What is your largest, heaviest carry gun?

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For the last week or so, when I'm out and about, I've switched my carry gun from a S&W 642 Airweight to a S&W 4506. For those of you that are not familiar with it, the 4506 is a full-sized, DA/SA, all-stainless, .45 cal auto. This gun weighs in at a shade under 3 lbs fully loaded.

Since it's winter here, I wear a full length coat and found that with the right belt (2" wide Tommy Hilfiger, $5 at TJ Maxx) and holster (Gould and Goodrich pancake high-ride w/thumbreak - $15 from eBay) I can carry this all day long at 8:00 (I'm a lefty) and barely notice it.

I'm thinking of making this my full time winter carry gun. I figure as long as I can stand the weight, and can wear clothing to hide it, why not carry as much gun as I can?

Like my combat handgun instructor said, "Rule No. 1 is, Have a gun. Rule No. 2 is, Have a gun with a caliber that starts with a 4."

Anybody else out there consistently carry an anvil like this?
 
I used to think that way, but my Ruger P90 and P85 are a bit too heavy to justify when I shoot my Kel Tec P11 so well. I feel very adequately armed with the P11 and it's 14oz unloaded weight and the Rosen leather I carry it in are so comfy, I've just decided to heck with it, and stick with it or my J frame size Taurus M85 Ultralite, 15 ounces unloaded. I don't see a need for carrying a small artillery piece when these too weapons, especially the P11, are so accurate and easy to shoot. 9mm +P is definitely plenty of round to suit me, too.
 
Well, I only own two guns. My G23 is the largest, and my SP-101 is the heaviest. Both meet the "start with .4" rule (.357 magnum gets rounded up), and both are small and light enough to comfortably carry around all day, in any clothing suitable for being seen in public with.

Heavy is good, since it helps control recoil, but I don't know if a gun of that size and weight is really any advantage in .45. A Colt 1991A1 commander I got to fire once was plenty controllable, and only a hair bigger than either of my guns.
 
While not an everyday carry, I do occasionally carry my Desert Eagle in 50AE. I only do it when I am wearing a heavy coat and don't plan on doing a lot of walking. But, here in Montana there are more days when you need a coat, than not.

If not the DE, I carry a Para P14.

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I carried a S&W 645 for almost 2 yrs when I was commanding a couple of drug task forces. It was usually my off duty carry too, winter and summer, since I was getting called out all hours of the day and night and never knew where I'd be when the call came. I still carry it sometimes off duty and find I can conceal it easier than my Glock 22 because the butt is thinner. Just takes a bit of getting use to.
 
Nice selection of carry guns. I have both of those at my disposal as well. I prefer the 642 (it's a size thing) but as far as the 4506 goes it has a great trigger and I like it way better than my full size Kimber.
 
G23, although I don't often carry it because of the size and weight.
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Two S&W scandium 1911s and a Kimber Ultra Carry in a concealed carry vest, or Comp-tac holster.
 
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Some years ago I carried my 6.5" S&W 629. Not the easiest gun to conceal, but I sure could shoot that puppy. (Okay, my regular carry gun was my SIG P226, but I did tote the big .44 occasionally.) These days it's 1911's all the way and every day. At the present moment I am carrying a high-polish Springfield SS Loaded with Ed Brown innards and gorgeous Eagle American Moose grip panels. I just finished putting it together and running a thousand rds. through her last week and she is a beauty. Before that it was a full-size Kimber and before that a SIG P220. BTW, the Alessi Talon Plus makes it a breeze to carry a full-size 1911.
 
I regularly carry a pre-agreement Smith & Wesson model 629 .44 magnum revolver with a three-inch barrel. Since it rides in a paddle holster and hangs over my belt, it's actually more comfortable to carry than my pre-agreement model 60 in an inside the waist band holster.
 
I occasionally carry a P226 X-Five 9mm with the mag well removed, loaded with 127 gr. +P+ Rangers in a 17 round Mec-Gar magazine. Once I use up all my Rangers I'll probably go with 124 gr. +P DoubleTaps to get .357 SIG performance. The heavy X-Five will easily soak up the recoil.
 
I just picked up a SW 645 (earlier model of 4506) and expect to try to carry that eventually.
 
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well the question was asked, I have been known to, matter of fact did today, hey even walked into a house with the thing...gotta make an entrance ya know?...:D

Oh...meaning like in CCW and not on private property...or somesuch like I am prone to do...

That'd be full size Gov't Model of 1911 (preferred). Today I toted my BBQ Gun, being a special day and all. Stainless Target Kimber Series I :)

Most "now-a-days" due to what I do and where I go I use my 'niche' gun...

I used to CCW two full size bone stock Gov't 1911s, or two Commander sized, or two K frames, or combo of any of the above...plus a BUG or two...or...
 
Ruger P95 for me.

But for what it's worth, an acquaintance tells me that when he carries his Desert Eagle in .44 Mag, it's like toting around a VW Bug.:rolleyes:
 
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