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

[RevDerb]

Currently rotating between Ruger LCP-C, LCR .38spl, and LC9s.

 

[Kframerbluvr]

Nearly anytime I am wearing pants with a belt, a .40 Glock and a G22 magazine is with me. Right now it is my newly issued G23 gen 4.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Usually my M&P 9c, but occasionally my Ruger LCR and my SIG 239. All depends on the clothing I wear.

 

[ARAK1547]

Ive been switching between my SAR B6P compact 9mm and SAR k2 .45, but I just ordered an OWB pancake holster, so my newly acquired Pre-Model 10 4in and Model 19-3 4in are entering the lineup

 

[PSC617]

simple



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[vista461]

95% of my off time M&P9c
5% split between G42 and G22
Work is M&P at one job and G22 at the other

 

[bigchuck83]

Mostly an M&P9c in a Galco Triton IWB holster, the rest of the time is split between a 4516-1 In a Don Hume holster or a 586 no dash in ElPaso Saddlery leather thumb break holster.


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[Jdonais]

FS M&P 9, capacity and muzzle velocity. 17 + 1 don't feel the need to carry all the extras to get 20 -30 rounds therefore making it easier to conceal.
Alien gear cloak tuck 3.0 and 5 11 belt. So comfortable I forget it is even there!!!
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[LD-Ordie]

Like everyone else, all depends on clothing weather and activity. So the wife and I both carry and bounce between a Berreta Tomcat, Glock 27, Shield 9mm, and soon, a Glock 42. I do carry my Colt M1911 but not on my person

 

[franzas]

Sticky Holster in Pocket:
1.875" 442

OWB:
2" 10-5 main carry, usually open
1.875" 36 or 640 for when I want to conceal under a T-shirt or if I don't want my 10 exposed to elements. The 36 is a beater, but I'll switch to the 640 on really wet days.

Soon to be added to the OWB list...BOTTOMFEEDERS! (as soon as I get holsters made)
Glock 19 with a tactically awesome OD green frame.
3913TSW with a cool tactical rail (I actually hate it, but these don't come up for sale often)
1066 because 10mm. enough said.

 

[Mulebuk Sam]

What are you carrying?

 

[allthumbs]

Since I've put over 200 rounds through it now, I switched to my FS M&P9 from my 640 - 357

 

[kstud]

I'm surprised there aren't more people carrying full size pistol but instead single stack pistol with additional mags which imo is cumbersome.

When I was carrying the Shield, it was almost a requirement to carry an extra mag, sometimes 2 extra mags due to the small capacity.

Now that I carry a MP9 FS and have gotten used to it, it's quite comfortable and I have only 1 thing to carry/worry about in relation to my firearm. One of the reason I decided to carry a Full Size because unless the CNS is hit (brain, brain stem, spinal cord, etc...) the BG have seconds to minutes to return fire before losing consciousness. A Full Size 17+1 allows continuous fire until the threat is stop whether it be 1 round or all 18 rounds...changing mag in the middle of a firefight is not something I'd want to do.

Another reason is I've focus on follow-up shots and the MP9 FS is one of the softest shooter on the market along with Federal HST 147 gr...there's literally no recoil or muzzle flip. Also having a big black gun adds to the intimidation factor which may or may not help diffuse a situation.

Although mag failure is a reality, no knowledgeable gun owner should be using an untested magazine in their EDC...recipe for trouble if you ask me. Test the gun and mag at least 200 rounds before EDC.

I've ponder the various SD senarios and decided the FS was going to be my go to firearm. If I was unfortunate to be between the BG and exit, I'm going to need to put as many holes in the BG as possible to stop the assault and a Shield doesn't give me as much confidence. We all know that pistols are for punching holes and shotguns/AR15 are the stopping power.

 

[Jdonais]

I'm surprised there aren't more people carrying full size pistol but instead single stack pistol with additional mags which imo is cumbersome.

When I was carrying the Shield, it was almost a requirement to carry an extra mag, sometimes 2 extra mags due to the small capacity.

Now that I carry a MP9 FS and have gotten used to it, it's quite comfortable and I have only 1 thing to carry/worry about in relation to my firearm. One of the reason I decided to carry a Full Size because unless the CNS is hit (brain, brain stem, spinal cord, etc...) the BG have seconds to minutes to return fire before losing consciousness. A Full Size 17+1 allows continuous fire until the threat is stop whether it be 1 round or all 18 rounds...changing mag in the middle of a firefight is not something I'd want to do.

Another reason is I've focus on follow-up shots and the MP9 FS is one of the softest shooter on the market along with Federal HST 147 gr...there's literally no recoil or muzzle flip. Also having a big black gun adds to the intimidation factor which may or may not help diffuse a situation.

Although mag failure is a reality, no knowledgeable gun owner should be using an untested magazine in their EDC...recipe for trouble if you ask me. Test the gun and mag at least 200 rounds before EDC.

I've ponder the various SD senarios and decided the FS was going to be my go to firearm. If I was unfortunate to be between the BG and exit, I'm going to need to put as many holes in the BG as possible to stop the assault and a Shield doesn't give me as much confidence. We all know that pistols are for punching holes and shotguns/AR15 are the stopping power.

Agreed!!!!!!


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[Mulebuk Sam]

When I was carrying the Shield, it was almost a requirement to carry an extra mag, sometimes 2 extra mags due to the small capacity.

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.

So even if you have 17 on board you'd be wise to make concessions for carrying an extra mag.

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.

Got home, cleaned it up and sold it.
I can moon clip reload as quick as you can with a mag. And if it fails to go boom I keep pulling the trigger until it does.

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.

I myself am not looking to get into a fire fight, I'm looking for an out. I practice self-defense which for me anyway is no further than 15 feet away. (not yards) I only carry a gun because I can't run anymore.

But I'm a firm believer carry as much ammo as you can reasonably carry because you may not be close to home to restock. I'm a walker, always have been and now even more so because of health issues. I always have my custom backpack with me (doubles as my grocery bag as well) I still have good upper body strength and load that bag with 50 lbs of groceries if need be, I'll feel it in my legs but it's no problem carrying it.

Suffice to say, I got 50 + rounds of reload on my person and in my bag every time I leave the shack. That's roughly in my mixed calibers not even 3 lbs. That's a walk in the park for me, noone ever complains about having to much ammo.

Carry on..

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I usually carry a Shield 9 with a spare mag about 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time I carry a Sig P320 Carry in 9mm with a spare mag.

I have other handguns, but they've become mainly range toys and "strategically placed" home defense weapons.

 

[kzaske]

I carry my M&P 9, usually with two extra clips, but never less than one extra clip.

 

[kstud]

While you make some valid points I must agree to disagree on a few.

My brand new Shield had 3 mags failure to feed on the first range trip due to the garbage "collapse" springs SW used (which has now been remedied).

In terms of mag malfunction, I can attest to that from experience. With that said, I've put 500 rds both SD and Target ammo through a single MP9 FS mag and the likelihood of my primary well tested mag failing is fairly low, I have the utmost confidence in my MP9 FS and primary mag. In a real SD situation, stress and duress, where both parties are exchanging fire a mag change whether it's out of ammo or failure is going to give the other party a huge advantage and opportunity to return fire. Anyone using untested mags is asking for trouble.

Carrying an extra 17 rd mag is another option that will undoubtedly be an inconvenient for me. With keys, wallet, phones, a Fuill Size pistol, and various other items, an extra mag just adds to the clutter and comfort issues.

Sounds like you got a dud Glock…but you did the right thing by testing it and finding what you're comfortable with in terms of reliability.

"Spray and pray" has a useful function. The more rounds you have, the more you can spray to get to cover or retreat. More rounds, more chances to hit target (even if it's simple luck) simple statistic.

I can hit a 3" splatter target from 25 yards fairly easily with my MP9 with crimson trace green laser (cheating I know) but I'm just more comfortable with the 1 gun, 1 high round well tested mag approach. When I'm at home, in the can, doing yard work, checking my home before bed, or doing anything, my M&P9 FS is always with me (without extra mag) and I have no reservation that if need be, it'll do its job. I love my MP9 Full Size and primary mag and trust it with my life.

However, on long trips I carry extra mags and extra firearms with me in my vehicle.

My next purchase will be a M&P15 Sport II AR15 which will also be close by.

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.

So even if you have 17 on board you'd be wise to make concessions for carrying an extra mag.

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.

Got home, cleaned it up and sold it.
I can moon clip reload as quick as you can with a mag. And if it fails to go boom I keep pulling the trigger until it does.

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.

I myself am not looking to get into a fire fight, I'm looking for an out. I practice self-defense which for me anyway is no further than 15 feet away. (not yards) I only carry a gun because I can't run anymore.

But I'm a firm believer carry as much ammo as you can reasonably carry because you may not be close to home to restock. I'm a walker, always have been and now even more so because of health issues. I always have my custom backpack with me (doubles as my grocery bag as well) I still have good upper body strength and load that bag with 50 lbs of groceries if need be, I'll feel it in my legs but it's no problem carrying it.

Suffice to say, I got 50 + rounds of reload on my person and in my bag every time I leave the shack. That's roughly in my mixed calibers not even 3 lbs. That's a walk in the park for me, noone ever complains about having to much ammo.

Carry on..

 

[sniper47]

My carry guns have progressively gotten smaller over the years. For a long time, I carried the SW99-40. My friend convinced me the G26 was the end all because of all of the magazines would fit, from a 10rd up to the 50rd drum, so I bought a G26 Gen2. Carried it for over two years and swore I would never get another CCW. Then, on a whim, bought a lil' G42. You can carry that all day long and forget its on your hip. Shortly thereafter, my good friend convinced me to shoot his M&P Shield. Hmmm, I like it! I bought it from him, cause he was moving into a G43 and I have to say, the Shield is the ****! Slim, light weight, easily concealable. I still carry the G42, but for the most part, my Mon.-Fri. CCW is the Shield.

 

[dudester]

I carried a Glock 26 for a few years but now I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 acp and I just bought a new M&P Shield 9mm to carry when I don't feel like carrying the heavy lead.