Road Trip and a Zoo

[Rocketmedic40]

Debating a bit what to carry on a road trip through 2A-friendly states including a day at a zoo.

1) the easy choice, J-frame IWB.
2) the bigger choice, a K-frame and IWB/OWB options. Model 10 or 65, .38 +P


3) dark horse: 1911 Gov’t IWB: probably too big and heavy for a day strolling around the zoo.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I’m doing my EDC on trips too.

So Kimber K6xs and maybe an extra box of bullets.

 

[Shibadog]

What do you carry Every Day? It needs to be something you can shoot well that’s of a size and weight that you ACTUALLY carry it. Otherwise it’s not EDC.

 

[Rocketmedic40]

What do you carry Every Day? It needs to be something you can shoot well that’s of a size and weight that you ACTUALLY carry it. Otherwise it’s not EDC.

Usually a J frame 442 or 36, sometimes a K frame 10 or 64 (now 65), sometimes a 1911. Rarely carry my 9mms, need better holsters.

 

[haywood]

I’ed carry the 10 ( if it’s a 2”) in the waist and the J-Frame in my pocket.

 

[375hh1973]

Been to 3 zoos with my M&P .45 compact

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

And in the back of my safe I have a Sig P210 and a Glock 34 with RDS. so what? EDC means carry every day. Dependable, small and light. Not oh, it's in the glove box.

The 36 is the range toy, the 442 is for carry. They both should have matching grips that fit , YOU. Get a 340 PD and you'll carry it even more. You can of course go even smaller. Say a Ruger LCP. Nine point something Oz. But you lose that Dependability factor.
YMMV. I like very concealed and very dependable. As a geezer surprise is my biggest advantage.

 

[cracker57]

If you conceal it properly the animals won't know your carrying so what you carry won't matter to them.

 

[16thVACav]

If the zoo has bears, you might want to factor that into your choice of handguns.

 

[bobsguns]

My question is, why don't you own a 1911 LW Commander?

 

[Rocketmedic40]

My question is, why don't you own a 1911 LW Commander?

Who says I don’t?

 

[KenTheHunter]

Debating a bit what to carry on a road trip through 2A-friendly states including a day at a zoo.

1) the easy choice, J-frame IWB.
2) the bigger choice, a K-frame and IWB/OWB options. Model 10 or 65, .38 +P


3) dark horse: 1911 Gov’t IWB: probably too big and heavy for a day strolling around the zoo.

Decisions, decisions.

I typically carry a J frame 642 for pocket carry and a 10-7, 2” for OWB. Make sure you check the laws where you’re traveling through. Especially Indian reservations ( usually no CCW). I believe NM doesn’t allow two gun ccw.

 

[Rocketmedic40]

I typically carry a J frame 642 for pocket carry and a 10-7, 2” for OWB. Make sure you check the laws where you’re traveling through. Especially Indian reservations ( usually no CCW). I believe NM doesn’t allow two gun ccw.

Texas and Oklahoma, two very friendly states

 

[rockquarry]

Is this zoo a particularly dangerous place?

 

[bobsguns]

Who says I don’t?

Because then you wouldn't even think about carrying a steel Govt model while traveling. Why not wear a winter coat & turn off the a/c as well?

 

[Greyman50]

Gee, I carry a Colt LW Commander just about every day with couple extra magazines. Wear shorts 11 months of the year with baggy tee shirt or Hawaiian shirt.

 

[bobsguns]

Gee, I carry a Colt LW Commander just about every day with couple extra magazines. Wear shorts 11 months of the year with baggy tee shirt or Hawaiian shirt.

Precisely my point. It's the perfect carry gun. Now, if you just want different, I get that. I rotate carry guns myself. But to go heavier in weight? On vacation? Not capacity, but weight. That's what puzzles me.

Take more than one, IMO.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Is this zoo a particularly dangerous place?

St Louis Zoo

Zoos can be, and this one has metal detectors . . .

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Zoos can be, and this one has metal detectors . . .

Any place can be dangerous. And many places have metal detectors. But not in Texas, so come on down!!!!

 

[Rocketmedic40]

Ended up taking a pair of J-frames, carried the 442 and a speedloader IWB all the way through with no problems at all in a Titus kydex holster. Revolver was fine, but I wish I’d have tried a RATH or leather IWB, the holster is meh at best after a while.