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Author Topic: Concealed Carry - What are the best options for an every day carry weapon?  (Read 12904 times)

Offline Fl0und3rz

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Wife just applied for a CPL for Father's day, after having me harangue her for years.  Thanks Islamists and gungrabbers!

Next up, range and instruction time, and we'll be in the same boat.

Offline jay.sharkbait

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The FN never really did it for me.

I like the Smith 442 for summer and quick trips to store etc and love the CZ P-01 for everything else.

The Glock 19 is a great option as well but I don't dig 43 or 26 as I feel like I need to reposition my hand after every shot.


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I'd love to have the ability to penetrate soft panel armor but there's no way I'd trade the cavitation from a hollow point for it.  :twocents:

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Been thinking bout the glock 19 but I kinda want something with a safety on it too!

Check out the Smith & Wesson M&P. I've shot them quite a bit along with glocks. They're nice guns. Very similar to glocks but they can be had with or without a thumb safety.

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Really like my little Sig p238 for in town carry.

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Glock 26 and a 17 mag for reload. If concerned about concealment, XDS 9mm or Shield 9mm FTW. All carried in an MTAC as well. I haven't found an IWB comparable to the MTAC yet. Always carry an extra mag.

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I love my Ruger .357 mag.,  SP 101, 4.2 inch barrel. I can shoot .357's .38's, and bird shot out of it.  Pretty awesome! .357 Hornady's at the ready for big game and self preservation.  Love this gun with a nice grip special for me. I found a holster for it and ordered two speed loaders and a holster for those! I can have two different loads at the ready while in the field hunting. I'm so glad I happened upon this sweet gun.

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I have carried subcompacts all the way up to a CZ SP-01. Just about anything can be carried with a good holster and a good belt. I generally end up carrying something in a mid size close to a 4" barrel and I like as much capacity as possible. Things like the Glock 19, XD or XDM, S&W M&P etc... Your general polymer guns with good capacity and easy to obtain parts.

My favorite holster is the Comp tac Minotaur IWB. It's similar to the crossbreed tuck holsters, but I much prefer the comp tac holsters.

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Always love my SW hammerless but really liking my new SIG 290. Sweet little shooter and pocket size at that.

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I have two that I like of mine one is the Sig 239 in 9mm and the Taurus PT140 .40cal both are comfortable and the Taurus won't break the pocket book either.
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S&W M&P Shield or Springfield XD-S. Carry extra Mags.

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Glock 23.

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Glock 19 is my favorite, 9mm is a hell of a round, shoot good ammo. Rapid repeated trauma to the target zone.....16 in the gun, 2 spare 17 round magazines...50 rounds... shoot your way to safety...or more arms and ammo  :chuckle:
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Im not a glock guy just cause i cant seem to shoot them well.  So i carry a mandp shield 9 with an extra mag.. for most instances i feel its adequate.  Shoots well, accurate, and reliable!
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