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MeanzMagnum
08-31-2010, 03:15 PM
Hey guys, just wanted to start up a discussion for your personal, preferred handgun to carry on your person. If possible, throw up a picture(I will be when I get home).

So, on that note:
I've been open carrying(Las Vegas) my Springfield XD 9 4" and I'm very happy with the weight over all. It doesn't feel like a brick but doesn't let you forget it's there either. Very comfortable gun to shoot and ergonomics, for me, seem like they are made for me. Love this gun.

gpwasr10
08-31-2010, 03:25 PM
XD-9 Cub-Compact for me, greatlittle pistol, and has the same Manual of Arms as my nightstand piece, an XD-45 Tactical.

Richard Simmons
08-31-2010, 04:08 PM
For summer carry a Glock 26, Keltec P32, S&W Model 49 Bodyguard.

For winter carry a Glock 29, S&W 610 (3") or a S&W 25-14 (2.5")

While the revolvers can be fired single action all six, while somewhat different can be fired by simply pulling the trigger. I like commonality.


S&W M25-14 (45 ACP)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/M25-14.jpg

Glock 29 (10mm)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/Glock29.jpg

S&W M 610 (10mm)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/LH610.jpg

Charliebravo
08-31-2010, 04:10 PM
Glock 26 with a +2 on the mag.

cciota
08-31-2010, 04:22 PM
Like gpwasr10, I carry a XD-9SC concealed most of the time. Light and comfortable to wear with shorts and a tank top. In the winter time, I some times carry either my Beretta 92FS or my G21. I have more cover with jackets and long sleeve shirts.

O.S.O.K.
08-31-2010, 04:24 PM
Depends. Most of the time it's this:

PF-9 (goes into a crossbreed holster)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4356750417_758a1e6646.jpg

But sometimes when I'm walking the dog, I'll slip this into an old pocket type IWB holster with the clip removed (just to cover the trigger and protect most of it from my toxic sweat)

S&W 4586

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4840644357_b40b5837bf.jpg

Its surprising how well this big heavy pistol conceals with just a t-shirt worn untucked. Kinda like a 1911 - its flat enough not to print too much.

AKTexas
08-31-2010, 04:30 PM
Varies:

Ruger LCP in my pockets.

G27,G23 in the winter I carry my 1911 or G21.

Blacksmith
08-31-2010, 05:30 PM
http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af204/Blacksmith66/DSC02195.jpg

AK-J
08-31-2010, 05:45 PM
My Glock 23:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g118/avtomatj/Glock23.jpg

ubersoldate
08-31-2010, 06:23 PM
I have different handguns for different times of the year, and different stages of CC...
Mak, 2 snubbies, 2 sigs, para 1911, beretta, but since I got my glock 19 a year ago, I really have had no will to carry anything else.

Flinter
08-31-2010, 06:55 PM
S&W Model 638.

It's just about perfect IMHO.

HDR
08-31-2010, 07:21 PM
I have different handguns for different times of the year, and different stages of CC...
Mak, 2 snubbies, 2 sigs, para 1911, beretta, but since I got my glock 19 a year ago, I really have had no will to carry anything else.

I do the same thing; it seems lighter = summer. Lighter usually being a M59. Colder weather is 1911-A1s, High Power etc.

No speak Glock. lol

aliceinchains
08-31-2010, 07:57 PM
Warm weather S&W 357 revolver no hammer. Cold weather Colt 1911 .

ltorlo64
08-31-2010, 09:29 PM
I have to admit, I don't have a CCW, yet. I will when I get back to Washington. Here in Califonia it is too hard. But I plan on carrying my G19. I like the size and weight, and I love the way it shoots.

ubersoldate
08-31-2010, 09:37 PM
No speak Glock. lol

I didnt for years either. Didnt like em at all, just didnt feel right in my hand.
Then I shot a friends 19, and for some reason it just clicked with me.
Maybe because all the glocks I shot before were 40 or 45, but the 19 in 9mm just shot the way it should...

My father is a die hard 1911 man, I mean religous about em..
When I told him that the last year I ONLY carry the glock and love it, he said that telling him that was as bad as a son telling his father he is gay..
haha...

Sherman
08-31-2010, 09:58 PM
Ruger LCP.

HDR
09-01-2010, 07:14 PM
I didnt for years either. Didnt like em at all, just didnt feel right in my hand.
Then I shot a friends 19, and for some reason it just clicked with me.
Maybe because all the glocks I shot before were 40 or 45, but the 19 in 9mm just shot the way it should...

The trigger can be replaced; however, grip to axis is wrong for me.


My father is a die hard 1911 man, I mean religous about em..
When I told him that the last year I ONLY carry the glock and love it, he said that telling him that was as bad as a son telling his father he is gay..
haha...

I know what you mean; mine about lost it when he saw a 9mm on me. I thought of telling him if he'd spend more time practicing he could enjoy the lighter weight.

But nah.... lol

Schuetzenman
09-01-2010, 08:28 PM
Over all, all around favorite is my Glock 19. 2nd most liked for carry is my Glock 21. 3rd fave to cary is a 1911. The 1911 was the first type I ever carried CCW, but the simplicity of the 19 for ccw wins me over. Lighter, more shots, mechanically simple and much more corrosion proof. It's as accurate as a laser beam, it hits where I point it. +P Speer Gold dots, (124 gr.) are the preferred CCW round in it.

American Rage
09-01-2010, 10:48 PM
S&W 4586

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4840644357_b40b5837bf.jpg

Its surprising how well this big heavy pistol conceals with just a t-shirt worn untucked. Kinda like a 1911 - its flat enough not to print too much.

Tell me about the trigger pull and everything else that you can. I ask b/c I've considered a 3953 b/c it is cheaper than a 3913.

Thanks

Rage

abpt1
09-01-2010, 11:19 PM
G27 with a spare g23 mag
lately

arcangel
09-03-2010, 07:04 PM
Depends on my mood but most of the time its my Glock 19 in a inside the pants holster by Galco, and 2 spare mags, Hornady 115g critical defense. However sometimes I'll pack the HK USP 45 Tac inside the pants holster as well 2 mags of 230g ball.

Penguin
09-03-2010, 07:11 PM
I always carry a full size 1911 of some sort. I have several different ones.

GFS
09-08-2010, 10:53 AM
For concealed carry: Glock 19 (second gen) stuffed with Federal PBLE 115 gr +P+ JHP, carried in a Milt Sparks SSII with a S&W 642 backing it up. The S&W is loaded with Speer 135gr Gold Dot SB rounds.

nfa1934
09-08-2010, 07:16 PM
I usually carry either a ParaOrdnance C6.45 or a S&W 340PD. In the winter, sometimes a SIG 220.

abpt1
09-08-2010, 08:07 PM
I usually carry either a ParaOrdnance C6.45 or a S&W 340PD. In the winter, sometimes a SIG 220.
I carry my 340pd all winter long .

davepool
09-08-2010, 09:01 PM
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/danwesson004.jpg
DW CBOB 10mm when i carry concealed

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/momandglock007.jpg

or this one, Glock 20, if i have to go open the roofing yard late at night

RJ Shooter
09-08-2010, 11:36 PM
Usually this...

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/506/M_P9-01.jpg

AIM Surplus
09-09-2010, 02:34 AM
The 1911 was the first type I ever carried CCW, but the simplicity of the 19 for ccw wins me over. Lighter, more shots, mechanically simple and much more corrosion proof.




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skorpion
09-09-2010, 10:12 AM
Glock 19 with Streamlight TLR-3 weapon light in an ugly, but practical, home-modified Blackhawk IWB holster. When I feel like carrying a back-up, I wear the Keltec PF9 in an ankle holster. A spare Glock 19 mag resides in a leather knife pouch on the belt. The Glock is carried 24/7 year-round.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3331/dscn0255h.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/dscn0255h.jpg/)

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1973/dscn0256u.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/dscn0256u.jpg/)

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Blackshirt78
09-10-2010, 05:53 AM
My preffered carry gun is my Glock G26 with crimson trace laser grips in a Desantis inside the pocket holster.

raxar
09-10-2010, 03:43 PM
Taurus 85 DAO .38

I'm thinking of getting a kel-tec .32 or equilvent that I have no excuse not to slip in the pocket everyday.

hazmat
09-10-2010, 05:54 PM
Primary carry piece is a Kimber Ultra Raptor.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/hazmat97/1911%20Stuff/DSCF0133.jpg

Also don't mind strutting around with my Dan Wesson 10mm CBOB.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/hazmat97/1911%20Stuff/DSCF0135.jpg

Or my Colt 1991A1 commander.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/hazmat97/1911%20Stuff/DSCF0200.jpg

And if the mood strikes me, and the weather's right, I'll strap on a full size 1911. Either my Delta Elite, Remington R1, or Taurus PT1911.

Depends. But it most definitely is a 1911 of some sort.

DeadPool
09-10-2010, 07:13 PM
XD45 if im going to a crappy nieghborhood. but usually a ruger p345.

Penguin
09-10-2010, 07:19 PM
And if the mood strikes me, and the weather's right, I'll strap on a full size 1911. Either my Delta Elite, Remington R1, or Taurus PT1911.

Depends. But it most definitely is a 1911 of some sort.

How do you like the remington R1?

hazmat
09-10-2010, 08:06 PM
How do you like the remington R1?

Like it a lot. On par with my Taurus in terms of accuracy. Had to replace some parts to make it more comfy to shoot (new trigger, sear, and an ambi-safety) but its the only stock 1911 I didn't have to completely customize so I could shoot it.