Concealed Carry Questions?

[Alerion]

I started carrying a S&W Model 36 in the spring of 1978. Later, as a LEO, I probably spent more time carrying a 4" S&W Model 19 than I will ever match with any later guns. Naturally both of those guns were pre-agreement since they both date to the days when many LEOs (like me) were required to carry revolvers. Currently my carry piece of choice is a Kahr K-40 Elite but I've been swapping it with SIG P229 lately (newer toy.) However the gun that's most likely on my person is a Kel-Tec P32 just because it's so easy to conceal.

Tom

 

[TonyB]

Only had my restrictions off as of 3/02.....but I've carried every day(at least I can carry AFTER work.)SP101 357mag.No plans on changing but you never know....the idea of a lightweight summer gun is always appealing.Or maybe a babyGlock.........oh man........

 

[Mil Novecientos Once]

Been carrying for two years. My first CCW was a CS9, my current daily carry is a SA Loaded. The CS9 is used from time to time and is usually in a fanny pack. The 1911 is always in a IWB.

 

[TooTaxed]

5-yr CCW, Makarov w/Gold Dot ammo... Only had to use twice, but the combo worked quite efficiently in both cases, including one with three opponents.

 

[USGuns]

TooTaxed

TooTaxed (love that User ID),
Can you give us more details on the occasions you've been forced to use your carry gun?

 

[Checkman]

S&W Model 49
Sig Sauer P220 in 45 acp
Sig Sauer P245 in 45 acp

I usually carry the S&W as my backup piece and off duty, but sometimes I've been known to carry the Sigs instead ( I can cary both of them as my duty weapons)

 

[Deepdiver]

Regularly since about 1975.

Started with a Dan Wesson Mod.15 (3 3/4in) in 357mag. then went to a Taurus PT92 9mm in about 1986.

Shifted to a Rossi M720 in 44spc in about '92 when I decided I liked bigger calibers better than lots of cartridges. (I loaded up my own hot loads with JHP's to get decent performance).

Got religion in '00 and went to a 45acp for standard, daily carry (I shift between an SA 1911A1 MilSpec-Gov't, and an SA 1911A1 Champion both OWB)

I also have a S&W457 that I like a lot - (the SW457 is lighter and more compact than the two SA's and carries real well IWB in the summer).

It's kinda like having three girl friends each with different personalities - so I let my itinerary and attire dictate which one I "date".

 

[Shawn Dodson]

Got my first CWL 20 years ago.

My first CCW was a .380 ACP Iver Johnson Pony.

Current CCWs are a Glock 19 and a Beretta Tomcat.

Had a few others in between.

 

[Viking6]

I've been legally carrying for 7 years. First legal carry gun was S&W 459, current carry gun is S&W 637. In between have been Bersa .380, Charter 2000 44 special, and a few others.

 

[Jeff OTMG]

I started slowly a little over 20 years ago. It was a S&W 4" mod 19 or Govt 1911A1, complete with property markings. By 1983 I had picked up a Walther PPK .380 and have pretty much carried 24/7 since then.

 

[duckfoot]

Five months and carry a HK USPC9

 

[Covey Rise]

3 years

Started with an Steyr M40 in shoulder rig, switched to Galco IWB Shirt Tucker Rig with same gun, then switched to Kel-Tec P-11 9mm in pccket holster, switched back to Steyr M40 IWB, and occasionally in the winter I carry my DW 1911 in 10mm in a Milt Sparks Watch Six IWB. After trying lots of carry options at the local gun store I have decided that my next purchase which I consider the ultimate carry piece will be a STI BLS or LS compact 1911 in .40 or 9mm depending on what size grip I get. The thinness of the the STI design IMHO makes it the easiest to carry and still is extremely shootable for precision accuracy, which I feel I must have in a carry piece. The Kel-Tec P-11 9mm was easy to carry but past 7 yards I had little confidence with the heavy trigger and small grip, if I can't hit the head at 20 yards I'm not comfortable.

 

[Border]

3 years. Usually just my 342PD .38.

 

[derivicus]

I got my permit in 1999. My primary is a Kahr K40 stainless in an Alessi leather "in the pants" holster. My choice for heavy clothing is a H$K USP 45 Compact w/stainless slide. My choice for above the visor or very light clothing is a S&W 342PD.

 

[Charles S]

I have been carrying for 12 years now. I started carrying a S&W 645, then a S&W 4567, a 4516, then a S&W Chief Special 45 ACP.

After about 10 years of carry a friend of mine sold me his Kahr K9. I fell in love with this relatively slim, light and shoot able carry gun. It has been my carry gun every since.

There are times that I do carry a Ruger SP101 with a tritium front sight.

I almost always carry IWB.

Charles

 

[Dave T]

I started carrying when I gradudated from the Acadamy in 1973. My first "off-duty" gun was a S&W Model 60. In the Spring of 1974 my department authorized semiautos and I started carrying a 1911 on duty. Not long after that I quit carrying the M-60. For most of my LEO career and most of the years since retiring my carry gun has been a Commander (the original alloy frame version) in 45 ACP. For about 4 years I tried Glocks and primarily carried a G30 (still 45 ACP). My current carry gun is a Wilson KZ-45 Compact, which interestingly is a sort of hi-tech Commander.

 

[gggman]

I've had a carry permit for 20 years, but I haven't always carried. For a long time I would only carry under certain circumstances, but I've been carrying daily for about 12 years. I currently carry a S&W 342PD, 38spl. Sometimes I carry my Colt Gold Cup Commander, a Taurus 85, a S&W mod. 19 or a Colt Combat Target, which is a full size 1911. I have also carried a Ruger P90, and a Colt Officers ACP. The 342PD is fantastic for daily carry. It's so light, I barely know it's there. Sometimes I carry it in a pocket holster, sometimes in an IWB holster, and sometimes in an ankle holster.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I have been carrying 6 years, H&K P7 PSP in a versa max 2 holster. When I have to wear a suit and tie, it is my colt gov 380. I have never changed guns otherwise. Why mess with a good thing?

 

[JPM70535]

I've been carrying since 1975, both on and off duty. At first, duty w2eapon and off duty (concealed) was the same, S&W model 66 4" Only difference was that for off duty, I replaced the S&W original grips with a spare pair of grips cut down to where they barely increased the grip frame width. Still have them somewhere.

Been through a number of off duty weapons, from a Colt Detective special which was so far off sight picture, no amount of gunsmithing could cure, through an assortment of S&W compact and full sized Autos, the lost years when I thought James Bond was infallible and that a PPK was the be all to end all as the perfect concealed pistol, to what I have settled on what I find to be (for me) the best. My usual carry is a Para-Ordnance single stack45 LDA built on the Officers frame,carried behind the strong side hip, either with or without a holster, or just for a little variety, a model 649 J Frame 357, usually carried same as Para, or just dropped in pocket,(shrouded hammer eliminates snagging on a pocket when drawn.

The only pistol I could never get comfortable with as a CC Weaon was the SA, cocked and locked 45 Auto. I have recently added one more to my list, the family of Glock Pistols. Bought a model 23, found out it pointed high for me when drawn from holster and that with no manual safety, it was not a candidate for Mexican Carry.

As usual I have carried on far too long, a thousand pardons.

JPM

 

[Amish_Bill]

First real carry was a S&W 6906. The trigger was so bad it eventually gave me nightmares. (literally) Traded within the month.
Used a S&W 627 for a while. It only carried well because you could go for days without ever taking off a light jacket where I lived.

After that, a S&W 4053 worked for a long time.

Now, a 2" .38, a P99(9mm), or a Kimber Pro CDP.

 

[RVSinOK]

Just been carrying about 6 months now. At first, it was a 4" S&W 686+ .357. While that is a GREAT gun for lots of things, it is pretty dang heavy and bulky. (especially for a "girth challenged" guy like me) Just recently (just before Christmas) got a Makarov, and LOVE it. It doesn't have the power of the .357, but I have 16 chances (with an extra magazine), vs. 7 with the S&W. The 686 still sleeps on the nightstand by my bed every night, though. I do carry it when camping, etc. but the Mak is the primary carry gun.

 

[Tierhog]

I've carried for about 10 years now, first was a Beretta 92D now I carry a HK USP 9, or at least I will be when i reapply for my carry permit. I let mine lapse. $60.00 to reapply vs $32.00 to renew. Won't make that mistake again

 

[michiganfan]

Going on three years. Went from a Kel Tec P11 to a Glock 33 most weekdays
and a beretta 96 on weekends.

 

[41 magnum fan]

I have been carrying daily for almost 14 years.My summer carry gun is a S&W 45 acp mountain gun and a 3 inch 625 for backup.Winter carry guns are a 41 magnum mountain gun and a 3 inch model 657 for backup.I occasionally carry a S&W 642 for the rare occasions when I can not carry a full size gun.I have carried a lot of guns until I finally decided what I really wanted to carry.Other guns that I have carried.

Auto's

S&W 457
S&W 4516
S&W 59
Glock 21
Glock 19
Seecamp 32
Colt 25 auto
Kel-Tec p11
Sig P 226

Revolvers

S&W 3" model 547
S&W 4" model 19
S&W 3" model 65
S&W 4" MODEL 15
S&W 3" MODEL 64
S&W 5" model 27
S&W model 36
S&W 5" model 625
S&W 4" model 625
S&W MODEL 58
S&W 4" model 29
S&W 2" MODEL 317
Taurus 4" model 66
Taurus model 85

 

[WalkerTexasRanger]

First and only CC gun is a G26. However, have been looking to change, and looks like the new HK2000sk is winning. That or the new Walther sub when on the market.

Good shooting!!!