Post by: Commando on December 11, 2015, 08:40:53 AM
Post by: wadu1 on December 11, 2015, 08:58:06 AM
Post by: b23 on December 11, 2015, 09:14:22 AM
I am wanting to get concealed carry pistol. It's going to be either a 40 or 45 cal. What size does everyone like? 4, 4.25 or 3.6?
Preference, IMO, depends on how concealable you want it to be. If being very concealable is important, obviously, smaller is better but if that's not your biggest concern, I think bigger is better because a bigger hand gun is typically easier to shoot more accurately. Both, the 40 and 45 are going to have a decent amount of recoil so something on the small side is going to be more difficult to shoot as well as have less capacity. If small is what you need, I'd add 9mm to your list of choices.
Post by: Yondering on December 11, 2015, 11:09:23 AM
I am wanting to get concealed carry pistol. It's going to be either a 40 or 45 cal. What size does everyone like? 4, 4.25 or 3.6?
You must have something in mind already if you're listing those specific sizes?
How serious are you about carrying; is this something you're committed to, or just something more casual, where you'd like to have the option if you wanted to?
If you're serious about carrying and training with your carry gun as a real tool, not a toy, smaller is only better to a point. Most adult males can carry a Glock 19 or 23 concealed all day if they're commited to carrying a serious fighting pistol. You'll also get plenty of advice here to go with tiny pocket guns and 5 shot wheelguns, so you'll have to decide which group you fall in.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 11, 2015, 11:11:38 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 11, 2015, 11:26:47 AM
Post by: Commando on December 11, 2015, 11:33:24 AM
Post by: DRobnsn on December 11, 2015, 12:29:23 PM
For example, a guy I know :chuckle: is 6'3". Two years ago he weighed 230lbs and was in great shape. He could carry a full size 1911 with 2 extra mags in a shoulder rig all day long even wear a over shirt when it was 80+ degrees outside and not sweat. Never felt like the gun was in the way. :)
Same guy two years later, little over 300lbs not in good shape, no way is he going to want any extra shirts on in 80 degree weather and doesn't want to look like the stay puff guy to get the shoulder rig under a shirt in cold weather. Always feel like the gun is in the way. 1911 gets worn less and less and the pocket gun gets worn more and more. >:(
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 11, 2015, 12:36:08 PM
I have something in mind but those specific sizes came off the wilson combat website. I was drooling over them this morning. I am planning on getting a full size 1911 and a carry 1911. It's either going to be a Springfield, kimber or save my pennies a bit longer and get a wilson. Not exactly sure yet. This will be a every day carry pistol.
That's a big, heavy gun to carry. Been there, done that...
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 11, 2015, 12:49:58 PM
I have something in mind but those specific sizes came off the wilson combat website. I was drooling over them this morning. I am planning on getting a full size 1911 and a carry 1911. It's either going to be a Springfield, kimber or save my pennies a bit longer and get a wilson. Not exactly sure yet. This will be a every day carry pistol.
That's a big, heavy gun to carry. Been there, done that...
I did that for a while.........
I called it my lucky cinderblock.
I'm pretty fond of the 442 these days.
Post by: XAFSSGT on December 11, 2015, 01:06:55 PM
I wear it under a flannel shirt usually, or a light jacket, and you can't tell. Just for reference.
Post by: huntandjeep on December 11, 2015, 01:57:47 PM
:yeah: I carried a 5" Springfield for a while and than went to a 4" Kimber. Now I'm Thinking about the new S&W M&P Performance Center shield in 9mm ( maybe .40)I have something in mind but those specific sizes came off the wilson combat website. I was drooling over them this morning. I am planning on getting a full size 1911 and a carry 1911. It's either going to be a Springfield, kimber or save my pennies a bit longer and get a wilson. Not exactly sure yet. This will be a every day carry pistol.
That's a big, heavy gun to carry. Been there, done that...
Post by: skeeter 20i on December 11, 2015, 02:30:37 PM
G23 in Alien Gear holster
or
G29sf in Alien Gear holster
or
S&W Shield in Alien Gear holster
And yes I have more Alien Gear holsters.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 11, 2015, 03:40:30 PM
Springfield XD SubCompact 9 and 40, 9+1.
XDS 45. Only 6+1
Glock 23, 29SF, 30 ( 45 I think )
These are all smaller guns that I own, except the 23 and 30. I carry the others well, when I want to switch it up, depending where I'm going. I sold the 23 last year, but owned it for 25 years with zero complaints. The Night Sights were done is why I sold it.
Post by: Bofire on December 11, 2015, 04:00:47 PM
Carl
Post by: pilebuck on December 11, 2015, 04:07:10 PM
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Post by: Firedogg on December 14, 2015, 07:33:17 PM
Alien Gear for IWB holsters and a Kydex hard holster for carrying OWB. No problems concealing either pistol and with the right shirt the OWB holster is concealed well.
Post by: 12Gauge on December 14, 2015, 08:25:58 PM
http://www.fusionfirearms.com/handguns/custom-builds/commanders