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Screwball · April 22, 2017, 06:53 AM

I do have to ask what do you carry currently?

I personally wouldn't carry a normal Vaquero for concealed carry. Too big, and weighs a lot. Larger guns tend to be left at home/in the vehicle.

If you look, there are a few Talo options with 3.75" barrels. They have blue and stainless in either .45 ACP or .45 Colt (no convertibles), then a stainless in .44 Magnum. If I had to choose a Vaquero for carry, I'd pick one of those... but very hesitantly.

My off duty/back up revolver is a S&W 642-1, converted to 9mm. While a short barrel requires time to get proficient with, an Airweight is a gun that there really isn't an excuse not to carry... unless you are a nudist.

April 22, 2017, 06:53 AM	#59
Screwball Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: ME Posts: 771	I do have to ask what do you carry currently? I personally wouldn't carry a normal Vaquero for concealed carry. Too big, and weighs a lot. Larger guns tend to be left at home/in the vehicle. If you look, there are a few Talo options with 3.75" barrels. They have blue and stainless in either .45 ACP or .45 Colt (no convertibles), then a stainless in .44 Magnum. If I had to choose a Vaquero for carry, I'd pick one of those... but very hesitantly. My off duty/back up revolver is a S&W 642-1, converted to 9mm. While a short barrel requires time to get proficient with, an Airweight is a gun that there really isn't an excuse not to carry... unless you are a nudist.