What is your EDC Pistol?
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Glock 43x MOS.
No optic.
No optic.
Elkins45
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Kahr P9
A question for the group. . . what goes into your decision about which gun you carry? Do you tend to stick with one brand / caliber?
I know for me, reliability and safety is my first concern. After that is caliber, although we have so many good ammo choices nowadays, it just about doesn't matter, unless barrier penetration is a concern (it isn't for most self defense situations). Then form factor. . . I carry subcompacts these days, mostly for their concealment options. For self defense, I don't see a reason to carry a larger frame handgun. If I was being paid to carry for work etc. then larger, more capacity options make more sense.
I'm not a "brand" fanboy. . .I like them all. I have a Glock 27 that I carry mostly, but I just requalified with my Springfield XDs .45 ACP and I gotta say, that 45 is much easier on my arthritic hands than the G27. The XDs is also much thinner and easier to conceal this time of year, so I've been carrying that in recent days. I also have a Taurus PT709 that is also very good--reliable, very concealable and shoots straight. My wife has a Walther PDP-F with an optic. . . .that's a sweet shooter too! It's nice to have choices.
I know for me, reliability and safety is my first concern. After that is caliber, although we have so many good ammo choices nowadays, it just about doesn't matter, unless barrier penetration is a concern (it isn't for most self defense situations). Then form factor. . . I carry subcompacts these days, mostly for their concealment options. For self defense, I don't see a reason to carry a larger frame handgun. If I was being paid to carry for work etc. then larger, more capacity options make more sense.
I'm not a "brand" fanboy. . .I like them all. I have a Glock 27 that I carry mostly, but I just requalified with my Springfield XDs .45 ACP and I gotta say, that 45 is much easier on my arthritic hands than the G27. The XDs is also much thinner and easier to conceal this time of year, so I've been carrying that in recent days. I also have a Taurus PT709 that is also very good--reliable, very concealable and shoots straight. My wife has a Walther PDP-F with an optic. . . .that's a sweet shooter too! It's nice to have choices.
Correct. Context is important. I meant for general, defensive use by non-sworn civilians. The reason I ask is I see many people carrying very expensive weaponry with a lot of gadgets attached to them (not that there's anything wrong with that). There's nothing wrong with optics, flashlights or lasers, especially for home use, but those things add up when carrying concealed, and can make deployment complicated in a high-stress situation.
I tend to be in the "simpler is better" camp when it comes to concealed carry, and that's probably because that's what I'm used to carrying. Simplicity, reliability and safety guide my CC. For instance, I prefer OTW retention holsters. . . not as concealable as some others, but I feel better with mechanical retention, as a point of safety. There are a lot of considerations. . . .a disabled person, an older person, a female etc. will likely have different considerations.
What type of holsters to you use?
Kydex OWB for my full size 9mm S&W M&P and both OWB and IWB appendix for my CSX-E 9mm. Entirely depends on where I'm going and what I'm wearing.
My S&W .357 Magnum wheel gun also has an old school leather holster but I never carry it. It's stationed in the house out of sight but for quick access.
My S&W .357 Magnum wheel gun also has an old school leather holster but I never carry it. It's stationed in the house out of sight but for quick access.
P365-380 100GR
P322 22lr CCI Velocitor w 22rd mag
P322 22lr CCI Velocitor w 22rd mag
Lets all just hope and pray we never need it. Its cool to talk 
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Statistically, and thankfully, the odds of actually being involved in a shooting incident are slim. . .even in law enforcement. It doesn't means we shouldn't be prepared, and the process of being prepared can be a really fun and rewarding hobby.Lets all just hope and pray we never need it. Its cool to talk
I like Fobus OWB adjustable retention paddle holsters as generally my first choice.
I'm looking for for a new holster for my newest CCW carry gun... Ruger Security .380. I bought a decent, inexpensive level 2 paddle holster on Amazon.
It does the job but it's not easy to slide/clip on and off.
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