What's your carry gun? - Page 6 - The Firearms Forum

more forty fives · 05-07-2010, 11:31 AM

Kimber custom or a Baer depends on my mood.Just can't make up my mind.

wyoredot · 05-07-2010, 12:30 PM

The 1911 Springer goes in the truck console w/ corbons and for carry I have the Springer XD40 with the lasermax and some nasty hollowpoint handloads. They will crack fenceposts at 20 yds. Never had to use either, thank God.

Double D · 05-25-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by riggergreg

The colt defender has to go down in my book as the most dependable, best shooting, most accurate compact 1911 there is. I have the springfield EMP 40that I switch off to but the defender eats everything I feed it. I love mine.

mesinge2 · 05-25-2010, 04:57 PM

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The colt defender has to go down in my book as the most dependable, best shooting, most accurate compact 1911 there is. I have the springfield EMP 40that I switch off to but the defender eats everything I feed it. I love mine

Couldn't have said it better myself:

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TXMinuteman · 05-29-2010, 08:04 PM

I generally carry my 9 mm Taurus PT709 and occasionally my .380 Colt 1908 Hammerless. The PT709 carries so nice and shoots even better.

ChrisJ · 08-11-2010, 09:10 AM

I carry a Sig p250c in 9mm, but for "special occasions" its a 1911

Teejay9 · 08-13-2010, 05:07 PM

I must admit that I do not posses a carry license, but am often armed. If I carry, it's often been a .32 Colt. Very easy to conceal and comes out right away. I know it's not a super cartridge, but it works. I've never pulled any gun on anyone, but have had one handy for many years. Do any of you ever carry without a CCW? Just asking..... TJ

Bubblehead · 08-13-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Teejay9

Do any of you ever carry without a CCW? Just asking..... TJ

Nope, not here in California. I never wanted to be on the inside of prison looking out.

Bubblehead · 08-13-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by riggergreg

What kind of grips are those? They look like snake skin. Very cool

Teejay9 · 08-14-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead

Nope, not here in California. I never wanted to be on the inside of prison looking out.

I don't want to go to prison, either, but I have never been stopped and searched bodily or my car, even though there was a PPK/s under my seat. I don't fit the profile of a banger (more of a Boomer) and am not in the least threatening. When traveling, I always have something. You never know who has a key to your room. I hate surprises

TJ

Bubblehead · 08-14-2010, 07:16 PM

I have traveled a lot with a handgun. But I keep it locked in a case per the law. When I'm at my destination; hotel, campground, etc., it comes out and is still in compliance with the law. I have a lifelong friend that screwed up with a DUI. He is serving a four year sentence; San Quentin, Susanville, and now a minimum security fire camp. California is tough on crime and again, I don't want to be on the receiving end of a criminal or civil trial.

Gordon Shumway · 09-28-2010, 12:41 PM

Having carried a Colt compact 45 concealed for several years, I now carry concealed 24/7 a full size 1911 with match barrel, polished feed ramp, and decent sights. 70% of concealment is your attitude.

All the bells and whistles are of little or no value on the street, and minimal value on the range.
Remington Golden Sabre 185+P in Chip McCormick mags.

***Gun must go bang every time, and you must hit what you are aiming for the first shot.

NOTE: Anything is better than nothing.

johnlives4christ · 09-28-2010, 01:13 PM

dear mr gordon shumway
sir, it has come to my attention that you carry a colt 45. you have tantalized us by the mention of said colt 45. since we are all now "hooked" and are proverbial gun nuts, we now require pictures to verify the carrying of said 45 colt.

thanks

lol

~john
ps this is what i carry

ABEC_Joe65 · 10-05-2010, 10:50 PM

RIA 1911 compact. Just got this one, but that was the main reason for getting it. Got tired if carrying my full size Hi Power. Befor that I was carrying a Keltec 9mm. Lost that in the divorce. But thats a better loss than my Dads 70's model Colt Detective Special.

Boris · 10-05-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

dear mr gordon shumway
sir, it has come to my attention that you carry a colt 45. you have tantalized us by the mention of said colt 45. since we are all now "hooked" and are proverbial gun nuts, we now require pictures to verify the carrying of said 45 colt.

thanks

lol

~john
ps this is what i carry

..............dude........... Your Glock is on a purple sheet

Here is what I carry...

The boy and I just ran into a mama bear with a cub and I figured we would sit down after they ran away. I set 'er down and took a pic. Glocks were not meant to be set on purple sheets to have a picture taken of them. Its like throwing a Les Baer in a puddle and taking a picture, and yes I have a pic of the wifes G19 in a puddle after 3 full days of hiking and over night 'camping' in almost constant rain......

johnlives4christ · 10-05-2010, 11:26 PM

i like my gun pics to be classy... not... grassy LOL

Boris · 10-05-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

i like my gun pics to be classy... not... grassy LOL

You got me........

johnlives4christ · 10-05-2010, 11:43 PM

touche

reinhard · 10-06-2010, 10:35 AM

I find it somewhat strange that the concealed firearms are all semi automatic guns I prefer a revolver ,no CCL here ,its not allowed for any reason
thugs and scum are more protected here than the law abiding citizen,so I don't care wearing it
my little protector shown below,Rossi 38spcl

Bubblehead · 10-06-2010, 10:45 AM

I carry in a IWB holster so the width of the firearm is important. Wheel guns are just too "fat" for my taste. A lot of the newer pistols are only 1" wide or less. It makes a difference if you're carrying all day. For me the thinner pistols are simply more comfortable to carry.

johnlives4christ · 10-06-2010, 10:53 AM

im not just an auto man. i carry the glock open. for good concealment i'll switch to this smith 642. i do wear iwb but want to get a good belt rig for it.

reinhard · 10-06-2010, 01:49 PM

I agree with the "fat" theory ,a light weight semi-automatic is probably more comfortable to wear than any wheel gun ,
nice Smith &Wesson John,I carry my holster inside my pants on my back

jacksonco · 10-06-2010, 02:38 PM

Lately I have been carrying my Sig P239 in 357 Sig flavor. But I also carry 1911 models and Glocks. It depends on my mood as to what I carry.

Boris · 10-06-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

im not just an auto man. i carry the glock open. for good concealment i'll switch to this smith 642. i do wear iwb but want to get a good belt rig for it.

Shortly after I bought my current carry Glock I looked at getting that exact revolver.

To me a revolver is a hunting type weapon. My only revolvers main duty is for gathering rabbits when snow is on the ground during winter when they come out to sun themselves. I love to spot and stalk rabbit hunts.

Its my 1895 Nagant with 32S&WL ammo. It is just too accurate for what the gun is and what I paid for it. $85.00 and I even got a full flap holster, takedown tool and a lanyard.

Some day I will get the itch and the 642 is still on the top of my list....

05-04-2010, 08:37 AM	#126
riggergreg Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Whitewright, Tx Posts: 11	Re: What's your carry gun?

05-07-2010, 11:31 AM	#127
more forty fives Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 16	Re: What's your carry gun? Kimber custom or a Baer depends on my mood.Just can't make up my mind.

05-29-2010, 08:04 PM	#131
TXMinuteman Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4	Re: What's your carry gun? I generally carry my 9 mm Taurus PT709 and occasionally my .380 Colt 1908 Hammerless. The PT709 carries so nice and shoots even better. __________________ Chuck, Proud NRA Member, Texas CHL Holder "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." – Thomas Jefferson

08-11-2010, 09:10 AM	#132
ChrisJ Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester, KY Posts: 2	Re: What's your carry gun? I carry a Sig p250c in 9mm, but for "special occasions" its a 1911

08-13-2010, 05:07 PM	#133
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: What's your carry gun? I must admit that I do not posses a carry license, but am often armed. If I carry, it's often been a .32 Colt. Very easy to conceal and comes out right away. I know it's not a super cartridge, but it works. I've never pulled any gun on anyone, but have had one handy for many years. Do any of you ever carry without a CCW? Just asking..... TJ __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have". Thomas Jefferson

08-14-2010, 07:16 PM	#137
Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Re: What's your carry gun? I have traveled a lot with a handgun. But I keep it locked in a case per the law. When I'm at my destination; hotel, campground, etc., it comes out and is still in compliance with the law. I have a lifelong friend that screwed up with a DUI. He is serving a four year sentence; San Quentin, Susanville, and now a minimum security fire camp. California is tough on crime and again, I don't want to be on the receiving end of a criminal or civil trial. __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets.

09-28-2010, 12:41 PM	#138
Gordon Shumway Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8	Re: What's your carry gun? Having carried a Colt compact 45 concealed for several years, I now carry concealed 24/7 a full size 1911 with match barrel, polished feed ramp, and decent sights. 70% of concealment is your attitude. All the bells and whistles are of little or no value on the street, and minimal value on the range. Remington Golden Sabre 185+P in Chip McCormick mags. **Gun must go bang every time, and you must hit what you are aiming for the first shot. NOTE: Anything is better than nothing. Last edited by Gordon Shumway; 09-28-2010 at 12:42 PM..*

09-28-2010, 01:13 PM	#139
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: What's your carry gun? dear mr gordon shumway sir, it has come to my attention that you carry a colt 45. you have tantalized us by the mention of said colt 45. since we are all now "hooked" and are proverbial gun nuts, we now require pictures to verify the carrying of said 45 colt. thanks lol ~john ps this is what i carry Attached Images

10-05-2010, 10:50 PM	#140
ABEC_Joe65 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mabelton, GA Posts: 9	Re: What's your carry gun? RIA 1911 compact. Just got this one, but that was the main reason for getting it. Got tired if carrying my full size Hi Power. Befor that I was carrying a Keltec 9mm. Lost that in the divorce. But thats a better loss than my Dads 70's model Colt Detective Special. __________________ ABEC(AW) USN Ret. May no soldier go unloved, May no soldier walk alone, May no soldier be forgotten, Even when they ALL come home.

10-05-2010, 11:26 PM	#142
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: What's your carry gun? i like my gun pics to be classy... not... grassy LOL

10-05-2010, 11:43 PM	#144
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: What's your carry gun? touche

10-06-2010, 10:35 AM	#145
reinhard V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 202	Re: What's your carry gun? I find it somewhat strange that the concealed firearms are all semi automatic guns I prefer a revolver ,no CCL here ,its not allowed for any reason thugs and scum are more protected here than the law abiding citizen,so I don't care wearing it my little protector shown below,Rossi 38spcl

10-06-2010, 10:45 AM	#146
Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Re: What's your carry gun? I carry in a IWB holster so the width of the firearm is important. Wheel guns are just too "fat" for my taste. A lot of the newer pistols are only 1" wide or less. It makes a difference if you're carrying all day. For me the thinner pistols are simply more comfortable to carry. __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets.

10-06-2010, 10:53 AM	#147
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: What's your carry gun? im not just an auto man. i carry the glock open. for good concealment i'll switch to this smith 642. i do wear iwb but want to get a good belt rig for it. Attached Images

10-06-2010, 01:49 PM	#148
reinhard V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 202	Re: What's your carry gun? I agree with the "fat" theory ,a light weight semi-automatic is probably more comfortable to wear than any wheel gun , nice Smith &Wesson John,I carry my holster inside my pants on my back

10-06-2010, 02:38 PM	#149
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: What's your carry gun? Lately I have been carrying my Sig P239 in 357 Sig flavor. But I also carry 1911 models and Glocks. It depends on my mood as to what I carry.