deputy tom
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The largest gun I carry is a 1911.I have many years ago tried to carry mod. 29's with 8 3/8" bbls but why bother?The older I get the smaller and lighter I carry.YMMV.tom.
Who here regularly carries a LARGE handgun?
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rhenriksen
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That's nice to hear. I've heard it's a higher risk in Seattle to OC than in the eastern side of the state.
Ah, freedom to OC... wish we had it here in Texas.
"There was no reaction whatsoever wherever we went in Seattle. Which is to say, no police, no panics (mass or otherwise), not even a nervous glance. We were at the REI flagship store for a couple hours, Top Pot Doughnuts, down on the waterfront, and of course, all the streets around and between them."
Ah, freedom to OC... wish we had it here in Texas.
"There was no reaction whatsoever wherever we went in Seattle. Which is to say, no police, no panics (mass or otherwise), not even a nervous glance. We were at the REI flagship store for a couple hours, Top Pot Doughnuts, down on the waterfront, and of course, all the streets around and between them."
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Well, I only do so in the fall/winter, which here (North Texas) is a fairly short period of time.
Today was the first day (this year) that I actually carried an N-frame. Today's choice was a 4" M-25-5 in .45 LC. I also have an M-57 in .41 Mag. I will carry one or he other on any and all days that permit wearing a sweatshirt, jacket or coat, until "spring" (hereby defined as our first 80 degree day, probably sometime in March) comes along.
Note that I may substitute a steel framed 1911 for the N-frame at my discretion
Upon further review, I guess that I may actually get six calendar months where I can carry a larger pistol/revolver. In actuality, it only seems as if "winter" is two months long here...
Today was the first day (this year) that I actually carried an N-frame. Today's choice was a 4" M-25-5 in .45 LC. I also have an M-57 in .41 Mag. I will carry one or he other on any and all days that permit wearing a sweatshirt, jacket or coat, until "spring" (hereby defined as our first 80 degree day, probably sometime in March) comes along.
Note that I may substitute a steel framed 1911 for the N-frame at my discretion
Upon further review, I guess that I may actually get six calendar months where I can carry a larger pistol/revolver. In actuality, it only seems as if "winter" is two months long here...
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SharpsDressedMan
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Noalibi, with the fingergroove wood grips on the 500, five shots of my "warm" (375gr Remington Core-lokt bullet @1125fps in the 2 3/4") is enough to scalp the web of my hand. With the 440gr/800fps load, it is not uncomfortable, and easily manageable with one hand. The issue Hogue grips are cushioned on the web, and well designed for this gun, but are bulky and "sticky", handicapping them for "concealment". My main concern was weight. I initially bought an 8 3/8" 500 (because the seller was selling cheap) to explore the gun/cartridge, but it was a boat anchor. Then a 4" came my way, I sold the 8 3/8, hoping to genuinly pack the 4 inch gun. It was still heavy, and the front 1 1/4" was all compensator, and not really adding any velocity over the snubby, AND directing a lot of blast back towards my ears. That is when the snubbie replaced it, and loading it down to something like a .45 on serious steroids. Heck, other gun packers are carrying five shot snubbies! I just need to find some 500 speedloaders, and figure out where to hide them (I'm thinking two in a jock strap, but they'd be slow to draw....)
9MMare
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Good to hear! I plan to stick with CC, but it's nice to know that that option is more hassle free than I figured.
If i ever have to jump in a pool/pond/river to save someone from drowning i hope to god i remember to take off all the steel i have strapped to me so i don't sink to the bottom.
My normal carry setup is a 1911 5" full sized with a spare clip IWB and a Sig p238 in a pocket holster with an assortment of different Benchmade knives.
Believe it or not i do this with a tshirt as my only cover garment.Lately its been cooler and i can add a lite jacket which makes it a tad easier to not worry about if everything is hidden like it should be.
My normal carry setup is a 1911 5" full sized with a spare clip IWB and a Sig p238 in a pocket holster with an assortment of different Benchmade knives.
Believe it or not i do this with a tshirt as my only cover garment.Lately its been cooler and i can add a lite jacket which makes it a tad easier to not worry about if everything is hidden like it should be.
CapnMac
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Dillon "Plan B" gives a person many options, it does.
I just bought a 4" King Cobra and a Bianchi Strong Side/Cross Draw Holster (OSW). To break in the holster, I wore it all weekend (Friday-Sunday) as my concealed weapon rather than my Glock 36. I carried it stong side and was surprised at how easy and comfortable it was to carry. I didn't care for the cross draw method.
I live in Florida and baggy Ts and shirts that are not tucked in are the norm. It printed somewhat if I bent over. With the exception of my 1911A1, the King Cobra is the largest weapon that I have carried concealed. As I said I was surprised and wouldn't hesitate to carry this weapon.
I live in Florida and baggy Ts and shirts that are not tucked in are the norm. It printed somewhat if I bent over. With the exception of my 1911A1, the King Cobra is the largest weapon that I have carried concealed. As I said I was surprised and wouldn't hesitate to carry this weapon.
Carried the rig all day yesterday, about 12 hours. Man that is a lot of gun. After about 5 hours or so, the comforting qualities became overshadowed by comfort issues. I don't think I'm going to be able to use this rig as an edc. Looks like the redhawk may just have to be satisfied as a woods gun. I could have sworn my sp101 said "I told you so" when I put it on this morning.
NMGonzo
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Do it.
I sometimes carry my redhawk 5 1/2 on my motorcycle jacket
I sometimes carry my redhawk 5 1/2 on my motorcycle jacket
slicksleeve
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I went throught the mouse gun phase, and still do it quite a bit. Recently I found a Galco silhouette holster that I can carry my 6" Smith mod. 657 in .41 mag. in with just a long tailed shirt over it. Now this has me really wanting a 4 inch 57 or 58 just for this, but they seem to be a little out of my price range nowdays. I wish i could find someone who had one that really thought they needed a Glock 22.
Back when I was 23 (and much lighter), I regularly carried a Glock 21 in groin carry at my job at the stop n rob.
I downsized to a Glock 23 for years, which I carried in cooler weather when I could easily wear a cover garment, and wore a P-11 or P-32 the rest of the time.
After I joined the Army, I put on 10 lbs, most of it muscle (I'm only 5'6"). After that, I had no problem concealing a 3 or 4-inch N-frame on my belt, with just a light cover garment. I have also carried a 4 5/8" Blackhawk, and regularly carry a full-size Para-Ordnance IWB.
John
I downsized to a Glock 23 for years, which I carried in cooler weather when I could easily wear a cover garment, and wore a P-11 or P-32 the rest of the time.
After I joined the Army, I put on 10 lbs, most of it muscle (I'm only 5'6"). After that, I had no problem concealing a 3 or 4-inch N-frame on my belt, with just a light cover garment. I have also carried a 4 5/8" Blackhawk, and regularly carry a full-size Para-Ordnance IWB.
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Norinco982lover
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XD45C 4" barrel. I carry it everyday in a crossbreed supertuck with a crossbreed belt.
I love it.
~Norinco
I love it.
~Norinco
The largest, heaviest revolver I pack on a semi-regular basis is a 4" 686. I made an IWB holster that rides high enough that the cylinder sits atop my thick belt. It draws easily, but can be a bit of a pain to get it back in the leather. I guess that's better than the other way around
I don't do that often though. That's a pretty massive gun. I feel fine packing a full sized 9mm, so that's generally what I go with on daily carry in the cooler months. Small IWB 9mm for the warmer months.
I don't do that often though. That's a pretty massive gun. I feel fine packing a full sized 9mm, so that's generally what I go with on daily carry in the cooler months. Small IWB 9mm for the warmer months.
KBintheSLC
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I guess it depends on where you live. Around town, the biggest thing I carry is a Glock 26. Out in the stix its a G20. I can't imagine needing something as big as a .44 against human attackers... but "need" is a relative thing that only you can decide.
Eightball
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I carry this sucker in wintertimes, or anytime I can get away with a suitable cover garment without baking due to heat, or drawing any undue attention.
It's as big as I've got at the moment.
It's as big as I've got at the moment.
mljdeckard
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I always carry a full-size 1911.
Now, I am usually the one in here jeering at those who say that it's impossible to carry large guns. I think that the industry, in cooperation with magazines, has convinced a lot of people that they are foolish if they don't buy two versions of the same gun: One to shoot and one to carry. I think that comfort is relative, larger guns shoot better and have more velocity, and you should adjust your wardrobe and lifestyle to fit the gun; not the other way around.
Someone who LIKES the idea of carrying will always say a big rig is comfortable. Someone who DOESN'T will never say that even a small gun doesn't feel like a tumor. It's a question of what you are used to and what you believe your life is worth.
However, my 1911 is actually pretty slim when you compare it to other autos. I use a fanny pack a lot, I also use a Galco Miami Classic and a Serpa belt-slide holster like the one Mainsail has.
Now, I am usually the one in here jeering at those who say that it's impossible to carry large guns. I think that the industry, in cooperation with magazines, has convinced a lot of people that they are foolish if they don't buy two versions of the same gun: One to shoot and one to carry. I think that comfort is relative, larger guns shoot better and have more velocity, and you should adjust your wardrobe and lifestyle to fit the gun; not the other way around.
Someone who LIKES the idea of carrying will always say a big rig is comfortable. Someone who DOESN'T will never say that even a small gun doesn't feel like a tumor. It's a question of what you are used to and what you believe your life is worth.
However, my 1911 is actually pretty slim when you compare it to other autos. I use a fanny pack a lot, I also use a Galco Miami Classic and a Serpa belt-slide holster like the one Mainsail has.
shotgunjoel
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Wow, you are nuts. That Mauser would be a b---- to conceal. Also, what's your theory with the Buckmark?
When I was much younger I carried a Ruger Old Army. In a weak side cross draw calvery style holster. Did alot of offroad motorcycling was easiest carry I could come up with. This was hobsons choice as it was the only handgun I owned. I thought the large flap would hinder my draw, turns out the largeness allows fingers to reach in and open flap during draw.
NoAlibi
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SharpsDressedMan: Your choice of carry and that of several others in this thread would definately not be mine. However, it all comes down to whatever you feel comfortable and confident with.
The combination of comfortable and confident goes a long way in supporting mindset. I had the misfortune of being required to carry an inadequate caliber weapon (.38 Spec) and on two occasions the outcome could have been less than satisfactory if the perps had the time to overcome the initial shock.
The combination of comfortable and confident goes a long way in supporting mindset. I had the misfortune of being required to carry an inadequate caliber weapon (.38 Spec) and on two occasions the outcome could have been less than satisfactory if the perps had the time to overcome the initial shock.
I fully embrace my right to carry and happily accept the responsibilities and obligations that come with it. With that said, carrying my redhawk, iwb, for anything more than a few hours becomes physically uncomfortable (mostly the barrel digging into my hip/leg). Any recommendations on alternate carry methods (good concealment is a high priority on any rig I carry). I'm a family guy with small kids, but I do have wardrobe flexibility.
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I carry a Ruger P97 or P90 year round.
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