The most popular CCW gun/set up?

[maidenrules29]

My current setup is a stock Beretta PX4 Storm full size 9mm with a $10 Hogue grip sleeve and ~$100 Crimson Trace (which I can do without). But I would have a tough time carrying any package worth more than $500-600 though, because if a shoot were to happen, I would be lucky to see that gun again anytime soon.

I also have a PX4 but haven't carried it yet because (for me ) in the summer it is harder to conceal with just a t-shirt. I feel it prints too much so I am waiting until it gets cooler when I will be wearing heavier clothing. I may try a different holster for it and try to appendix carry since my alien gear is meant for 3 and 4 o'clock carry. Until then I carry my .40 Shield appendix with a minimalist holster, and it is invisible.

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[maidenrules29]

Summer carry: S&W Shield 9mm
Winter carry: Beretta Px4 9mm
Both are carried in Black Arch iwb holsters.

If you never heard of Black Arch, I highly recommended them. Honest to God, when I'm carrying my Shield I forget sometime. It's really comfortable.

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I also plan on carrying my storm for winter.

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[maidenrules29]

I also plan on carrying my storm for winter.

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I will check out Black Arch!

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[roostersgt]

I used to carry a LCP but one close encounter convinced me that 6+1 of 380ACP with a 14 pounds trigger in a gun that is barely big enough for my hands is not going to cut it when it goes down.

Did you run out of ammunition in that shootout? WTF?

[greg36f]

Been carrying for about 25 years, so I have tried lots of stuff. Now I carry a M&P Shield in a Black Dog Concealment belt holster. No light. I think that as a non LEO, any use of the gun is gonna be very short range self protection. Your not gonna be looking for someone or arresting / chasing anyone. Think ATM robbery.

A very small light in your pocket would be nice, but what are you really gone use it for in a self defense situation?

Carry an extra mag, but practice, practice, practice, reloads. Both in battery and out of battery.

Practice drawing and shooting at like 3 yards. One handed, NOT two handed.

[Brother_Hesekiel]

Started out with a Shield in 9, still think it's an absolutely fantastic EDC. Wanted less weight (yes, I felt the 5-ounce difference), so I switched to an alloy J-frame shortly after. I still carry that about 50% of the time. The other 50% is when concealment is top priority, and that's what I have a Sig P238 for.

[JCHavasu]

Your EDC should be any gun you really no BS are going to carry everyday. If you carry more than one style they should all operate the same way, when things get real mechanical actions should be reflexive leaving the mind to deal with information, and actions that need the processing power.

I agree with you on this one. At least ideally. Generally I am carrying either a Glock 22 or a Glock 43. Both function exactly the same. I carried a 1911 for a number of years and loved it but I put a high value on having weapons that function the same so that under stress I don't forget to take a safety off, or forget to put one on, etc.

[shenecke]

Shield 9mm with 7 round mag with magguts 9 total with one in the pipe. Pepper spray. Critical Duty ammo. Need ammo that will go thru auto glass with the crowd mowers!

[Notorious]

Did you run out of ammunition in that shootout? WTF?

No... but the first idiot had a partner who was also moving into flanking position on the victim with the trunk open on his car. I didn't know what I had to face if it went south.

All I knew was I was very uncomfortable knowing I had to deal with it with 6+1 rounds of 380ACP and a 14 pound DA trigger. Confidence really plays a huge part in your response behavior.

[Rover60]

Shield 9 and xd9 sc for daily carry.
But I'm really considering picking up a glock 19. Actually gonna look at one later today. I may end up buying it.
Anyone got any input on why a glock 19 will be much appreciated.


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