If limited to 10 rounds, what do you carry?

[J. R. WEEMS]

10 ROUNDS

Havent read all the replies but last I heard the highest court in the land put the axe on those magazine limits. I carry what I want and theleft be damned.

 

[jaguargolf]

Everyday no matter what: "j" frame ( 442, 642, 60 ...I have several)
In the woods: "J" + 686+ can substitute G20 or Nitro 10 10mm 1911
Around town: "J" + Lt Wt Commander or Kimber Super Carry Pro; sometimes Glock 23

 

[Eddie Southgate]

I was a District Rangemaster as an additional duty during the 80s/90s. I had one guy, a sergeant, who had 'won' a gunfight by hitting the bad guy as the bad guy also hit him. The sergeant was using a S&W M19 and had for most of his career.

After the 9mm transition school (1 week, 500 rounds) for the 5906, he complained that the 9mm seemed 'kind of hot' and he was clearly uncomfortable with it. I worked 2 days with him and he just couldn't get it; he didn't qualify even once. Sent him back to HQ; they couldn't get him qualified, either. They gave up and allowed whomever so chose to keep their revolvers - the sergeant qualified in the low 90s with his M19 and duty ammo (Federal 125 grain JHP 357 magnum). The 9mm was Winchester 115 grain ball and duty ammo was 147 grain Hydrashock - he didn't hit with either.

Dunno how to explain that.

I guess his name was not Everybody .

 

[Llance]

Well to say what I'd carry in a restricted state, I'd carry what I want and if they put me in jail for it, ok I go to jail. Jail is a lot better than a 6 foot hole in the ground, so I'd be carrying something with 15 rounds and a couple of backup mags. For me that means my Model 59. Yes folks, I know the 59 came with only a 14rd mag but I converted them to 15 with the conversion followers and no problems.

Walnut, California late 90's. Officer shot a suspect after being shot at by same. 14 rounds fired and all well placed shots and the suspect was still digging in his pocket for another pistol/revolver stashed there. 15th rd to the forehead, end of story.

Topeka, Kansas mid 50's. Officer stood in doorway and exchanged shot for shot with bad guy, both with .38's. Bad guy ran out of ammo at 6 rounds. Officer reloaded and ended the exchange. Officer spent 6 months in and out of hospital before going back on duty. Officer never left the house with anything less than a full sized 1911 .45. Said he'd never again carry a .38. I can't say I blame him. I got this story directly from the retired officer.

When I CCW, I usually carry a Colt Officers Model with 7rd mags. Humm 7+1 yeah that works.

Llance

 

[Eagle 477]

On Days my arthritis isn't acting up to bad, I have my Kimber pro carry in 45acp on the days my hands cant rack the heavy slide I carry a M&P Shield 9mm EZ loaded with Black Talon 124 grain

Rob

 

[Mike_Fontenot]

[...]
Officer never left the house with anything less than a full sized 1911 .45. Said he'd never again carry a .38.
[...]

I don't think a .45acp 1911 is much better than a .38 special ... .45acp certainly isn't as good as a .357mag or a 10mm. And (much) better still is a .44mag.

 

[AJ]

Well to say what I'd carry in a restricted state, I'd carry what I want and if they put me in jail for it, ok I go to jail. Jail is a lot better than a 6 foot hole in the ground, so I'd be carrying something with 15 rounds and a couple of backup mags. For me that means my Model 59. Yes folks, I know the 59 came with only a 14rd mag but I converted them to 15 with the conversion followers and no problems.

Walnut, California late 90's. Officer shot a suspect after being shot at by same. 14 rounds fired and all well placed shots and the suspect was still digging in his pocket for another pistol/revolver stashed there. 15th rd to the forehead, end of story.

Topeka, Kansas mid 50's. Officer stood in doorway and exchanged shot for shot with bad guy, both with .38's. Bad guy ran out of ammo at 6 rounds. Officer reloaded and ended the exchange. Officer spent 6 months in and out of hospital before going back on duty. Officer never left the house with anything less than a full sized 1911 .45. Said he'd never again carry a .38. I can't say I blame him. I got this story directly from the retired officer.

When I CCW, I usually carry a Colt Officers Model with 7rd mags. Humm 7+1 yeah that works.

Llance

A long time ago I attended a Combat Shooting School in the Marine Corps. In fact became an instructor in the same Combat Shooting Course. We were taught and also taught to our students the "Failure To Stop" drill. Two rounds to the chest and one to the brain housing group. Two to the chest and if the individual does not go down then one to the brain housing group. If the shots are properly placed then by the third shot the whole problem should be ended.

 

[Echo40]

I don't think a .45acp 1911 is much better than a .38 special ... .45acp certainly isn't as good as a .357mag or a 10mm. And (much) better still is a .44mag.

It's a significantly larger diameter bullet with twice the kinetic energy, so yeah, it's much better than .38 Special.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Oh boy....

Just off the top of my head in what I have that would have been legal under the Clinton AWB in terms of capacity.

SIG P230
SIG P239
GLOCK 26
GLOCK 27
GLOCK 30
GLOCK 36
GLOCK 42
GLOCK 43
S&W MODEL 3913
S&W MODEL 4040PD
S&W MODEL 645
S&W MODEL 745
S&W MODEL 4013TSW
S&W MODEL 4506-1
S&W MODEL 4566
S&W MODEL 4566TSW
S&W MODEL 909
Star PD .45
1911
Browning Hi-Power. 40
J-Frame
K-Frame
L-Frame
N-Frame
Ruger Security Six
Ruger Speed Six
Ruger GP100
Colt D-Frame
Colt I-Frame
Colt J-Frame
Walther PP
Walther PPK
Colt 1903
FN 1910
FN 1910/22
Browning .380 1911
Kel-Tec P32
Ruger LCP
LW Seecamp LWS-32
Ruger P90
Ruger P345
Ruger LC9s
Beretta PX4 Storm SD
Makarov
Beretta 950
Beretta 21A

 

[Mike_Fontenot]

It's a significantly larger diameter bullet with twice the kinetic energy, so yeah, it's much better than .38 Special.

I just got this data off of Underwood's webpage:

.38 Special +P : 158gr ME 548 ft-lbs
.45acp +P : 230gr ME 511 ft-lbs
.357mag : 158gr ME 790 ft-lbs
.44mag : 240gr ME 1199 ft-lbs

 

[ruger 22]

What I pocket carry every day--649-2 with Crimson trace grips and one speed strip.

 

[65Whelen]

EAA Witness 10mm.

 

[Miami_JBT]

In my state we can carry whatever we want. I carry a Ruger LCP or a Ruger LC9 because it's small and light. If I ever feel the need to carry more rounds, I will just carry an extra mag.

I've been known to CCW my SBR PS90 a time or two.

 

[cracker57]

I'd carry 2 guns...

 

[BAM-BAM]

I'd carry 2 guns...

A pair of 3913s or Beretta 92 Type-Ms would give you 16+2 and extra mags. would work in either gun....

The new " All American" reload....................

 

[AJ]

I'd carry 2 guns...

Ah.....the old New York reload!

 

[GT_80]

I often carry a M&P bodyguard .380 either in my pocket or in a Hybrib IWB tuckable holster from MDJ holsters on ebay.

Otherwise, I usually sport a 5 shot or 6 shot .38/357 revolver.

When not carrying those, a Shield 9mm (gen 1 with APEX duty.carry kit), or a Beretta 85 cheeta in .380 acp, or a Ruger EC9S, or a Sig P238 with 7 round magazine.

Any of those I usually carry a second mag with either in my change pocket on my pants, or a separate mag holster opposite my gun.

 

[Llance]

AJ "If the shots are properly placed then by the third shot the whole problem should be ended."

Both of these officers were working within the realm of their department's restrictions. I have also spoken with an FBI agent who was involved in a similar situation wherein twelve rounds were fired and neither individual was hurt. Go figure. I know for myself and having been shot i surely would not want to have it happen again.

Llance

 

[Birdhunter6]

640P in a DeSantis pocket holster. When I feel more is indicated I moved the 640P to support side pocket (bug) and carry a G43X (9mm 10+1) IWB. My state doesn't limit magazine capacity but those are my choices based on comfort and concealability.

 

[AzShooter]

If not my EZ-9 I have no problem with a .22 that fits in my pocket. I carry it loaded with Velocitors and Federal Punch ammo. Both are rated good for Self Defense.