Over 60 yrs old carry?

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Ruger LCP, Glock 26, Kimber Ultra Carry II in 9mm, Colt Government Model .380
Depends on seasons and dress mostly.
 
I'm 67 and when I can't carry anything larger I put a Smith 340M&P in my right front pocket. When I can I carry a Colt LW Government Model in an OWB on the right side with the Smith moved to the left front pocket as a BUG.
 
Dad carried his S&W model 60 right up to the year he died (at the age of 82). He was more accurate with that little .38 than I was with... anything.
 
Kahr P9 is my favorite. Since most bad guys like dark, I have a Crimson Trace laser on it. If it's winter, a Glock #19, with laser. If summer and real hot, a Kahr .380 with laser. If my eyes were like they were when I was 30, I'd lose the laser but at my age, it helps a lot at night. I'm not particularly fleshy and don't have much to soften the outline of a weapon so size matters.

Also, I try to shot at least average of half a box of each of my carry guns every other day. Much more than a "9" and my hand gets sore. Sometimes I'll throw my Springfield .40 or one of my .38s in the mix but not regularly. Being over 60, my hands are not up to the task any more.
 
63, but still with all my own hair and teeth!

Most of the time a stainless XSE Combat Commander in a Bob Mernickle belt slide or (in the summer) in a nylon belt slide copied from an Uncle Mike's. Occasionally an FEG P-35 in one of the same holsters.

Also occasionally, a Colt Mustang or a 3" S&W Model 36 (my first handgun).
 
69, still have my own teeth but wear glasses (they told me that would make me go blind but did I listen...) and hearing aids. Carry guns are a Ruger LCP, SR40c and a P345 depending on mood, weather and clothing. As you can see an old dog can learn a new trick with these great little plastic lightweights.
 
Past 60 a few years, baby Glock 45 acp. Have other guns, was a 1911, cocked and locked fan for years. Even carried a model 29 Smith 44 mag a while. The old 45 acp is hard to beat.
 
I just "tooled" up with a Glock 26 9MM with Pearce mag extentions. It has a nice feel and shoots great. It's a little chunky but it will beat taking a dirt nap if I need it!
Will be 62 this year......:mad:

"Infantry Leads The way!"
 
I figure age is related to the types of guns we grew up using, calibers, etc. Or maybe we've changed with the times. You don't know if you don't ask and we can't argue 9 or .45 everyday. :)

I'm 61 and have carried a Rohrbaugh 9 for nearly 5 years. Even when I carry something larger I still pocket the R9.

But I haven't sold my 442, 649 .357, BHP, or other carry guns.
 
S&W 442 with CT
Kahr PM9 with CT
Kimber Compact 1911
Dan Wesson CBOB 10mm
S&W 4" 629

The Kahr gets CCW about 85% of the time. The 10mm and .44 are for when I'm wandering around in the Rockies.
 
I'm 60 and carrying Two 357 Snubs, reloads for both, multi- tool, flashlight, cell phone, wallet, money clip, and pepper spray. Every day all day. Once in a while I add a Glock 26, just for grins:D
 
I'm 64 & just recently got my CWP. Still trying to decide what's comfortable to carry.
I've tried my 38spl snubbie in a Galco belt holster and a Beretta Cheetah in a Galco IWB.
My truck gun is a S&W 5906.
Would welcome any suggestions.
 
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