how much does size really matter?

[hurrakane212]

Looking at guns the other day I chanced to look at the SIGs. As I held a p226 and a p239 in each hand I realized that there really isn't much of a size difference. If a p239 is concealable then a p226 shouldn't be much harder (ok, ok, I understand if you are going for a "tuckable" gun).
The Springfield XD service model doesn't look that hard to conceal. Opinions?
Even the full size CZ 75B didn't look like it would be that big of a deal in a proper holster.
I am a wide shouldered 5'10" 255lbs. People usually think I am 220ish. If I can conceal 35lbs of flesh than I am pretty sure I can conceal most any handgun (especially if I drop back to 200lbs).
It seems that weight is a bigger issue than size for carry purposes.
I think I am going to get an XD for normal carry and I still have my trusty J frame for those more "formal" occations. I'll get another 1911 when I am better off financially...~Nathan

 

[browningguy]

Regardless of what your wife or girlfriend might tell you, size does matter.

I'm only 5'10" and 200 lbs, normally carry BHP's, tried to carry my Witness Match for one day but those few tenths of an inch made a huge difference. When I switch over to my Bersa .380 on occassion it's like it isn't even there.

 

[Arc-Lite]

the size of your weapon is just half of the question....the most important half...is a quality caliber that you can carry. Granted, you must have it...to use it...but if you must use it, it better be suited for the task.