Current thinking on best concealed carry firearm

[Eastex]

I'm using an Andrews IWB MacDaniel ll w/ Colt Gov Mdl. at 4 o'clock. Tee shirt tucked in and pullover or work shirt out. Very comfortable setup for me.

 

[CB900F]

Vector;

There are choices, as always. However, given the reliability factor as being paramount, one tends to think of the brands known to be as reliable as a bucket of rocks.

In my experience semi-auto's are more concealable than revolvers. Also, in my experience, bigger bores are better than smaller bores. I don't buy into huge magazine capacities, because the idea is to get out of trouble rather than engage the enemy in a firefight. Also, accuracy trumps capacity everytime IMHO. "How well do you shoot" is a better question than "how many rounds does it hold".

All of the above taken into consideration, and because I'm a lefty, I picked an H&K. If left handedness isn't a factor for you, also look at SIG. Neither is over $1000.00 new & it's not unheard of to find something in the mid-hundreds, look to CDNN. Many models to choose from.

900F

 

[chibajoe]

What's your price range?

 

[LKB3rd]

I carry either a springfield xd45 compact in a milt sparks versa max II at around 8-9:00(lefty) or a colt detective special in a desantis speed scabbard owb holster, same location.
The xd45 actually conceals better in a t shirt and jeans, and the DS works well for when i have something bigger than a t-shirt, like wintertime. I'm sure in an iwb holster the DS would conceal just as well, but i like the comfort of the OWB for it.

 

[dourdave]

PPK/S-1 in a pocket holster, front pocket of cargo shorts, or a P239 with CT grips in an IWB holster.

 

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

I carry a kel-tec 380 in my front pocket, no holster or anything eventually i'll get something different but for now it works great. I'm so used to it I don't even realize I'm carrying it.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Glock 19---lots of shots---smallish---light weight----dead reliable

 

[weisse52]

If you desire to recreate the Star 45, without buying another Star 45, Then I agree with Winchester73:

For me the best overall compromise has been the Glock 36(.45ACP) carried in a Milt Sparks Versa Max II holster.
The G36 allows for excellent concealment with its single stack 1.13 grip.
You are operating with only 6+1 but with an extra mag I feel very confident with this rig.
Over 4 years and 5,000 rounds with no malfunctions.
I stake my life on it.About $550.00 in most locations.
The Glock 30 ,thicker and harder to conceal, but 10+1 would be my next choice.
Price about the same.
You cannot go wrong with either model, IMO.

If that is not quite it, then I like the Glock 19 in a Milt Sparks SSII, or a Tommy's Gunny sack fanny pack.

 

[DMK]

There is no "best".

I feel most comforted by my 45ACP Colt CCO, but my Kel-tec P32 is most comfortable. Most often I carry my .38 Special Airweight S&W J-frame, so I guess it's the happy medium.

 

[possum]

xd sc mine is in .40 you get a great reliable, accurate, fast on target, low recoil, easily concealed gun with the option of full capacity mags with the grip sleeves. i carry mine with a 9rd mag and 2 12 rd mags with the grip extenstions as my back ups.