I never bring the smaller gun out of a perceived need
We on same page here.
I can't perceive the actions of others, criminals, psychos, "bad people", are mobile and might show up in a normally "good" place; I prefer to carry accordingly.
I never bring the smaller gun out of a perceived need
IMO pocket guns are only worthwhile if I'm not wearing a belt. For every other situation I prefer something Glock 19 sized or larger. Yes even in nuculear summer heat.
Boom! Love it.To get a concealed handgun that does everything, first get a handgun that does everything, then conceal it.
Good luck.
I have been doing the research for a slightly larger concealed handgun in 9 mm outside of my mouse guns in .380. I used to own a Glock 26 but sold it as it is almost the same size as my Glock 19, but the 19 is too heavy and large for pocket carry. Sold my S/W .38 cal. snub nose J frame too.
My Kahr CW 380 and the Ruger LCP work fine for concealed pocket carry but was looking at the SCCY or the others like it for more punch when expecting to be in dangerous places.
What bothers me with the online data/You Tube videos is there will be an evaluation of different guns, and then it gets down to where the author wants a concealed gun, but it must be able to do heavy combat, hold high capacity mags, be big in the hand, great trigger, sites, grips, etc. An easily concealed handgun is not going to be a military combat gun like a Glock 17 or Colt 1911. The bigger guns would be best in a street fight but you cannot hide it in a pants pocket in 100 degree weather.
This seems to be the trend with these videos, how many people here carry a Model 1911 type gun everyday and feel it is not seen and is very comfortable? You can't do that is most places in the USA in July. These videos need to emphasis that comfortable concealed handguns are just that, for easy carry in the pocket and better than a knife if confronted.
I whole heartedly agree with your last statement.. however taking in your post as a whole I can't help but think this is how you view people who carry full size guns, Im carrying larger then X amount of rounds so I must think im a bad ass.I think capacity is over rated in a carry gun. Are you going around into bad neighborhoods looking for a gunfight? Jeeze, I hope not because that is just stupid. If I remember my statistics, most self defense situations are over in a few seconds and very few rounds are fired, so you don't really need to have a high capacity gun and extra magazines. What you need to do is to practice situational awareness and avoid possible conflict if you can. Just because you carry a gun, it doesn't make you invulnerable.
Let me ask you something why do you even care what other people carry?
Not exactly I just get sick of being stereo typed with statements like this.I guess I touched a nerve there huh?
I think capacity is over rated in a carry gun. Are you going around into bad neighborhoods looking for a gunfight?
If that's true this site is a weird place to visit.. a message board.. ya know.. a place to exchange information and ideas.Honestly, it would be nearly impossible for me to care any less what gun you carry, or for that matter, care what you, or anyone else thinks.
Wow the irony In that paragraph, You carry a gun because sometimes you need one, but having more capacity does not equal more prepared.I see too many people out there that seem to equate carrying higher capacity guns and a slew of extra magazines with some how being more prepared. I carry a gun for the same reason I make sure I have a spare tire with air in it and the tools to change a flat tire if I get one. When you need it, nothing else will do.
I don't disagree paying attention will get you out of more jams then any gun, What I have a problem with is the idea that those who carry larger guns either think they're rambo, are paranoid or looking for a fight, or in your particular case you seem to assume more bullets = less brains.What I was trying to point out is that having more ammo isn't going to make you safer. What will make you safer is paying attention to what is going on around you and making a conscious effort to watch for, and avoid possible situations where you may have problems. In other words it's like having enough common sense to know that it would probably be a bad idea to drive your passenger car down a four wheel drive trail.
Having a pocket pistol as a backup is a good choice (NY reload)I carry two firearms: a Snubby 357 Magnum in the pocket and a Glock 19 MOS with an RMR, IWB.
IF you want power, there's nothing that can beat a 357 Magnum Snubby from a pocket holster. Weighing 23-24 ounces for a stainless steel revolver, it has enough weight to handle the load. The lack of an exposed hammer prevents snagging, and the short barrel is harder to grasp for an attacker. It can be shot from within a jacket pocket, but I tend to pocket carry mine in an Uncle Mike's size 4. The beauty of a revolver is it can be fired on contact, as necessary, unlike a semiauto, which might jam. When I pocket carry, I frequently have my hands in my pockets, anyways, ready to draw anyways.
I have carried my Sig Sauer P238 at times, in the past. I have loaded it with Buffalo Bore 95 grain +P ammo. Though it's easily concealable, and it handles recoil extremely well, it's not typically my first choice for defense. But it's better than a rock or knife.
As for my other concealed carry pistol, it's a Glock 19 with 15 rounds. Why do I carry two? Because I don't have any viable solution for spare magazines. If one were to malfunction, I have an alternative.
Again, it's a last resort to even consider deadly force. It's just the peace of mind and being prepared that gives me comfort.
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