In a perfect world, yes, but as much as I like to carry a big caliber at 4 o'clock position all the time, it is just too hard in 100+ degree weather when I am working. In a car it is hard to draw from. At the pool or beach it is too obvious. I believe in the different gun, different carry mode, based on circumstances.
concealed carry same gun or switch it up?
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Seems like personality type might make a difference here... Ya' know, like some people can be happy with the same spouse and driving the same car for decades... and some can't. I'd be bored to tears if I always carried the same gun the same way. OK, maybe I'll lose a second or two in dire-situation weapon-presenting but that's a trade-off I choose to make. (Please don't call me irresponsible... heh heh...)
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Single Six
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8shot357: I'm glad it gave you a laugh. I wish I could. But you hit it on the head; I gotta carry what they issue me.
armoredman
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Same gun, same holster, same location, only difference is convering garment.
CZ SP-01 Phantom 9mm, CZ75B 16 round magazine, High Noon Down Under holster, Rock Steady gun belt.
CZ SP-01 Phantom 9mm, CZ75B 16 round magazine, High Noon Down Under holster, Rock Steady gun belt.
I think there's something to be said for carrying a gun with the same basic MOA.
I don't think it matters that you carry a 6" .357 in the winter and a .38 spl in the summer - or for a BUG. Likewise I don't think it matters if you carry a XD Tactical Model 5" in the Winter and the XD Sub-Compact 3" in the summer - this isn't a huge difference right? There is practically no difference in how you fire a Glock 17 versus the Glock 26.
I do think it's important to keep the same basic MOA in carry guns. If your main gun is revolver / DA/SA or DOA pistol and you've chosen a pistol with a manual thumb safety for you bug or alternate carry - you may fins that your muscle memory and reflexes fail you under stress.
And while we're at it, I also think it's important to keep your holster arrangements relatively similar also...
I don't think it matters that you carry a 6" .357 in the winter and a .38 spl in the summer - or for a BUG. Likewise I don't think it matters if you carry a XD Tactical Model 5" in the Winter and the XD Sub-Compact 3" in the summer - this isn't a huge difference right? There is practically no difference in how you fire a Glock 17 versus the Glock 26.
I do think it's important to keep the same basic MOA in carry guns. If your main gun is revolver / DA/SA or DOA pistol and you've chosen a pistol with a manual thumb safety for you bug or alternate carry - you may fins that your muscle memory and reflexes fail you under stress.
And while we're at it, I also think it's important to keep your holster arrangements relatively similar also...
I carry a USP compact(40S&W) in a DeSantis paddle or a S&W 639(9mm) in an Uncle Mike's "owb" both pistol's are DA/SA decockers with the same safety controls & position for "safe & fire" and both holsters are strong side with an FBI forward cant, although the grips are slightly different, they function the same, so I can switch it up! without switching it up!
I started CCW in the late '80s, and started out with full-size pistols, carried IWB. Since then, the carry piece has shrunk to a 9mm/.38 pocket pistol in a trouser pocket. The constant is operating system; DAO to minimize fumbling.
I adjusted my wardrobe for the carry mode--loose slacks or cargo pants, and a coat modified with pass-through slots to be able to access my trouser pockets while buttoned up.
I adjusted my wardrobe for the carry mode--loose slacks or cargo pants, and a coat modified with pass-through slots to be able to access my trouser pockets while buttoned up.
I switch out my guns.
I live in a rural area with fairly low population density. I have lived in the same area since 1974. I am retired. I was a reserve Deputy Sheriff for 15 years, and a Police Chief for another couple years.
Summer: For carry mostly around the house, riding my UTV or ATV in the forrest, etc I carry my 4 inch HB S&W 64 quite a bit. My carry holster is a Lobo Enhanced Pancake. If I might be hard on my leather, I might go to an older Bianchi pancake or 5 BH which I would not mind scratching as much. My normal carry ammo will be 2 shot shells, and 4 semi wadcutters.
For town carry I will normally carry my 638 in a Lobo Model 1 pancake.
Some times I will also carry my 625 in a 3" in a Lobo Model 1 Pancake.
I also carry my 1911 Colt now and again. I have an inside the waist band, and a Rafter S version of an Askens Avenger in Black Shark for it.
Jacket/Coat Weather: If I will be in a situation where I have to remove my cover garment I carry my 638 in a Nemisis in the inside pocket of my jackets, coats, or vests.
Like was said above, I tend to carry my 625, 64, and 1911 more in cooler weather.
I have zero issues changing around my carry guns. I shoot everything mentioned in our defensive pistol matchs plus my 617, MK III, and XDm 40. If we have a busy Saturday Match Day I might only shoot 2 of them. If we have a lite turn out day like we did this month I shot the 64 three times, the 1911 once, and the 638 once. I learned a valuable lesson at this months match. I had only the number of Safariland Comp III loaders required to shoot the match with me on the course. I fumbled a reload on the last stage with my last speed loader. I will have an extra speed loader on me next month.
The good thing about shooting matches is finding out what can go wrong, or needs fixing. Like having a holster that is way to slow do draw from. This is a better place to find out something does not work, or needs tweeked a little than after it hits the fan. A match also provides a place to practice reloading drills. Something you might not do without going to the match.
Bob
I live in a rural area with fairly low population density. I have lived in the same area since 1974. I am retired. I was a reserve Deputy Sheriff for 15 years, and a Police Chief for another couple years.
Summer: For carry mostly around the house, riding my UTV or ATV in the forrest, etc I carry my 4 inch HB S&W 64 quite a bit. My carry holster is a Lobo Enhanced Pancake. If I might be hard on my leather, I might go to an older Bianchi pancake or 5 BH which I would not mind scratching as much. My normal carry ammo will be 2 shot shells, and 4 semi wadcutters.
For town carry I will normally carry my 638 in a Lobo Model 1 pancake.
Some times I will also carry my 625 in a 3" in a Lobo Model 1 Pancake.
I also carry my 1911 Colt now and again. I have an inside the waist band, and a Rafter S version of an Askens Avenger in Black Shark for it.
Jacket/Coat Weather: If I will be in a situation where I have to remove my cover garment I carry my 638 in a Nemisis in the inside pocket of my jackets, coats, or vests.
Like was said above, I tend to carry my 625, 64, and 1911 more in cooler weather.
I have zero issues changing around my carry guns. I shoot everything mentioned in our defensive pistol matchs plus my 617, MK III, and XDm 40. If we have a busy Saturday Match Day I might only shoot 2 of them. If we have a lite turn out day like we did this month I shot the 64 three times, the 1911 once, and the 638 once. I learned a valuable lesson at this months match. I had only the number of Safariland Comp III loaders required to shoot the match with me on the course. I fumbled a reload on the last stage with my last speed loader. I will have an extra speed loader on me next month.
The good thing about shooting matches is finding out what can go wrong, or needs fixing. Like having a holster that is way to slow do draw from. This is a better place to find out something does not work, or needs tweeked a little than after it hits the fan. A match also provides a place to practice reloading drills. Something you might not do without going to the match.
Bob
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My EDC in the real world is a Glock-36. I have way to many guns I like to carry. So I change up according to what I'm doing and where I'm going.
I also carry in the same 3 to 3:30 area with my guns. To me a revolver is a revolver and a auto is a auto. I'm very familar with all my guns and I think some people way over think this same gun and same holster thing. Enjoy life and change it up now and then.
I also carry in the same 3 to 3:30 area with my guns. To me a revolver is a revolver and a auto is a auto. I'm very familar with all my guns and I think some people way over think this same gun and same holster thing. Enjoy life and change it up now and then.
BigCountry308
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I switch it up. I've seen countless experts and CCW class instructors say carry the same gun or same platform and don't change it up like underwear, but if you do change switch completely and don't move back and forth. The whole "under stress" idea if you will. Having said that, I learned concealed carry and practiced the most with a full size 1911, and on the draw, I disengage the safety on the 90 degree rotation from holster to target, I shoot with a very high grip and sweeping it off is instinct. When I carry my Glock 19 and when I practice drawing the Glock, I sweep that thumb down to disengage the safety that ISN'T there at the same point in the draw. So as long as you don't change the operation or general location of the safety, everything should be fine. ie, going from a 1911 style sweep down to fire safety to a Beretta sweep up to fire.