Who carries every day? What do you carry?

[ApexerER]

I have been seriously thinking about starting to carry. I currently don't. I have been running a Gas Station for 15 years now and luckily I have never had a problem but that doesn't mean I won't. Both of the pistols I own are full frame and would be very hard and uncomfortable to conceal. I have been looking at the Ruger LCP .380 (I have shot this before and don't really care for it) The Smith and Wesson Body Guard .380 (never shot one) and the Sig Sauer P238 .380. (I have fired this gun before and loved it but it is double the price of the others) The Sig is a really nice piece and could be used at the range as well. The other two seem like inaccurate personal protection throw away guns. Although I have never fired the body guard, maybe it is really nice. Any suggestions? Any info on the body guard?

[HectorBuckBuster]

I have a glock 26 9mm that I carry most of the time. It's alittle big but no too bad.Glock just came out with a Glock 42 that .380 and smaller. That might be my next purchase.

Edited March 5, 2014 by HectorBuckBuster

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Take a look at the Sig two sum if you want a range/home defense gun and a CC gun. Wondering why the 380?

[pistolp71]

Glock 19 in winter and S/W Bodyguard in summer. I had the LCP first as my summer gun but didn't like it. The bodyguard is the same size but much better quality. It also has a integrated laser and much better sights. I used to carry the Glock 26 but that is still too big for summer.

[Geno C]

im going to get a Kahr PM9 for my carry... my 2 buddies have it and it has amazing feel. i liked it a lot better then my G19

[Geno C]

Glock 19 in winter and S/W Bodyguard in summer. I had the LCP first as my summer gun but didn't like it. The bodyguard is the same size but much better quality. It also has a integrated laser and much better sights. I used to carry the Glock 26 but that is still too big for summer.

 

 

how did you get a carriers on LI Pete?

[pistolp71]

how did you get a carriers on LI Pete?

 

Gave up my permit 17 years ago.  Law enforcement.

 

You can get them on long island if you prove you carry large amounts of money regularly.

[Geno C]

oh i forgot thats what you did... yes that i knew but its most common in business owners and i didnt think you were self employed. dont know why i thought you were a fireman lol

[ants]

A Kahr MK40 40cal. Or a Kel-Tec .380 during real hot weather

[gfdeputy2]

SR1911 little big for a carry gun but soon I will be carrying his little brother SR1911C

[stoneam2006]

Lc9 is a nice carry pirce

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[WNYBuckHunter]

I have the Sig P238. Worth every penny. Ive shot the LCP and wasnt impressed. Ive never handled the S&W. I carry my P238 most days, nice comfortable gun to carry and with the newer self defense loads, it will do you just fine. I use Federal 90 gr Hydrashoks.

[Ford]

LCP when not carrying the full size.

[JALA RUT]

Love the S&W M&P Compact in .45 also know some that really like and carry the S&W Shield in .40

[Lawdwaz]

I don't carry every day, sometimes it isn't practical.  When I do, it could be my S&W 37, S&W Shield 9mm, Keltec P32 or my new S&W 642.

 

Each one fits a different clothing/situational criteria.

 

Ankle.....37

Pocket......warm weather, light clothes P32. Cold or heavier garb 642

Any time of year with a coat, sweater, untucked shirt..........Shield

 

Take it for what its worth.  Light is the only way to go for me..........YMMV

 

[ApexerER]

Take a look at the Sig two sum if you want a range/home defense gun and a CC gun. Wondering why the 380?

Looking at the .380 just because I want something very compact.

[stoneam2006]

Father in law bought s&w bodyguard 380 he loves it very very compact

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[Five Seasons]

glock 23. Right size and caliber in my opinion. I plan to pick up an lcp for those times where the compact is still too big. I do not carry every day.

 

i'd recommend an lc9 if you're a big enough guy to handle the kick from the small frame gun vs an lcp though. Most who don't shoot a lot cannot.

Edited March 6, 2014 by Belo

[Nomad]

Gun,holster,belt cover garment. It's a system with the right parts bigger guns can be carried.

Today there are plenty of compact and subcompact 9mm and .40 cal that I think would serve you better,many have been mentioned above. Karh, SW Shield ,baby Glocks, the Rugars ,there are more but trying to keep it simpler .

Visit a gun shop.

Btw I have a LCP it ok for what it is, but I found the finger tip extension and Hogues Handall grip really makes a differance . I would not pick it as a first line defense against armed robbers though.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1151194422/hogue-handall-slip-on-grip-sleeve-for-ruger-lcp-rubber

[jjb4900]

Gun,holster,belt cover garment. It's a system with the right parts bigger guns can be carried.

Today there are plenty of compact and subcompact 9mm and .40 cal that I think would serve you better,many have been mentioned above. Karh, SW Shield ,baby Glocks, the Rugars ,there are more but trying to keep it simpler .

Visit a gun shop.

Btw I have a LCP it ok for what it is, but I found the finger tip extension and Hogues Handall grip really makes a differance . I would not pick it as a first line defense against armed robbers though.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1151194422/hogue-handall-slip-on-grip-sleeve-for-ruger-lcp-rubber

I have the LCP as well and it is a nice compact carry gun, but I think if you have to start adding stuff to it to make it bigger and more comfortable you should really look into a compact that is slightly bigger and more comfortable to shoot from the start......

Edited March 7, 2014 by jjb4900

[Lawdwaz]

Gun,holster,belt cover garment. It's a system with the right parts bigger guns can be carried.

 

Absolutely true, as long as you know exactly where your day will take you.  If all of a sudden you get a curve ball right down the chute, what you gonna do??

 

Lets say it is 25 outside and you're dressed in a heavy jacket and have your gun in a belt slide holster, covered by the jacket of course.  Well now you decide to hit a restaurant with your lady friend.  Are you going to sit there with your coat on?

 

OK, lets say you have a sweater on covering your piece with a light jacket on.  Sounds better but hey, now you MUST keep that sweater on all the time.

 

How about this:  Your dressed light, an un-tucked shirt over your gun, holstered on your belt still. You stop for a bite to eat (or you went to the bank etc.) and you run into and old girl friend who wants to give you a hug, now what?

 

It isn't always easy. 

 

Pocket carry or ankle works best for me, generally.  I really don't know how guys can lug a big 1911 or some such gun around all the time like they say they do..............plus the darn things yanking your drawers down.  

 

I know a great holster and belt make things MUCH easier!! 

[jjb4900]

it's all about ease of access, a gun you have to fumble for may do you more harm than good.

[Lawdwaz]

it's all about ease of access, a gun you have to fumble for may do you more harm than good.

 

A gun that is too big and sits at home in the safe is NFG also.

[Gizmo285]

I have had a carry permit since 1975. I carried everything you can think of during the almost 40 years of having my permit. You may laugh but I now carry just about everywhere my Ruger LCR 22 mag with crimson trace sights. Very concealable, nice and light, and can see in the dark.   Makes my day..... I can crank out 6 rounds in probably a second and a half so its credible...

[jjb4900]

A gun that is too big and sits at home in the safe is NFG also.

that's exactly what I'm saying.....I'd rather have a small comfortable carry gun than one that is too big to carry that I can't get out quick enough if the need should arise....I'd much rather be able to pull a gun out of my front pocket than have to reach under my coat and and try to get it out of a holster.

Edited March 7, 2014 by jjb4900