Talk Major...carry minor.. if you carry at all

[snkhalltx]

Live in military housing so not too many guns out and loaded as there would be if I lived off post. Usually my 36 when I go off post for a quick trip or my Glock 19 at the moment. Trying to get me another 1911 as I seem to be able to conceal one of those almost as well as my 36.

 

[Goldstar225]

My 642 is my minimum (and most often carried). Next up is a Glock 23. I have a Kahr CW40 on lay-away.

 

[redlevel]

One of my j-frames. I wear semi-baggy khakis and a polo-type shirt with no jacket about 350 days a year. A j-frame in a front pocket is just the easiest to carry and conceal. I have been known to have one in each pocket.

 

[flop-shank]

Carry whatever you want!

I carry a Sigma SW40VE every day. I almost went the compact 9mm route [Kel-Tec P11] because I knew I could carry that every day, but once I decided that I would carry the Sigma, I just make whatever adjustment I need to for carrying it. We will see what happens when the weather gets warm, but by then I will probably switch from the Kholster to a Smartcarry, since I wear shorts all summer.

mawguy, on the hottest summer days here in the Murder Mitten I wear shorts with a 5" full underlug 629 (read 3 lb. gun) IWB at 3:30, a 24 oz. 2 1/4" Taurus 605 .357 in the weakside front pocket, a reload for both and a NAA .22 mag Black Widow as a final BUG in the strong side front pocket. Of course I use the best holsters (Fist 1A kydex/leather hybrid for the 629 and a Mika pocket holster for the Taurus) and a dual layer bullhide belt from www.thebeltman.net . Provided you have no health issues precluding it, you can carry whatever you want if you're willing to deal with some inconvenience and dress around the gun/s. Busy pattern button down shirts with heavier fabric that are slightly big are my preference. I'm carrying a total of about five pounds of artillery, so I'll guess that a Sigma is easily doable with the right set up provided you have no health issues.

Last, but not least, I don't mean to sound patronizing. I don't know if you are an experienced carrier or not.

 

[kenpofan]

M-36 or M -65 ..depends on weather and/or attire.

 

[R-Tex]

Kel-Tec .32 in the back pocket.

GF

Ditto! Even when taking out the trash or doing yardwork.

If I'm out and about running errands and such, it's a Glock 23.

 

[mawguy]

mawguy, on the hottest summer days here in the Murder Mitten I wear shorts with a 5" full underlug 629 (read 3 lb. gun) IWB at 3:30, a 24 oz. 2 1/4" Taurus 605 .357 in the weakside front pocket, a reload for both and a NAA .22 mag Black Widow as a final BUG in the strong side front pocket. Of course I use the best holsters (Fist 1A kydex/leather hybrid for the 629 and a Mika pocket holster for the Taurus) and a dual layer bullhide belt from www.thebeltman.net . Provided you have no health issues precluding it, you can carry whatever you want if you're willing to deal with some inconvenience and dress around the gun/s. Busy pattern button down shirts with heavier fabric that are slightly big are my preference. I'm carrying a total of about five pounds of artillery, so I'll guess that a Sigma is easily doable with the right set up provided you have no health issues.

Last, but not least, I don't mean to sound patronizing. I don't know if you are an experienced carrier or not.

I have only been carrying for a little over a month. I started with a 4" service revolver in .357 magnum. That gun is 3 pounds and was fairly bulky. I added the Sigma as an improvement to the revolver and it has been much better. I have bought around 4-5 holsters to figure out the best way to carry comfortably and finally figured out how to carry each gun with light to heavy coats. I am confident that I can now carry the Sigma under any circumstance in my lifestyle. My wife did ask me if I have found the "right holster" now. What do you say to that?

 

[Scrapper]

If ya can't dodge a bullet you'd better be able to fire a bullet.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Most people that are truly serious about concealed carry and the use of deadly force have more than one gun to choose from and quite often carry more than one.

I know several people that "talk the talk" but don't "walk the walk".

Almost worse yet, I know others that do carry service caliber guns that shoot only once or twice a year.

I get increasingly tired of the excuses. "It's too heavy!". "It's too big!". "It's uncomfortable!".

Someone once said, "carrying a gun is not supposed to be comfortable, but comforting".

I have always been able to spot trouble from a distance. But since I don't have a crystal ball, I carry everywhere. No excuses. It's a commitment. A way of life. As it should be.

 

[flop-shank]

My wife did ask me if I have found the "right holster" now. What do you say to that?

There was a time when my wife was questioning how much I was spending on holsters and reloading supplies. I told her that once I had a good inventory and my carry guns and rig pretty much nailed down, the spending would slack off considerably. Unlike Congress, I made good on my word. She knew from experience that I had the picture and it would be as I said. Getting started carrying can be expensive, but it does get better if you research your purchases carefully, and learn from experience what works and what does not.

 

[flop-shank]

I get increasingly tired of the excuses. "It's too heavy!". "It's too big!". "It's uncomfortable!".

It irritates me most when they try to encourage others to take the easy road, that's when I'm no longer silent. If they ask me I'll always tell them I'm glad that they carry and it's their butt, however they're deluding themselves. A P32 with no BUG and no reload is a formula to get killed IMO.

There was a new poster in the CCW forum ( aretired cop) a few weeks ago that got caught in an armed robbery with his family on the floor of a restaraunt around him, including his two year old grandson, and his only weapon was a .22. He vowed never to be in that position again.

 

[keith44spl]

It irritates me most when they try to encourage others to take the easy road, that's when I'm no longer silent. If they ask me I'll always tell them I'm glad that they carry and it's their butt, however they're deluding themselves. A P32 with no BUG and no reload is a formula to get killed IMO.

There was a new poster in the CCW forum ( aretired cop) a few weeks ago that got caught in an armed robbery with his family on the floor of a restaraunt around him, including his two year old grandson, and his only weapon was a .22. He vowed never to be in that position again.

Flop-shank,
Great point...

So, when working I'm always armed with a defensive sidearm. Something in .45 and a bug that uses like ammo & magazines. Also, a long gun of some sort (preferably a rifle) with a few extra cartridges (a hundred or two).

At home or on the ranch it'll be a heavy revolver and a rifle of convenience in the truck or saddle scabbard.

For Sundays socials or BBQs, and family outtings a suitable caliber (read something that starts with a .4x and not short & weak) to put a stopping on most unseen problem critters that could pop-up, be it man or beast.

But, that's just me talkin' here...

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Catshooter]

It's funny how someone who has actually been in gun fight will rarely be caught with only a J frame/tiny auto.

You can find 'em, they're out there, but they are few and far between.

Those that don't carry at all, good luck. That's what you're depending on.


Cat

 

[eric1959]

Cold weather versus warm weather clothing makes a difference for me. In a T-shirt and shorts its usually a Model 38,sometimes a P32, in winter its usually a .357 of several flavors. Of interest to me was the time I had to go out to work(RN in a downtown Atlanta hospital) and there was some rioting going on intown(remember Rodney King case) I traded my round gun for a square gun and a Glock 19 with a spare mag was carried for 2-3 days, 115+p times 30.
PS The shotgun is in the trunk no matter the season.

 

[Kanewpadle]

It irritates me most when they try to encourage others to take the easy road, that's when I'm no longer silent. If they ask me I'll always tell them I'm glad that they carry and it's their butt, however they're deluding themselves. A P32 with no BUG and no reload is a formula to get killed IMO.

There was a new poster in the CCW forum ( aretired cop) a few weeks ago that got caught in an armed robbery with his family on the floor of a restaraunt around him, including his two year old grandson, and his only weapon was a .22. He vowed never to be in that position again.

Exactly. That's why I said most serious people........

Some people are ignorant, misinformed, simply don't care, or watch too much TV.

I will not be a victim.

It all boils down to this:

IF you truly care about your welfare and that of your loved one's, a responsible man or women will do as much as they can to be prepared. Good people must fight evil with evil.

I guess my way of be prepared is different than others. But I gotta tell ya, some gun carriers worry me more than most bad guys. I don't want to get shot while an innocent bystander.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Out on the town,and at church; it's an old Bodyguard. When on the tractor or walking in the woods; it's a 1911 or Sig 220 ( doing drive-bys on ground hogs while mowing is very rewarding). If I suspect trouble, I try to be elsewhere. Also had Menswearhouse fit a suit to Sig 226 in a paddle holster (at 3:30) so I can carry anything I want at more special ocations. The alterations are included in the price and the "Gun Patch" in the lining (so you don't print) is only $15. this feature will be in all my future dress clothes.

 

[84CJ]

For those who carry a 45 acp. What type ammo do you carry. Ball,Hollow point etc.........speer gold dot,Winchester supreme,Federal hydroshock.........My 45's all but one seem to feed reliably with most HP's.

I grew fond of the hornady XTP many years ago. But technology changes so fast these days. And there are so many brands to chose from. And it is time to rotate my personal defense ammo.

Just curious what you guys think.

Feel free to move this to the ammo section if that would be more appropriate.

 

[prochi2k]

Most of the time I have my m&p 40 compact with me in a tuckable holster. It's small and light enough, with a 10 round mag, to carry comfortably. I usually have a spare 10 round mag in my car glove compartment.

 

[Kanewpadle]

For those who carry a 45 acp. What type ammo do you carry. Ball,Hollow point etc.........speer gold dot,Winchester supreme,Federal hydroshock.........My 45's all but one seem to feed reliably with most HP's.

I grew fond of the hornady XTP many years ago. But technology changes so fast these days. And there are so many brands to chose from. And it is time to rotate my personal defense ammo.

Just curious what you guys think.

Feel free to move this to the ammo section if that would be more appropriate.

Win Ranger T 230gr +P or Corbon DPX in my guns. Pick a good self defense round. Make sure it functions well and is accurate. Then carry it. It's all personal choice.

 

[GatorFarmer]

This sort of thing varies heavily from person to person. Mode of dress, recoil tolerance, disabilities, body type, climate and personal tolerances for weight/poking objects weighed against perceived threat level/risk all play a part. That's why you'll see things that vary from a .25 in a vest pocket to the guys trying to figure out a more comfortable way to wear their rifle plates.