Cold weather is upon us. Do you change your carry piece and why?

Dr_2_B · December 3, 2010, 07:53 AM

Much colder now. Do you change your carry gun because of the weather change?

This poll allows you to vote for more than one option.

pythagorean · December 3, 2010, 07:59 AM

In the worst possible conditions I bring a CZ-52.

1. In horrible cold weather it was made to work.
2. I don't worry about exposing it to extreme elements.
3. If I have to use it in cold weather it will raise the temperature to a balmy 50 degrees after the first shot!

Officer's Match · December 3, 2010, 08:13 AM

My G39 still comes along as a BUG, and my G37 now is my primary ccw. I already had a 10 round G37 backup mag, so it will work for either.

David the Gnome · December 3, 2010, 08:36 AM

During the warmer months of the year I carry my Kahr PM9 loaded up with 124gr Speer Gold Dots. During the winter I carry my Para Companion with 230gr 45ACP FMJ. I don't doubt that the 9mm would work just fine in most situations but I figure I'd rather not take the risk. I don't have to worry about whether or not my 45ACP is going to expand and penetrate properly through winter clothing.

psyfly · December 3, 2010, 08:41 AM

Other:

If I'm wearing a coat/jacket, I often drop a pocket something into the strong-side jacket pocket in addition to my IWB-carried primary (which, with coat on, is a bit more difficult to get at).

Primary: LW Commander, Star BKM, SP101, I'm now trying out a Sig P239 in .40 (Oh, just one at a time, usually

).

Pocket: S&W M38, Charter Undercover, Star DK
Best,

Will

Fiv3 · December 3, 2010, 02:14 PM

In the summer and spring I pocket carry my LCR. In the winter, I tend to bring along my G36 or if I'm feeling ornery and can conceal it, a big ol' revolver.

Variety is the spice of life

It also depends on the activity.

op01jre · December 3, 2010, 02:22 PM

Lcp for summer and emp or full size 1911 for colder months.

LordTio3 · December 3, 2010, 02:24 PM

Summer carry is a Glock 19. Winters in Indiana can get pretty cold, so I can conceal full sized pistols rather well under several layers. I'm getting a new 1911 for just this purpose. Plus I love the .45ACP.

~LT

bossman · December 3, 2010, 02:56 PM

Only reason for change is I get to carry my full size guns with a jacket.

Dr_2_B · December 3, 2010, 03:09 PM

As an aside, I'm actually carrying my xd tactical today for the first time as a ccw. I wouldnt've thought I could conceal that longer bbl but, well, they didn't toss me outta Sams Club just now so I s'pose I pulled it off. Cool.

redstategunnut · December 3, 2010, 03:16 PM

I do not carry a different gun in cold weather because of what other people are wearing, but because of what I'm wearing.

In summer months, I often carry a Glock 26 in the front pocket of my cargo shorts. The pants I wear in the winter do not have such generous pockets, so I always carry in a holster. If I'm carrying in a holster, I'm going to carry a G19 or G17.

Shadi Khalil · December 3, 2010, 04:07 PM

Almost always a 239, sometimes CW9 or 342.

Kreyzhorse · December 3, 2010, 04:14 PM

Now that it's cold, I can get away with a few more layers so my CCW piece becomes a bit larger. My usual winter carry is a Springfield TRP 1911 but on occasion I'll down size to a S&W 637 Airweight (my summer carry) depending on what I'm doing.

KyJim · December 3, 2010, 06:08 PM

1&2 for me. Heavier clothes means its easier to conceal a full size pstol in a large caliber.

egor20 · December 3, 2010, 08:17 PM

No. I carry my RIA CS year round, although during the cold seasons I don't have to carry a .38 revolver with snake shot on the saddle or in the glove box.

WARRIOR I · December 3, 2010, 09:17 PM

The SIG 239 is my hands-down favorite in any season. If a situation calls
for a deeper level of concealment, a S&W J-frame is always an option.

ritepath · December 3, 2010, 09:39 PM

Instead of carrying my LCP, I can now carry my 9mm or 45 because of my dress.

FoxtrotRomeo · December 3, 2010, 09:52 PM

I do the first three options actually.

Winter I carry the .45 ACP either with light grain to produce higher fps or +P load for the same reason. Pistol: 1911

Or I carry the .40 S&W because of higher FPS and the fact that I can conceal a double stack pistol easier this time of the year.

Or I swap out for a different caliber for the same reason. Most days I pack the 1911 with +P though or lower grain, standard pressure or the .40 S&W.

wvshooter · December 3, 2010, 10:03 PM

I carry a CZ 40P year round. IWB under an oversize T-shirt in summer. IWB under a sweat shirt in winter.

Falcon642 · December 4, 2010, 03:24 AM

I don't change a thing. During winter I only wear more clothing in the parking lot, the minute I enter the store or my car I take my coat off. So I really can't conceal any bigger gun during the winter than what I can conceal during the summer.

The only time I change which gun I carry is if I am wearing slacks or not. Slacks = Bersa .380. Jeans/shorts = XD subcompact .40 (though the new Beretta PX4 storm has caught my eye).

View Poll Results: Cold weather. Do you change your carry piece and why?
I change my gun because my dress changes and I can conceal differently	25	48.08%
I change my gun to a different caliber more effective against winter clothing	11	21.15%
I keep the same gun but change the ammo to be more effective against winter clothing	1	1.92%
I don't change a thing	21	40.38%
Other. (Please elaborate)	4	7.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

December 3, 2010, 07:53 AM	#1
Dr_2_B Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 502	Cold weather is upon us. Do you change your carry piece and why? Much colder now. Do you change your carry gun because of the weather change? This poll allows you to vote for more than one option.

December 3, 2010, 08:13 AM	#3
Officer's Match Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2007 Location: LANCASTER,OHIO Posts: 3,944	My G39 still comes along as a BUG, and my G37 now is my primary ccw. I already had a 10 round G37 backup mag, so it will work for either. __________________ REAL EYES REALIZE REAL LIES

December 3, 2010, 08:36 AM	#4
David the Gnome Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,092	During the warmer months of the year I carry my Kahr PM9 loaded up with 124gr Speer Gold Dots. During the winter I carry my Para Companion with 230gr 45ACP FMJ. I don't doubt that the 9mm would work just fine in most situations but I figure I'd rather not take the risk. I don't have to worry about whether or not my 45ACP is going to expand and penetrate properly through winter clothing. __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum.

December 3, 2010, 08:41 AM	#5
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	Other: If I'm wearing a coat/jacket, I often drop a pocket something into the strong-side jacket pocket in addition to my IWB-carried primary (which, with coat on, is a bit more difficult to get at). Primary: LW Commander, Star BKM, SP101, I'm now trying out a Sig P239 in .40 (Oh, just one at a time, usually ). Pocket: S&W M38, Charter Undercover, Star DK Best, Will __________________ Show me the data

December 3, 2010, 07:59 AM	#2
pythagorean Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 970	In the worst possible conditions I bring a CZ-52. 1. In horrible cold weather it was made to work. 2. I don't worry about exposing it to extreme elements. 3. If I have to use it in cold weather it will raise the temperature to a balmy 50 degrees after the first shot!

December 3, 2010, 02:14 PM	#6
Fiv3 Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2010 Posts: 273	In the summer and spring I pocket carry my LCR. In the winter, I tend to bring along my G36 or if I'm feeling ornery and can conceal it, a big ol' revolver. Variety is the spice of life It also depends on the activity.

December 3, 2010, 02:22 PM	#7
op01jre Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 26	Lcp for summer and emp or full size 1911 for colder months.

December 3, 2010, 02:24 PM	#8
LordTio3 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2010 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 850	Summer carry is a Glock 19. Winters in Indiana can get pretty cold, so I can conceal full sized pistols rather well under several layers. I'm getting a new 1911 for just this purpose. Plus I love the .45ACP. ~LT __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ- Greek:"Come and take them..." Meaning: Here we peaceably stand as armed and free men, willing to defend that peace, and ready to make war upon anyone who threatens that freedom.

December 3, 2010, 02:56 PM	#9
bossman Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 996	Only reason for change is I get to carry my full size guns with a jacket. __________________ NRA life member When the going gets tough, I just open another beer.

December 3, 2010, 03:09 PM	#10
Dr_2_B Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 502	As an aside, I'm actually carrying my xd tactical today for the first time as a ccw. I wouldnt've thought I could conceal that longer bbl but, well, they didn't toss me outta Sams Club just now so I s'pose I pulled it off. Cool.

December 3, 2010, 03:16 PM	#11
redstategunnut Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2009 Location: see name Posts: 405	I do not carry a different gun in cold weather because of what other people are wearing, but because of what I'm wearing. In summer months, I often carry a Glock 26 in the front pocket of my cargo shorts. The pants I wear in the winter do not have such generous pockets, so I always carry in a holster. If I'm carrying in a holster, I'm going to carry a G19 or G17.

December 3, 2010, 04:07 PM	#12
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Almost always a 239, sometimes CW9 or 342.

December 3, 2010, 04:14 PM	#13
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Now that it's cold, I can get away with a few more layers so my CCW piece becomes a bit larger. My usual winter carry is a Springfield TRP 1911 but on occasion I'll down size to a S&W 637 Airweight (my summer carry) depending on what I'm doing. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

December 3, 2010, 06:08 PM	#14
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	1&2 for me. Heavier clothes means its easier to conceal a full size pstol in a large caliber.

December 3, 2010, 08:17 PM	#15
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	No. I carry my RIA CS year round, although during the cold seasons I don't have to carry a .38 revolver with snake shot on the saddle or in the glove box. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand Last edited by egor20; December 3, 2010 at 09:22 PM.

December 3, 2010, 09:17 PM	#16
WARRIOR I Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: SC Posts: 169	Cold Weather Carry The SIG 239 is my hands-down favorite in any season. If a situation calls for a deeper level of concealment, a S&W J-frame is always an option.

December 3, 2010, 09:39 PM	#17
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	Instead of carrying my LCP, I can now carry my 9mm or 45 because of my dress.

December 3, 2010, 09:52 PM	#18
FoxtrotRomeo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2010 Posts: 487	I do the first three options actually. Winter I carry the .45 ACP either with light grain to produce higher fps or +P load for the same reason. Pistol: 1911 Or I carry the .40 S&W because of higher FPS and the fact that I can conceal a double stack pistol easier this time of the year. Or I swap out for a different caliber for the same reason. Most days I pack the 1911 with +P though or lower grain, standard pressure or the .40 S&W. __________________ "The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly." - Albert Einstein]

December 3, 2010, 10:03 PM	#19
wvshooter Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 302	I carry a CZ 40P year round. IWB under an oversize T-shirt in summer. IWB under a sweat shirt in winter.

December 4, 2010, 03:24 AM	#20
Falcon642 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2010 Posts: 316	I don't change a thing. During winter I only wear more clothing in the parking lot, the minute I enter the store or my car I take my coat off. So I really can't conceal any bigger gun during the winter than what I can conceal during the summer. The only time I change which gun I carry is if I am wearing slacks or not. Slacks = Bersa .380. Jeans/shorts = XD subcompact .40 (though the new Beretta PX4 storm has caught my eye).