Good Concealed-Carry Weapon?
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Heh. Here's what i use:
sig p232 chambered in 380.
S&W 5-shot j frame .357 with enclosed hammer.
both are small, simple, reliable...one is "low power" for comfort (the .380) and the other is a real pocket cannon (the .357).
I'm still looking for the .454 Casul derringer...
Mike
sig p232 chambered in 380.
S&W 5-shot j frame .357 with enclosed hammer.
both are small, simple, reliable...one is "low power" for comfort (the .380) and the other is a real pocket cannon (the .357).
I'm still looking for the .454 Casul derringer...
Mike
skkjester, if ya can make it to Hot Shots on Saturday I have the Kahr MK40 you can try out and I think Hot Shots has a Kahr K9 for sell. Because of my size I find ti hard to carry concealed, but the little MK40 fits me just right. I have an officers model Colt that just doesn't feel right when I try to carry it.
Heck stop by Hot Shots man, it would be a good experience to see and possibly get to fire alot of different guns.
DaHaMac
Heck stop by Hot Shots man, it would be a good experience to see and possibly get to fire alot of different guns.
DaHaMac
Kentucky Rifle
New member
Welcome Jester.
I buy all pistols with concealed carry in mind. As a result, I have a little collection to choose from. The most powerful is a Glock 27. (.40 cal) I also have a Colt Mustang Pocketlite (.380 cal), a NAA Guardian (.32 cal) and a Kel-Tec P-32 (.32 cal) I've had good luck with all of these choices, however I usually carry the little Kel-Tec because it is so thin and light. (6.5 oz.) I load it with Federal Hydra-Shoks and it has never had a malfunction. During the summer, (HOT in Kentucky!) I carry the Kel-Tec in a pocket holster or the Mustang in a "quick draw" waist pack. Other people will offer different choices, but this is what works for me. My wife chose a Taurus Total Titanium in .38 special. It's a light, durible, and accurate revolver that she's really happy with.
Will
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I buy all pistols with concealed carry in mind. As a result, I have a little collection to choose from. The most powerful is a Glock 27. (.40 cal) I also have a Colt Mustang Pocketlite (.380 cal), a NAA Guardian (.32 cal) and a Kel-Tec P-32 (.32 cal) I've had good luck with all of these choices, however I usually carry the little Kel-Tec because it is so thin and light. (6.5 oz.) I load it with Federal Hydra-Shoks and it has never had a malfunction. During the summer, (HOT in Kentucky!) I carry the Kel-Tec in a pocket holster or the Mustang in a "quick draw" waist pack. Other people will offer different choices, but this is what works for me. My wife chose a Taurus Total Titanium in .38 special. It's a light, durible, and accurate revolver that she's really happy with.
Will
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Mendacity is the system we live in.
D Crockett
New member
Jester,
Go to Hot Shots, shoot different ones, stick them in your waist or pocket, and see which one is best for YOU!
You are very fortunate to have that opportunity w/ such nice people. Be thankful.
Pick one and PRACTICE with it often. Dry fire practice w/ it at home. Practice your draw from concealment every two or three days(if not more).
If you're going to carry, be serious about it. It is a serious responsibility. Think through situations that might arise in your daily routine and how you should respond w/ both your safety and the legal consequences in mind.
Again, don't try to shoot a lot of different protection pieces well, as you might for fun or target shooting. Pick one and learn to shoot it very well until you do so instinctively. That's how you'll need to respond in a crisis situation.
Spend a little extra if you have to for a quality piece, you wont miss the extra money a few months later but will always appreciate what you have.
Just slipped off my soapbox so I'd better stop.
Good Luck Jester,
Dave
Go to Hot Shots, shoot different ones, stick them in your waist or pocket, and see which one is best for YOU!
You are very fortunate to have that opportunity w/ such nice people. Be thankful.
Pick one and PRACTICE with it often. Dry fire practice w/ it at home. Practice your draw from concealment every two or three days(if not more).
If you're going to carry, be serious about it. It is a serious responsibility. Think through situations that might arise in your daily routine and how you should respond w/ both your safety and the legal consequences in mind.
Again, don't try to shoot a lot of different protection pieces well, as you might for fun or target shooting. Pick one and learn to shoot it very well until you do so instinctively. That's how you'll need to respond in a crisis situation.
Spend a little extra if you have to for a quality piece, you wont miss the extra money a few months later but will always appreciate what you have.
Just slipped off my soapbox so I'd better stop.
Good Luck Jester,
Dave
bad_dad_brad
New member
I like my Kahr MK9. Fits in the pocket, disapears in a IWB. A little heavy for such a little guy, but reliable and accurate. Also kinda pricey.
Wearing a sport jacket? Carry what you want with the appropriate holster. I like the Glock 19 in this case.
Wearing a sport jacket? Carry what you want with the appropriate holster. I like the Glock 19 in this case.
Pj0759@aol.com
New member
Whoa! this is a first no 1911's..I have an array of carry weapons that I switch to under different conditions,living in IN you learn to not rely on weather predictions.I often carry a Colt Detective special in a safariland crossdraw,opentop holster,or my SP-101 in a pancake style holster. As mentioned other than being very familiar with your weapon,I think the right holster is paramount in the carrying game.I most often carry a SA V-10 compact 45acp in a Galco crossdraw rig,this is one of my most comfortable carry methods(for me anyway)for a steel gun I hardly notice it,after a short time,which speaks volumes for the holster. I also carry a 1991 series 80 government model in a Bianchi belt slide,good thing about these are almost any 1911 will fit in any of these holsters,so makes for alot of choices.As many know the slim,flat profile of most 1911's are ideal for carry,they really snug up nest to the body and hide well.My all the time gun is a Keltec P-32,I am more impressed with this little cap gun every time I shoot it,and it is a breeze to carry,so when I am not carrying,I always have the P-32..My 2 cents...PJ
Herb Leventhal
New member
Consider one of the .32 caliber
Seacamp 32 beautifull piece but expensive
NAA Guardian 32
Beretta Tomcat 32
Kel-tec 32 All said to be reliable. I own the Seacamp with a Galco 'pushup' ITP holster which provides excellent concealment, and access.
Herb
Seacamp 32 beautifull piece but expensive
NAA Guardian 32
Beretta Tomcat 32
Kel-tec 32 All said to be reliable. I own the Seacamp with a Galco 'pushup' ITP holster which provides excellent concealment, and access.
Herb
I have to second the Glock 26. It is great. It can be carried almost anywhere from a shoulder holster to an ankle holster,and all points in between. It is also 9mm. At least check it out the next tine you are in a gun shop. I think you will agree. Also, the P95 is a good gun. It will be good for winter time carry when you can cover it with a jacket or sweater.
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BOYCOTT SMITH AND WESSON!!!
Defend the Constitution from the foreign threat!!!!
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