Any reason to not carry a full size - Page 2

1hogfan83 · September 6, 2013, 08:50 PM

The HK is as big as it gets for me. I'm too small to be walking around with a Desert Eagle or a Smith&Wesson 29. I would need a new hip after a few years of dragging a brick around.

peacefulgary · September 7, 2013, 05:22 PM

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25 years never had anyone I didnt want to know that I had it on me ever knew I was carrying.

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I walk in shorts and tee's and flip flops, but im down to just the 15+1 carry then in a belly band but still at the 4 o'clock spot with a loose shirt going down the strip and no one knows squat.

Actually, neither of you know if you have or have not been made while carrying.
I've seen guys who printed but I didn't say anything, so they think no one has ever noticed their concealed carry piece.

Maybe I'm too thin, but a pistol on my side (4:00-5:00 position) looks like I have a tumor growing off my hip.
Unless I'm wearing a tent of a shirt, it's real obvious that I'm carrying a pistol.

camsdaddy · September 7, 2013, 08:53 PM

I find that 4-5 isn't the best position for me to conceal

ZBoater · September 7, 2013, 09:01 PM

I've found that for ME, the bigger the gun the more often I walk out of the house unarmed. If you dress appropriately and are committed enough, you can do it. I'm lazy and walk around in gym shorts and t-shirts most of the time. If I want to be armed, I choose smaller weapons. YMMV.

MLeake · September 7, 2013, 09:50 PM

I think most people assume a cell phone, leatherman, or other - if they notice at all.

IMO, the only ones likely to notice are LE, or other CCW types.

LE types have never said a word to me, so if they did notice, they did not care.

rwilson452 · September 7, 2013, 10:13 PM

I carry either a 1911 or my XD45. I'm a rather large fella 6'1 and over 200 pounds. I should add I usually open carry. PA is an open carry state. I can conceal the 1911 a little better that the XD. My 1911 is a bit more accurate than my XD but not by much. ether will get it done at over 25 yards The XD weighs more that the 1911 when loaded with 230 gr. GDHPs but empty the 1911 weighs more. The XD fits my had better. Yes I have big hands I need an Extra large glove.

Wreck-n-Crew · September 7, 2013, 10:17 PM

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Actually, neither of you know if you have or have not been made while carrying.
I've seen guys who printed but I didn't say anything, so they think no one has ever noticed their concealed carry piece.

I print with my compact PT145 in certain carry positions.

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IMO, the only ones likely to notice are LE, or other CCW types.

LE types have never said a word to me, so if they did notice, they did not care.

Have to agree. I have strapped on my 4" .357 a few times with a standard holster. Printed pretty good but very few even noticed as I strolled through a half busy Wal-Mart.

rotten mick · September 7, 2013, 11:05 PM

[I][/Actually, neither of you know if you have or have not been made while carrying.
I've seen guys who printed but I didn't say anything, so they think no one has ever noticed their concealed carry piece.]

Actually yes I would. Because if you show in a casino you will be firmly asked to leave... and no they are not a state no go zone... they can post but can only ask you to leave. If you refuse to leave then they can trespass you. Thats all.

kymarkh · September 7, 2013, 11:24 PM

Everything in life is a compromise.

If not for the size and the weight I'd carry a full sized handgun every single day.

More often than not I end carrying something the size of a G19 or smaller.

Don't feel under-armored at all.

A pocket pistol you actually carry around on a regular basis is many, many times more effective than the tricked-out M4 carbine in your safe back at the house.

peacefulgary · September 8, 2013, 01:06 AM

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Actually yes I would. Because if you show in a casino you will be firmly asked to leave...

No, this just means that you have not been made by a casino staff member who gives a crap about your concealed carry.

It does not mean that others playing in the casino didn't notice.
Maybe they did and just thought you were undercover security?

The thing is, unless they say something, you will never know if you were made or not.

rotten mick · September 8, 2013, 03:36 AM

You have not been in a Vegas casino armed then sir. Casino security is no joke, well the ones you DONT SEE. The average uniform guard is probably 50/50 attentive. It the ones that are retired federal leo or PD that stroll around do pay attention (I've worked with them and trust me they will escort you out if they see it) politely of course... unless you have the badge to back it up)).

ritepath · September 8, 2013, 08:13 AM

I CC'd my SR45 yesterday using a really loose T. While I don't see carrying a 40oz (loaded) gun for many hours on end, I didn't have a problem for the few hours we went out.

I only carry OWB no matter what I carry, I just try and make sure it's not super obvious because of printing.

I'm thinking of giving compacts another try after 4 years of carrying an LCP 90% of the time.

September 6, 2013, 08:50 PM	#26
1hogfan83 Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2011 Location: Fayetteville AR Posts: 420	The HK is as big as it gets for me. I'm too small to be walking around with a Desert Eagle or a Smith&Wesson 29. I would need a new hip after a few years of dragging a brick around. __________________ You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe—and shudder. James 2:19 "I do not fear the man that practices ten thousand kicks one time, I fear the man that practices one kick ten thousand times." Bruce Lee

September 7, 2013, 09:01 PM	#29
ZBoater Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2006 Location: NRA friendly Florida Posts: 169	I've found that for ME, the bigger the gun the more often I walk out of the house unarmed. If you dress appropriately and are committed enough, you can do it. I'm lazy and walk around in gym shorts and t-shirts most of the time. If I want to be armed, I choose smaller weapons. YMMV. __________________ Sig P229, 232, 238, 239, 290RS Walther PPS, P99C AS, Glock 19, Taurus 85, Taurus 405 H&K USPc .40, Beretta 92A1, 92FS Compact Mossberg 500, M590A1, Remington 870

September 7, 2013, 10:13 PM	#31
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	I carry either a 1911 or my XD45. I'm a rather large fella 6'1 and over 200 pounds. I should add I usually open carry. PA is an open carry state. I can conceal the 1911 a little better that the XD. My 1911 is a bit more accurate than my XD but not by much. ether will get it done at over 25 yards The XD weighs more that the 1911 when loaded with 230 gr. GDHPs but empty the 1911 weighs more. The XD fits my had better. Yes I have big hands I need an Extra large glove. __________________ USNRET '61-'81

September 7, 2013, 11:05 PM	#33
rotten mick Member Join Date: August 28, 2013 Posts: 74	[I][/Actually, neither of you know if you have or have not been made while carrying. I've seen guys who printed but I didn't say anything, so they think no one has ever noticed their concealed carry piece.] Actually yes I would. Because if you show in a casino you will be firmly asked to leave... and no they are not a state no go zone... they can post but can only ask you to leave. If you refuse to leave then they can trespass you. Thats all. __________________ "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to touch an electric fence"..... Will Rogers.

September 8, 2013, 03:36 AM	#36
rotten mick Member Join Date: August 28, 2013 Posts: 74	You have not been in a Vegas casino armed then sir. Casino security is no joke, well the ones you DONT SEE. The average uniform guard is probably 50/50 attentive. It the ones that are retired federal leo or PD that stroll around do pay attention (I've worked with them and trust me they will escort you out if they see it) politely of course... unless you have the badge to back it up)). __________________ "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to touch an electric fence"..... Will Rogers.

September 7, 2013, 08:53 PM	#28
camsdaddy Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Posts: 397	I find that 4-5 isn't the best position for me to conceal

September 7, 2013, 09:50 PM	#30
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I think most people assume a cell phone, leatherman, or other - if they notice at all. IMO, the only ones likely to notice are LE, or other CCW types. LE types have never said a word to me, so if they did notice, they did not care.

September 7, 2013, 11:24 PM	#34
kymarkh Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2008 Posts: 181	Everything in life is a compromise. If not for the size and the weight I'd carry a full sized handgun every single day. More often than not I end carrying something the size of a G19 or smaller. Don't feel under-armored at all. A pocket pistol you actually carry around on a regular basis is many, many times more effective than the tricked-out M4 carbine in your safe back at the house.

September 8, 2013, 08:13 AM	#37
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	I CC'd my SR45 yesterday using a really loose T. While I don't see carrying a 40oz (loaded) gun for many hours on end, I didn't have a problem for the few hours we went out. I only carry OWB no matter what I carry, I just try and make sure it's not super obvious because of printing. I'm thinking of giving compacts another try after 4 years of carrying an LCP 90% of the time. __________________ There's only one...