What CCW Do You Carry Most Days?

[gold40]

Sure, I own a Colt .45 auto like everyone else, and also a .357 Python. But they are really too bulky to carry every day; and difficult to hide in the summer when wearing shorts and a golf shirt.

Most days I carry a small KEL-TEC .32, because it easily fits into my front pants pocket, is lightweight, and "doesn't show." I'm not an LEO, and don't hang around biker bars or public housing projects in the 'hood. My other carry gun is a 2" .38 snubbie. The .32 is likely to be enough gun for self defense. It sure beats not having a gun.

I know its super macho to say you always carry a .44 mag, but what do most of you really carry every day?

[Adam Helmer]

gold40,

Very Good post! I usually carry my 3-inch M65 S&W or a M1911. I have carried a M1903 Colt .32 auto and a P-38 on occasion. I agree, in cold weather, ccw is pretty easy. In the Summer, I have a 2-inch Colt nickel snubbie in a fanny pack that goes unnoticed.

Adam

[muledeer]

Beretta 96 40 cal.
muledeer

[RUMLUVER]

Most days I carry a Para Ordinace TAC FOUR LDA in .45 auto but am giving serious consideration to going to a smaller HAWG series pistol from Para in either .45 or the 9mm. It is smaller and would be easier to conceal with a minimum amount of clothing.

[ruffbuff]

A compact single stack Para Carry .45 ACP. I like the 1911 frame and that LDA (light double action only) trigger is impressive.

Click here to see: Para Carry CCO

Carrying when the warm weather and lighter clothing come around is a challenge. I resort to mainly inside the pants holsters and loose fitting button-front shirts.

RUMLUVER,

I've handled the HAWG offerings but, maybe it's just me, I can't get past the "snaggy" points (hammer, beavertail) and the tiny grip - but the size, weight and stopping power of the .45 ACP is perfect.

[gregarat]

I do carry a 5" 1911 most of the time, even in +80f heat. Then again I never had a chance to carry it when it gets hot. I dont think its bulky at all. I actualy think its far more thin than most full size guns.

Gold40,
Mabe its a holster or belt issue? Did you try using a holster with a forward cant?

[8X56MS]

Gold 40 thinks

Sure, I own a Colt .45 auto like everyone else, and also a .357 Python. But they are really too bulky to carry every day; and difficult to hide in the summer when wearing shorts and a golf shirt.

I have been carrying a BHP in .40 for the past two weeks. I don't find it too bulky at all.

[kc5sdy]

I carry a Colt Delta Elite. I have carried it for a couple years now. There are times when it gets bulky, but it works for me. I may start carrying my .357. It is Taurus Model 66 with a 2.5" barrel so I know it would be easier to carry. I have to get off my butt and do it first.

["yote"]

A pair of American Arms derringers in 44 special. One in each front pocket of my baggy summer shorts. Loaded up with Speer Gold-Dot 200gr HP's. Sh-tbag beware and be afraid !!

[BrassHog]

I carry a Walther PPKS in the heat of summer but later in the year it varies. To or from the woods in the cooler months it's either a 44 Dan Wesson (6in) or a Colt pyhton (4in) and they usually end up carried all day during those months. There's always a 38 Spec derringer in my back pocket all year long . When it's just plain nice outside I usually carry my 1911 LW Commander (45 ACP). On occasion I carry my SAA Colt 22 Peacemaker when I'm feeling lazy lol.Those firearms in addition to the Winchester 1200 (18in) behind my pickup seat make up my normal carrying stuff. It really depends on the time of year (aka weather) and what my dress is for the day.

[RUMLUVER]

Just for kicks I picked up a Para Ordinance Wart Hawg in .45 ACP to carry around it's realy nice I can cover it with my hand and it fits in any of my pockets with the added bonus of holding 10 rounds of my 200gr XTP handloads! Hard to beat that in my book.

[Riposte1]

This is a thread is a bit old but I just stumbled across it. I sure hope this does not come across as some sort of one upmanship or trying to be extreme but my daily carry is two 1911s (it wasn't for years but long study into lethal force situations lead me to this...it might not be for every one).

To be sure some days, especially in the fall and winder, I will change my backup gun to a S&W 4 or 5" in .44 or .45 but that is mainly for hunting and it will still serve as a backup in case my primary goes down (most likely because it or my gun or hand gets shot - check the stastical probability some time).

I certainly toyed with smaller guns but, in the end, I simply shoot the 1911 25% better than the next best gun (I go by a performance based test not a subjective "feeling"). Others would probably do but I just dont think I would feel right about giving up that edge.

I have tried LW commanders and even a Glock 23 as backups. They will certainly do but I found another steel 1911 simply gives me "ballance" and I shoot them better - especially with my weak hand. Of course there are those I know would argue that I am decidedly unbalanced

I do also carry one or sometimes two "hideout" guns that are usually J-frames but they are harder to get into action quickly. I am "semi-retired" law enforcement (meaning I dont patrol but I am on call) and full time Military Contractor. If I weren't I might drop the hideouts but then again, they are no trouble so I might not.

BTW, in the circles I travel in, I am considered as "traveling light" becuase I often only have 3 guns on me

By no means is this a criticism of folks who carry what they feel like, whether it is more or less.

Be careful out there,

Riposte.

[Andy L]

The last year or so my carry gun as been a Taurus PT145. Nice gun. Shoots good, conceals easily and holds 11, 45ACP 230gr Speer Gold Dots for lots of fire power.

If Im wearing jeans I carry it in a belt slide holster that rides high and cants forward at the 4 oclock position. It rides high enough the bbl is just a hair below my belt, making it easy to hide. I buy all my shirts and sweatshirts in tall size and wear untucked. Conceals very well. The holster is a Galco, btw.

I also carry a 22lr Berretta Bobcat in my back pocket or when wearing shorts. Like you said, better than no gun. I can feed em 8 Remington Yellowjackets and most likely get me out of the situation. In the summer I also use a fanny pack for the 45 sometimes if Im wearing shorts or whatnot.

I also like carrying a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug in 44spl. Not as much firepower but plenty of stopping power. It conceals very well also.

I probably like the Taurus for concealed carry as much as anything Ive tried.

[Rapier]

In the heat in Florida, I switched to the KelTec 380 about 2 years ago and it is a great little gun for social application. Very light and very conceable in even a shirt pocket.
Ed

[8X56MS]

to paraphrase an old saying, " it's more important for your CCW gun to be comforting, than comfortable."
I will not carry a mouse gun. There are way too many scenerios that call for more 'umph' than a .32 ACP.