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The O P was attempt to learn which characteristics are most important to those who carry concealed frequently or daily.
Any gun/rig set-up has to make some compromises.
Carry-on !
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS of CC Handguns
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The O P was attempt to learn which characteristics are most important to those who carry concealed frequently or daily.
Any gun/rig set-up has to make some compromises.
Carry-on !
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I’ve gone thru all these thought processes before and have opinions on what I prefer for me and my situation.
I’d rather folks carry what they are comfortable they will use in a defensive engagement that get something that meets certain criteria because they don’t like to practice with it at the range.
I’m looking at you, Mr full house loads in an airweight. I don’t care if it’s a MAGNUM or not, you’re too scared of the recoil moment to be proficient with the gun.
I’d rather folks carry what they are comfortable they will use in a defensive engagement that get something that meets certain criteria because they don’t like to practice with it at the range.
I’m looking at you, Mr full house loads in an airweight. I don’t care if it’s a MAGNUM or not, you’re too scared of the recoil moment to be proficient with the gun.
I used to carry a Glock 19 year round. Then I moved to Texas about six years ago and started carrying the G19 in winter and a S&W 442 (pocket carry) during about the three hottest months - shorts & t-shirt. For the past three years I’ve been care the 442 year round because of ammunition being scarce and not going to the range on a regular basis. Now I’m back to hitting the range weekly and ammunition is better both in supply and price. I recently bought an Sig P365. I have had it to the range once. I have a Vedder pocket holster on order. When it arrives and a few more range trips the P365 will probably be my EDC.
I carry a full-size 1911 year 'round. It has a black serrated rear sight, tritium front, McCormick RPMs, 4.5lb trigger, and a bunch of other goodies. I carry it in my belt, OWB, covered with a vest.
For the times I can't carry a real pistol, I have an LCP II in .380. It has a piece of bicycle innertube over the grip to help it stay in-hand during recoil, and I usually use a 7rnd extended mag. It's handy for bicycling or funerals.
Regards.
For the times I can't carry a real pistol, I have an LCP II in .380. It has a piece of bicycle innertube over the grip to help it stay in-hand during recoil, and I usually use a 7rnd extended mag. It's handy for bicycling or funerals.
Regards.
This.
The most reliable gun you can shoot accurately that fits the situation you are most likely to be in at the time. Even if that means having several different for different situations. Real simple.
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I looked at those. The ones I saw one has to pull it out and flip it open like a wallet. Seems like it would take a bit long.
Was yours different?
It was I described it wrong. It was more like this where you could fire.
DeSantis Gunhide Pocket Shot Holster For Ruger LCP / LCP II / Sig Sauer P238 / Springfield 911
Put a twist on how you conceal your favorite pocket pistol with the DeSantis Gunhide® Pocket Shot® Holster For Kahr® P380 / Ruger® LCP® / LCP II / Taurus® 738 TCP / Colt® Mustang / Pony / Pocketlite / Sig Sauer® P238&tra
It was I described it wrong. It was more like this where you could fire.
DeSantis Gunhide Pocket Shot Holster For Ruger LCP / LCP II / Sig Sauer P238 / Springfield 911
Put a twist on how you conceal your favorite pocket pistol with the DeSantis Gunhide® Pocket Shot® Holster For Kahr® P380 / Ruger® LCP® / LCP II / Taurus® 738 TCP / Colt® Mustang / Pony / Pocketlite / Sig Sauer® P238&tragunmagwarehouse.com
Awesome. Thank you!
Axxe55
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my criteria for a carry pistol and ammo are very simple i value reliability over all else! the fact that most self defens events are at about 21 feet or les and average under 5 rounds shot this leaves lots of options in pistols to choose from imi!
My experience is that it's as much about clothes as ordinance.
Suppose you have a pair of pants that allows you to comfortably carry this in the front pocket?
Then all of a sudden carrying this seems like taking a day off.
But it's not just about pocket size either.
That's a Beretta 92fs in appendix carry. The long barrel actually makes for a very stable condition.
Duluth Trading firehose cargo pants have cavernous front pockets that have a small change pocket in the bottom of the right front pocket. Perfect for the muzzle to drop down into.
I like the slimness of a government 1911 for Mexican Carry too.
Carry what you're effective with. For me, that's a full size pistol. Pick the one you're the best with, then figure out how to carry it. Don't pick one just because it's easy to carry.
Suppose you have a pair of pants that allows you to comfortably carry this in the front pocket?
Then all of a sudden carrying this seems like taking a day off.
But it's not just about pocket size either.
That's a Beretta 92fs in appendix carry. The long barrel actually makes for a very stable condition.
Duluth Trading firehose cargo pants have cavernous front pockets that have a small change pocket in the bottom of the right front pocket. Perfect for the muzzle to drop down into.
I like the slimness of a government 1911 for Mexican Carry too.
Carry what you're effective with. For me, that's a full size pistol. Pick the one you're the best with, then figure out how to carry it. Don't pick one just because it's easy to carry.
I hate the feel of IWB holsters. Could be due to my spare tire.
Most pants I wear allow pocket carry of a 1911 government, so long as I also wear a vest. I don't do this often, though.
I like working on cars and bicycles as well as guns, and I often have work on my house. The positions I find myself in generally require a retention strap on an OWB holster, or snug pocket carry. I love my horsehide holster, but it gets a lot less use than my leather thumb break.
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OK, how about giving us your assessments of P365 vs) “HellCat” ?
leVieux
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They are pretty damn close, but I'd have to give the edge to the Hellcat by a small margin.
I shoot both fairly accurately for small pistols, both are close to the same size.
The Hellcat is a little easier to rack the slide, feels better in my hands, and I get 1 extra round.
I also find the P365 and Hellcat easiest and most comfortable for me.
Yes, I agree. Try various guns that you like and carry the one that feels most comfortable to you. Everyone is different. AND make sure you shoot your carry gun regularly so you know that you know you can be proficient. Just my 2cents.
