Trunk Monkey
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What are your primary considerations in gun selection for CCW?
I just saw this on an Active Self Protection article and it occurred to me that I never really made a list. I started with a 1911 and over time progressed to a Glock. Each transition was an attempt to simplify the process. I went from 1911s to TDAs to Striker Fired to specifically A Glock 19.
I finally chose a Glock 19 for the following reasons:
Common caliber. I'm already into 9mm I don't want to branch out in to other calibers.
Capacity. 15 rounds is the highest capacity magazine I can legally buy. 15 rounds is the standard size magazine for a 19.
Simplicity. I don't want any extra controls on my gun. All I want is a trigger and a magazine release.
Size. A Glock 19 is a very concealable gun but it's big enough to use effectively.
Compatablity. My secondary gun is a Glock 26. I can use 19 magazines in a 26. There's not a huge learning curve switching between the two.
I'm not saying everyone should go get a Glock 19 I'm just saying I carry one and this is why.
So what are your primary considerations when selecting a carry gun?
I just saw this on an Active Self Protection article and it occurred to me that I never really made a list. I started with a 1911 and over time progressed to a Glock. Each transition was an attempt to simplify the process. I went from 1911s to TDAs to Striker Fired to specifically A Glock 19.
I finally chose a Glock 19 for the following reasons:
Common caliber. I'm already into 9mm I don't want to branch out in to other calibers.
Capacity. 15 rounds is the highest capacity magazine I can legally buy. 15 rounds is the standard size magazine for a 19.
Simplicity. I don't want any extra controls on my gun. All I want is a trigger and a magazine release.
Size. A Glock 19 is a very concealable gun but it's big enough to use effectively.
Compatablity. My secondary gun is a Glock 26. I can use 19 magazines in a 26. There's not a huge learning curve switching between the two.
I'm not saying everyone should go get a Glock 19 I'm just saying I carry one and this is why.
So what are your primary considerations when selecting a carry gun?