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Author Topic: Concealed Carry - What are the best options for an every day carry weapon?  (Read 12685 times)

Offline Bean Counter

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Can't argue with that.

Micro PSA: Shoot a hajj wearing body armor in the waist, not the head.  :twocents:

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Glock 43! I love this gun. My next will be a glock 26.  Don't buy something that is too heavy to carry or you'll end up not carrying it.  My first pistol was a Springfield xd full size and carried it for about a month before I slowly wore it less and less.  Now, with the glock 43, I even carry it in my house or outside because it's so comfortable.  Comp-tac.com makes an awesome iwb holster called the mtac.  I can tuck my shirt in with it an you still won't notice it.

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Can't argue with that.

Micro PSA: Shoot a hajj wearing body armor in the waist, not the head.  :twocents:

My FiveseveN rounds have no problem penetrating level 1, 2 or 3 body armor. ;)
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IMO no better concealable gun then a Sig P938 or the 9mm version, I currently carry a Kahr CM9 that fits in my back pocket. Really think about selling it for a Glock 29sf 10mm.
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I carry a Ruger LC9 with th built in laser in a crossbreed iwb holster. I carry a second magazine in  my pocket. I love that little pistol, a lot.

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As you can see there are sooooooooooo many good options, but,  in my opinion, THE most important thing to consider is that you get something you'll actually carry everyday.  Magazine capacity, knock down power, penetration, alllllllll that stuff don't mean dik, if your CCW spends the majority of the time in a drawer at home.

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It's all personal. Some people pack a full size 1911 around all day with no complaints. Others feel burdened by anything bigger than a J frame.

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Glock 43, very concealable good power. Glock 19 if more ammo is needed. Kimber 5 inch steel frame 45 if I am sure there could be a rumble.
For day to day I like my Glock 43
Carl

Agreed with Carl, except my 1911 is a Sig Nightmare carry. Just remember extra mags.
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Carry what is comfortable and accurate in YOUR hands
For me it's a glock 27 .40 cal!
For a concealed size and comfort is my go to for me being in the city,burbs or the woods I feel your 1st shot has to count and have enough knock down power to stop 2 and 4 legged assailants


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When I was searching for a pistol for concealed carry I shot the H&K, S&W M&P, Taurus, and Glock. For me I bought the Glock 17 and shoot hydra-shocks out of it. I found that it fit in my hand better and I could shoot it faster and more accurately than the others. 🇺🇸


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for me nothing beats a S&W J frame

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1/10 of an inch difference in width between a xd9 and a xds, for the extra rounds, I'll take the 10th of an inch.

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Here's mine
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I carry a 1911 Kimber .45 single stack comfortably all day. I am a bigger guy tho but I am also looking for something different. Something with more ammo capacity. Been thinking bout the glock 19 but I kinda want something with a safety on it too!

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Kimber Ultra Carry 40cal crimson Trace Grips

 


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