Best all around ccw (anything goes)

Depends

If I knew I needed to use it today and had to be something I owned then probably my 10 gauge. But boy, would I look funny wearing my overcoat in 90+ degree weather trying to conceal that thing. :)

I'm on my way to pick up an LCP later today that I'm hoping with answer that question for summer months.

But for all around. I really like my XD 45C. It's compact enough to conceal in any weather if I want to dress for it, just have to pick the right shirt. It carries 11 or 14 rounds of .45 ACP. It shoots right where I point it and it works every time.
 
I carry my Taurus Millennium in 45 ten round mag capacity the gun shoots real accurate and it is a lot smaller than my Springfield 45.Its been a reliable gun and I like the way the trigger works a lot better than my Glock 35 which is large compared to the Taurus.
 
Well, a 11.4 ounce .357 magnum DEFINITELY isn't for everyone. I have one of those little suckers in .38 special and it was MISERABLE to shoot. I quickly unloaded it on someone with hardier hands than me. I'm 5'10" 240 lbs and those super light .38/.357s are more sado masochists. Sane people stick with the heaver aluminum frames in .38s and steel frames in .357s.

How about the LCR? Same size, polymer frame to absorb recoil, decent sights, smooth trigger? Other than the underpowered ammo (compared to a 9mm or larger) and the short barrel its a pretty good candidate.
 
This would depend on which caliber you want to stay with.

Personally I NEVER carry anything less than a 9mm. Unless I am going to be out with the cattle. I do carry a P22 in addition to my others if I am going to be doing that.

In town...

It would also depend on if you are allowed to "print".

You can get a larger pistol with higher cap. if printing is a non issue, like it is here where I live.

Because there is nothing like pulling out a .50AE. You don't even have to load it ... They will probably wet themselves anyway.:D

Kids these days and their movies...
 
The best all around is completely relevant to each individual. What is best for me, and I have several weapons that qualify for CCW, including a S&W 642, is a Ruger P97. I can shoot it better than any other, and can carry it without a problem. What is best for me is not best for everyone. There is not a best CCW for everyone.
 
For the past three or four years, I routinely carried one of the S&W 5-shot .38 SPL J-frames. They are extremely easy to conceal wearing a wide variety of clothing, including office attire.

But they possess one real drawback, as anyone knows who has tried to compete with them in a "carry gun" shooting match or a training course. They are difficult to reload under fire, or under extremely tight time constraints (especially if you're moving/changing location).

Most who carry them concealed do not carry speedloaders, but some variant of either a strip or a dump pouch for reloads. Fumbling around trying to reload a small 5-shot cylinder sucks....relative to the ease with which a small auto may be reloaded.

One reason I like the Kahr PM-40 that I picked up not long ago is that it is nearly precisely the same size as a S&W J-frame (but thinner,) it carries with the same ease under the same circumstances, but it offers a much faster reload capability than any J-frame. Unless you carry a second J-frame for a reload, the Kahr is much faster if you were to need more than 5-shots.

I'm still a huge fan of the J-frame, but should a confrontation require more than the initial 5 rounds, IMO a J-frame puts whoever carries one at a tactical disadvantage.

"He who runs out of ammunition first, loses"...


Your mileage may vary...
 
Best CCW? A Colt Combat Commander or other 4" 1911A1 pistol like this Springfield Armory Champion:

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Flat to hide, spare mags are flat too. And it lets the bad guy stare into about a half an inch of oblivion before the flash.
 
I will go with a Glock 19,,,,Concealable, Reliable, Accurate, Controllable and enough rounds for more than one assailant.

My second option would be a M&P 9c,,,,same as above, I just don't have enough time with it yet.
 
Jon_in_wv --

Nobody said anything about shooting .357 magnums. I specifically said .38 special.

I guess that's the reason they make so many different handguns. If everyone thought the same, there would only be one type of gun for each use. One for concealed carry, one for the nightstand, etc.
 
The best for me is a Glock 36, and or a Keltec .380 depending on how I dress. I may have to get another revolver or another Kahr someday, but for now those two work pretty well for me. I have to admit that I don't feel as good with the .380 as I do with the .45, but it's better than throwing rocks.

DBAR
 
Tough Choice

So many things to factor in: Location, Occasion, Caliber, Weight, Size, Capacity, Ergonomics, Trigger, Longevity, the list goes on. It's why I have several guns that I employ for carry duty depending on the situation or mood.

That being said, the best "all around" for me is probably the Taurus 24/7 Pro Titanium: 20 oz. unloaded, 13 round mag capacity with extended 17 round mag option. Great trigger; and the fastest shooting compact Nine in the stable.
 
G-26 for me

Kahr by all accounts is a good gun but they do not fit my hand well. I've tried the P3AT Kel tec for carry and it does fit in the pocket but hurts my finger to shoot it and its not very accurate and its a .380. I tried the bigger 9mm Kel-tec and had the same problem. Uncomfortable for me to shoot and I could not get much accuracy out of it.

Lots of people say, "I carry a full sized 1911 with no problem." That fine but not for me. At least not in TX. I found the best carry gun to be the Glock 26 for a couple reasons. First it is small and light at less than 20 oz. unloaded. It will actually fit in my pocket with a pair of jeans and a pocket holster though that is not be desired mode of carry.

But the three great thing about the G26 is it shoots like and has the accuracy of a full sized pistol, packs a full 11 rounds of plus P and is unterly reliable.

So I have settled on the G-26 for carry. But like all guns, a lot of it is how you are built and personel likes or dislikes.
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Throw rocks if you will but the Kel-Tec P-11 is small, accurate and dependable and holds 11 rounds of 147 grain JHP 9mm. If ya need to go to a second mag because the stuff got deep, swap in a S&W Model 59 magazine for 15 or more rounds! You can't beet the concealability of this puppy without going to less than 10 round capacity.

Having said that, I DID go ahead and buy a Kel-Tec P3AT just because it is SO STINKING SMALL! I could hide this thing in nothing more than a banana hammock and a smile! :D :eek: :barf:
 
"for anyone"

I'm going to look at this as including those with arthritic fingers and low hand strength at one end, and those with big hands at the other.

3" or 4" K-frame round-butt .357. Will conceal adequately OWB or via other means. Basic grip is good for small hands. Can easily be modified with Tyler T-grip for bigger hands, or can have bigger grips put on it. Allows light .38 to moderate .357, depending on shooter abilities and preference.

I don't think snubbies are good choices for new shooters, based on recoil, leverage for pulling what are often stiff triggers, blast and flash, etc. I don't think auto's are good for those with weak or arthritic hands. I don't think revolvers from L-frame and up are easy to outfit for those with small hands.

YMMV.
 
P2000sk

HK P2000SK .40 LEM, incredibly reliable, easy to conceal, shoots like a full size, incredible accuracy, and did I say incredibly reliable? Have a good day.
 
IMO, just to many variables and personnal preferences to say `whats the best` ccw. `Best` is what you`ll carry dailey and are most confident with. Mine is a j-frame Smith w/ CT grips.
 
jon_in_wv,

I guess I owe you sort of an apology. I went back and looked again. Post 16 has a photo of a .357.
 
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