Six Handguns: Pick one for CCW, Part Deux...

[Tamara]

lendringser dropped by the house today, and I had a chance to chat with him about his "Six Handguns" thread. I couldn't help but wonder "Why didn't you include your Kimber or P-32?"
"Because everybody would have picked one of those two," he replied, "I was kind of curious what the response would be if the choices were limited to some of the more unusual guns."

Given the popularity of the 3" K-frame and the unusual upset of the 13-shot .380 semiauto by a 6-shot .32 Magnum snubbie, we kind of wondered how guns like this would perform in a more conventional mileu.

Hence, this thread...

Here are your choices in the gun safe tomorrow morning (with your choice of carry leather):

Glock 30: 10+1 rounds of .45ACP
SIG P-228: 13+1 rounds of 9mm
HK P7M8: 8+1 rounds of 9mm
Springfield Professional: 8+1 rounds of .45ACP
S&W PC-13: 6 rounds of .357 Magnum
S&W 442: 5 rounds of .38 Special

Which do you strap on?

 

[Erik Jensen]

I hate to admit it, but I picked the glock. of the choices given, it seems to pack the most punch, while still being concealable. though, if I were to pick a Glock for carry, I'd probably go with a G36.


P7M8 is a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllll close second.

 

[Marko Kloos]

That's tough. All of those guns are exceptional carry pieces. I am torn between the PC-13 (baddest carry revolver ever made), the Springfield Professional (best practical 1911 I can think of), and the HK P7M8 (the be-all and end-all of 9mm single-stack pistols).

I think I'd go with the Professional, with the P7M8 and the PC-13 tied for second place.

 

[dairycreek]

A lot of good choices there!

But, for the last five or so years I have carried a 442 with a Barami Hip Grip. You can carry it concealed if you are wearing sweats, shorts, jeans, or what have you. Very versatile. Hard to beat as a carry gun. Good shooting

 

[Schuey2002]

1) H&K P7M8 carried strong side in a paddle style holster by Sparky, Mr. Rosen or Desantis.

2) SIG P228.. * Ditto on the location of carry & leather. *

3) Glock 30 carried (with #1 or #2) in a SOB holster as a BUG.

 

[Soap]

I would go with the Springfield Professional as the main carry piece. What is not to like about it? Big, powerful, reliable, concealable...

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

p7m8. it's thin.

 

[Harbinger]

That PC-13 is just screamin' to be carried.

 

[T.Stahl]

Sigh, I feel like the "odd man out". I've carried a handgun in public only one single time. A P1 while escorting a transport of rifles and ammo to the firing range. I carried it in cond 3, safety off, in one of these ... army issue holsters.
Why can't you ask "it's sunday morning, at 1000 there's Utility Pistol match, which gun are you going to grab?"

Seems like I'll have to start my own thread.


PS: I'd take the 228. I'm neither used to revolvers (too complicated IMO) nor the P7 and prefer fast bullets and capacity.

 

[Navy joe]

Springfield, I like big guns. Glock was close, but as much as I like them I feel more confident accuracy and handling wise w/ a full size 1911 than a compact Glock.
It's also thinner than that plastic brick

P7 would be my vote if I got to keep it, but truly I don't own one for the cost and for the fact I can't grasp the concept of a single stack 9mm. My theory is as bullet size decreases capacity must increase. Why I carry Brownings and big Glock 9mms. Say P7M13 with six extra mags and we'd have a weiner, provided I got to keep it gratis

228? Maybe, see Glock & Browning comment, I have my own little 9mm tribal preferences. I have only shot these in their M11 military incarnation, I am competent with them but do not prefer the small controls as I am left(correct)-handed.

Revolver? I own one, a '58 New Army clone, shot other centerfire revolvers maybe four times in my life. Dunno, never got the bug, the low capacity and more complex reload negates the reliability and simplicity of them. As for point and click, see Glock comment.
I still want a PC 625 for IPSC though. It's huge, I'll carry it. If there's only six they might as well be .45

 

[Jason Demond]

Glock 30.

 

[hawk0484]

Gotta chalk one in for a revolver... I vote for the PC-13 I really like the .357 load, though what I have are a models 60 & 65

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Out of those only; Glock 30

 

[El Tejon]

I'm with Navy joe. Everyone wants to carry a small gun, but fight with a big one.

As 3 out of 4 gunskul masters prefer 1911s, give me the Springfield. Well, I want the 442 as a bug (but I'm a needy/greedy one).

 

[denfoote]

Tamara,
I chose the Glock 30. I used to have this pistol. I now have it's fraternal twin, Glock 29. It carries well, is accurate, has mild recoil, but has the one drawback all Glocks share: Gotta lose those stock sights!!

Of all other pistols listed, I either do not have any experience with, they are revolvers, or I'm not familiar enough with the manual of arms to effectively carry. (1911)

 

[megatronrules]

what no browning hi power? It's only the best 9mm pistol there is and what all others aspire to be! Okay seriously though I'd go with the sig 228.

 

[P95Carry]

Sig is real tempting but .. I'm gonna go for the HK P7M8 ... love the proportions and I like 9mm. This'll go well 4 o'clock strong side OWB for me.

I'll send the mailing addy soon Tams ... oh and .. don't worry, I'LL pay shipping!!

 

[Brian Williams]

I gotta go with my favorite the PC13
cause I carry a 3" 13 as it is.
nothing else trips my trigger, but I would like to shoot a HKp7 some time and I really like my 1911 but the rotary ones get my vote.

 

[Litlman]

All nice choices, and all have their own appeal. 442 all the way . My primary ccw. I have also carried a Glock 27 alot. I put the 442 in one front pocket and a speed loader in the other . Don't even know it's there.

 

[Prodigalshooter]

I picked the 228, though it was tough, I was leaning towards the P7M8, but went with the higher capacity Sig.

 

[Black_Talon]

Springfield Professional for.

Out of the five guns on the list that I've shot (haven't used the H-K) I can shoot the best with the 1911. I'm sure everybody's heard this before but a 1911 just fits my hand perfect. It's such an easy gun to shoot well. How can you beat the combination of a well prepared gun that's easy to shoot? No contest for me.

About 20 years ago (before I came to my senses) I went through a revolver phase and carried a 3" M-65. It sure was a schweet gun but even with a 7lb DA trigger is was harder to shoot good than a 1911.

 

[cratz2]

Never carried one but I'd sure love to give the P7 a go. I'm really suprised it's in last place by a considerable margin.

And I don't care much for carry revolvers but I've always like those guns like your PC-13.

But I guess I'd have to vote for the Pro since I've usually carried 1911s. That's what I'd be most comfortable with.

 

[rennaissancemann]

Take six identical pieces of paper...

... and write the name of each gun on one of them, fold, shake, select. Repeat for five days.

Mitch Rosen or Milt Sparks strong side OWB with matching ammo carriers on the off side.

I just love win/win games like this.


Regards

 

[Gewehr98]

Torn between the K-Frame and the 1911...

But I could work with either. And a carpet cleaner.

 

[Serpico]

The 442 is really in a sub class so I'd take the P7 against the others...