older I get the smaller the gun gets

[tops]

I'm more concerned with barrel length and powder charge. I don't have the strength or the eyes to shoot a pistol at long distance so I don't need a pistol with over a 4 in. barrel. I prefer even shorter than 4 in. because they carry better and I can still hit the side of a barn at 50 ft. I still load 15 grs. of 2400 for .357M but I'm down to 9 grs. of Unique in .44M.
In the future I may forget the center fires and go to .22s. Larry

 

[OLDSTER]

"The older I get the smaller the gun gets."

It happens to all of us.

It's happened to me. This is now my EDC

 

[M29since14]

I can't remember when I last had anything heavier than a Commander on my belt. As for the N-frames, I still have nice holsters for them, but they don't get used. I like to shoot the guns, but I have no interest in walking around with one anymore.

I'm always a bit amazed that people will talk up higher and higher ammunition capacity in weapons meant for concealed carry, but never mention the weight of such guns. A fully-loaded M&P in 9mm or .40 SW is a bit of a chunk. Ditto the SIG 229, which is a real brick, IMO. There's no free lunch.

 

[zeke]

3 in 1911 in the warmer months. Winter is a 1911 commander with 5 in barrel, or lately a Glock 19 in modified overalls pocket. So maybe getting bigger as i age, which is as likely as growing my hair back.

 

[lawandorder]

J frame (steel) everyday. If it feels like my day might bring me close to a large urban area that changes to a 3 inch K or a BHP. Sometimes both.

Shakeout, you will love the 631. I bought one around 91 when they came out,carried it, loved it but it broke recently. It is at the Doctor's and I am awaiting the prognosis.

 

[H Richard]

I'm past 80, and the P365 goes on a belt. The LCP2 when the P365 isn't practical and goes in the pocket.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Lately I've been favoring a Ruger LCP Max.
Before buying the Ruger never gave a 380 that much thought!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Is there a man or beast in all of Wyoming that the lowly 9mm will stop!!??

I sure don't want to get hit with one!

 

[StakeOut]

It's happened to me. This is now my EDC

Do those grip have LED lighting and a USB charging port

 

[ladder13]

It's happened to me. This is now my EDC

No argument here

 

[Iggy]

Itchy has one of those Seecamps hiding somewhere.

I ain't gonna ask where.

 

[eb07]

J-Frame is about the end-all for me.

 

[delcrossv]

Hmmm.

 

[jjrr]

I am less than three years shy of eighty and like previous posters my carry gun has gotten smaller. The P238 is my pocket gun and I recently gave in to the striker fired P365 and it's growing on me. I carry the P238 in a horsehide pocket holster and I got one for the P365 but it's a little big for the pocket and as someone said in earlier post with a full mag its kinda heavy but easy to carry on the belt.

 

[Smoke]

"The older I get the smaller the gun gets."

It happens to all of us.

I see what you did there

 

[Smoke]

I'm 56. My first carry gun was a CZ75B then a 4006. they were the same size but the 4006 was lighter. after that a 6906, an M&P9, an M&P40 (that belonged to G4S and I suppose belongs to Allied Universal now). Then a Glock 19.

that's about as small as I intend to go

 

[ironhead7544]

Recently picked up a 2.75 inch M69. With a proper holster, Big Foot Belt and suspenders it is comfortable. Weighs nearly the same as a 4 inch HB Model 10. It does kick a bit. Meant as a woods walking companion but may carry more often.

 

[prairieviper]

My flawless and accurate SIG P938 in a pocket holster is my normal EDC.

 

[3S16]

I'm downsized to a Springfield Armory Hellcat with a red dot. Old eyes made open irons too confusing as to which glasses to wear.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I'm down to an M&P380. Think the only thing that would make me give it up is if Smith made one with a double stack like Ruger did with the LCP MAX