Anyone CC a full size handgun? - Page 2

BikerRN · August 6, 2009, 01:20 AM

Over the past four years I have carried the following guns as a "primary" off duty (with reloads):

Hi Power .40 S&W (current off duty gun)
5" 1911 .45 ACP
3" GP100 .357 Magnum
4" N-Frame S&W
Glock 19

My BUGS at various times have been:

J-Frame (current BUG for the past 4 years)
PM9 (Traded for the SP101)
SP101 (carried in conjunction with the J-Frame and the GP100)

That's my off duty carry. On Duty I carry what they issue me, as I have no say in the matter. Expirience has taught me that I want a gun accessable to either hand and that the bigger gun is more accurate in times of stress. It also lends a seriousness factor to the one that the weapon is being pointed at that a smaller, more concealable gun doesn't.

I carry a gun because today could be the day I have another armed encounter that could result in a gunfight. Why would I want to shortchange myself in the tool department?

Duty Size guns are not that hard to conceal if one takes proper care in selecting a good belt and holster. I tend to wear Cargo Shorts and Hawaiian Shirts nine months out of the year.

Biker

J.Netto · August 6, 2009, 07:39 AM

I've never carried a smaller gun geared toward concealed carry use. Except for a small frame revolver. And even then, it's used as a back up. I ALWAYS carry either a full size 1911 or standard size Glock.

My calibers of choice are - .357, 38 special, .45, 9mm, and .40.

IZZY · August 6, 2009, 09:39 AM

I USED to....

from a Italian CZ copy ( small of back no holster- not reccomended) to a S&W 4" .357 ( in holster, belly/ southern style, a real extension of your svwang
also not reccomended to to proximity of such equipment).

get a big shirt and wear it hanging out and all is possbile

doh_312 · August 6, 2009, 11:15 AM

I carry a 5" tactical XD45. Tough to hide at times

QBall45 · August 6, 2009, 12:24 PM

SA 1911 Champion 4" barrel full size grip frame. Carry in Milt Sparks SSII 2 spares on the other hip. Covered with a shirt. Carry all day every weekend. During the week its in my "go" bag on the floor next to me.
This is not a problem to carry and cover. Would be no issue if the barrel were 5".

tony pasley · August 6, 2009, 08:46 PM

I carry either a full size Colt Double Eagle or full size 1911a1 every day. I am 5'8" 160 lbs. never had a problem concealing.

wvshooter · August 6, 2009, 10:36 PM

The smallest thing I carry is a Kahr CW9. I don't carry it very often but it's what I resort to when I feel the need to be really discreet or just want something light. What I carry most of the time is one of the following:

CZ 75BD, or Smith Wessson 5906, or Sigma 40ve or Sigma 9ve. FWIW I have a Smith Wesson 4046 on the way that I think is going to get a lot of carry time. I go with full size because I feel safer with a full size handgun. Small handguns are for backups.

Twisted_Minded · August 6, 2009, 10:46 PM

I carry only 1911 latley either gold cup 5" or SW1911PD 4'1/4. for over 25 years. But I just started looking at a CZ , looking for the right one.
5'9" 175 FL

orionengnr · August 6, 2009, 11:03 PM

Up until a year ago:
PM9/pocket carry for nine months, Kahr P45/IWB three months ("winter").

As of last November:
S&W 4" N-frame through the "winter", Kahr P45 IWB during the remainder of the year.

Perhaps a year from now I will be able to say "1911 for 9 months, N frame for winter ops".

Note: I define "winter" by the ability to wear a sweatshirt or heavier cover garment. Having grown up in New England, it is stretching the definition...but it's been 40+ years, and I like Texas so much better

Stats: 5'9", 145 lbs, 52 y.o.

biohazurd · August 8, 2009, 01:16 PM

Though i no longer carry a full sized 1911 i did carry one for quite a few years, and i had no issues at all. Since then ive migrated to the Colt Combat commander. Why I really dont know i just like the weight and feel of it better? Also carried a glock 17 for a while when i first got my CCL.

m&p45acp10+1 · August 8, 2009, 01:46 PM

I carry an M&P45 fullsized. Before that I carried a Bersa Thunder 45 4 inch. Before that a full sized Colt 1911 custom. All IWB. I swithched from the Colt to the Bersa because the work I was doing I wanted something that was easier to conceal. After leaving that job I picked up the M&P and it is now my EDC. It is all that I carry. I am not a real thick person. I am 6 ft 1 in 180# I have no problems concealing it at 9 o'clock IWB with at Desantis cozy partner that I had customized slightly. (Had it made to drop the gun about an inch and half lower in my waistband). I do not have to wear extemely long or heavy shirts to conceal it.

Dannyl · August 8, 2009, 02:22 PM

HI,
I carry a S&W 4006 , IWB holster at 5 O'clock.

Brgds,
Danny

VHinch · August 8, 2009, 08:47 PM

I'm 6'1, 200 lbs and carry the following all day everyday.

At work it's jeans and an untucked polo. Not at work it's either that or cargo shorts and a polo or a t shirt, in which case the j frame moves to my weak side pocket and everything else remains unchanged.

deercop · August 9, 2009, 01:08 AM

Browning Hi Power, OWB in Garrity Enforcer, underneath an untucked shirt.

dstyle47 · August 9, 2009, 01:21 AM

a 5incher (colt government series 70) IWB holster i bought from a forum member here, I carry it quite often (though not always). I, like most others it seems, carry at 3:00.

Avenger · August 9, 2009, 08:40 PM

Springfield XD .45 Tactical in a Comp-tac MTAC holster. I've never had any problems with it, the only person that ever twigged (well, that I know of) was the police officer that I run into at the corner store every morning before either of us goes to work.

teeroux · August 9, 2009, 09:29 PM

I carry a xd-45 in a crossbreed supertuck at 2:30 with cargo or carpenter jeans and any shirt that I own.

I also carry my 1911 in a safariland padle holster also 2:30 with a white-t and button up shirt left open(kinda like wearing a jacket but in the LA heat) also with cargo or carpenter jeans.

mike21603 · August 10, 2009, 09:38 AM

i have been carrying my xdm9 since january this year. 20rds of 9mm.

OuTcAsT · August 10, 2009, 02:27 PM

I carry a Springfield Mil-Spec, OWB , covers nicely under a t-shirt or polo.

Superhouse 15 · August 10, 2009, 03:55 PM

My most common CCWs are a full sized 1911 in a Brommeland IWB, a Glock 19 or a P7M8 in FIST IWBs, and occasionally a S&W 610 or 15 or 66 in FIST OWB. Mostly I carry the revolvers open at the gunshop and only casually conceal them going to or from. Regardless of my primary, my BUG is a Kel Tec P32 in a no-name wallet holster weak-side back pocket. I carry a spare magazine or a speedloader / moonclips pouch for the primary, hardly ever a spare for the BUG. Been carrying since about 1993.

#18indycolts · August 10, 2009, 04:01 PM

I do sometimes, with multiple handguns I'm able to switch my carry. I do carry my walther p99 mostly, iwb holster.

wm.mcintosh · August 12, 2009, 01:36 PM

I have carried full size weapons since leaving the military and obtaining a carry permit. In my classes I tend to lead the weapon carrier towards the weapon that is correct in size for their hand. Being a rather large man, compacts and especially sub-compacts become toys in my hands. I routinely carry a full size Kimber Custom II, prior to that a full size Springfield. I also have a Glock Model 22 that I will carry should the situation dictate that I have a maximum amount of ammo handy. You should really refer to your local laws concerning weapon carry - some say that even a "noticeable outline" under your outer garment is illegal - and carry the weapon you are comfortable with and won't get you in trouble with local law enforcement.

JustinL · August 13, 2009, 10:53 AM

I carry a full size 1911. Homemade Crossbreed-style holster at about 3:00, 22-ish degree cant. Works pretty well. The only time the butt sticks out is if I'm sitting and lean forward pretty far. Besides that, it doesn't print. I usually wear a t-shirt with a thin buttoned shirt over it. I can usually get away with just a t-shirt but it doesn't hide as well when sitting. I'm 5'11" and 190 pounds.

If in a situation where I can't conceal it this way I'll Mexican carry my .38 snub nose but I prefer my 1911.

-Justin

Renfield · August 13, 2009, 11:13 AM

I carry a full size handgun all day everyday

DiscoRacing · August 13, 2009, 11:38 AM

i carry two .40S&W.... for the most part...everyday.. one is 4006 and one 4046...both stainless.

August 6, 2009, 08:46 PM	#31
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	I carry either a full size Colt Double Eagle or full size 1911a1 every day. I am 5'8" 160 lbs. never had a problem concealing. __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

August 6, 2009, 10:36 PM	#32
wvshooter Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 302	Full size carry The smallest thing I carry is a Kahr CW9. I don't carry it very often but it's what I resort to when I feel the need to be really discreet or just want something light. What I carry most of the time is one of the following: CZ 75BD, or Smith Wessson 5906, or Sigma 40ve or Sigma 9ve. FWIW I have a Smith Wesson 4046 on the way that I think is going to get a lot of carry time. I go with full size because I feel safer with a full size handgun. Small handguns are for backups.

August 8, 2009, 01:46 PM	#36
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	4.5 inch bbl M&P45 I carry an M&P45 fullsized. Before that I carried a Bersa Thunder 45 4 inch. Before that a full sized Colt 1911 custom. All IWB. I swithched from the Colt to the Bersa because the work I was doing I wanted something that was easier to conceal. After leaving that job I picked up the M&P and it is now my EDC. It is all that I carry. I am not a real thick person. I am 6 ft 1 in 180# I have no problems concealing it at 9 o'clock IWB with at Desantis cozy partner that I had customized slightly. (Had it made to drop the gun about an inch and half lower in my waistband). I do not have to wear extemely long or heavy shirts to conceal it. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

August 8, 2009, 02:22 PM	#37
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	S&w 4006 HI, I carry a S&W 4006 , IWB holster at 5 O'clock. Brgds, Danny

August 8, 2009, 08:47 PM	#38
VHinch Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2002 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 374	I'm 6'1, 200 lbs and carry the following all day everyday. At work it's jeans and an untucked polo. Not at work it's either that or cargo shorts and a polo or a t shirt, in which case the j frame moves to my weak side pocket and everything else remains unchanged. __________________ “High speed isn't about gun, gear or tactics. High speed is executing the basics perfectly no matter what, cold, wet, day, night, tired. That’s high speed." -Paul Howe

August 6, 2009, 01:20 AM	#26
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	Over the past four years I have carried the following guns as a "primary" off duty (with reloads): Hi Power .40 S&W (current off duty gun) 5" 1911 .45 ACP 3" GP100 .357 Magnum 4" N-Frame S&W Glock 19 My BUGS at various times have been: J-Frame (current BUG for the past 4 years) PM9 (Traded for the SP101) SP101 (carried in conjunction with the J-Frame and the GP100) That's my off duty carry. On Duty I carry what they issue me, as I have no say in the matter. Expirience has taught me that I want a gun accessable to either hand and that the bigger gun is more accurate in times of stress. It also lends a seriousness factor to the one that the weapon is being pointed at that a smaller, more concealable gun doesn't. I carry a gun because today could be the day I have another armed encounter that could result in a gunfight. Why would I want to shortchange myself in the tool department? Duty Size guns are not that hard to conceal if one takes proper care in selecting a good belt and holster. I tend to wear Cargo Shorts and Hawaiian Shirts nine months out of the year. Biker

August 6, 2009, 07:39 AM	#27
J.Netto Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 713	I've never carried a smaller gun geared toward concealed carry use. Except for a small frame revolver. And even then, it's used as a back up. I ALWAYS carry either a full size 1911 or standard size Glock. My calibers of choice are - .357, 38 special, .45, 9mm, and .40.

August 6, 2009, 09:39 AM	#28
IZZY Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 938	I USED to.... from a Italian CZ copy ( small of back no holster- not reccomended) to a S&W 4" .357 ( in holster, belly/ southern style, a real extension of your svwang also not reccomended to to proximity of such equipment). get a big shirt and wear it hanging out and all is possbile

August 6, 2009, 11:15 AM	#29
doh_312 Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2008 Posts: 312	I carry a 5" tactical XD45. Tough to hide at times

August 6, 2009, 12:24 PM	#30
QBall45 Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: South Central Minnesota Posts: 584	SA 1911 Champion 4" barrel full size grip frame. Carry in Milt Sparks SSII 2 spares on the other hip. Covered with a shirt. Carry all day every weekend. During the week its in my "go" bag on the floor next to me. This is not a problem to carry and cover. Would be no issue if the barrel were 5".

August 6, 2009, 10:46 PM	#33
Twisted_Minded Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Posts: 5	I carry only 1911 latley either gold cup 5" or SW1911PD 4'1/4. for over 25 years. But I just started looking at a CZ , looking for the right one. 5'9" 175 FL

August 6, 2009, 11:03 PM	#34
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	Up until a year ago: PM9/pocket carry for nine months, Kahr P45/IWB three months ("winter"). As of last November: S&W 4" N-frame through the "winter", Kahr P45 IWB during the remainder of the year. Perhaps a year from now I will be able to say "1911 for 9 months, N frame for winter ops". Note: I define "winter" by the ability to wear a sweatshirt or heavier cover garment. Having grown up in New England, it is stretching the definition...but it's been 40+ years, and I like Texas so much better Stats: 5'9", 145 lbs, 52 y.o.

August 8, 2009, 01:16 PM	#35
biohazurd Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Posts: 340	Though i no longer carry a full sized 1911 i did carry one for quite a few years, and i had no issues at all. Since then ive migrated to the Colt Combat commander. Why I really dont know i just like the weight and feel of it better? Also carried a glock 17 for a while when i first got my CCL.

August 9, 2009, 01:08 AM	#39
deercop Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 134	Browning Hi Power, OWB in Garrity Enforcer, underneath an untucked shirt. __________________ NRA Life Member Certified GLOCK Armorer

August 9, 2009, 01:21 AM	#40
dstyle47 Member Join Date: August 13, 2008 Posts: 61	a 5incher (colt government series 70) IWB holster i bought from a forum member here, I carry it quite often (though not always). I, like most others it seems, carry at 3:00.

August 9, 2009, 08:40 PM	#41
Avenger Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Posts: 274	Springfield XD .45 Tactical in a Comp-tac MTAC holster. I've never had any problems with it, the only person that ever twigged (well, that I know of) was the police officer that I run into at the corner store every morning before either of us goes to work.

August 9, 2009, 09:29 PM	#42
teeroux Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2006 Posts: 1,512	I carry a xd-45 in a crossbreed supertuck at 2:30 with cargo or carpenter jeans and any shirt that I own. I also carry my 1911 in a safariland padle holster also 2:30 with a white-t and button up shirt left open(kinda like wearing a jacket but in the LA heat) also with cargo or carpenter jeans.

August 10, 2009, 09:38 AM	#43
mike21603 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 124	i have been carrying my xdm9 since january this year. 20rds of 9mm. __________________ Pfrogner's Firearms Located in Coal Center, PA

August 10, 2009, 02:27 PM	#44
OuTcAsT Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2006 Location: Eastern, TN Posts: 1,236	I carry a Springfield Mil-Spec, OWB , covers nicely under a t-shirt or polo. __________________ WITHOUT Freedom of Thought, there can be no such Thing as Wisdom; and no such Thing as public Liberty, without Freedom of Speech. Silence Dogood *Does not morality imply the last clear chance?* - WildAlaska -

August 10, 2009, 03:55 PM	#45
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	My most common CCWs are a full sized 1911 in a Brommeland IWB, a Glock 19 or a P7M8 in FIST IWBs, and occasionally a S&W 610 or 15 or 66 in FIST OWB. Mostly I carry the revolvers open at the gunshop and only casually conceal them going to or from. Regardless of my primary, my BUG is a Kel Tec P32 in a no-name wallet holster weak-side back pocket. I carry a spare magazine or a speedloader / moonclips pouch for the primary, hardly ever a spare for the BUG. Been carrying since about 1993.

August 10, 2009, 04:01 PM	#46
#18indycolts Junior member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Indpls Posts: 1,159	I do sometimes, with multiple handguns I'm able to switch my carry. I do carry my walther p99 mostly, iwb holster.

August 12, 2009, 01:36 PM	#47
wm.mcintosh Junior Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14	CCW Full Size vs Compact vs Subcompact I have carried full size weapons since leaving the military and obtaining a carry permit. In my classes I tend to lead the weapon carrier towards the weapon that is correct in size for their hand. Being a rather large man, compacts and especially sub-compacts become toys in my hands. I routinely carry a full size Kimber Custom II, prior to that a full size Springfield. I also have a Glock Model 22 that I will carry should the situation dictate that I have a maximum amount of ammo handy. You should really refer to your local laws concerning weapon carry - some say that even a "noticeable outline" under your outer garment is illegal - and carry the weapon you are comfortable with and won't get you in trouble with local law enforcement.

August 13, 2009, 10:53 AM	#48
JustinL Member Join Date: May 4, 2008 Posts: 21	I carry a full size 1911. Homemade Crossbreed-style holster at about 3:00, 22-ish degree cant. Works pretty well. The only time the butt sticks out is if I'm sitting and lean forward pretty far. Besides that, it doesn't print. I usually wear a t-shirt with a thin buttoned shirt over it. I can usually get away with just a t-shirt but it doesn't hide as well when sitting. I'm 5'11" and 190 pounds. If in a situation where I can't conceal it this way I'll Mexican carry my .38 snub nose but I prefer my 1911. -Justin

August 13, 2009, 11:13 AM	#49
Renfield Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2006 Location: just down the street Posts: 599	I carry a full size handgun all day everyday __________________ "Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest" Benjamin Franklin "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends" Martin Luther King, Jr. "Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak" Marcus Tullius Cicero

August 13, 2009, 11:38 AM	#50
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	i carry two .40S&W.... for the most part...everyday.. one is 4006 and one 4046...both stainless.