4 gun.

 

[1/7GRUNT]

My vote would have to be for the Airweight Jframes from S&W. I own the 442 and cannot think of any limitations, except for capacity. Secondly, I have never had any problems with painful recoil. Just a fun weapon to shoot IMO.

 

[Oro]

Guns I would put on my license were such silly things remotely possible in this state:

1) a 2.5" K frame .357, 66 or 19. Very versatile gun
2) a J frame, steel .38 special, like the 36 or 60.
3) a 1911 in .45, either commander or full size.

These will cover about all modes of carry and defense. If your state allows open carry in the field, I'd probably replace the 1911 with a 3" N frame .44 magnum or special - I find concealing a 1911 very hard or uncomfortable.

 

[ev239]

My daily carry needs are filled by (in no particular order):

- Kahr PM9 - It's so small and light that it fits nicely tucked AIWB for a quick draw. Goes with me most anytime.
- Sig P239 - Slim, comfortable & solid! It's as if the whole gun were carved from one solid piece of metal. Goes with me when I want to look good.
- S&W 469 - Surprisingly light for 12+1. A been there done that gun that I wouldn't worry about if it was needed as evidence. She goes with me if I head downtown.

 

[auberg]

I'm a little partial to .45s

1. Colt Defender (Primary)
2. Taurus MilPro 145 (alternate Primary.)
3. Makarov (summer light carry.)

Just my 2 cents.

 

[GingerGuy]

Kimber Ultra Carry II...
EMP 9
SP101

Just depends on how I feel as to what I carry. The Ultra is at the night stand too, so it's always ready to go out.

 

[Floppy_D]

P229 for winter,
P3AT for summer.

Number 3, well, I guess I'll have a coke.

 

[Guns and more]

1. Kahr PM-9. 99% of the time.
2. Springfield Armory Micro compact, for when you need a .45
3. Ruger LCP for when a pocket gun is all you can use.

 

[chauncey]

1. Glock 30 for a ride in the car or a walk in the woods, or under your winter coat
2. Glock 36 to carry on your person for the bad section of town, going out at night, or under your spring/fall coat, or a sweatshirt
3. 38 snub revolver for going to the mall, a back-up, or walk around your relatively safe neighborhood, in your front pocket or in an IWB holster under your untucked shirt

 

[FLoppyTOE]

XD-40 SC - IWB. Plenty of knock down, 9+1, great shooter.

J frame - Front pocket. Decent power, good shooter w/ practice, comfortable in pocket.

NAA .22 mag - Stick it anywhere else I can find after the other two.

 

[hirundo82]

Is this in California? That is the only place I'm aware of that limits you to three guns on the permit.

Assuming that this is CA and therefore working with their 10 round mag capacity limit:
1. S&W J-frame: Acceptable power (5 .38 spl +p rounds) in a size that lends itself to always being carried.
2. Glock 26 or 27: Compact, reliable auto in a good self-defense round; standard-cap magazines are CA-legal (10 and 9 rounds respectively)
Note: I would say Glock 19 or 23 in a sane state, but when working with a 10-round limit I don't see the purpose to go to a larger gun with the same number of rounds.
3. 5" 1911 (.45ACP of course): Carry in winter or other times that heavier clothing is an option; 8 or 9 rounds of a great defensive round on tap in a slim package.

 

[anotherinkling]

1. Ruger SP101 3": Not a finnicky eater and as versatile as it is reliable.
2. Kahr P9 or CW9: Slim and super light but big enough to shoot well.
3. Para Tac-Four: Hard to find more power in a compact, accurate package.

 

[Crow1108]

I think the most comfortable gun I've carried in my limited experience has to be my 1911. It hits what I point it at, I haven't ever been made carrying it, and comes in a suitable caliber. That being said, it would be my first choice.

Second choice would be the Sig P229 I had (that I sold...and am having seller's remorse about). 12+1 rounds of .40 S&W, and it was compact and accurate enough. Out of the 500-600 rounds I put through it, I only had one problem due to a weak magazine spring (original German manufactured mags that came with it...I bought it used).

3rd would be a revolver of some type. Probably a Ruger SP101 in .357 (due to versatility of ammo). I like that it's stainless steel (good for summer carry), and seems reasonably compact. I've heard nothing but good things about them.

 

[romma]

Okay, my three. Keltec P32, Walther PPK/S and Kahr PM9.

 

[simpleguy]

1. M&P 40
2. M&P 40c
3. SW 442

The gun that gets carried the most? Of course, the 442. I love carrying my full size 40, but you just can't alway conceal it and the Smart Carry holster is just not reasonable with the full size.

 

[blackcash88]

Deep, deep concealment = Kel-Tec P3AT

Deep Concealment = Kahr PM9

IWB = G19 or Kimber 1911

 

[Cactus Jack Arizona]

Primary Carry: CZ 2075 RAMI (9mm)
Secondary Carry: FEG PA-63 (9x18 Makarov)
Alternate Carry: CZ 75 P-01 (9mm)

 

[Regen]

1) HK P30 - Very reliable, would like in with a LEM trigger. Customizable for a good fit.
2) S&W 642 - good for pocket carry.
3) Sig 250 - Cause my wife has one, and sometimes I might borrow her gun

I really don't think I need anything larger than 9x19 or .38 +P. If I feel that I ever do, would probably choose Sig 250 in either .40 S&W or .357 Sig.

Might also consider a Walther PPS. Held one this past weekend at a gun show and really liked the feel.

 

[rantingredneck]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My county limits concealed carry to 3 weapons, so I've carefully chosen the weapons I carry to try and cover all the bases. If you were facing similar limitations, which 3 weapons would you choose and why?

Here's mine:

Primary - Bersa Thunder 380 (.380 auto) - compact and concealable, yet very easy to control and shoot accurately.

Secondary - Ruger p345 (.45 auto) - For those times I want more firepower (like hiking in bear country).

Back-up / Deep Concealment - NAA Mini-Revolver (.22 Magnum) - When I can't get away with anything larger. Doubles as a snake gun when fishing/hiking.

Interesting question.

I have no such restrictions to work with as I can carry any handgun I own with my permit. I can qualify with a revolver and carry a semi and vise versa.

I have arrived at three main carry weapons that I use, depending on dress and weather.

1) Ruger P345 (we agree on one). Hands down the best concealable .45 for the money IMHO.

2) Ruger SP101. 5 rounds of .357Mag in a platform that isn't painful to shoot them out of.

3) Ruger LCP .380. Light, small, accurate, easy on the hands. What's not to like?

 

[MikeJ]

(1) S&W 640 .357 mag - I like this when it is cool enough to wear a covering garment. I carry it in a IWB holster between my pants and the inside of my belt.

(2) S&W 442 - great pocket carry gun that I can carry "almost" all of the time.

(3) NAA Guardian .32 for those rare occasions when my 442 doesn't fit

 

[BlindJustice]

I'm surprized the Sig P239 doesn't show up more often but it is
toward the higher end of the spectrum

Sig & some other manufacturers offer a 1911 variant
with an officer's size frame, but a commander 4.25" Bbl/Slide.
which seems to offer a lot of punch for it's size.

I noted the CZ P01 choices - looked at that one, but
I think the PCR without the rail suits me as well as it having the
newer novak like sights.

R-

 

[tblt]

Lcp small
642 reliable
XD-9 great shooter,reliable
All loaded with Hydra-shok's
I have tested many different ammo in phone books and the Hydra-shok gives the most constant and best expansion for me in 9mm and 38.Have not tested the .380 yet
FYI remington hollow points did not expand at all in 9 mm and 38,you might as well use FMJ.I did not test the Golden Saber.