What do people carry?

RUMLUVER · #1 12-22-2005, 02:05 PM

What does everyone like to carry for a concealed carry weapon a revolver or a compact auto? Just currious as to different opinions on the matter.

woodchuckchucker · #2 12-22-2005, 02:47 PM

I've been carrying for about 15 yrs. During hunting season, if I go for a walk, I carry a double action revolver, mainly a Ruger SP101 in .357 Mag. If I go out to eat or shopping in cooler months where a jacket or sweatshirt will be worn, I opt for my Para LDA in .45 ACP. If shorts and a T-shirt are the clothing of choice, I carry my NAA 22 Mag Mini-revolver. Some may argue about my choices, but a couple well placed 22 Mag HPs will beat all heck out of a pair of finger nail clippers if the neighboorhood pit bull decides he doesn't like my Jack Russel Terrier for some reason. Not all threats come from 2 legged felons. Carry what you can. Any carried tool is better than the one you left at home. Just my opinion! Bill................

Skinny Shooter · #3 12-22-2005, 03:51 PM

full-size Colt 1911 gov't
4" Springy XD45gap
snubnose S&W 686+

Ask TD about Thunderwear.

Adam Helmer · #4 12-22-2005, 05:26 PM

RUMLUVER,

Excellent thread! I have carried a M65 3-inch .357 Smith, loaded right, on many occasions as a federal lawman. I have also carried a M1911A1 Colt .45 auto with 8 rounds therein "Locked and Cocked."

Now that I am retired and covered under recent Federal Ligislation, I like to put the .45 Auto in my waistband and go about my business on my federal credential. I do like the M65 I built at S&W and like the Colt .45 auto as it is a fine sap once the magazine runs dry. Revolvers have their place and there is nothing wrong with a good DA .357 revolver.

Bottom line: Carry what feels right and that you can shoot and hit what you are aiming at. As Bill Jordan said in his fine book, "No Second Place Winners" the "also ran" get planted.

Adam

RUMLUVER · #5 12-22-2005, 08:39 PM

I thought that I should add that I carry a Para Ordinance Tac Four LDA it's finer than frog hair! 13+1 of 45 ACP in a medium sized frame that smoothed out and DA only. Let me tell you that the LDA trigger system is as smooth and light as they brag about in the adds!

gregarat · #6 12-23-2005, 01:21 AM

At work I carry a GP-100 w/h .38 spl loads, two speed loaders, a A.S.P., Leatherman Wave, Surefire 6P with a 120 lumen bulb.

Off duty, day carry is a Springer 1911A1 G.I. with two extra Wilson 8rd mags( two mags loaded w/h Golden Sabre 230gr. one with ball), kuboton, Emerson LeGriffe, Surefire 6P with a 120 lumen bulb.

At night and when traveling I carry a G19 w/h Corbon 115 gr. +p with one extra mag, instead of the 1911.

My BUG is a Rossi M351 with a extra speed strip CCI/Speer Gold Dot 135gr +p.

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4" Springy XD45gap

I might get a G38 someday, to use inplace of my G19.

muledeer · #7 12-23-2005, 04:15 PM

I carry a Beretta 96 stainless in 40 cal. I switched from my Beretta 92 9mm because I like the heavier ball in the 40.
muledeer

Lycanthrope · #8 12-23-2005, 06:29 PM

This is the one that gets out the most. I find the slim autos are easiest to carry. This one is aluminum and stainless to keep weight down and resist moisture in the summer.

Gil Martin · #9 12-23-2005, 07:52 PM

Mostly I carry a 1911A1 or a S&W Model 66. All the best...
Gil

wrenchman · #10 12-23-2005, 08:21 PM

bulgarion markerov 9x18 after reading many posts frome this web sight and reading a article frome rocky i chose it for a carry gun.
I am thinking of getting something for summer when i can wear shorts and put it in my pocket if anyone has a suggestion let me no i have not been carrying long.
I got my c.p.l when i started doing road calls in the middle of the nite and in some real bad areas
when i do most road calls it is winter and i am wearing heavy cloths and wearing a clip holster.

rugerss · #11 12-26-2005, 11:14 AM

9mm Firestar in SS with Hydro-shoks for everyday carry and an Astra a-90 in 45 for winter outside carry.

Nulle · #12 12-27-2005, 09:32 AM

At work I carry a Glock #21 with Cor Bon 45ACP+P 165 gr. Pow R Ball

carl · #13 12-27-2005, 01:50 PM

My newest carry gun is a S&W 357 mod. 60 with 3 inch bbl and adj. sites.

Jack · #14 12-27-2005, 11:40 PM

A 1911A1, usually- loaded with Federal 200gr FMJ expanding.
If I can't conceal that (summertime, etc), a Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 Special- Winchester Silvertips.

Larry in Bend · #15 12-29-2005, 11:07 AM

I carry a 638 S&W Bodyguard. It's a .38 special - weighs 14 oz. unloaded - has a snagproof draw - can be shot single action if so desired. I carry it in a pocket holster loaded with 125 grain +p ammo. If I were going to go to the trouble of belt/holster carry I'd carry my 2 1/2 " S&W model 19 (.357) or my H&K .40.