what would be best for conceal carry a revolver or a semi auto

[JoshT]

Here you go... some pics to show what I'm talking about. 19 rounds is a schitt-load of firepower, it spits the Double Tap Gold Dot 124 +P loads at 1325fps... had this load been available 50 years ago... hell, 20 years ago... there'd be no debate about the merits of the 9x19 as a 'fighting handgun'!





And here it is on my person as I'm typing this... that's a standard weight T-Shirt and a pair of flat-front khaki shorts... I'm a pretty big guy though, so it's a little easier for me to conceal a little bit bigger pistol.

[timberghost72]

I carry my Kimber Stainless Custom II .45.  The Holster is a F.L.E.T.C.H. made by Galco. I'm 5'7" and it works great for me.  Fits snug to the waist and is very comfortable.

[Buckmark]

Looks good.
like the law says "concealed"
and if you can conceal it and it's comfortable then you will carry it.
Like the XD, cant see it
Like timberghost said "comfortable"

[Buckmark]

I'll tell you one reason i "downgraded" from the .40 to the smith 340pd is because i carry all the time and at work my shirt is tucked in and i could not hide a gun very well, i went with an ankle holster and the smith is so light i dont know its there, it fits under all my jeans and i can access it, that i could not do as easily with my kimber .45 or the .40, not sure about the XD, but i dont think i could get my pant leg over it or be able to get to it easily if i need it, just my 

[Buckmark]

If i get in a fire fight with JOSHT im sure in trouble though..

[timberghost72]

If i get in a fire fight with JOSHT im sure in trouble though..

I don't know about that.  8+1 well place rounds could be better than 18+1  poorly placed rounds. If you need that many you should practice more.  Adrenaline not included  .

[Buckmark]

 

[JoshT]

If i get in a fire fight with JOSHT im sure in trouble though..

I don't know about that.  8+1 well place rounds could be better than 18+1  poorly placed rounds. If you need that many you should practice more.  Adrenaline not included  .

Shot placement is what it's all about, and that goes for anything: pistols, bows, .300 RUMs, throwing stars, Chuck Norris round-house kicks, poo flung by a monkey, etc... if it don't hit where it needs to go... schitt doesn't go down (unless it's the Chuck Norris round-house... just the thought of that actually incapacitated me for a few minutes while typing this response). I just prefer the capacity for making 19 good hits... vs. 9... even though only  a couple are necessary.

I'm practicing quite a bit... at least 200 rounds a month... plus another 100 or so rounds fired in competitive defensive shooting matches. I don't remember the last time I stood at a range and fired my pistol at a "target". All my practice is done from my CC rig... on IDPA targets... draw, aim, controlled pairs on multiple targets... out to 25 yards or so. Much more practical... and WAY more fun.

I would really encourage any of you who carry daily to shoot some IDPA... even one or two matches will provide you with a wealth of knowledge that can only be (safely) aquired in this format. Shooting from cover, on the move, engaging multiple targets at odd distances... all under the "stress" of the clock. You'll get to know yourself and your weapon very well in only a couple of afternoons. It truly could save your life.... or the lives of the ones you love. Hell, it's like taking CPR once a year... only you get to shoot schitt. There's a match at the Renton Fish & Game club tomorrow starting at 10:00... if you're free... come check it out, it will really change your perception of carrying a pistol.

[timberghost72]

You are my master Myagi San (sp?)

[JoshT]

Brother... I'm nobody's master. Just a dude trying to be ready for when the schitt hits the fan... and I enjoy the competition side of it too.

You really should give it a try... it's a kick in the pants... and very valuable information.

[timberghost72]

Yeah it does look fun to do.  Anytime behind a trigger is a good time.    The cost is the one thing that keeps me from shooting any more than I do now.

[yorketransport]

I went over this for a long time before I started to carry on a daily basis. What I decided was that it was the holster that made the differance.  I am not a big guy (5'7" and maybe 140# with my gun on) but with a good holster I was able to conceal a Glock 20, in summer clothes, well enough that my wife couldn't tell I had it on me. Right now I carry a Dan Wesson CCBT 10mm that I can hide under a tee shirt.  I've also carried a 4" Taurus Tracker 41mag that hides equally well. But in a cheap holster, I couldn't conceal and Xd 40 SubCompact.

The key to all of them is the holster. I only carry IWB. That means my only concern is that my shirt doesn't come above the belt. Once I found Cross Breed Holsters  http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/ I was good to go. The quality is top notch, The price is right on, and they were fast to fill the order. With the right holster, I say just find the gun that you like and go with it.

Andrew

[Straight Shooter]

Kel-Tec P11 for summer carry (shorts, tee-shirt).  It can easily be carried inside the pants or even in the front pocket (recommend a pocket holster for safety/profile break-up). Springfield XD 40 Service Model for winter (heavier clothing).  

I personnaly don't feel the need for ultra high capacity... If you can't stop the threat within the first 5-6 rounds, you're probably already dead or in pretty bad trouble.  

What ever you carry, make sure that your are absolutely familiar with it and that it will absolutely function when needed.

[jdb]

I carry a smith model 60 with a 3" barrel and adj. sites. it carries well has plenty of power and is plenty accurate for most hundgun chores.

[NW-GSP]

what do you guys thing is the best holster for conceal carry, Im wanting one that clips to the inside of my pants either in the front or back