Has your CCW gotten bigger, smaller or stayed the same over the years?

[orionengnr]

started with an S&W j-frame. Then a Kahr PM9 (summer) and a G-23 (winter). More recently, a Kahr P45.

 

[BRASSM]

I've always carried a Browning Hi-Power and two extra magazines. I figure if I can't get out of a tight situation with that at least I'll go down trying. Although sometimes when I'm out at night in the mountains I carry my .357 SIGPro with night sights. and two extra magazines.

 

[kilogulf59]

My normal carry piece is my old Charter Arms 2-inch Undercover .38 Special loaded with 158grn. LSWCHP +Ps, usually Remington brand, in a UM Super Belt Slide with a Speed-Strip in the pocket.

The gun is pushing 24 years old but functions perfectly with many thousands of rounds through her, non +P for practice of course.

 

[JassenB]

CCW carry

I only got my CCW back in March, so I'm completely new to the ballpark. I originally carried my Taurus PT-140 just because it was the smallest of the three pistols I had at the time.

Due to the weight and reliability issues I started having with it, I bought a Kel-Tec P3AT, which turned out to be the most failure-prone weapon I've ever touched in my life (commonly would FTE every other round). I sold it and replaced it with a Kahr P9 that I bought as a "factory test fire" gun, so got a great deal on it.

I've been carrying it daily for over two months now, with over 700 rounds through it without a hitch. It's lightweight, very slim, and easily concealable with my normal attire.

-Jassen

 

[TimboKhan]

JassenB,

Ahhh.... a fellow Fort Collins-ite! I think the Kahr is one hell of a good pistol, and while my experience with KelTec has been different than yours, I think you made a good choice. I have long maintained that if I got the chance to pick up a K-Series Kahr at a reasonable price, I would sell my 605 off to help pay for it.

 

[Supertac45]

Probably will change

I voted smaller; but once my VM-2's all come in from Milt Sparks, it'll probably go back to my 5 inch Baer Supertac from a Sig 229. Who knows since I practice with all my pistols and feel that they will all do the job.

 

[ibanda]

Started out thinking I would only be satisfied with a 5" steel 1911. I bought a quality belt and holster but I am finding I don't like the weight even though I can conceal it easily. I am looking for something lighter, carrying my J frame more often and looking into a Sig 239 or Glock 36 next.

 

[RugerSAFan]

Started out carrying a .45 Colt Ruger Birdshead Vaguero.
Eventually, carried a Glock 27.
Currently carry a 642 sized Taurus.

If I lose some weight, wouldn't mind trying my Colt 1911 Govt. model.
A lot skinnier than the G27!

 

[countertop]

Glock 23 to Colt 1991A1 - I don't know if thats getting bigger or smaller.

In the warmer months, its gone from a Colt Detective Special in .38 Spl or Beretta in .25ACP to sometimes now I carry a keltec in .380 depending on my dress and the occassion (basically to replace the .25ACP beretta)

 

[lance22]

Bigger and smaller

Only been carrying for three years (every day all day) and reaching a point where I want more choices.

Have used a Kahr P40 which has been the perfect size. Full size grip and 6+1,
it's nice and thin.

I am getting wider to the point where it is forcing me to adjust my carry methods. So ... am thinkinga bout buying a 4 or 5 inch 1911 for winter and a PTA3 (or maybe a Kahr PM9) for summer. This would make my changes bigger and smaller

 

[progunner1957]

The older and more broken down I get, the more I realize that I am in need of a CCW gun that will have the best chance of stopping an attack - hopefully with sheer intimidation power.

Failing that, I want a gun/caliber that will drop an attacker with 1 or 2 well placed shots. I have no desire to fight a 300 pound biker thug - or any other thug - mano a mano.

That's why I carry a 1911 in .45ACP or a H&K USP45.

 

[kilogulf59]

progunner1957
The older and more broken down I get, the more I realize that I am in need of a CCW gun that will have the best chance of stopping an attack - hopefully with sheer intimidation power.

Failing that, I want a gun/caliber that will drop an attacker with 1 or 2 well placed shots. I have no desire to fight a 300 pound biker thug - or any other thug - mano a mano.

That's why I carry a 1911 in .45ACP or a H&K USP45.

Sir, being 46 with currently questionable health, I can see the logic of your statement.

You have me thinking that perhaps I should retire the .38 and bring out the G30 or GM MkIV Series 70.......

 

[mmissile]

Went from a USP, to a compact USP, to a SIG 225, to a .32 Keltec, and now carry a Rohrbaugh. I'll carry larger stuff in colder weather.

 

[Redneck with a 40]

I carry a Taurus MIL-PRO 40, this gun combines affordable price and quality to me. 10+1 capacity = firepower. I'm not a fan of the 9mm, I've become very proficient with my 40, I'm comfortable with it.

 

[Nail Shooter]

It's gotten larger. Went from a 32 to a 9mm, now contemplating going to 45acp. Also CCW a 357 J frame at times.

NS

 

[s&w 24]

stayed the same. Sig 225 in galco summer comfort IWB holster and 124 +P gold dots