Concealed Carry Folks: Whatcha Be Packin'?

Magoo · 03-12-2010, 05:22 AM

DISCLAIMER: I don't want this to turn into a political debate over the practicality and whatnot of concealed carry. I just like guns.

So when I turned 21, I went out and purchased a FNP-9. TERRIFIC handgun in every sense. Love it to death. It's essentially a cheaper (in price, not quality) version of the Sig-Saur P226. However, it is not a thin gun, and is not very practical for carry. I'm now looking at getting a Smith and Wesson Model 642 Airweight revolver in .38 special.

That got me thinking: What do you carry folk carry and prefer? Autos? Revolvers?

I guess in the long run, this is yet another "show us yer gunz!" thread.

Deus Machina · 03-12-2010, 05:28 AM

Yay for night owls!

2.5" Taurus M85 (impossible to find a holster for!)

Or CZ 75D PCR (not mine, this time)

chopper duke · 03-12-2010, 05:34 AM

I would shoot some with a wheel gun before picking one up for carry. They shoot different than an auto.

As of right now, I carry nothing. When I did carry, a Caspian 1911.

Magoo · 03-12-2010, 05:39 AM

I've shot my fair share of wheel guns, and honestly, I prefer them. Something about them seems... right...

Anyway, for a mere $200 more at my local gunshop, I can get a full-sized Colt (yes, Colt) 1911 at $699. I'm very tempted, but it's just not practical for me. And carrying a full-sized 1911 is a feat all in itself.

Deus Machina · 03-12-2010, 05:42 AM

I do like my Taurus. It feels like it fits, especially with those grips on it.

All the same, that CZ's pretty much a part of my arm, by now. That thing isn't well-engineered, it's organic.

mark cody · 03-12-2010, 06:07 AM

You get what you pay for.With that in mind I would not depend on a 200 dollar gun to protect me or my family.
Sig p-220 45acp in the winter.
Sig p-229 40s&w in the summer.

druid · 03-12-2010, 06:12 AM

PA 14.45 or Glock 23

BigMatt-MadCustoms · 03-12-2010, 06:32 AM

Springfield XD-40 I just love the darn thing....

Points good and will put round on top of round..

Lohman446 · 03-12-2010, 07:47 AM

Ruger SP101 with 3" barrel. My airweight basically sits in the safe alongside my Glock 23. Beretta Tomcat for pocket carry.

Mann · 03-12-2010, 08:11 AM

when I carry concealed I carry my keltec p3at in my front right pocket. When I dont I carry my springfield XD9. I like the SW airweights, but they are too big/bulky to carry concealed without wearing baggy cloths.

03-12-2010, 05:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Magoo Formerly DeTrevni Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tejas	Concealed Carry Folks: Whatcha Be Packin'? DISCLAIMER: I don't want this to turn into a political debate over the practicality and whatnot of concealed carry. I just like guns. So when I turned 21, I went out and purchased a FNP-9. TERRIFIC handgun in every sense. Love it to death. It's essentially a cheaper (in price, not quality) version of the Sig-Saur P226. However, it is not a thin gun, and is not very practical for carry. I'm now looking at getting a Smith and Wesson Model 642 Airweight revolver in .38 special. That got me thinking: What do you carry folk carry and prefer? Autos? Revolvers? I guess in the long run, this is yet another "show us yer gunz!" thread. __________________ 61 people like me thus far, and none don't!

03-12-2010, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
chopper duke www.Axial-Photography.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Valdosta, GA	I would shoot some with a wheel gun before picking one up for carry. They shoot different than an auto. As of right now, I carry nothing. When I did carry, a Caspian 1911. __________________ Co-Captain/ Co-Founder Team-Awesome My: MCB feedback {total = 250+}

03-12-2010, 05:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Magoo Formerly DeTrevni Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tejas	I've shot my fair share of wheel guns, and honestly, I prefer them. Something about them seems... right... Anyway, for a mere $200 more at my local gunshop, I can get a full-sized Colt (yes, Colt) 1911 at $699. I'm very tempted, but it's just not practical for me. And carrying a full-sized 1911 is a feat all in itself. __________________ 61 people like me thus far, and none don't!

03-12-2010, 06:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
druid Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 610 PA	PA 14.45 or Glock 23 __________________ All my feedback links I have a wife and 3 daughters...yeah, the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse. You can't scare me.... CLICK to waterproof your boards

03-12-2010, 07:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lohman446 MCBs armed pacifist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Michigan	Ruger SP101 with 3" barrel. My airweight basically sits in the safe alongside my Glock 23. Beretta Tomcat for pocket carry. __________________ My plan is to live forever. So far, so good. "Use peaceful means where they are appropriate; but where they are not appropriate, do not hesitate to resort to more forceful meansâ€ - Thupten Gyatso (the Dalai Lama, 1932) "It is not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters" Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant. "The ink of scholars is more precious than the blood of martyrs" - Muhammed

03-12-2010, 06:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
mark cody Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009	You get what you pay for.With that in mind I would not depend on a 200 dollar gun to protect me or my family. Sig p-220 45acp in the winter. Sig p-229 40s&w in the summer.

03-12-2010, 06:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
BigMatt-MadCustoms It's still Rich's fault Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Near Knoxvegas TN :)	Springfield XD-40 I just love the darn thing.... Points good and will put round on top of round..

03-12-2010, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mann Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In a house in TN	when I carry concealed I carry my keltec p3at in my front right pocket. When I dont I carry my springfield XD9. I like the SW airweights, but they are too big/bulky to carry concealed without wearing baggy cloths. __________________ 223 reasons that I dont ship first THE ULTIMATE BARREL TEST.