CCW Holders - What do you carry?

[NoDubJustYet]

You have to learn trigger set. I can shoot 98% with 50 rounds at 50 yds with my little 342 all day long. It's just learning the gun and repetition.

For my current assignment, I have to qual at 50yds with all of my guns 4x per year, plus an extra time for each at my home department. YES, shooting a little pistol at 50 yds is asinine, but I don't make the qual courses. I used to suck at it until I got into trigger/cylinder setting and shooting steel at 50yds. Having immediate feedback is invaluable for long shooting.

Having that heavy, long pull is a blessing in disguise with the little wheel guns, because you have a very good grip on it when it finally goes bang. If it had an easy pull, it would cause a lot of problems for the average shooter.

Farmed out to the Feds? I know that we have to qual at 50yds in Basic, but our quarterly course of fire only goes out to 25yds currently. I can't imagine taking a 50yd shot anywhere but out in the fricking desert...

Sidenote: The German Buneswehr shoots their P8 (mil version of the HK USP) from 50 meters. That was an interesting time at the range... Well, that black smudge looks like an outline; might as well shoot!

[autotragik b3attlewagen]

Taurus PT111 9mm

I hate the trigger but its reasonably accurate and easy to hide.
Hope to upgrade soon.
Looking at both wheel guns and other compact polymers.

I also have one of these. Mine is the 'pro' version.
Loaded w/ Speer 124gr Gold Dot hollow points and on a 'clipdraw'

[HookedOn16v]

I also have one of these. Mine is the 'pro' version.
Loaded w/ Speer 124gr Gold Dot hollow points and on a 'clipdraw'

How well does the clipdraw fit/work?

[DonL]

I carry my S&W 342 Air Lite Ti everywhere I go, with .38+P JHP LEO rounds.

Sometimes I'll carry my G27 also, but it's usually the 342. I've grown VERY fond of it over the years. It hurts like a muhfuh whenever I fire it, but it's still one of my favorite guns

I thought you'd try to add a choice for, "Snub Nosed 12 Gauge."

I just never took a liking to the J-frames. This is my second try, and it's just not for me. I like the L-frames, love the N-frames and K-frames (classic 4 in. Model 66, commence drooling), but the Js don't seem to work for me. It's a shame, because they're otherwise great pieces with a solid history, and hide/carry quite well.

[VDubby18]

The trigger on mine is awful. I actually was off target at the range because it was SUCH A LONG PULL!

Are you saying that the trigger pull was bad because it was long?


Welcome to the world of revolvers.

I feel at home with the nice, clean, and long, trigger pull of a S&W.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

You trust your life to a Taurus?

This thing has not failed in any aspect as of yet.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

You don't have to have a chip on your shoulder about what I said in the other thread.

Please specify how responding to jamesr88's pic/post with a correct response is having a chip on my shoulder. You typed it, I read it, I posted it.

(you know this or you wouldn't keep saying how you haven't had issues)

I prefer to use my experiences as a way to judge something. In this case, I own, I shoot and I've had exceptional experiences with my TCP. So when something functions well, I'll say it.

You'd prefer to read about them and then tell me what you've read. Thanks for passing on your reading experiences.

I personally would never trust my life to something "with no issues thus far." I want a gun I know will always go bang.

I've put about 700 rounds through my TCP. It's always gone bang.

Should we continue?

[NightTrain EX]

You'd prefer to read about them and then tell me what you've read. Thanks for passing on your reading experiences.

I've owned 2 and they both have been awful. Their 1911 and a snub-nose .357.

I've put about 700 rounds through my TCP. It's always gone bang.

Should we continue?

That's like saying that you've put 8,000 miles on a Maserati Bi-Turbo, and because of that it is reliable. 700 rounds is still breaking it in. Should we continue?

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Please specify how responding to jamesr88's pic/post with a correct response is having a chip on my shoulder. You typed it, I read it, I posted it....no?

I've owned 2 and they both have been awful. Their 1911 and a snub-nose .357.

I notice a lack of previous TCP ownership. How many of those did you own?

That's like saying that you've put 8,000 miles on a Maserati Bi-Turbo, and because of that it is reliable. 700 rounds is still breaking it in.

If it has been fired 700 times, without fail, then it has been reliable.
Also, the logic that it will have more rounds through it as I shoot it more should make perfect sense.

It's through this continued ownership and practice that it will either continue to be reliable, or not.
I'll let you know if the latter happens since you have a general fear for my safety.

[NightTrain EX]

Please specify how responding to jamesr88's pic/post with a correct response is having a chip on my shoulder. You typed it, I read it, I posted it....no?



I notice a lack of previous TCP ownership. How many of those did you own?



If it has been fired 700 times, without fail, then it has been reliable.
Also, the logic that it will have more rounds through it as I shoot it more should make perfect sense.

It's through this continued ownership and practice that it will either continue to be reliable, or not.
I'll let you know if the latter happens since you have a general fear for my safety.

Does Mrs/Mr Flash1.8t hold out that much in the bedroom to make you take your cheap Brazilian pistol that seriously and not be able to take a joke (biturbo comment since you're dense).

Please keep carrying that Taurus. The world has too many passive aggressive idiots anyway. If yours jams when you need it most, then oh well.

I'm picturing you sitting there in your cubicle thinking of a smug response, and it is making me laugh. Thanks for that

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Does Mrs/Mr Flash1.8t hold out that much in the bedroom to make you take your cheap Brazilian pistol that seriously and not be able to take a joke (biturbo comment since you're dense).

Oh, I got it. It was cute and makes me feel inferior.

Please keep carrying that Taurus. The world has too many passive aggressive idiots anyway. If yours jams when you need it most, then oh well.

I may die, then you can post an "I told you so" thread. I'll make sure Mrs. Flash has this thread for follow up reasons.

I'm picturing you sitting there in your cubicle thinking of a smug response, and it is making me laugh. Thanks for that

That's good, I'm not taking this very seriously.
I find your judgement of me very curious, especially given your rather witty (smug?) responses.

This is smug: I don't sit in a cubicle, I have a window office.

[NightTrain EX]

Oh, I got it. It was cute and makes me feel inferior.



I may die, then you can post an "I told you so" thread. I'll make sure Mrs. Flash has this thread for follow up reasons.



That's good, I'm not taking this very seriously.
I find your judgement of me very curious, especially given your rather witty (smug?) responses.

This is smug: I don't sit in a cubicle, I have a window office.

I bet "Mrs. Flash" has short hair, has you by the manhood, and will read it. Give her my screen name....yum

You spend the time to quote individual phrases and you use "curious" in a condescending manner. You are seriously the guy I thought you were. I shouldn't have made the cubicle responses. The janitor at my building has a window too.

Isn't this great people? All of this came from a guy that can't admit that Taurus guns aren't great AS A WHOLE.

L. O. L.

This is actually getting fun.

To keep it on topic:

I carry a G26 or a S&W 342. Or as FlashRedGLS1.8T calls each of them, "3 hours salary."

(Added because he/she can't take a joke...I know flash said he/she had a wife but in these times we shoudn't be quick to judge)

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Isn't this great people?

Not getting the attention you crave?
FYI, multi-quote allows one to accurately answer and address others' posts. Try it out.

All of this came from a guy that can't admit that Taurus guns aren't great AS A WHOLE.

I haven't even been asked that, now that we are at that point, yes it is my understanding that Taurus does not have a stellar reputation.
Though there is no reason to assume that my TCP will fail at an inopportune time.

I carry a G36 or a S&W 642. Or as FlashRedGLS1.8T calls them, "3 months salary."

(Added because he/she can't take a joke)

I'm lol'ing big time sitting here! lol...L.O.L.

[NightTrain EX]

Not getting the attention you crave?
FYI, multi-quote allows one to accurately answer and address others' posts. Try it out.

Ok this is fun.

I haven't even been asked that, now that we are at that point, yes it is my understanding that Taurus does not have a stellar reputation.
Though there is no reason to assume that my TCP will fail at an inopportune time.

Just quoting to quote. You obviously don't see the point. Just admit Taurus as a whole sucks and I'll stop.

I'm lol'ing big time sitting here! lol...L.O.L.

Go home to Mrs. Flash.
She's going to wonder why you still are at work late at night in that "window office" arguing with guys online. You guys had counseling for that.

[NightTrain EX]

Ok enough of the argument with Flasher.

Do you guys ever OWB with a long shirt to achieve the CCW effect? I have my permit in case I brandish accidentally, but I want to know what you guys/girls do with large pistols in non-ccw-friendly states.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Just admit Taurus as a whole sucks and I'll stop.

Did you score low on reading comprehension tests?


And your insecurity driven personal attacks don't bother, so please continue, I'm getting a kick out of them. I'll call my wife and let her know it may be a while.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Ok enough of the argument with Flasher.

You can't quit me.

Do you guys ever OWB with a long shirt to achieve the CCW effect? I have my permit in case I brandish accidentally, but I want to know what you guys/girls do with large pistols in non-ccw-friendly states.

I never have but my FIL does this on occasion with his S&W. Though he has always carried his P238 when I'm with him.

[NightTrain EX]

Did you score low on reading comprehension tests?
.

Did great on my SATs actually. Especially in RC.

And your insecurity driven personal attacks don't bother, so please continue, I'm getting a kick out of them. I'll call my wife and let her know it may be a while

I'm so insecure. That's why I'm sitting next to mine and you're calling yours.

[NightTrain EX]

You can't quit me.
.

In 100% seriousness this has been fun and I cannot help but lol at your sense of humor. No sarcasm.

for a good testosterone-fueled e-penis contest. Beers on me if you're ever in DC area.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

for a good testosterone-fueled e-penis contest.

[Foxtrot]

Daily carry... (doesn't fit the poll above.. alloy frame non 1911 )



It's a bit on the large side. Not too bad in the winter with a jacket, kinda awkward in the summer. Probably will end up with Bersa .380 for summer carry, or if I manage to find a pile of cash laying around an H&K P7

[nismo4life]

I didn't vote only because up until a few days ago I carried a 9mm Walther PPQ. Picked this baby up on America's birthday. Going to go back and forth now between the Walther and this for carry duty. Absolutely love this gun.

Considered by everyone who's held mine as the most comfortable polymer semi auto handgun around.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

. Probably will end up with Bersa .380 for summer carry, or if I manage to find a pile of cash laying around an H&K P7

The Bersa is a good carry weapon, but the grip design is a bit thick for me. I still carry it on occasion.

[Dreizehn]

I carry the HK (more capacity) more often than my 1911. MTAC holster for both (different Kydex).

[compy222]

^^ love that combo. the P30 is one of the best polymer guns i've ever put bullets through.

[NoDubJustYet]

^^ love that combo. the P30 is one of the best polymer guns i've ever put bullets through.

It's actually not horrible... I used to carry the P2000, but wasn't the biggest fan. I have had the opportunity to shoot the P30 V6 (German Law Enforcement DAO) - I like it a lot more than the P2000. It's a good evolution...

Now if they would only fix that damn mag release!

[nismo4life]

You 3 should really give the PPQ a try if you liked the P30. Just as nice and comfortable, 1/2 the price. Same country of awesome.

[wRek]

Kimber super ultra carry +

[MofoG23]

G23 or S&W 638 w/ crimson laser.

[WusteHase]

Springfield TRP in a Milt Sparks VM2, shark skin on horse hide.

Full size 1911 IWB in Arizona? That's right

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[2.FOH!!]

The trigger on mine is awful. I actually was off target at the range because it was SUCH A LONG PULL!

I'm getting used to mine. Half pull until you hear/feel the slight click, focus, shoot.

It's certainly not a target pistol, but at 21ft it stays well within the circle.
A friend who's a better shot than me was hitting the bulls-eye with surprising consistency.
Nothing like having someone make you look like a fool with your own piece.

[GreenWagen]

SR9c at the moment.




In the market for a smaller .380 though as I would like something a little smaller/lighter on these ridiculously hot days. Contemplating the LCP or the TCP.

Not to fuel the TCP debate and I really like the way the TCP feels in my hand, but this past weekend I rented the lcp and liked it quite a bit. I asked if I could rent a tcp to compare them and the owner said it wouldn't hold up to the abuse of being a rental gun.

Now I don't know if this was just prejudice against Taurus, but it definitely has me leaning towards the lcp.
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[VDubby18]

I'm getting used to mine. Half pull until you hear/feel the slight click, focus, shoot.

It's certainly not a target pistol, but at 21ft it stays well within the circle.
A friend who's a better shot than me was hitting the bulls-eye with surprising consistency.
Nothing like having someone make you look like a fool with your own piece.

Yea revolvers are all about staging the trigger until you get good with them to the point it is not really needed unless you are trying for great accuracy. I can empty a snubby at 7 yards as fast as I can, and there will be 5 holes in the target. All about practice.

Long trigger pulls are the name of the game when you are talking double action revolvers.

[Justin]

I alternate between an XD40 and a Springfield 1911, on occasion I carry around a PF-9 but it hurts like hell to shoot.

[GreenWagen]

on occasion I carry around a PF-9 but it hurts like hell to shoot.

How often do you have to shoot your CCW gun?