Would it be redundant to have a "What have you carried concealed" thread? I am interested in carrying concealed and struggle with the many opinions on what "should" be carried. Then again, a thread might just add to my confusion.
I see a lot of large firearms listed in this thread and I know one can carry these concealed, but it would be interesting to see what the ratio of smaller guns(Shield, snub noses, etc.) is to full size(1911, FS Glocks, M&P's, Model 29's, etc.) handguns.
Action is always faster than reaction. I realize police open carry. They also wear a vest and greater consequence comes from shooting one. I'm not a police officer and not going to wear a vest. Thus, I'm not going to wear a target that screams "Shoot me first!" When I see open carry I think, "Stay far enough from this guy and I will have a few extra seconds to get mine at the ready." I don't need to advertise that I'm armed and dangerous. I'm also prior service military. I learned that camouflage is a serious tactical advantage. I think they knew what they were talking about, so I'll stick with that advice.Why would anyone want to conceal? Only criminals conceal...
I've tried many. I'm one to try stuff and then trade it until I get something I like. The ones I carried on my person (as opposed to in my vehicle) more than 2 months:
LCR .357
LC9 (longest)
Sig P238
Action is always faster than reaction. I realize police open carry. They also wear a vest and greater consequence comes from shooting one. I'm not a police officer and not going to wear a vest. Thus, I'm not going to wear a target that screams "Shoot me first!" When I see open carry I think, "Stay far enough from this guy and I will have a few extra seconds to get mine at the ready." I don't need to advertise that I'm armed and dangerous. I'm also prior service military. I learned that camouflage is a serious tactical advantage. I think they knew what they were talking about, so I'll stick with that advice.
My carry rigs over the years:
Smith 629 4"
Browning P35
Colt Commander
Smith M60 2"
I still carry the Commander
Looking at maybe a M60 Pro 3" or maybe a 329 PD