Concealed Carry Thread

[slostang]

How and what do you carry daily?

For me its a Kel Tec P3AT .380 with Hornady XTP JHP's in an Uncle Mikes Pocket holster in my front pocket.

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp151/slovic95/488.jpg

[Tech5]

I have tons of guns I carry with my Georgia weapons license lol

Most of the time I carry either my glock 19 or beretta M9 both in a Black hawk serpa holster or my 1911 in a serpa

The times I don't want attention drawn to myself I conceal my ruger lcp IWB

[-EnVus-]

Bersa .380 with Uncle mikes hip huger

http://i56.tinypic.com/1z63v41.jpg

[Blitanicle99]

Walther P22... Uncle Mikes Holster. (on the bike)
Taurus Pro 24/7 .45 Subcompact (All other times)
Kimber 1911 .45 (When in the hood)

[jerseyef9]

PT145 sub compact 45 Taurus (all day every day)

[slostang]

I have tons of guns I carry with my Georgia weapons license lol

Most of the time I carry either my glock 19 or beretta M9 both in a Black hawk serpa holster or my 1911 in a serpa

The times I don't want attention drawn to myself I conceal my ruger lcp IWB

LCP's are nice! my dad has one. Im really waiting on the S&W bodyguard .380's to drop in price.

[quickdodge®]

How and what do you carry daily?

For me its a Kel Tec P3AT .380 with Hornady XTP JHP's in an Uncle Mikes Pocket holster in my front pocket.

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp151/slovic95/488.jpg

I'd love to have a gun that size. Mine is so bulky that I don't bother carrying it anymore. Later, QD.

[slostang]

I'd love to have a gun that size. Mine is so bulky that I don't bother carrying it anymore. Later, QD.

They are great guns! I bought mine BNIB for $200 no tax, but they usually go for $229-269 depending on what finish you want. If you're interested i can PM you my gun guy's info.

[-EnVus-]

I'd love to have a gun that size. Mine is so bulky that I don't bother carrying it anymore. Later, QD.

Not if you have thick fingers i tried one out and it just didnt work to compact lol

[quickdodge®]

^^^ I don't. Later, QD.

[Tech5]

The Ruger LCP is 90% same as the kel tec which Ruger got a major lawsuit against them for copying the kel tec and won. But I like the ruger better just in looks and the name kel tec sounds weird to me . I know stupid reason to judge but that's me .

But I hate the 6 round mag , and the recoil . But perfect conceal carry pistol than a revolver


But I love my big guns

[slostang]

The Ruger LCP is 90% same as the kel tec which Ruger got a major lawsuit against them for copying the kel tec and won. But I like the ruger better just in looks and the name kel tec sounds weird to me . I know stupid reason to judge but that's me .

But I hate the 6 round mag , and the recoil . But perfect conceal carry pistol than a revolver


But I love my big guns

Basically the only difference is the slide lock on the LCP's. and i hear ya on the big guns, i just bought a Saiga 12. lol

[mushroom_toy]

Daily Carry is a Taurus 24/7 Stainless .40.

Sometime I end up carrying my Stainless Springfield 1911 .45...its just too nice a gun to not carry/shoot...cant partake in gun abuse.

Probably gonna end up getting a Taurus .45 subcompact eventually of a .38 spcl as a full time carry.

[BanginJimmy]

I carry my Glock 23 now, but I am also looking into a .380 for daily use. I want something smaller and a little less obvious for use in the summer.

[Jaimecbr900]

I'd love to have a gun that size. Mine is so bulky that I don't bother carrying it anymore. Later, QD.

My brother just bought a clone of one of these for cheap. If you want to find something good for cheap, hit me up and I'll give you a local site to check out.

[EJdm]

Taurus pt140 millennium pro

[Destineal]

http://sz0053.wc.mail.comcast.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&id=142160&part=2

[RUFFIAN]

I carry a Taurus pt 24-7 pro .45 Stainless with a uncle mikes size 15.

[r_Senik]

the bodyguard .380 is what my wife carry every day. i like it.
me is the G27 in a tagua universal holster, and on the weekend its in a desantis intruder holster (crossbreed style)
and i want the info on the p3at..thats what i want next, other than a g23.

[japan4racing]

The Ruger LCP is 90% same as the kel tec which Ruger got a major lawsuit against them for copying the kel tec and won. But I like the ruger better just in looks and the name kel tec sounds weird to me . I know stupid reason to judge but that's me .

But I hate the 6 round mag , and the recoil . But perfect conceal carry pistol than a revolver


But I love my big guns

Im with you...I have a Glock 19 and a Ruger LCP. I can shoot all day with the Glock and have no issues, I can shoot 12 rounds out of that LCP and my hand hurts for 2 days! Its no biggie though I bought the LCP for the fiancee, Ill carry the glock 19.

[Bacon]

Next carry is gonna be a gen4 G23. In-car will be another SA XDM.

[BanginJimmy]

I just picked up a new carry. Got a Ruger LCP and an uncle mike's inside the pocket holster. Nothing special but it will be easier to carry than my G23.


Bacon, I love my G23. One of the easiest pistols to use and shoot well that I have played with.

[ThEGrNGoBLiN]

glock 30 in uncle mikes suede inside holster, always concealed,smith&wesson sig. .40cal in the glove, and snub nosed taurus 38sp. around my ankle

[95droppedhatch]

i just picked up a ruger lcp with a uncle mikes inside pants holster but my old carrying weapon was my taurus mellinuim .380

[H1Cblacknight]

XD .45 compact with an inside Tagua holster

[Jblizzard]

Taurus pt 745 pro with a uncle mikes in the pant holster.

love it

[ranger250x]

Glock 19 in a Crossbreed, Tagua or Serpa or a 1911 in a crossbreed or serpa

[SLOWR/T]

I just got a Kel-Tec P40 Saturday. It looks just like the OPs gun. I carry it every day in my truck. Just got to get my permit to carry on my person.

[DamnDisLaOsBoY]

SW M&P 40c (coming soon is the crimson trace laser) in a tagua molded leather belt holster, G26 IWB, G19 Molded belt holster, etc. Mainly my SW M&P 40c now though.

[Browning151]

Ruger LCP in a Turtlecreek IWB usually, sometimes S&W .40 in a fobus if I'm going somewhere I don't mind open carrying.

[slostang]

SW M&P 40c (coming soon is the crimson trace laser) in a tagua molded leather belt holster, G26 IWB, G19 Molded belt holster, etc. Mainly my SW M&P 40c now though.

I have the full size M&P .40 and i LOVE it. Probably my 2nd favorite in my safe.

[DamnDisLaOsBoY]

btw... gahhhh i hate shooting keltecs, lcp's, etc... them little suckers hurt my hand and also dont like them sights.. but it would be an ok back up gun i guess on the ankle or something. but i think im going to get a taurus ultra lite as a secondary truck gun. =)

[Bacon]

I want an M&P .40 :(

[4doortypels]

i daily my springfield XDM9... stainless... 20 shots... what u kno bout dat

[slostang]

I want an M&P .40 :(

Its one of the BEST shooting pistols ive shot.

[Bacon]

My XDM was my favorite. Wish I didn't have to sell it.

[Bacon]

Just picked up a new S&W M&P 40 Compact. So far I love it. Absolutely hate the holster that I got for it though. Want to find someone who will trade.

[slostang]

Just picked up a new S&W M&P 40 Compact. So far I love it. Absolutely hate the holster that I got for it though. Want to find someone who will trade.

Check out Fobus holsters. I LOVE mine.





*side note- I put a Glock 20C 10mm on lay away this afternoon. :D

[Bacon]

I wanted a Fobus but all they had was Blackhawk at the place where I went. If you know anyone who wants a Blackhawk Serpa for the S&W M&P 9/40 let me know. I want something else.

[slostang]

Throw it in the FS section here, or ebay.

[r_Senik]

Check out Fobus holsters. I LOVE mine.





*side note- I put a Glock 20C 10mm on lay away this afternoon. :D

sweet, i want one also, its just finding the 10mm ammo.

[slostang]

sweet, i want one also, its just finding the 10mm ammo.

Yeah thats the only downside of the 10mm. best ive found so far Georgia Arms has 500 reloads for $180.

[patrick4588]

my daily is a glock 29sf in a custom owb snap on leather holster with alligator trim. quality of pictures and color is pretty crappy from my phone.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/patrick4588/20101203134509.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/patrick4588/20101203135010.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/154905_1509973064639_1093723867_1209347_4729655_n. jpg

[Evil Goat]

Ruger SR9, Fobus Evolution paddle holster, chambered +17, safety off, eyes in the back of my head, lol

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/04gtodriver/ruger.jpg

[Bacon]

How do you like that Ruger?

Here is a better pic of my daily:

S&W M&P 40C, 10+1, large rear grip, Winchester Ranger T Series
http://184.72.239.143/mu/aefca49f-d5d7-17a1.jpg


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[Evil Goat]

It's one of the better guns I've shot....but I'll probably end up swapping it out for a springfield .45

[Bacon]

I miss my old XDm. Gonna try to get the 3.8in barrel XDm after I get my Bersa .380.

[r_Senik]

Yeah thats the only downside of the 10mm. best ive found so far Georgia Arms has 500 reloads for $180.

is it safe to shoot reloads out of a regular glock barrel? or did you get a lone wolf one?

[slostang]

Regular glock barrel.

[patrick4588]

reloads are fine as long as they arent lead rounds. I have a storm lake in my glock 29

[r_Senik]

cool, i didn't know that....and stop talking about all these 10mm...making me jealous.

[ftp]

reloads are fine as long as they arent lead rounds. I have a storm lake in my glock 29
what are you talking about?? you mean steel casings?

[ftp]

my edc gun is a beretta 92fs in a blackhawk CQC holster.

[slostang]

what are you talking about?? you mean steel casings?

No, he means lead bullets. as long as there is some sort of jacket on the round like copper or whatever, you're good. just no bare lead down a factory glock barrel.

[patrick4588]

^correct. its because of the rifling. h&k is the same way.

[coreyctr1980]

Saiga 12- Converted, Shortened, Intrafuse Foregrip, Tromis buttstock...

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo63/knightc198020/saiga-vi.jpg

Nah i'm kidding. Dependant upon where i am, i either carry my Kimber 1911 or my Ruger LCP.

[slostang]

Saiga 12- Converted, Shortened, Intrafuse Foregrip, Tromis buttstock...

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo63/knightc198020/saiga-vi.jpg

Nah i'm kidding. Dependant upon where i am, i either carry my Kimber 1911 or my Ruger LCP.

I actually have a Saiga-12 im in the process of converting. It's a very very fun gun.

[coreyctr1980]

I actually have a Saiga-12 im in the process of converting. It's a very very fun gun.

I have a saiga 12 and saiga ak...love em both....

[r_Senik]

i want a sbr!!!

[Bacon]

I want someone to trade me guns. I miss my XDm entirely too much now.

[2000Quad]

I just picked up an SR9 as a carry but boy oh boy i want the new SR9C

[tnomud]

I carry a G29 on the waist, G20 in the backpack, more in the truck.

[r_Senik]

i really need to get me a 10mm...

[efman]

beretta 96 stays in a fobus paddle holster in the door my my truck. I'm about to buy a glock 27 to carry IWB.

[silversol]

I carry a glock 22

[tnomud]

i really need to get me a 10mm...

once you see what a good 10mm HP round is capable of destroying in person, you will never carry anything else.

EX: .40 HP @ 40 yards went through about 90% of a giant phonebook about 6" thick. The 10mm @ 50 yards went through 4 of them, exited the back of the 4th, and punted the 2x4 wooden prop board about 50 feet.

I also ran a 10mm HP through and aluminum car wheel and a steel spare from my dually (not at same time).

[slostang]

A good hot 10mm has more power at 100yds down range than a .45acp does leaving the muzzle.

Still havent shot my G20C yet. lol

[Bacon]

I still carry my MP40c. Had a guy with a PK380 turn an even trade down :(

[r_Senik]

i don't think you should do it bacon.

[Bacon]

Really wanting a G23c.....

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[Boosted FC]

Glock 27 with a +2 on both mags.

[EJdm]

Started carrying my g23, federal hst...feels a little big on me. I might invest in a revolver, 38special or something...

[JmDubz]

.45 still has more stopping power than a 10mm due to its size and weight. Plus 10mm ammo isnt as easy to find. I carry a full size 1911

[tnomud]

.45 still has more stopping power than a 10mm due to its size and weight. Plus 10mm ammo isnt as easy to find. I carry a full size 1911

9mm: hits and kills guy in chair
.45: hits and kills guy in chair, plus knocks him over
10mm: hits guy in chair, kills guy in chair, puts his spine, lungs, and most of his spleen 50 yards away (even if he's wearing a vest):yes:

[Bacon]

I'd rather not have my rounds go the object behind the person I am shooting....whether it be a child, car, wall, or any inanimate object.

[pck3]

HK USP compact .40 I prefer .40 over .45 or 9mm.

[slostang]

9mm: hits and kills guy in chair
.45: hits and kills guy in chair, plus knocks him over
10mm: hits guy in chair, kills guy in chair, puts his spine, lungs, and most of his spleen 50 yards away (even if he's wearing a vest):yes:

Well said. The only thing more powerful than a 10mm semi is the Desert Eagle in .44 mag.

[tnomud]

Well said. The only thing more powerful than a 10mm semi is the Desert Eagle in .44 mag.

And if the DE wasnt like 2 foot long and 7 lbs, I'd carry one of those too:lmfao:

[h23bb2]

And if the DE wasnt like 2 foot long and 7 lbs, I'd carry one of those too:lmfao:

lmao!

I carry an LCP everyday. I guess on average 1-2 days a week I'll carry my Gen4 G17 as well. I want someting smaller than the G17 if a full size caliber to carry more regularly, I just dont know what yet. Possibly G26....

[slostang]

And if the DE wasnt like 2 foot long and 7 lbs, I'd carry one of those too:lmfao:

Dont forget it only holds 8+1. lol

[Subleg4]

Carry my G19C all day everyday

[Bacon]

I should be picking up either another XDm but in .45, a G36, Glock 10mm if I can find one, or an M&P .45 next week.

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[00CelicaGT]

I should be picking up either another XDm but in .45, a G36, Glock 10mm if I can find one, or an M&P .45 next week.

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Get the XD, it's a better quality, just a as reliable, smother action and has a better feel in my opinion. They are nail drivers too, at 10yrs I can stack groups the size of a half dollar at 25yrs I can put all 12 rds in a 4.5" group. I carry my XD40 SC every day and everywhere I go that legally allows me, in all honesty if I can't take it with me I have be reason to go there...

People are always talking about there carry gun, but wat types of holsters are you us using? I was carrying my XD40 in a Blackhawk serpa but decided I wanted something that wouldn't let people know I was carrying so I bought a Galco KingTut IWB(InWaistBand) holster. It's super comfortable and allows me to better conceal my XD
Now u see me...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7349797156_c5ba26fe57_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64675584@N08/7349797156/)
IMAG0210 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64675584@N08/7349797156/) by caged91zc (http://www.flickr.com/people/64675584@N08/), on Flickr

Now u don't...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7349793804_fc64632a65_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64675584@N08/7349793804/)
IMAG0209 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64675584@N08/7349793804/) by caged91zc (http://www.flickr.com/people/64675584@N08/), on Flickr

[Bacon]

I want another XDm for sure but it looks as though I will be picking up a Glock 29 10mm. I've heard nothing but good things about the 10mm round and the G29 will be compact enough to conceal very easily.

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[tnomud]

I want another XDm for sure but it looks as though I will be picking up a Glock 29 10mm. I've heard nothing but good things about the 10mm round and the G29 will be compact enough to conceal very easily.

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G20 and G29.......I never leave the house without both.

[90DB1]

ruger 380 and Taurus milli pro 111 9mm

[Bacon]

Dumont, is the G29 compact or subcompact?

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[tnomud]

Dumont, is the G29 compact or subcompact?

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Its the only small 10mm they make. Sub I guess.

[eklanta]

Glock 21 sf with a blackhawk hard polymer holster. I make it known I carry, and i have my Utah, South Carolina, and GA CC permit and my military ID on me at all times.

[tuner_dude]

just got me a xds .45cal and love it, prolly the best conceal i have own

[Bacon]

Just picked up a gen4 Glock 29. I could get used to it.

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[green91]

People are always talking about there carry gun, but wat types of holsters are you us using? I was carrying my XD40 in a Blackhawk serpa but decided I wanted something that wouldn't let people know I was carrying so I bought a Galco KingTut IWB(InWaistBand) holster. It's super comfortable and allows me to better conceal my XD


Thanks for the recomendation, i'm going to see if they make one of these for the P99 that i carry.

[Bacon]

Saddlemans holster for now. Looking for a good IWB holster for a compact Glock.

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[tnomud]

this is what I use for my G29. If I am not in the office, it's one me. Did you ever notice it, probably not. ;)

Inside Waistband Holsters - Minotaur Holsters - products new home - Minotaur MTAC Holster (http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95)

And I use this for my G20: (its a big gun)

http://www.triplek.com/Products/id/38/grp/5/prd/147/

[Bacon]

I may have to get one of those holsters.

[dc5-rsx]

Springfield Armory XD40

Anyone know where I can buy a OWB holster for a XD40 with a TLR-2 attached to it?

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[Bacon]

Springfield Armory XD40

Anyone know where I can buy a OWB holster for a XD40 with a TLR-2 attached to it?

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You could try www.comp-tac.com but doubt they have anything. I've been looking for the same thing without any luck.

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[dc5-rsx]

You could try www.comp-tac.com but doubt they have anything. I've been looking for the same thing without any luck.

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I know of websites that make custom holsters. Not looking for anything custom. I'll try that, and have you tried www.opticsplanet. com or www.blade-tech.com

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[antiv6]

my carry gun is a glock 27.

[Bacon]

Another question though: what rounds do you use? I use Hornady XTP 180 grain.

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[00CelicaGT]

40S&W Hornady critical defense.

[Bacon]

I looked and the rounds I want are not made in 10mm so I will stick with what I have.

[d3li_m3]

Sig rcs with golden sabers. Looking at getting a m&p 9

[Boosted FC]

Sold the Glock GL27 & purchased a Mossberg 500 Persuader w/mods for home defense & a Springfield XDm 40cal bitone w/Hornady Critical Defense rnds that I carry everyday.

[Jaimecbr900]

Please remember that all the power in the world will do nothing if it misses.

Accuracy can only be achieved by practice. Practice with the load that you carry, i.e. very expensive. Carry the best load you can accurately shoot with. All the ballistics and paper races mean nothing if you can't hit what you're shooting at. Remember that in a combat situation the likelihood that your target will stand backlit and still are zero to nil. So second shots, muzzle flash, and recoil do matter in combat situations. Just because someone can cycle a few magazines thru their weapon at the range doesn't mean they are ready to defend themselves in a panic situation. Practice, practice, practice. It will likely be dark. It will likely be scary. It will certainly be loud. Are you sure you still want that big heavy unruly handgun you've only shot at the range a few times a few times a year to defend yourself with loads designed to down elephants in Zaire???? Think about it.

[4Dr_Teg]

In my back seat!

[Subleg4]

Please remember that all the power in the world will do nothing if it misses.

Accuracy can only be achieved by practice. Practice with the load that you carry, i.e. very expensive. Carry the best load you can accurately shoot with. All the ballistics and paper races mean nothing if you can't hit what you're shooting at. Remember that in a combat situation the likelihood that your target will stand backlit and still are zero to nil. So second shots, muzzle flash, and recoil do matter in combat situations. Just because someone can cycle a few magazines thru their weapon at the range doesn't mean they are ready to defend themselves in a panic situation. Practice, practice, practice. It will likely be dark. It will likely be scary. It will certainly be loud. Are you sure you still want that big heavy unruly handgun you've only shot at the range a few times a few times a year to defend yourself with loads designed to down elephants in Zaire???? Think about it.

^^^^^ what he said

[slostang]

Forgot about this ol thread. About a year ago i sold the P3AT and picked up a para ordnance warthog in .45 for summer CC, Using an IWB Theis holster. Theis makes an excellent concealment holster for a great price! Currently now that its getting cooler weather, I usually carry the G20C OWB in the trusty fobus with a jacket on over it. I also keep an NAA .22mag in my pocket as a last resort backup.

[Bacon]

Chris, I want your 20C.

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[slostang]

Chris, I want your 20C.

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Its a badass gun for sure!

[Bacon]

I want.....

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[On_Her_Face]

Here are my two carry firearms:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/billythekid310/photo-23.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/billythekid310/photo-19.jpg
The R1 is more of a build 1911 now and I carry the RIA 1911 (with NS) 95% of the time. I use a Galco IWB Holster.

And then the toy:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/billythekid310/photo-21.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/billythekid310/photo-20.jpg

[Bacon]

I have heard a lot about RIAs but not enough to want to carry one.

Chris, I still want.....

[qt95camry]

This was my old CCW.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/qtt13/IMG428_zps81a94daa.jpg

I wanted something smaller so I picked this up. It's my current carry.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/qtt13/IMG441_zps4ffb8266.jpg

[TheSnail]

My carry gun started with a S&W body guard.

The firing pin cracked within 50rnds. The gun shop asked if I wanted to have them send it to S&W to fix it, I told them they could have that POS.

Next was a SIG p238 SAS. Carried that for about 2yrs. Great little gun. I cant hit shit with it, but thats my problem not the guns.

Next was a S&W 627 357 Performance Center. Great gun, just way too heavy to carry daily.

Current is a Glock 19 2nd Gen. Pretty nice to carry, however I think I might go back to carrying the SIG P238 and work on my marksmenship with small pistols.

I have several other guns I havent tried to carry such as:

Two Mark IIIs (22 cal wont cut it)
Kimber Raptor II (Too Heavy like the 357)
HK USP 45 tactical (Weight is ok, but it is way too huge)
Micro Uzi ( Not practical, and not carrying a $9k pistol/smg)
Sig 1911R (Just as heavy as the kimber)
S&W 629 44mag ( Heaviest handgun I own)
Taurus PT585 380(Wife wants it as "her gun")

[BanginJimmy]

I really like my LCP for carry. Its small, light, and its actually pretty accurate out to about 15 yards.

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[RBS]

my only EDC gun is a Galloway Performance modded SR9c with a couple 17rnd mags in my pocket :ninja:

[slostang]

My carry gun started with a S&W body guard.

The firing pin cracked within 50rnds. The gun shop asked if I wanted to have them send it to S&W to fix it, I told them they could have that POS.

Next was a SIG p238 SAS. Carried that for about 2yrs. Great little gun. I cant hit shit with it, but thats my problem not the guns.

Next was a S&W 627 357 Performance Center. Great gun, just way too heavy to carry daily.

Current is a Glock 19 2nd Gen. Pretty nice to carry, however I think I might go back to carrying the SIG P238 and work on my marksmenship with small pistols.

I have several other guns I havent tried to carry such as:

Two Mark IIIs (22 cal wont cut it)
Kimber Raptor II (Too Heavy like the 357)
HK USP 45 tactical (Weight is ok, but it is way too huge)
Micro Uzi ( Not practical, and not carrying a $9k pistol/smg)
Sig 1911R (Just as heavy as the kimber)
S&W 629 44mag ( Heaviest handgun I own)
Taurus PT585 380(Wife wants it as "her gun")

Micro Uzi eh? If all of its paperwork is in order can we be friends!?!

[On_Her_Face]

I have heard a lot about RIAs but not enough to want to carry one.

Chris, I still want.....


I've had zero problems with it. Great gun.

[BanginJimmy]

Not really concealed carry, but I didnt think this warranted a new thread either.


I've decided on my next gun purchase, and the AR got pushed to the back burner once again.

Next run is going to be a Kimber Stainless II. I may even step up to the TLE/RL II if the price is right.

Going to get rid of the stock grips and add rosewood grips to it and add the tapered mag well and if I dont get the TLE/RL, I will also be putting on a set of night sites.

[Sinfix_15]

Not really concealed carry, but I didnt think this warranted a new thread either.


I've decided on my next gun purchase, and the AR got pushed to the back burner once again.

Next run is going to be a Kimber Stainless II. I may even step up to the TLE/RL II if the price is right.

Going to get rid of the stock grips and add rosewood grips to it and add the tapered mag well and if I dont get the TLE/RL, I will also be putting on a set of night sites.

Kimbers are very disappointing for the price. Very avg guns despite the fancy brochures.

In that price range, i like the springfield range officer a lot better.

[Sinfix_15]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f79/joaquinancheta/DSCF2311.jpg

[BanginJimmy]

I've never seen in person, or on the website a stainless SA in the price range I am looking at. All I have seen are well over 1500, I am looking at sub 1k.

[BanginJimmy]

I've never seen in person, or on the website a stainless SA in the price range I am looking at. All I have seen are well over 1500, I am looking at sub 1k. Just looking through all of the other high end 1911's out there, Kimber is at the low end of the priceing, but probably in the middle of the pack in quality.

[Sinfix_15]

I've never seen in person, or on the website a stainless SA in the price range I am looking at. All I have seen are well over 1500, I am looking at sub 1k. Just looking through all of the other high end 1911's out there, Kimber is at the low end of the priceing, but probably in the middle of the pack in quality.
I would highly recommend shooting one first. Theyre a really shiney taurus with better advertising. Theyre the Fram of 1911s. I wanted one too.... until i touched one.

Id go rent one at the range first.

Shooters in columbus has a few of them. $5 +ammo and range fee.

[-EnVus-]

I can show you multiple threads from the Georgia gun Forum of disatisfied or mortified Kimber owners...My take from reading is they are very nice and well built just bad or shitty designs and wear out to easy or dysfunction.

[BanginJimmy]

I've been reading a couple diffrent 1911 forums and Kimbers seem to be placed right in the middle of the pack. Not in cimpetiton with the ed Browns, or Nighthawk Customs, but still better than the Remington and Rock Islands.

Like I said, I am also looking for Stainless, which also narrows the pool of prospects.

[Sinfix_15]

I've been reading a couple diffrent 1911 forums and Kimbers seem to be placed right in the middle of the pack. Not in cimpetiton with the ed Browns, or Nighthawk Customs, but still better than the Remington and Rock Islands.

Like I said, I am also looking for Stainless, which also narrows the pool of prospects.
I wouldnt even put it at middle pack. Im not comparing it to wilson combat or dan wesson... im comparing it to $500 springfields, colt, sig, even taurus. Kimber is about on par with taurus.

Kimber makes a very fragile and problematic gun. Theyre not durable or reliable at all. They dont feel as fancy as they look in the pics either.

Your money though.... id look at colt and springfield first

[Sinfix_15]

Colt.......

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p80/militantzero/IMG_20110508_141033.jpg

[BanginJimmy]

I'm seriously doubting going with anything now. Seems that every 1911 in the price range I am looking for has as many detractors as fanboys.


I am finding some more recent threads on various forums that are leaning Colt though, seems they made some serious QC advances somewhere around 2008 or 2009.


Going to see if I can find a colt to handle and see if I like the feel and trigger any better than the Kimber. One thing that does lean me towards the Colt is the warranty though.

[Sinfix_15]

I'm seriously doubting going with anything now. Seems that every 1911 in the price range I am looking for has as many detractors as fanboys.


I am finding some more recent threads on various forums that are leaning Colt though, seems they made some serious QC advances somewhere around 2008 or 2009.


Going to see if I can find a colt to handle and see if I like the feel and trigger any better than the Kimber. One thing that does lean me towards the Colt is the warranty though.

I wouldnt hesitate to buy any colt.

I know what you mean about forum critics... look hard enough and you can find someone to bash Milah Kunis's titties... but kimber bashing is pretty consistent everywhere.

[BanginJimmy]

but kimber bashing is pretty consistent everywhere.

Most of the Kimber bashing I have seen is from extractors that have since been replaced and their use of MIM parts. The same MIM parts that are used by pretty much every mainstream manufacturer from Colt to S&W to Kimber to SA.

Some issues with magazines, some with recoil springs, some with a dozen other issues, but not nearly the same number in recent articles/forum posts, as in pre 2010 posts.

[-EnVus-]

Colt is a manufacture than will never lose but only retain and increase in value.

[00CelicaGT]

Save the money and buy a Wilson combat or Dan Wesson you won't regret it. I am personally saving for a Wilson combat, it hasn't been easy though with the wife in school full time but she will be done in a week and hopefully employed soon after. If everything goes as planned I will have it by the end of the summer hopefully. Para ordinance is a under rated brand of 1911, with a better trigger the gun is a smooth shooter.

[AFSil80]

Screw it, just buy an Hk USP Compact in .45ACP.

It'll carry the same amount of ammo, weighs less, and it will never fail. (PS, got mine from a local for $700 + 2 mags. But if you're dead-set on a 1911, I can't help ya.)

EDIT: Mmmmmmm...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/AFSil80/395911_2753300505545_1048624711_32919431_596066307 _n.jpg

[Sinfix_15]

Screw it, just buy an Hk USP Compact in .45ACP.

It'll carry the same amount of ammo, weighs less, and it will never fail. (PS, got mine from a local for $700 + 2 mags. But if you're dead-set on a 1911, I can't help ya.)

EDIT: Mmmmmmm...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/AFSil80/395911_2753300505545_1048624711_32919431_596066307 _n.jpg
Pretty sure hes hunting a show piece.

[AnthonyF]

Glock 19 w/ federal premium hollows.

[BanginJimmy]

Pretty sure hes hunting a show piece.

Hella late to this, in a way you are right. It wasnt going be a carry gun as they are too large for my liking.


Since that post, I have really walked away from the 1911's though. I just received the receivers to build myself a suppressed SBR. I was actually going to order my rail system and get my trust started yesterday, but instead my play money went into a new water heater for the house.

[slostang]

Now that I've grown up lol, carrying an HK VP9 and competing with a worked Glock 34.

[Bacon]

Sold my G29 10mm and picked up a G43 for EDC.