What are you carrying? Sub-Compact, Compact, or Full Size

[MacA]

My primary CCW to-date has been a Glock 30SF. However, once I gain a little more confidence in my new Shield 45 it will be inserted in to rotation.

 

[Gearhead36]

Most will carry an extra mag or two not so much for capacity but for malfunction. The mag is the semi-automatics achilles heel so to speak. 7 out of 10 malfunctions will originate from the mag.

I can't argue with this, but revolvers have failure modes, too. And when they do fail, you're most likely out of the fight permanently. I'll admit, though, the reliability advantage probably goes to the revolver.

I just went back to a revolver myself from a Glock because I could not and do not trust any auto loader. I never once got through a range session without multiple malfunctions and the last time out in a controlled environment I could not clear with the simple tap and rack.

Wow! you must have gotten a real dud of a Glock. I have about 1000 rounds through my FS9, and I've experienced one failure, and I attribute it to cheap ammo. I shoot IDPA, and I intentionally use cheap ammo in hopes that I will get an opportunity every once in a while to clear a jam under stress. So far, my M&P has not cooperated in giving me any of this type practice. It's been flawless in every one of the 7 matches I've shot.

I can moon clip reload as quick as you can with a mag.

Jerry! Jerry Miculek, I didn't know that you were on this forum.

If you can reload a revolver as quickly as you can a semi-auto, you are either a revolver prodigy (like Jerry), or you're really slow with a semi-auto. In IDPA matches, every once in a while, someone will shoot a revolver, and in every case I've seen so far, they are MUCH slower with the revolver, and this includes one guy who shoots Master class. I'm in Marksman class, which is 3 classes below Master, and I can do reloads faster with my semi-auto than the Master shooter can with his revolver. When he shoots his semi-auto, he's faster then I am. So while YOU may be as fast with a revolver, most people will not be. Most people will be much, much slower.

And if the hits are not on target doesn't mean anything how many rounds you have, spray and pray seldom works out here in the real world and if you are facing someone with a gun they are no doubt intent on stopping you as well.

You should probably do a bit more research on that real world thing. Quite often, BG's take lethal hits, but they won't cooperate in dying for another minute or two. During which time they continue to fight and shoot back. If your gun is empty, you become much less likely to survive the firefight.

Given the recent popularity of protest marches and riots, I'm working on increasing the firepower I carry around with me. I would feel WAY undergunned with a six shooter.

After my last outing with a revolver, I found that my fond recollections of revolver shooting were apparently filtered through rose colored glasses. The recoil was sharp and painful. Follow up shots were much slower than with my FS9. I guess I've gotten spoiled by the recoil characteristics of semi-autos. I'm glad I got the chance to shoot the revolver, though. It cured me of wanting to get another one.

Suffice to say, I got 50 + rounds of reload on my person and in my bag every time I leave the shack.

So you feel you need to have 50 rounds at your disposal, and a gun that only holds 6 at a time. Okaaay. That's a bit of a strange arrangement.

noone ever complains about having to much ammo.

Noone ever complains about having too many rounds in their gun either.

BTW, I carry a Kel-Tec P11, and I'm looking to get a workable holster setup for my FS9, at which point, I hope it will become my EDC.

 

[Mulebuk Sam]

After my last outing with a revolver, I found that my fond recollections of revolver shooting were apparently filtered through rose colored glasses. The recoil was sharp and painful. I'm glad I got the chance to shoot the revolver, though. It cured me of wanting to get another one.

I'm just the opposite recoil for me is more manageable with a revolver. And so I feel more confident. That's probably 50% of the battle right there feeling confident with your platform.
I'm surprised you would carry a Kel-Tec though. Must be cause it's cheap uh.

And by the way what a 50 + round carry it is. You'll need spray and pray with what caliber you are shooting.
Apparently the FBI thinks the same way as they just switch over to Glock 17's. Back up-mags will probably be 33 rounders.

Of course those are the office jockey's anyone making felony arrest is coming armed for bear.

What ever you like go for it.

 

[Arik]

I'm just the opposite recoil for me is more manageable with a revolver. And so I feel more confident. That's probably 50% of the battle right there feeling confident with your platform.
I'm surprised you would carry a Kel-Tec though. Must be cause it's cheap uh.

And by the way what a 50 + round carry it is. You'll need spray and pray with what caliber you are shooting.
Apparently the FBI thinks the same way as they just switch over to Glock 17's. Back up-mags will probably be 33 rounders.

Of course those are the office jockey's anyone making felony arrest is coming armed for bear.

What ever you like go for it.

We all know that with a revolver you only really need one bullet. Hearing how people talk about semi autos and spray and pray I figured they must hit their target exactly where aiming each and every time with a revolver. Even on a two way range

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[Mulebuk Sam]

What ever you like go for it.

 

[kmanick]

Depending on what time of year it is
my usual EDC is a Shield 9 in a StealthGear Onyx IWB holster.
Fall/Winter I tend to go OWB (again StealthGear FLEX) with the Shield,
but I also have an M&P 9C that I carry in a N82 pro IWB or a JM Kustom Kydex v2 OWB and
a Springfield Armory XDM 3.8 .45 that I also carry in a Flex OWB.
I'm in Mass so ten rounds is the limit, so I always carry an extra mag.
When I'm off into the Woods the XDM is what I carry, otherwise it's my HD piece.
I wish .45 was cheaper the XDM is a joy to shoot at the range.

 

[Smokey74]

EDC Shield 9mm and an extra 8 round mag.

 

[Gearhead36]

I'm just the opposite recoil for me is more manageable with a revolver. And so I feel more confident. That's probably 50% of the battle right there feeling confident with your platform.

Can't argue with that.

I'm surprised you would carry a Kel-Tec though. Must be cause it's cheap uh.

Actually... yep. At the time, I didn't have a lot of money to drop into an EDC weapon. It has a good form factor for a capacity of 10+1. It wasn't reliable out of the box, but I've tweaked on it enough that it's reliable now. I wouldn't buy another one, and I'm looking to replace it. But I have to say, it is very concealable for having a 10 round capacity.

And by the way what a 50 + round carry it is. You'll need spray and pray with what caliber you are shooting.
Apparently the FBI thinks the same way as they just switch over to Glock 17's. Back up-mags will probably be 33 rounders.

Of course, you know that it's been shown that placement is far more important than caliber or muzzle energy. Right now, I'm more accurate with my FS9 than any other gun I own, except my target .22.

 

[gman51]

LCR 357 carried with 38+P. Haven't really carried any other of my guns for cc since I got this LCR. It fits into about any front pocket and doesn't feel like I am carrying a rock around with me.

 

[Mulebuk Sam]

Of course, you know that it's been shown that placement is far more important than caliber or muzzle energy. Right now, I'm more accurate with my FS9 than any other gun I own, except my target .22.

...and the smaller the caliber the more accurate you have to be. But make no mistake the average FBI or cop on the street is no more accurate than you are.
More people have been killed with a .22 than any other caliber.
The stats are out there to prove that in fact. (however I'd say it was more luck hitting a vital than accuracy)

I really like the .380 caliber and with the new ammo technology available today it's become a viable carry round, problem is I'm a terrible shot. Hitting an arm or leg might not stop the threat long enough to make it to safety and if they are jacked up on drugs that changes everything as well.

If it was legal my preferred carry would be a sawed-off shotgun.

 

[wnderr]

I seldom carry full size, because they are BIG! lol. They do make nice house guns, and Zombie stoppers. Springfield, Ruger, S&W, Berettta, Taurus, and a couple others round out here.

In my normal carry rotation there exists:

Taurus PT111G2, 9mm, because it carries lots of bullets, and is the most comfortable gun to carry. In my belt, it is invisible to me! A stainless steel double stack for $200. A great gun for the price.

Taurus PT738 TCP, .380 - my normal BUG, and utilized when deep carry is desired. Really easy to hide, and always goes bang when I want it to! Stainless for low maintenance and high corrosion resistance, since it is always in high humidity.

S&W M&P 9c, because its size and capacity are comforting, and easily concealed, partly because of the abbreviated grip.

Ruger RAP 9 Compact, because I love it's looks, and it's a good shooter. Also carries lots of bullets, but it's edges make it uncomfortable to carry IWB. It's also heavy, but I love it!

Taurus PT709, 9mm, because it is slightly easier to conceal than a double stack. Great price for a good gun. Again, a little more comfortable IWB than others.

S&W M&P Shield 9mm 2.0, for the same reason as the 709, plus I got the integrated Crimson Trace laser for the same price as a non laser, even on sale! It's really a nice gun for it's size. Nice price.

S&W M&P9 Compact, 3.6", M2.0, because I like it a lot. Nicer than the 9c in lots of ways, similar in lots of ways, different in others. Like the longer grip, sometimes dislike it if it shows. Great trigger, lots of bullets, great price at 349 delivered!

Originally, I carried an Iver Johnson mini 1911, .380! Switched to a single stack 9 with an extra mag or two. And went to double stack for the increased capacity without carrying any extra mags - much more convenient. Right! Over time, I started carrying an extra mag or two of double stacks in my off side pocket. Now, usually, I have a full box of 9mm on my person. lol, so much for convenience!

I carry mostly 115gr hollow points of different manufacture in the 9s, except the lil .380 sees nothing but Federal 95gr HSTs.

Yes, I do carry them all concealed, just not at the same time. None of these guns have ever failed me, except when using that funky Sig ammo.

What gets carried the most? The Taurus PT111, and any of the S&Ws. I really like the M&P line. If they get that lite strike problem fixed, I might add a BG!

Different guns for different circumstances - ain't it wonderful to have choices!

 

[URIT]

95% of the time, I carry either a Smith & Wesson 3953 or a Walther PPS40. I am more apt to take one of my full-sized Smiths or other S&W compacts or CS40s for a walk-about in the winter months.

 

[oldiesradio1560]

I pocket carry a .380 Shield EZ. Love her.

 

[Flyingfool]

^^^ You must have very big pockets!

 

[Well Armed]

Walther PPS M2, Springfield XD Mod 2 Subcompact, Shield 45, or my new M&P 4" Compact... Everything else are safe queens..

 

[Popeye77]

.45 Shield

 

[wnderr]

^^^ You must have very big pockets!

I am an accumulator! I've been accumulating guns for over 50 years. A friend of mine, another gun guy, says I fall in love with all my guns, when they should be liquid! Until about 10 years ago, an awful lot of really nice used guns could be had very cheap. Many I have sold for 2-3 times what I paid for them.

Lately, I been culling the old herd, and replacing with more modern stuff, buying slowly, at good prices. Sale prices plus rebates make a lot of guns very affordable.

To get the new M&P9 Compact 2.0, it was a replacement for a Beretta I just recently sold - net increase in guns = 0, net increase in $, significant.

I don't have anywhere near as many guns as I had 10-15 years ago, so I could even say I have been saving money...... That's what I tell my wife, anyhow!

I still have a wish list, but it still leaves me well below what I had even 5 years ago.

Another friend and I talk about how neither our kids or grand kids will have to buy guns when we buy the farm soon. lol

And, I still have money in my gun fund!

 

[Murphy's Law]

Summer time ......Shield in 40
Winter time.......G23

 

[hooperc]

alternate between shield 2.0 9mm/XDs .45 single stack/glock 19

 

[hooperc]

was a glock fan boy for a long time,.still have one but traded the others in on a couple of xds' and a 2.0 compact and a 2.0 shield both in 9mm.especially love the xds in .45.the grip texture is outstanding as it is on both the 2.0s