Non-LE concealed carry: Revolvers vs. semi-automatics

[Cousin Pat]

For those of you (civilian, not LE or military) who frequently carry, please indicate your handgun selection for primary and, if used, backup.

 

[BlayGlock]

Taurus 85 UL w/ CT Grips and a Kahr CW9 depending on the mood.

 

[CTSigLover]

6 1/2" S&W Model 29

 

[mrt949]

seecamp 32 m@p c 40 sw.

 

[David the Gnome]

I carry semis and revolvers and I don't carry a backup gun.

 

[Crankylove]

Springfield Micro Compact .45 ACP, no backup, about half the time no extra mag.

 

[Ohio man]

Carry

686 2 1/2 barrel

 

[joegator]

642

 

[Gats Italian]

Beretta Elite II w/o a BUG.

 

[SilentHitz]

1911, and bug varies...usually a 642.

 

[hoytinak]

Either HK P2000SK 9mm, Ruger LCP or S&W 1911PD Commander (in order of most carried) ....no back up.

 

[Kreyzhorse]

I have three main carry guns; a S&W 637 snub, a SA TRP 1911 or a Ruger LCP. I do not carry a back up.

 

[partemisio]

M&P9 or Para Big Hawg with no back up.

 

[CDH]

It's not and all or nothing thing so the poll is bound to be a bit skewed.

I almost exclusively a semi-auto, from a Rohrbaugh R9s to a stainless Commander and a few things in between.
But, I also have a 642 that I carry occasionally depending upon how I'm dressed.

Whatever I carry, I don't carry a BUG nor do I even carry an extra mag.
I'm totally comfortable that any SD situation I get in would be within the 99.9999% statistic of being over within 3 rounds.

Now if I lived a bit closer to the Mexican border, I would probably change my carry philosophy to carrying no less than a 16-round semi-auto, and an AR-15 as my BUG.
Or is it the other way around?

 

[22thru45shooter]

1911-45 acp w/spare full mag ( always )
no bug needed

 

[denfoote]

 

[k9stang]

S&W model 36

 

[AZ Med18]

Depends on the mood and dress

Option A: SA XD tactical 45 compact

Option B: SA XD Subcompact 9mm

Backup for both is a Ruger LCP

 

[The Great Mahoo]

My carry guns are a Glock 36 or Taurus 651. I prefer to carry a revolver, but typically carry my auto, since I shoot it better.

I plan on picking up a 3" revolver, which will likely become my carry choice.

 

[Mello2u]

Colt Delta Elite 10mm, 200gr HP @ 1250fps. Extra mag and Surefire P6.