What is your favorite CCW gun

[Dimis]

what do you like to carry concealed? revolver auto? What caliber? Why?
just asking because my next purchase may be a CCW firearm and im thinking about a few options and just wanna know what you like

 

[warriorsociologist]

S&W 642
Speer 135gr. +p
Nemesis Pocket holster

Light, doesn't "print" as badly as most (blockier) sub-compact semi-autos, 5x .38 spec (+ 5 more in a SL) is fine by me.

 

[Hungry Seagull]

I carry a M&P .45 ACP from Smith and Wesson. It is the one gun that was slightly less costly than a 1911 Colt Combat Commander at the time. Both guns were good in my hand, racked easily etc etc...

But ultimately the .45 has nothing on it except a slide lock. Basically idiot proof if you please for me. I can do shotguns all day with thier safeties etc.

Just my gun that I chose as a first gun. I am aware that there is a bit of conflict with Glock in the past and other things. But 500 rounds of 230 grains and counting and no failures yet except I was new and didnt know better.

One word of warning, Get your grip down low. That slide will bite you on the recoil. Dont ask how I know.

 

[Dr. Fresh]

S&W Model 59 from the '70s.

 

[Army2661]

I been in law enforcement for thirty years and have carried many pistols for off duty. I purchased a 380 Kel tec about 5 years ago and found with a pocket clip, extended magazine, and hydrashock or corbon ammo I am more likely to carry it all the time. The weapon you are most likely to carry all the time is the best choice.

 

[Two Cold Soakers]

S&W 1006
10mm Auto

It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy like a kitten.
It has a safety.
It's big, but not thick.

 

[10-Ring]

Current fave -- S&W 442.

 

[orionengnr]

Today? I'm carrying my Kahr P45 in a UBG IWB holster, in a pair of shorts, no belt. I'd rather be carrying my Kimber Ultra CDP, but the Kahr weighs 18 oz vice the Kimber's 24 oz. (Note: with a belt, I can do the Kimber)

During the heat of summer? I'll probably revert to my Kahr PM9. Fourteen ounces and 6+1 of 9mm +p+ is hard to beat.

When winter returns? I love my N-frames, when I can conceal them. Require a real belt, and a cover garment (sweatshirt/jacket).

Bottom line...there is no one answer. Lots of variables, lots of choices. Of course, you could carry an LCP/P3AT year round (some do). If you live in Miami I guess that might be the answer.

Most of us live where the weather changes, and carry accordingly.

 

[wrs840]

S&W 442 in a Blackhawk size 3 pocket holster. I have a Desantis Nemesis too but it makes my leg sweat.

Les

 

[JWJacobVT]

Either my 1006 or my 1066, depending whether I am working that day. If headed into the woods than my 629 or 610.

 

[armoredman]

.....................CZ PCR................................................CZ P01

 

[sohcgt2]

I carry a Glock 22 strong side IWB and an SP101 BUG on my left ankle. I like the 16 rounds of .40sw from the Glock combined with its unsurpassed reliability. 5 extra rounds of .357 mag from the BUG in case something happened to the Glock.

 

[Nomad_NH]

i carry my Ruger SP101 2 1/4 in barrel, 3 o'clock IWB. I like the certainty of a revolver going bang as well as the way the grips fit in my hand. As far as ammo i load it with what ever i can get my hands on....

 

[3446]

I carry a Taurus 605ss most of the time. Winter when wearing a coat, I'll carry a Smith & Wesson 65 with the Taurus as a back up. Revolvers work for me.

 

[aHFo3]

Right now I carry either a 2 1/2" k frame 357 in the appendix position with a cheap Uncle Mikes IWB hoster, or a 442 pocket carry with the DeSantis Nemesis. Sometimes I carry both with the pocket holster in the weak hand position.

I like the simple reliabilty of revolvers. I also carry a speed strip for a reload. I know speed strips are slower than speed loaders, but they sure pocket carry better. I do practice reloading with the strips too.

 

[rondog]

#1. Rock Island Armory Compact 1911, .45auto, 3.5" barrel, on belt in IWB holster.

#2. S&W Model 49 revolver, 5-shot .38 special. In r. front pocket in a DeSantis Nemesis holster.

.45 is my fave, but the .38 is more comfortable and practical, goes with me everywhere.

 

[Resto Guy]

S&W 642 with Speer Gold Dot 125's. I can actually forget it's in my pocket.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I mostly pocket carry a S&W Airweight J frame revolver with .38 Special +P ammo.

 

[Kind of Blued]

They might not be my favorites, but they get carried the most due to convenience:

Kahr PM9
S&W 642

 

[usp9]

My favorite is the Sig P232, for ease and comfort reasons, but I carry more often the HK P2000sk, possibly the best CCW made today, IMHO.

 

[ahpd1992]

you guys that are carrying the s&w 1006 all I can say is WOW. Great gun, but I carry it as a duty weapon in a safarialnd holster on my duty belt, and its heavy carried that way!

I applaud you, thats dedication.

For me its a Ruger LCP for light clothing, and a Glock 29 for everything else

 

[76shuvlinoff]

Currently it's a dead reliable xd40sc but as time goes by I've been seriously considering a high quality pocket sized 9mm because I'm more likely to carry it all the time.

 

[gimlet1/21]

Kel-Tec PF-9

 

[searcher451]

I've carried a Walther PPK/S in .380 for a long time now. It's 100% reliable, I can tear it down and put it back together in the dark, and it's as accurate in my hand as anything I ever take to the range, just because I've worked with it for so long. I wouldn't think of leaving home without it.

 

[threefeathers]

I carry a HK P2K in 357 Sig as my daily carry, supplemented by a Glock 32 in the same caliber.