What do you carry?

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Kel-Tec PF9. I sometimes carry a spare magazine, but it's usually replaced in the pouch by my patrol knife, which is worn on my weak side. I also frequently have a second gun on me, which is a Kel-Tec P32. It rides in a pocket. I do not carry a reload for it. The only time I carry the P-32 alone is on my way to and from work. I do not carry at work (EMS unit.)
 
Depending:

1. Warm weather, light clothes, and if my wife isn't carrying it: a Kimber Custom Compact in .45 ACP w/ one extra mag.
2. Most of the time: A S&W 325 TR in .45 ACP w/ two extra full moonclips. I love the reliability and versatility of revolvers.
3. Occasionally: A Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan in .454. I most often load it with .45 Colt and carry one extra speedloader.
4. When I go into the wilderness or anywhere where the bears are brown, I carry a S&W .500 4in. I carry 5-10 extra rounds on my belt.
 
I carry an S&W 9ve (sigma/ flame suit on!)
I carry it in a Galco stow n go IWB holster, that is actually for a Sig something-or-other, but fits perfectly. It's loaded with 11 rounds of 124gr. hornady critical defense ammo, with an extra mag in my weak side front pocket. I normally have a pocket knife, but mines at the bottom of lake St. Claire at the moment ...
 
I carry a Glock 36, MP9C, or an LCR. Winchester PDX1, Hornady Critical Defense, or whatever JHPs I have to hand. No spare mags.

Also pepper spray and a Spyderco folding knife at all times. Have you seen the size of the spiders here?

In the country I conceal carry a short barrel shotgun and bearspray when I want to make pictures of landscapes with my mil-spec Nikon D300. ;)
 
When I can conceal it I carry a Crimson Trace laser equipped Kimber Ultra Covert. No extra mag. The ammo is usually Aguila IQ.

When it's hot I pocket carry one of several guns, mostly depending on how deep my pockets are. A Kel Tec P3AT, Ruger LCP or Ruger LC9. I favor the LC9. Usually I carry a extra mag.
The ammo varies, like my handloads using Hornady XTP bullets or Speer Gold dot bullets. Sometimes Aguila IQ in the LC9.
 
I carry a Ruger SP101 just about everywhere, all the time. My usual "speed loader" is another Ruger SP101 or two, supplemented by Bianchi Speed Strips. I do not think of a second/third SP101 as a back-up weapon; it is an equal, though I reckon that the one riding at 0300 is more likely to be first among equals. My favored holster is the Milt Sparks PMK, with a Kramer Vertical Scabbard with a slight cross draw angle often used for a extra SP101 when I want that particular draw angle, though I wear it at appendix, not as a cross-draw.

One reason I rarely carry speed-loaders is because they tend to bind against the SP101's grips when using Magnum ammo, and it is about as easy to carry a whole extra revolver as a speed-loader. (Yes, I used to carry speed-loaders.)

Sometimes, I tote one of my personally-owned SIG P229 duty pistols concealed, or perhaps a larger sixgun such as an S&W Model 19.
 
Glock 22 with 2 spare mags + surefire flashlight

I find the Glock 22 small and light after years of carrying a 1911 or 4" 357 revolver before that.

The surefire flashlight is a tactical tool and not only to see in low light conditions.
 
Typically,

P2000SK (9MM) or HK 45c.

Two extra magazines.

On rare occasion my PD360 as backup.

Sometimes with a speed strip or two.


If I need a greater level of concealment,

PD360 only with two speed strips.
 
Mine is Armscor 1911 medium size(4" bull barrel) with 10 shots magazine plus 2 magazine with 8 shots.
 
Raven .25 because I like it and trust it. Flame away.
I have a FIE Titan .25 I pocket carried before I got a derringer.
Most reliable auto I have.
 
RIA Officer Size 1911, in a Don Hume slide holster. An extra mag only if I'm not driving, which is usually the case.

... now if only I can figure out some good reloaded ammo for this thing, so I can go shooting more. 8) I have *never* had a gun that required me to mess around with my reloading this much. Factory ammo is fine, it'll eat it all, but it *hates* my reloads.
 
Glock 19, spare g17 mag and I always keep an extra g17 mag or two in the truck (really not sure why, but I have 12 mags so why not!) and one more in my girlfriend's car.

I'm switching to a Ruger LCR for summer carry, although I'll likely not become familiar enough with it to trust my life with until winter. I'll keep a speedstrip on my belt, just foward of the 3-4 o'clock position where I'll carry the LCR. I've found that strong hand reloading works best for me. I'll probably keep a couple of speed loaders in my truck and a couple more in the girlfriend's car for zombies or whatever other reason I currently keep spare mags in there for.
 
I carry my Agency issued Glock 22 .40 cal 40+ hours a week so on MY OWN time I normally carry at a MINIMUM my Glock 27 in .40 cal loaded with Agency Federal Tactical Bonded duty ammo. I use a Glock factory +2 mag in the weapon & carry minimum one extra Glock factory +2 mag with me. I sometimes will carry a Glock 22 mag loaded with me for additional ammo capacity. I carry an ASP brand kubotan style key chain on my personal key ring that has OC spray inside it in case the need for a less then leathal force option in called for. I carry a pair of lightweight handcuffs or often just a small pair of Thumbcuffs to satisfy need for restraints. Agency issued credentials and shield in my tri fold wallet....good to go!
Extra body armour in "POLICE" marked carrier in my personal vehicle with raid jacket, EMS bag, few loaded Glock 22 mags, and rechargable high intensity flashlight are in my vehicle handy but out of sight.
I carry a Spyderco Police knife or a Benchmade Armed Forces Only Automatic knife clipped to my pocket at all times.
I either carry on my person or have readily available in my vehicle a Surefire 6P flashlight. I can carry everything with realative ease even in a T-shirt and carpenter style jeans or cargo style shorts. Winter time with sweatshirts and jackets it is even EASIER.
Off-duty holsters I use for Glock 27 are Galco fletch, Galco or Desantis pocket holsters, Galco King Tuck, Kramer horsehide IWB, Blackhawk serpa paddle, or ankle holsters from Galco or Uncl Mike's.
As far as open carry goes...me personally....I only want the bad guys to know that I am armed and ready at the time & circumstance of MY choosing....
I will sometimes substitute my Glock 27 with Colt Combat Commander, Glock 23, Glock 30, Browning Hi Power, or Government model. I will carry my Glock 22 also at times while off-duty.
 
My primary carry gun is a Kimber Pro Raptor, I have found it to be a fantastic shooter and 100% reliable.
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Other times when I want something a little smaller I got to my Para C-645 LDA or the little Kahr MK9 Elite 03 which are also great guns.
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Pyro,

When I was a young deputy sheriff a veteran Southwest peace office told me, all guns are dangerous but the man behind it makes them deadly. (smile)

I've been carrying one model or other of 1911 in 45 ACP for over 40 years. For about 5 years there it was a Glock 30, then I went back to the 1911's sweet, sweet trigger. In the heat of summer it is border carry with a spare mag in the off front pocket. When it's cool enough for a cover garment then it in a IWB holster. I've got at least half a dozen of them and they all get their turn eventually. Spare mag is in a weak side pouch when wearing a holster.

Dave
 
Colt "Magnum Carry" as primary IWB and some times ..

if the weather is too hot in the summer, I go with the 38 special light weight Colt Agent, also IWB holster. I have on occasion carried the Glock 19 IWB , depending where I am going at the time. As a backup, I carry the little Seecamp 32 in my pocket most all the time.
 
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