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J frame, .357.
If limited to 10 rounds, what do you carry?
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I'd carry the same as I've carried for the last six years, my 10+1 M&P 40c. I've converted it to .357 SIG using a Storm Lake barrel, and have shot 2,500 rounds since with zero problems. It's accurate, reliable, powerful, and pocket carryable, and that works for me.
Might even break out my Sig C3 CCO(Concealed Carry Officers), my only 1911 pattern gun...... Officers model frame and a 4.2"Commander's slide... with Wilson magazines it's 7+1 with a 8 round backup/spare
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I carried a 642 for several years as my only carry gun, and I still carry it on occasion, so I'd most likely go to that, or join haywood and carry a pair of them, which I've also done (IWB + ankle).
I've also been carrying my 1911 Govt Model around the house, so that could be a viable option. I'd have to get a good IWB holster for it before I'd start wearing it out-and-about. I only have a cheap Uncle Mike's IWB, which is generic enough that the gun rocks back-and-forth inside the holster (with bluing wear to show for it), has pretty much zero retention, and reholstering safely can be tricky.
If I were going to buy something new, I've considered getting another 1911 specifically for carry, maybe a Commander or CCO, or go old school and get a Colt Classic or SA Mil-Spec. A Kahr P9 has been on my short list of 9mms I'd like to get for a while. Of course, the Sig 365 would be a good option; I'd have to see how it fits my hands, though.
I've also considered getting a PX4 in .45ACP since I have the Compact in 9mm and really like it, and I'm familiar with the manual-of-arms. I know Beretta has them in their catalog, but I don't think I've ever seen one for sale.
I could just use lower capacity mags for my 92 and PX4, but I have heard that with some guns the reduced capacity mags don't work as well/aren't as reliable. I would probably get some and test for reliability, and put them into service if they work acceptably.
I've also been carrying my 1911 Govt Model around the house, so that could be a viable option. I'd have to get a good IWB holster for it before I'd start wearing it out-and-about. I only have a cheap Uncle Mike's IWB, which is generic enough that the gun rocks back-and-forth inside the holster (with bluing wear to show for it), has pretty much zero retention, and reholstering safely can be tricky.
If I were going to buy something new, I've considered getting another 1911 specifically for carry, maybe a Commander or CCO, or go old school and get a Colt Classic or SA Mil-Spec. A Kahr P9 has been on my short list of 9mms I'd like to get for a while. Of course, the Sig 365 would be a good option; I'd have to see how it fits my hands, though.
I've also considered getting a PX4 in .45ACP since I have the Compact in 9mm and really like it, and I'm familiar with the manual-of-arms. I know Beretta has them in their catalog, but I don't think I've ever seen one for sale.
I could just use lower capacity mags for my 92 and PX4, but I have heard that with some guns the reduced capacity mags don't work as well/aren't as reliable. I would probably get some and test for reliability, and put them into service if they work acceptably.
blues7
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Glock 26...
That would be virtually every day for me. I think my 6906 is the only handgun that I ever carry (rarely) that has a capacity of more than 10.
I have quite a few with higher capacity but I think they're too large to carry. YMMV
Somewhere around here there's a box of factory 10 round mags for my 69xx guns.
Same calibers/guns I've carried for many years. Something in 9, .38SPL, .40 & .45 ... only one of which uses magazines of more than 10rds - (12rd/.40) - and I have several 10rd mags for it.
Even when the federal ban came along, and my state enacted its own magazine capacity restriction, I was buying, using and carrying pistols with single digit mag capacities.
I carried one or another hi-cap duty pistol during my career, but I'd started in the revolver days. Back then I'd carried a Commander, Star PD or some revolver off-duty, and I often continued to carry pistols with single stack magazines even while carrying a hi-cap pistol on-duty.
I don't mind carrying my 7 & 8rd 9's, my 7 & 9rd .40's or my 6-8rd .45's. Matter of fact, I finished my LE career carrying an issued 7+1 compact .45 in my plainclothes assignment, and I didn't feel ill-equipped or "under gunned" at all.
Then again, this is the opinion of someone who often carried, and still carries, 5-shot J-frames on my own time.
Even when the federal ban came along, and my state enacted its own magazine capacity restriction, I was buying, using and carrying pistols with single digit mag capacities.
I carried one or another hi-cap duty pistol during my career, but I'd started in the revolver days. Back then I'd carried a Commander, Star PD or some revolver off-duty, and I often continued to carry pistols with single stack magazines even while carrying a hi-cap pistol on-duty.
I don't mind carrying my 7 & 8rd 9's, my 7 & 9rd .40's or my 6-8rd .45's. Matter of fact, I finished my LE career carrying an issued 7+1 compact .45 in my plainclothes assignment, and I didn't feel ill-equipped or "under gunned" at all.
Then again, this is the opinion of someone who often carried, and still carries, 5-shot J-frames on my own time.
rkittine
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An extra Magazine or Speed Loader. But every shoot out I have been in didn't need any more than 10 rounds! Guess that is why in 49 years of having a carry permit, I never had to use a firearm in any way.
Bob
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Same as always, P365.
Chicago has a mag restriction (of course) so I vary by caliber rather than capacity. I do carry moonclips/speedloaders
Northwest side:
The Loop, Streeterville or Rodgers Park
South or West sides:
Northwest side:
The Loop, Streeterville or Rodgers Park
South or West sides:
To me, what is interesting about this question is whether I would carry a smaller gun.
I currently carry a Hi Power. If I was limited to a 10 rd mag, I could still carry it, but I think it would bug me to carry a full sized handgun with a under capacity magazine.
I like revolvers and would carry one some of the time like I do now.
My Keltec PF9 gets some carry time so it would still end up in my pocket occasionally.
My H&K P2000SK would quite possibly take over as my primary belt gun. My Star BM would be a contender. I could also see myself picking up a P938 if I was restricted to 10 rds.
I currently carry a Hi Power. If I was limited to a 10 rd mag, I could still carry it, but I think it would bug me to carry a full sized handgun with a under capacity magazine.
I like revolvers and would carry one some of the time like I do now.
My Keltec PF9 gets some carry time so it would still end up in my pocket occasionally.
My H&K P2000SK would quite possibly take over as my primary belt gun. My Star BM would be a contender. I could also see myself picking up a P938 if I was restricted to 10 rds.
bigwheelzip
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I'd get the lower capacity 10 round mags available for my EDC CZ PCR.
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Wow, this thread sure blew up over the last 4 hours!
I'm not a big fan of 9mm, especially not when it comes to firearms with lower capacity magazines. I honestly prefer .380 ACP to 9mm in firearms with limited magazine capacity. I also can't see continuing to carry the exact same firearm with reduced capacity magazines when I can carry something smaller or with larger caliber bullets.
I'd want something subcompact chambered in .40 S&W or .45 ACP. Although I wouldn't be against a Revolver chambered in either .357 Magnum or .45 Long Colt either.
Currently, the subcompact M&Ps are at the top of my list, although I also like the Ruger SR40c, Glock 30, and Walther PPS.
I'm not a big fan of 9mm, especially not when it comes to firearms with lower capacity magazines. I honestly prefer .380 ACP to 9mm in firearms with limited magazine capacity. I also can't see continuing to carry the exact same firearm with reduced capacity magazines when I can carry something smaller or with larger caliber bullets.
I'd want something subcompact chambered in .40 S&W or .45 ACP. Although I wouldn't be against a Revolver chambered in either .357 Magnum or .45 Long Colt either.
Currently, the subcompact M&Ps are at the top of my list, although I also like the Ruger SR40c, Glock 30, and Walther PPS.
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That's why I bought a Glock 26 and not a 19, plus I can still run Glock 19 mags if I ever move to free America.
The same thing I have carried the last seven years.
As Billy Joel said: "Don't go changing..."
As Billy Joel said: "Don't go changing..."
NovaJoe
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Virginia is threatening to pass a magazine restriction. This year a 12-round limit failed.
Maybe it would not impact me much, as my normal carry pieces are...
Maybe it would not impact me much, as my normal carry pieces are...
- Glock 43
- Glock 26
- S&W Model 36
