What model/caliber do you carry and why?

[IndyYakr]

usually this, a Kimber Tactical Ultra II (its been refinished in Robar's NP3), in a Tucker Gun Leather HF1 in .45 cal

When I feel like slumming then it will either be a Glock 26 or Ruger LC9

That's a sweet holster.

 

[kyotekilr]

when i conceal carry i like my g27. i think 40 is a good caliber in a gun that size and it is easily concealable. when i'm not in public and want to open carry i love to carry my spring field loaded 1911. to me it is way more comfortable to open carry, however, i don't want to scare the straights.

 

[USMCsergeant]

Thanks for all the input guys! There is such a wide variety to choose from out there, it is nice to hear what others think.

 

[sheepdog324]

9mm. Good trajectory and nice recoil for follow up shots for those of us with nerve damage.

 

[superjoe76]

Springfield XD45 as my EDC, the gun is comfortable, yet powerful.

Walther PK380 when I need to close conceal.

 

[JoshuaRWhite]

Taurus PT-945, 45 ACP. Guns feels great, conceals alright, and has zero recoil since mine has porting on top of the barrel. And gun is super light which I like for carrying. Plus 45 has reliable knock down.

 

[686 Shooter]

I usually just carry a NAA Guardian in .32 acp, it gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I almost always have other guns close by, but my EDC is a Guardian.

 

[ghitch75]

 

[eldirector]

Springfield XD40SC here. Good balance between comfort, round count, and performance - for me. I like the grip and the safeties. It also conceals well enough for those rare CC occasions.

I need to get some night sights for it, though.

 

[mainjet]

This has been done before many times. Please search.

Yea, Let's keep the discussion down to what has been done before on this discussion forum.

Whatever -

When I want small it's a SW 642 with hollow point +P's.
When I want larger it's a springfield XD40 service at that point it doesn't matter what it's loaded with.

I always pair these with a good pair of running shoes. But I have the guns just in case the perp catches up to me

 

[Icemancometh]

9x18 Bulgarian Mak. My favorite and most accurate pistol.

 

[mainjet]

9mm. Good trajectory and nice recoil for follow up shots for those of us with nerve damage.

If your defending yourself at anytime that trajectory enters the picture your probably going to have a hard time explaining that in court.

 

[jgreiner]

Hey guys. I understand that it is all personal preference, but was just wondering what was popular nowadays. Outside opinions are always useful and interesting. Just wondering what you guys prefer and why.

S&W MP Pro Series, 5" barrel, in 9 MM. The MP is one of the very few guns that fit my hand and ergo's well, being left handed. I shot several Glocks, Springfield XDs, and a few Rugers before the MP. The MP has a good reputation for reliability, which is also a factor for me.

 

[sgreen3]

DH40 in .40S&W

 

[nemo97]

Currently a CZ 75D PCR Compact. Will be changing to a CZ 75BD soon as my wife wants the Compact. I chose 9mm simply due to economics of having 5 shooters in the family and only one income. While I would prefer to carry a larger caliber, I recognize that the 9mm is quite adequate for the job when loaded with hotter than standard rounds.

If I ever decide to OC, then I will quite likely carry my father's S&W Model 65-2 .357. I have thought about looking into CCing this weapon, but am not sure how easy it'd be. Something about this chambering gets my attention better than the 9mm.

 

[~STOLEN~]

Full size 1911, .45. Didn't see that one coming, did you?

i did thats exactly what i carry!!
reason: would rather blow a limb off than have 11-12 round to spare...but for a firefight, ....capacity would rule lol

 

[SSGSAD]

Full size S&W 645, .45 acp... also S&W Mod. 19 .357 Combat Masterpiece .....

 

[45fan]

Springfield 1911, 45 ACP, either government or ultra compact, because I love them, I shoot them both well, and I have no doubt that if I do my part, they will do theirs.

Smith 442, 38 Spl +P, for pocket carry, sometimes it goes on its own, other times its just an easy to get to addition to the 1911.

Glock 26, for those days that I know I will be getting dirty and or sweaty, because I know it will go bang every time, I shoot it well, and its reliable. I dont care so much if it gets beat up, it is the ugliest gun I have ever owned, even when it was NIB.

Finally, the little LCP, because it can go everywhere with me discretely. Its kinda like my American Express card, "never leave home without it"

 

[88E30M50]

If your defending yourself at anytime that trajectory enters the picture your probably going to have a hard time explaining that in court.

Not always. Let's say you are in the mall with your family. They go one way, you go the other. You hear a commotion from down the mall a way and then hear shooting. People scatter and you see a gunman about 50 yards away firing in the direction your family just went minutes earlier. You would probably take that shot if you could, and a flat trajectory might make the difference between your stopping the gunman or just drawing his attention.

 

[ProLibertate]

i did thats exactly what i carry!!
reason: would rather blow a limb off than have 11-12 round to spare...but for a firefight, ....capacity would rule lol

I'm afraid you are going to be sorely disappointed if you ever have to pull the trigger in a defensive scenario... It's a .45- not a 40mm.