Help me a choose a CCW. Pleeeease!?

[bigsarg99]

Much of this has already been said but i like to throw in my .02 sometimes. I have always felt that the type of handgun one carrys should always be based on what you feel comfortable drawing and shooting. Now with that said stopping power, concealability, and available funds always play a great part in the deciding factor. For concealed carry I chose a Lightweight colt commander ( .45 of course) and she rides in a Milt sparks IWB holster. I use Wilson 47D mags and they ride in a Milt sparks IWB mag holder, whenever I feel that im going somewhere that I feel I might need more ammo. From time to time I also carry my fullsize 1911 colt in a bladetech IWB holster or sometimes in a Don Hume JIT (just in Time) holster. My wife carries a glock 32 in .357 sig in a fobus or JIT rig. Im not a big guy myself and I have tried a few different handguns but with the right rig you can conceal just about anything, well I just dont know about the Desert Eagle .50. But like it was said above its best not to limit yourself to one carry gun if that is feasible. I plan to try out a revolver carry gun soon myself. Good luck with your search!

 

[weregunner]

Time to join the fun. Recommend either the Smith & Wesson 3913 series orKahr 9. Both have 3.5 inch barrels. Both are easier to hide, incuding spare ammo, and have less girth than the double column magazines. Steel or aluminum framed pistols will sit rock steady in the hand when the trigger is pulled. Polymer frames will have slightly more recoil making recovery times slighly longer. Not a major handicap but something to consider. If spare mags are carried then one has enough ammo for most occasions. 38 snubbies are still carried and quite popular. Even with the well known combat gun authors who have been there and done it with real world experience. So ammo amount is not a major consideration since there is more ammo in a pistol over a revolver is most cases. The SIG 239 recommendations above are also good.Have a Taurus PT111 Mil/pro and Ruger P series polymer pistols, but am looking for something less bulky. Thus the recommendation here for slimmer guns. My brother in-law has a Ladysmith version of the S&W 3913. It's trigger pull is much lighter and crisper than the standard model. Have shot it on many occasions. So, good luck on your choice.

 

[cvb]

threads like these...

make the ongoing argument that the use of the internet
has decreased the individual choice- trying to base
a decision in line with what the majority thinks.
Good luck and be at peace with what you already know you
want.

 

[redneckdan]

Pick a weapon that fits your misson. Yould wouldn't walk around falujah with a little pocket rocket and a M249 would be out of place on the streets of 'frisco. I chose a 1911 in .45 and a 6" k-frame due to fact that up here I'm just ask likely to face a critter as a human. I have a slim athletic build which means I have to limit my wardrobe while carrying these larger weapons. Open or semi-concealed carry is more accepted up here versus farther souh. Take a look at where you will be carrying and what kind of enemy you willl likely face, make a list of needs /. wants and make a choice.

 

[Sry0fcr]

make the ongoing argument that the use of the internet
has decreased the individual choice- trying to base
a decision in line with what the majority thinks.
Good luck and be at peace with what you already know you
want.

Touche`. I guess I'll have to keep looking for a 9mm 1911 in my price range. If that doesn't work out I have a few choices that I can fall back on. Thanks gentlemen. Always a pleasure.

 

[copper4262]

I just thought I would drop off my .02 on this whole issue - Nothing wrong with a .1911 - but i would go with an H&K - I have used several and find them to be great guns - and you can get them cocked and locked. Personally my favorite is the new LEM trigger - I have a P2000 in 9mm that is a dream to carry and shoot - Its for sale if your interested - Im also always looking to trade - If not you should really try the USP compacts - great guns for the size - Until you find what your looking for you could consider a snubbie revolver - theres a thread here on the 642's check that out - pretty interesting topic.

 

[banddr2]

Ultrastar

you need to find an old ustrastar in 9mm. these were made in Spain and were single column in a polymer frame. It is DA/SA but you can carry it cocked and locked. I had one in .40 and am sorry i traded it in. Holster aren't made for them though, but you could probably find a glock or karh holster that is close.

 

[ugaarguy]

Sry, you might want to do a search on the Star BM. It's a 1911-esque compact single action 9mm. Not a true 1911 clone, but very similar looking and feeling. They can be found for under $200 on the surplus market.

Armscor also markets a 38 Super 1911 under the Rock Island Armory brand. A 38 super requires only a bbl. swap to run standard 9x19. The RIAs are basic guns, but reported to be of very good quality. Sarco Inc. has the RIA .38 Super for just over $300 right now. A 9mm bbl from a reputable maker runs in the $100 price range last I checked.

 

[Autolycus]

If you want a 9mm 1911 look at the new Springfield Armory EMP.

 

[BullfrogKen]

cvb said: threads like these... make the ongoing argument that the use of the internet has decreased the individual choice- trying to base a decision in line with what the majority thinks.
Good luck and be at peace with what you already know you want.

No kidding. Guy says he wants a SAO with a manual safety, guys stop in and recommend a revolver.

Its not about what you want or like, fellas, its about what he wants.

Sry0fcr said: Touche`. I guess I'll have to keep looking for a 9mm 1911 in my price range. If that doesn't work out I have a few choices that I can fall back on. Thanks gentlemen. Always a pleasure.

You know, like ugaarguy said, you can get a 1911 in 38 Super and have your 9mm with a barrel and spring swap. I do it with mine.

Or, you can have it built. Jim Garthwaite builds those CCO guns in 9mm, but as you know, its not cheap.

 

[Sry0fcr]

I've decided to just have one built. I already knew what I want, no point in denying myself. Thanks for your suggestions, especially cbv.