What kind of handgun do you carry most (the poll)

[1BLINDREF]

I voted revolver because I carry a 642 everyday at work (don't tell on me )
At night going out and about - a Sig P239 SAS 9mm, P229 DAK .40S&W, or P220 SAS Carry .45 depending on what time of year and what I'm wearng.

 

[Omaney]

Did not vote

I carry an M&P40 when it's cool out and my Bersa Thunder 380 when it's hot.

 

[retrieverman]

My primary CCW is a S&W M38 "bodyguard".

 

[BHPshooter]

95% of the time I carry a BHP, the other 5% is a 1911. Either way, the answer to the poll is the same.

Wes

 

[hicksdm]

Bersa 380 most of the time. When I need something bigger it is a Glock 19.

 

[churched]

I carry a G30

 

[SAG0282]

Centerfire (large) semi-auto (SIG P226)

 

[kashton]

Brand spankin' new



Kevin

 

[Legionnaire]

"Always" gun is a Kel-Tec P32. Alternates are Ruger SP101 or Kahr PM9, depending on dress/situation. And still carry a S&W 4013 on occasion.

 

[ronto]

For a CCW, Ruger DAO SP101 with 357 Speer 135gr. GDHP "short barrel".
In the Spring and Summer while walking my dog in the woods, the first 2 chambers have CCI shot shells...Lots of copperheads in these parts.

 

[1911 guy]

Fullsize Government Model in .45acp.

 

[sgb]

Custom Colt 1911

 

[Hawaiian]

Kahr PM9. Pocket or on the belt.

 

[GaryP]

I generally carry my Bulldog .44Spl for CCW, as I am a Revolver man at heart, but the times they are a changing. I will be switching to a Ruger P345 for the Summer. The P345 fits my hand perfectly and I am well past the 250 to 300 rounds without a failure needed for me to trust it with my bacon. Rather than chance a problem with the Mag disconnect feature I have "Cleaned" beneath the rear sight eliminating any possibility of a FTF due to dry firing without a mag inserted or an improperly seated mag. I really like the feel of this Ruger, even more so than my HK USP .45 Compact or my Sig P220. If all goes well for the Summer it may very well replace the tried and true Bulldog .44Spl as my primary, but the Bulldog will still ride along as a BUG.

 

[gunman42782]

Although I love revovlers, I usually pack a semi-auto. Have carried either my P89, P90 or my Kel-Tech PF-7, the smallest 9 on the planet.

 

[PX15]

FWIW:

South Georgia in the summertime: Hot, humid, Hawaiian shirts (or the like) will probably get you into more trouble than they're worth..

So, the only firearm I've found that is concealable for me, all the time, is my Seecamp LWS32..

Seven 32cal. "gold dots" aren't precisely "flying ashtrays", but much preferred over just harsh words..

J. Pomeroy

 

[Alphazulu6]

Working professionals cannot carry a large pistol due to their size and limitations in an office environment. Just a thought but I would be interested in the occupations of most of these posters that carry the big full sized framed firearms.

BTW I carry a Kel-Tec P3AT (.380) 99% of the time as my glock is too bulky for suits, Kahr is too heavy for business casual, and a full sized pistol hurts like hell to sit with for long periods of time. And unfortunately the DA shoulder holster is not an option for most individuals.
Only one way to go and thats the biggest of the smalls for me. I feel a BG isnt going to be very hard to take down with some bleeding holes in his body (if that didnt stop him as it is) as I am no little guy myself

 

[Black Adder LXX]

Mak 9x18

 

[johndoe1027]

Don't see the point of the caliber choices unless you're undeceided on a caliber and while any gun is better than no gun, a self defense caliber needs to start with a "4".

I'm surprised that none of the 357mag carriers said anything.... Or 38 super, 38 special, 9x23, hmmm there are plenty of perfectly acceptable SD calibers that don't start with a 4. Of course, I've never heard of anyone carrying a 9x23 gun either.
It all goes back to "a 22 in your pocket is better than a 45 at home" and "better to hit with a 22 than miss with a 45". There's a million reasons to carry a smaller caliber.

What I don't get is the guys that think a 32 or even a 22mag is useless in defense. Now, 25acp and 22lr don't get to even participate in this discussion but the smaller cartridges are just fine if you can shoot them well. I know that I'm not going to stand around while anyone shoots anything at me. The owner of my local range carries a 32mag 5 shot snubbie loaded with FMJ non+p ammo. He doesn't need any more than that.

That said, I carry a Kimber Tactical Ultra. 45ACP. When that doesn't work out with my outfit, it's a NAA 22mag mini revolver. Thinking about getting a little bigger pocket gun though.

 

[Texan9922]

Sub Compact XD-40

 

[jbrown50]

Kahr PM9 in the pocket.

 

[340PD]

Lots of variables

340PD or Mod 640, for revolver days

Kimber Ultra CDP or Kobra Carry, for semi auto days

My Seecamp .32 finds it's way into my pocket when I wear jeans.

 

[Bilt4Comfort]

642 or XD40sc...sometimes both.

 

[philbo]

always gun is a Keltec P3AT, but the XDsc comes in a close second.

 

[Maximum1]

"9mm is considered large caliber?
I guess I usually carry a small large caliber semi-auto."


Yes, the 9mm is now considered large cal since the development of some pretty devastating ammo developed over the last four years. Not sure where you've been but the ballistics reports and countless articles on the effectiveness of the new defensive rounds clearly make the case.