Dave,
I hear your thoughts about carrying a gun being cool, fun and badass. I'd like to remind you that carrying a gun, any gun, is probably one of the most serious things you'll ever make a decision to do.
Can I ask ya if you currently have your carry permit? And if so, how long have you had it and what course did you take to get it?
Like Chaz88, I don't know you either but from what you've stated thus far in this thread, you REALLY need to examine the reasons you carry or want to carry. You need to understand the serious responsibilities and possible consequences of carrying as well as getting educated on what IS going to happen to you if you would happen to have to pull your weapon and use it. Even if having to use your gun in a 'sure nuff' real SD situation, you will most likely be arrested and a very good possibility you will spend thousands of $'s in legal expense's. Then you very likely will spend some more $'s on attorney fee's and more years out of your life trying to defend yourself in the civil suits that will surely follow.
There's nothing fun, cool or badass about any of the above.
There's nothing fun, cool or badass about carrying a gun. It's much more then putting your wallet in your pocket or putting on a cool shirt or a neat pair of shoes.
If these are the reasons for your carrying, I would ask that you be responsible and re-evaluate why you want to carry and get some education/training.
FWIW, please remember, responsible gun owners/carriers continually fight for our rights to do so. The decisions you make with a gun not only affect your rights, but shines a light on every gun owner and their rights as well.