Which is a better carry option 9mm or 45acp

[appagohm]

Here is my question, I own both 9mm and 45acp, and love them both. But when I holster at work, i have a hard time choosing which to carry.

I want the 45acp for it's sure power
But the weight keeps draging my pants down and i usually holster for 10 hours at a time.

Now i'm just pocketing a snub nose 357mag

But because i practice with a 9mm and 45acp often i'm more accurate with these calibers.

[Sam]

But the weight keeps draging my pants down and i usually holster for 10 hours at a time.

What holster and belt are you using? You won't be able to make a gun lighter but with the right combo it shouldn't be a problem.

[jptopz]

I have always been told to carry the largest caliber you can carry comfortably. If the most comfortable pistol for you is a 9mm than carry a 9mm. Shot placement is the most important. I personal carry a 45acp, but that is what is comfortable for me.

[hbellew]

Use a Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe carried on a 5.11 Operator Belt and your pants will not sag even if you CCW a Barrett.

I wear the 5.11 belt every time I leave the house. Great belt, doesn't move or have any give. Just wish I could get a CCW in LA City so my belt had more than my leatherman to worry about. Oh well.

[appagohm]

I have a regular cotton belt holster one of those universal ones, with one spot for the mag. And a standard belt to hold up my jeans. These are the weapons i have

45acp
- glock 21
- Springfield Xd45 service model
- Rock island armory 1911

9mm
- sig sauer p226
- sig sauer sp 2022
- Ruger p95
- Kahr pm9

These are the ones i consider when i wake up in the morning, i have others but not so practical to holster.

My current setup is just a rossi 357 snub nose revolver in my pocket, but these things are hard to aim, and I am not nearly as accurate with this then anyone of my auto loading pistols.

As far as shot placement goes, I go shooting serveral times a week and can group 3inchs from 17 yards on good days.

Also this is for concealment issues, or else i'd just holster my glock in my serpa holster. I holster at work, and don't want to alarm anyone, nor do i want to give up my element of suprise.

[Grassninja]

Your problem lies in your holster and belt. You should have a dedicated holster for whichever weapon(s) you decide to carry, along with a true gun belt. This will make all the difference in the world.

[appagohm]

Your problem lies in your holster and belt. You should have a dedicated holster for whichever weapon(s) you decide to carry, along with a true gun belt. This will make all the difference in the world.

The problem with my dedicated holsters is that it sticks out too much, usually i have a large shirt that covers my firearm so no one can tell if i'm armed. As far as belts go i have tatical belts but they dont' fit through the loops on my jeans

[Audredger]

I second Grassninja's advice! I wear a Galco 1 1/2" gun belt and an OWB holster for my 1911 compact. A real holster and a proper dress gun belt!!

[five.five-six]

.357 sig, my friend

[robcoe]

It's an old idea and somewhat out of fashon but using the belt to hang things on and a set of suspenders to hold up your pants seems to work pretty well for me(old habit from when I worked with my dad in construction, belts never really worked for me anyway, and with a leatherman and a pocket full of nails it was impossable).

[acaligunner]

appagohm;

Here is my question, I own both 9mm and 45acp, and love them both. But when I holster at work, i have a hard time choosing which to carry.

Nothing feels as good as having a 45 pistol, but the overall choice (for me), is the 9mm with a good +P round.

The 9 is a good choice 7 to 18 rounds is good for dealing with 2 or more attackers. I don't have to reload as much, can carry more rounds and I can shoot 9 easier.

I want the 45acp for it's sure power
But the weight keeps draging my pants down and i usually holster for 10 hours at a time.

You need a better belt, and holster. 45 is a very good choice, I like it as well.

Now i'm just pocketing a snub nose 357mag

But because i practice with a 9mm and 45acp often i'm more accurate with these calibers.

If your more accurate, and can shoot the 9/45 better, I think your problem boils down to finding the right rig (belt/holster).

I carried a full size 1911, Glock 17, Glock 22, and S&W 19. With the right gear, it's possible. Look into Kramer or Milt Sparks.

Good luck

acaligunner

[chaseface]

This is what you need http://www.thunderwear.com/images/comfort.jpg

[FNH5-7]

You have two options:

1. Largest caliber power that you can shoot accurately
or
2. Largest capacity

It really is up to you.

[appagohm]

hmm... I'm thinking i might need to trade or buy a 45acp in sub compact. suspenders what a great idea. The major part of my day at work i'm behind a cash register, and i'm moving alot in a confined space. And during my twisting and turning, i don't want the butt of my pistol to show. I've been looking for the right holster but most dedicated holsters stick out way too much and you can see a bulge in my shirt, my current holster looks like

http://www.holsterss.com/servlet/the-39/holster,-holsters,-gun-holsters/Detail

This and is really slim, so even a glock 21 will fit and hide well under my shirt.

Thank you for all the good advice, looks like i need to get more gear, was hoping for a simple solution that doesn't require me spending anymore money.

[Jonathan Doe]

I carry P226 in 9mm all the time, sometimes in a Blackhawk holster or in my small carry bag. People do not even pay attention for my concealed pistol. It feels most comfortable in my hands and shoots accurately.