Carrying
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07/21/19 09:46 AM
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Mac
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I realize this has been discussed before so forgive me, What are folks favorite hand gun to carry for self defense and protection? Recently did a bunch of question asking at a gun shop. There seemed to be a split of folks between carrying something small and easily concealed and carrying something with a better chance at stopping some drug craze fool or other bad guy. Also, what type of holster is preferred by folks?
Just curious. Leaning toward a .45 or a .38 Thanks or reading and answering my questions.
Thanks Mac
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
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07/21/19 09:53 AM
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Ditchdiver
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I carry a CZ P07. 9mm, 15+1 capacity, in a Black Arch Holsters "Protos-M".
When life gets me down..... you know hunting/trapping season is closed.
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
#6578311
07/21/19 09:56 AM
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pcr2
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most of the time i have an 870 slug gun with buckshot in it on or in the machine i'm in on the farm.
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
#6578312
07/21/19 09:57 AM
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Getting There
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I carry a S&W 642 38+P revolver, it a snub nose. Double action only no hammer.
To Old U.S. Army 60-63 SGT.
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Re: Carrying
[Re: pcr2]
#6578314
07/21/19 09:58 AM
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Mac
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Thanks guys. PCR2, you may need to back off the pizza and ice cream! LOL
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
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07/21/19 10:02 AM
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Audie
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I carry a S&W Bodyguard 380 in a Desantis Pocket Shot holster every time I leave the house. It looks like a fat wallet in my back pocket and is easy to get too if needed.
Go Vols
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
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07/21/19 10:15 AM
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adam m
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Get what your comfortable carrying and concealing. With ammo being available in various types like hydrashock hp's etc...stopping power is a more equal playing field these days.
I carry a Shield .45 I'm thin so at times it prints. I'm going to look into 9 mm's soon. I didn't take my ccw course with a revolver so I can't ccw one. I really like Canik's but it's a large frame.
I loved my Sticky holster but once my gun became unholstered during a confrontation I hated it. Now I use a locally made kydex holster.
Last edited by adam m; 07/21/19 10:20 AM. Reason: Added text
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
#6578329
07/21/19 10:17 AM
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DelawareRob
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My main concealed carry is a Springfield XDS .45
My wife carries a Sig P238 .380
We both carry IWB with high noon holsters
Who is John Galt?
You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.
Semper Paratus
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Posco]
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07/21/19 10:20 AM
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Law Dog
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I carry a S&W Shield in .45 ACP. Same here I like a paddle holster easy on and off just remember if it's not easy and comfortable you will be leaving it home in the future! Leather breaths a bit better then plastic will.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Carrying
[Re: Mac]
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07/21/19 01:53 PM
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loosegoose
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Just remember your training is more important that your gear. Practice, practice,and practice some more. Your dry-fire practice should be like 10x your live fire practice. Remember if you're going to shoot someone, most likey it won't be with two hands standing square to the target, taking all the needed to line up sights and ensure proper grip. Those things along with accuracy matter, for sure, but in the moment it'll all be over before you can even think of those things. You won't rise to the occasion, you'll fall to your training. Practice shooting offhand, unconventional shooting positions, reloading, racking the slide, clearing malfunctions, your draw, using cover/concealment, moving, situational awareness etc etc. The best gun,belt, and holster in the world won't do you a bit of good if you can't draw it smoothly and quickly and then put shots on the target without getting shot yourself.
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Re: Carrying
[Re: loosegoose]
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07/21/19 02:05 PM
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DelawareRob
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Just remember your training is more important that your gear. Practice, practice,and practice some more. Your dry-fire practice should be like 10x your live fire practice. Remember if you're going to shoot someone, most likey it won't be with two hands standing square to the target, taking all the needed to line up sights and ensure proper grip. Those things along with accuracy matter, for sure, but in the moment it'll all be over before you can even think of those things. You won't rise to the occasion, you'll fall to your training. Practice shooting offhand, unconventional shooting positions, reloading, racking the slide, clearing malfunctions, your draw, using cover/concealment, moving, situational awareness etc etc. The best gun,belt, and holster in the world won't do you a bit of good if you can't draw it smoothly and quickly and then put shots on the target without getting shot yourself. All of this!!
Who is John Galt?
You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.
Semper Paratus
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