What's your preferred every day carry?

[Rexster]

Gosh I kinda feel like I am in the wrong century. Most of you guys carry auto loaders. And here I am with single-actions.

Nothing wrong with single action sixguns, for those who use them well. I generally carry DA revolvers, but I went through a phase of wanting to try “cowboy action” shooting, when one of my LE colleagues was helping with planning and running the matches, and tended to inject some amount of practical/tactical in some of the stages. I trained to be fairly quick, kicking-out those empties, and reloading, so appreciate that the single action sixgun is a serious weapon. Until I retired from policing, I was not “allowed” to carry a single-action sixgun, when out and about, for defending myself or others, but that rule no longer applies. I am already feeling the first hint that repeatedly pulling a long-stroke DA trigger, with my less-healthy right hand, is going to become a problem, starting with the second knuckle of my right index finger. I also like the way that a traditional single-action design mitigates recoil; easy on the wrists.

Now and then, I do opt to carry a 4.75” or 5.5” USFA Single Action revolving pistol, because carrying a gun can be done, simply because it is fun. Better to carry a single action sixgun, because it is fun, than to leave a more-modern gun at home, because it has become a chore.

 

[hso]

"Melted" 3.9" Compacta Modelo Detective upper on an alloy FN P35 customized, in dead black, with Mepro H3 sights, and black G10 VZ grips with Argentine17rd magazines.

 

[Zendude]

Taurus 856 w/ Viridian grip.

 

[wayneinFL]

Too true. And I've always felt that most folks (especially those who've never had to draw and shoot against either a timer or in a real world bad situation) seriously underestimate how long it takes them to draw a concealed handgun and get at least one center of mass hit on a paper target from the three-yard line. It's tragically comic seeing guys up against only a timer, not a real bad guy, for the first time try to draw little bitty handguns from pocket holsters or IWB (especially"tuckable" versions) under even one or two light layers of clothing.

As one of my early mentors used to tell me, you may never need to draw your gun, but if you do, you'll probably need to draw it really fast.

One's first IDPA match can be humbling. Most folks don't seem to ever practice drawing from concealment. But, I guess for many, just having some type of firearm with them is a magic talisman.

Does IDPA let you draw from a pocket now? I haven't been to an IDPA match in a long time, but I don't even know of a range around here that will allow you to draw from a pocket. My practice has been dry fire except once a year on my own property, and I sold that last year.

If that's a common thing now, that's fantastic news for me.

 

[Old Dog]

Does IDPA let you draw from a pocket now?

No. Nor shoulder holsters, SOB holsters or crossdraw. IDPA does now allow AIWB, though, go figure.

But there's plenty of unsanctioned competition out there. And when I was still working, we ran timers during initial training and quals for plainclothes/off-duty carry, mostly to demo what works best but also to set some time standards, also with some variations of The Tueller drill.

I don't even know of a range around here that will allow you to draw from a pocket.

I guess that's one of my points -- why would one employ a mode of carry that is typically slow to draw, which one cannot routinely train with (unless, you may be out in the woods on your own or with a buddy, but...) using live ammo while practicing the draw? My local well-known training facility not only does not allow pocket carry, it doesn't allow AIWB either (unless the class is being done by a guest instructor with his/her own insurance).

 

[trackskippy]

No. Nor shoulder holsters, SOB holsters or crossdraw. IDPA does now allow AIWB, though, go figure.

But there's plenty of unsanctioned competition out there. And when I was still working, we ran timers during initial training and quals for plainclothes/off-duty carry, mostly to demo what works best but also to set some time standards, also with some variations of The Tueller drill.

I guess that's one of my points -- why would one employ a mode of carry that is typically slow to draw, which one cannot routinely train with (unless, you may be out in the woods on your own or with a buddy, but...) using live ammo while practicing the draw? My local well-known training facility not only does not allow pocket carry, it doesn't allow AIWB either (unless the class is being done by a guest instructor with his/her own insurance).

I hear if you carry your gun with an empty chamber, its a lot safer. For whom, Im not quite sure, but supposedly.

Ive also heard that insurance companies rule the world too. I know if you own Rottweilers and a few other things, they think they do.

Its a wonderment that you can even do anything anymore.

 

[Southerner up North]

Monday through Friday in my serf-smock-
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Smerf smock is a new one to me. Sounds like a blue scrub top while in the ER.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Smerf smock is a new one to me. Sounds like a blue scrub top while in the ER.

In our case more like the anonymous grey overalls the proles wore in 1984......

 

[Bazoo]

I've carried a Blackhawk 44 Special for 3 years now. Concealed IWB as much as OWB, both in a Simply Rugged Sourdough pancake holster. It's doable for me because I'm a very large person.

 

[luv2safari]

I love it and it makes me look like I know how to shoot It's been many years since the norinco ban and now the norinco stuff is really gaining in value and collectability. I gave 150 dollars for my norinco 1911a1 years ago and have seen a few recently going for 6 to 7 hundred range. Of course that's on the webs where things can get a little wild at times. I've owned Springfield, Colt and RIA 1911 pistols and they have all been sold or traded off over the years. But I just have never been able to let go of my norinco. It feels right and functions and shoots like a dream.

I paid $175.00 for mine years ago, and I've had several other 1911's. They went down the road, and the Norinco is still here, same scenario.

 

[DeepSouth]

KAHR PM 45, perfect for me nice and slim not heavy and it’s got 6 rounds of 45 cap so it’s good for up to 10 attackers.

 

[Gork10]

For me it's a CZ p07 in leather a locally made IWB or OWB holster, depending on clothing choice that day. Prefer the OWB.

 

[cfullgraf]

For every day carry, I prefer an H&K P30SK with the V3 trigger (DA/SA).

But, I have a P30SK with the LEM trigger and am warming to it.

 

[wayneinFL]

I guess that's one of my points -- why would one employ a mode of carry that is typically slow to draw, which one cannot routinely train with (unless, you may be out in the woods on your own or with a buddy, but...) using live ammo while practicing the draw? My local well-known training facility not only does not allow pocket carry, it doesn't allow AIWB either (unless the class is being done by a guest instructor with his/her own insurance).

Slow? How fast are you from concealment? A lot of people struggle to get it under 2 seconds. There is a wide range of situations where you're screwed from 0-2 seconds anyway. That's why situational awareness is important.

Why? It works all the time. I'm not varying cover garments in summer and winter or whether I'm at work or not. If I have to wear a company shirt or dress shirt and tuck it in, or whatever, it's the same. If I have to step up on a ladder, no one can see it. Nobody can ever see the gun.

Don't forget- I spend most of my time in a state with 2.5 million CCW holders, but no open carry. I'm not my friend who got stopped going into Walmart with his Glock showing and talked his way out of it because they both used to be cops in New Jersey. I get a cop fresh out of New Jersey, I'm getting arrested. A misdemeanor arrest for open carry would cost thousands to defend and way more in lost work when I'm fired or can't pass background checks to get into courthouses, police stations, defense contractors.

 

[Hangingrock]

My current EDC is a S&W 9 Shield. Its been that way for a few years now.

 

[sgt127]

I’ve run through everything. From a full size 1911 to a Seecamp .32.

Is carried a 1911 as a duty gun for almost 20 years. And, for awhile, carried it off duty also.

I also discovered that I wasn’t really getting into that many shootouts off duty. And, keeping a full size 1911 concealed gets tiresome.

From a purely realistic standpoint, I’ve kinda settled on the Sig P365, with a modified thumb safety. It feels and handles like a little 1911. And, I’m OK appendix carrying it.

11 rounds in a package slightly heavier than an airweight Chief. And lighter than a PPK or an Sig P232 with an alloy frame.

And, I can hit with it.

 

[InTheSwamp]

Glock 43X

 

[Steve in NC]

Stock M&P 9c w/ Trigicon NS. The corners of the slide is worn down white. 1 extractor, 2 strikers, and 3?? Recoil springs replaced. Got a lot of rounds through it.

 

[Bill M]

Back in the 70's and 80's a S&W Model 60 was just fine, but when the Glock compacts came out, I started carrying a G26. 357 Sig was popular with my LEO friends, so I picked up a G33 in the early 00's, and have been carrying it ever since.
My night sights were dying and last year I replaced them, and spent quite a while shooting and adjusting, after more than a magazine, the arthritis in my hands is really a problem. I think I may need to get another G26!

 

[lee n. field]

What's your preferred every day carry?​

When at the homestead or the range I strap on a couple of Colts. When I have to be in public although I could, the Colts are really to bulky to conceal so none. Not to mention I don't want to call attention to myself which is a different topic all together.

For about a year now, a Taurus 856. Got a deal on a used one about this time last year. I retired the Taurus 605 I had been carrying. One more round, and I very seldom shot .357 through the 605.

About half the time since this corrupt stupid state lost in federal court and had to give us CCW, it's been one .38 snub or another.

 

[mac66]

Back in my LEO days I carried a 5 shot snubby 38. I picked up a used Keltec P11 along the way which was really the first compact 9mm and forerunner of the Ruger LC9. A 7+1 shot double action 9mm beats the pants off a 5 shot 38 so I picked one up. I EDC'd a Ruger LC9 for many years then switched to an LC9s pro. Very compact and easy to carry.

I picked up a Taurus G3c on sale with a rebate for just over $200 a couple years ago just to try it. I kind of fell in love with it. Great size, grip, capacity, and the trigger is okay. I added a 4" G3 bbl to it and bought a TORO slide to mount an optic. Still trying to decide if I'd EDC it with a optic but I've been practicing with it. I still carry the LC9s as a pocket gun occasionally but the G3c is my EDC. Never had an issue with it in the 2 years I've carried it.

When I'm up at my hunting property I usually carry my Ruger P97 with 45 Super loads when checking the game cameras. We have black bears on the property so It's king of my woods gun. The 97 has a heavier recoil spring to handle the Super loads.

I was always a 1911 guy but I picked up the used P97 cheap couple decade ago. It's the size of Colt Commander, fairly light weight and for some reason I like it a lot. Don't have to fool with being cocked and locked or thumb safeties etc.

 

[armoredman]

CZ P-10C, been my EDC for almost 7 years now.

 

[Spats McGee]

CZ P-10C, been my EDC for almost 7 years now.

Still liking it, I presume? I think I remember when those came out & I’ve always been curious about them.

 

[Steve in NC]

Still liking it, I presume? I think I remember when those came out & I’ve always been curious about them.

If you don’t mind me jumping in…

My best buddy bought a P10C when they came out in 2016 or 17?? He loved the ergo and I’ve shot it some also. Accuracy and reliability is solid. But the reason he moved away from it was the CIP spec chamber tolerances. We reload and a CIP spec chamber only allows .004” max variation for case length.

If you put in a case that was .005” over min allowed case OAL and it would lock up tight. I’m talking getting out a non-marring hammer to dislodge the slide and extract the unfired round.

If you only fire brand new first fired ammo, great pistol.

Hope this helps,
Steve

 

[armoredman]

...Um, no. I've been shooting reloads through that gun for YEARS, jacketed and home cast.
A couple of targets from the past shot with the P-10C.

The only factory loads that gun has ever known are defensive/carry loads. CZ is known for the "short chamber", but after reloading for CZ pistols for almost 20 years, it has never been a problem for me - that includes PCR, P-01, Phantom, P-07, P-09, P-01 C/S/F/M and I know I am forgetting one...