I have three guns I CC but have several other that could be. But the one I carry the most is my Kel Tec P32 in my pocket. When clothing permits, I carry my BG380 in a belt slider at the kidney. Next would be the P32 in a paddle also at the kidney. In colder weather with longer shirt/sweater/coat tails I carry my Ruger LC9 in a paddle at the kidney. With the right ammo I feel that all three are as lethal as needed. In the P32 I shoot a hot 73 grain FMJ from Fiocchi. Gold Dots or Hornady CDs the 380 and 9.
I've never been able to carry IWB front. Even the shortest gun finds a nerve in the groin when I try to set.
One last comment. When I travel I carry the LC9 in my "Jack Bag" (like Jack from the TV show 24) with shoulder sling. In the car it rests just in from of the seat and goes over my shoulder when I get out. I use a Nintendo game bag which is just the right size. I stock the bag with two lights and a spare loaded mag. Much handier than a fanny pack.
George,
I was searching this thread for someone who admitted carrying a Kel Tec P-32. I am new to this forum, just bought a Shield (which I love), retired State LEO Detective, and have many neat guns ranging from 1911's, Sigs, S&W's, Browning's, Glocks, Walthers, and just sold a Rohrbaugh R9s.
I always seem to go back to my P-32 which I have owned for 3 years and has never failed me. I truly trust this little gun and find it interesting how many other/larger types are carried every day.
The P-32 is only 6 oz which is half what even the neat Rohrbaugh was (at 12 oz.).
Also, I hit what I aim at with P-32 and I have gotten used to the trigger pull over the years. I carry a Silvertip in the barrel and top round of the magazine. The rest of the rounds in the magazine are ball ammo to avoid any "rim lock".
Currently I keep a Glock 19 in the glove box and the P-32 always in my pocket. I may replace the G-19 with the Shield however, since if I do want to slip it in my waist band (under my shirt/carried one many years as a detective that way) it is slimmer than the Glock.
By the way, even though my old department is now strictly Sig Sauer's, I qualify for my annual LEOSA nationwide permit with a Glock 19. I seem to "Ace" the qualification course each time I shoot (I have been retired 23 years!).
Just some thoughts (and this is a great forum)
Trooper Joe
