what do you carry/ conceal

[brapp]

her eis what i carry tarus model 92 stainless 9mm and ruger blackhawk 44 mag 71/2 inch barrel what do you all carry?

[Yamahondaman]

i carry a CANE KNIFE .. i had 3 gun's and had to GIT rid of them because i might use em a little bit too soon !! :naughty:

[ScottZJ]

How in the world do you conceal that ruger without a long trench! LOL

I carry nothing but one of my 12 glocks( 9mm, .40cal, .45, .357 sig, 10mm), unless summer time in shorts than I carry my colt pony (.380).

[Mosh]

Whatever happened to just carrying your 2 bare fists??????
Guns are the easy way out.For a second.

[Billy Golightly]

I've really been thinking about getting my conceal permit, I feel like its a necessity anymore in this day and age, and I'm finally 21 where I can actually get it. Almost all of my friends and relatives carry Kel-Teks (either the .32 or the .380). They are of course smallest and lightest in class, but from what I've seen also the most un-accurate and ill built. The barrel on the one flops around almost a 1/4 of an inch when you pull the ejector back manually which doesn't comfort me. Another had permanent failure with the ejector mechanism, and this is just within about a dozen or so that I know of personally, Its gotta be a common thing. Not very comforting to me :(

So those of you guys that pack and carry daily, I'll be happy to take some advice on what you would recommend for me. I don't think I want anything smaller then a .32. Weight and size are a pretty big deal. I probably wouldn't be opposed to a revolver. Not sure how much to spend, I guess 3-$400 between the piece and a conceal type holster? Not able to purchase right now but its definitely on my mind a lot and I do have plans to go ahead and get my permit in the near future.

[ProCarbine2k1]

Whatever happened to just carrying your 2 bare fists??????
Guns are the easy way out.For a second.

Not an easy way out, and 2 fists are only going to do so much (especially when you may have several attackers, carrying who knows what). Dont know what hillbilly came up with this saying, but its how I feel... "I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6"


Planning on getting my permit soon, dont know why I havent yet (have already had a course too). Happy to hear that a lot of you guys carry. Doesnt seem like many people see the significance until its too late.

[wad]

Well as im over in the UK all handguns are now banned but we have never been able to carry them over here anyway,
I did shoot at a range with pistols a lot when i was young as my dads best mate owns the local firing range and my dad used to have a few pistols but its even banned at ranges now aswell.
I have a shotgun license here
YES you have to go threw loads of ball ache just to get one of those.

Trust me you guys dont know how good you have it over there in the USA.
Trikes, Guns and V8s everywhere. I so want to move over there.

[Billy Golightly]

I already carry to the extent of the law without having the conceal permit, but that only works to an extent and in certain places :)

[ScottZJ]

Well I teach tactical gun and handgun permit classes sometime, and here is a few things you need to look for.

1. Weight of the gun, big heavy gun isnt fun to tote around all day.
2. Size, having a huge gun would be bulky to conceal and heavy too
3. Accurate and comfortable to shoot
4. Dependable and easy to shoot in quick situations
5. color, (yeah I know sounds funny), but those pretty nickel guns are easily seen.
6. Cost.....too cheap of a gun is too cheap of a gun, similar to electrical stuff


Ok here is some of the reasons for your answers above:

You want a good solid gun that isnt stupid heavy while you carry all day. You want to be able to conceal your gun, as that will save or kill you. If someone breaks in or robs a place when you are there, if they see a gun on you, you are good as dead. If they dont, then they will just follow thru on the robbery and you can take action if necessary.
You want something that fits you, just like a set of shoes, comfortable. You want to be able to shoot it very accurate as anything you shoot..........you own. So if you end up protecting yourself and shoot at someone, any bullets that go astray, then you have to deal with that.
You dont need a flashy gun as they are harder to conceal and hide. YOu also need to buy a good brand name gun. Yeah brand name as they have been doing it for years where these no name companies could kill you , literally.
I personally like the glock as a carry gun. It has the polymer frame so its light weight, its been known to handle the worse of areas and its not shiney and pretty. It also has 3 safetys...........one external double trigger (you have to pull both to shoot). Two is a firng pin Block, means the pin is blocked from accidentally firing. And 3rd is the firing pin location, its not even over near the bullet to keep from any accidental discharge. You can thro this gun down and it will never fire. Oh and one really important thing about the Glock is: it has no De-Cocker and no safety button. Why you ask, the de-cocker will and has been known to hang on clothes or holsters when quick drawing. The safety button is just going to get you killed. If you have it on, more than likely you will not remember to turn it off when you life depends on it (you usually have 2-3 seconds to live or die). So you draw and safety is on, you are dead.
People say guns without safety are dangerous........WRONG.........guns are not the item that are dangerous its the people. Get educated on your gun and how to carry it.
I have been carrying a gun for well over 15 years now and have never had any issue with not having a safety. Lack of education is the real killer, so take classes and get familar with your gun.
Oh one more thing, if you do carry, have it loaded, as a gun without a bullet in it, is just an expensive rock and your life depends on seconds if you were to have to use it.
I hope and pray we never have to use these guns but be trained just in case you do...............peace

[badasskfx]

if you dont have a cancelled weapons permit and carry and get caught you are now a fellon....
i have an xd9 sub compact. awesome gun and very light for what it is. i highly recomend it.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=59
here is the link it was $550... not sure now.

[brapp]

when it comes to doign repo work i carry the mp5 in the passengers seat not legal in any state except pa and probably a fuw others but i liek to know the fire arm is ther ei carry the 44 mag int he truck and i carry the 9mm ion me and if allelse fails i ahve the remington 870 with buckshot behind the truck seatand a few slugs in the console also. and the reason for carry for me is a few peopel know i have (reposessed ) thier cars and trucks so i ahve a few people around her ein the small worldup her ein the middle of nowhere.

and when my life depends on it is usualy when i come in contact with a bear or cyotes and i dont want them to go down the first shot thats why i carry the 44.

[SYKO]

I conceal a meat bat

[KASEY]

i have one of these just because i liked the looks of it,,, mine has a aimpoint too,,,,

http://www.topgunfirearms.com/images/kmk512b.gif

[edog]

2008 44 Special Charter Arms Bulldog Pug.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_3560.jpg
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[TravEX]

Glock 22 (40 cal), used to be my carry gun. Plan to get a Glock 26 or 27 soon to carry again.

Scott, which do you like better the 26 or 27? I'm leaning toward the 26, lots of good 9mm ammo now, and super cheap to shoot.

[xd 200x]

I have my permit and I only carry when I go down to the land (middle of BFE cell phones do not work). When I carry it's just a little 9x18 with hollows. Never had to shot anything, but a stray dog that looked rabbit. and some beer cans every now and then.

[Jim mac]

I could tuck this in a loosely fitting jacket. Wife actually bought it for me for Xmas. Jim

[ScottZJ]

Well Travis, the bigger the caliber the better for stopping power. Now the thing you have to think about with the 9mm is that it goes stright thru stuff kinda like a 22. So that is something to think about when you carry. The 26 and 27 is basically the same exact size gun other than the barrel. So the size shouldnt matter. If you plan on plinking around the yard and range than the 9mm will be much cheaper. Both are great guns and I own both myself. The cool thing about those minis are that you can get full size 17 round clips for backup and they fit perfect, just stick out alittle.

[bp739]

Smith & Wesson Model 411 .40cal loaded with Winchester BLACK TALONS...:twisted:

[Ryan.]

i carry a AK-47 in my trench coat

[badasskfx]

Well Travis, the bigger the caliber the better for stopping power. Now the thing you have to think about with the 9mm is that it goes stright thru stuff kinda like a 22. So that is something to think about when you carry. The 26 and 27 is basically the same exact size gun other than the barrel. So the size shouldnt matter. If you plan on plinking around the yard and range than the 9mm will be much cheaper. Both are great guns and I own both myself. The cool thing about those minis are that you can get full size 17 round clips for backup and they fit perfect, just stick out alittle.

yeah because a 9mm with hollow points does not have enough knock down power:rolleyes:

[ScottZJ]

yeah because a 9mm with hollow points does not have enough knock down power:rolleyes:

I wasnt dissin them there homie...........I was just statin since both guns are the same price might as well get the larger cal esp if its for personal protection.:D

[Dirtcrasher]

Oooooh-K...............Note to self ( do not mess with members listed herein).:eek:

I carry my keys and I could jabb ya real quick boys! and I usually have a chap stick, drill bit, small screwdriver and a phone in my pocket and I'm NOT afraid to use them either :acr :beer

[Name Brand]

Mossberg Model 88, 12 guage with a 20 inch barrel, round extender (holds two more rounds I think...) pistol grip and a collapsable composite stock. I'd like to get a tactical light with a remote trigger for it!

I don't carry it around town of course, but out in the woods it's my favorite! There's bears somewhere around here... If someones in my castle uninvited, this is the one I'm defending the place with. I think it's a little more intimidating than a pistol too.

[badasskfx]

I wasnt dissin them there homie...........I was just statin since both guns are the same price might as well get the larger cal esp if its for personal protection.:D

ok homeslice! it just cracks me up to here people say knock down power. im pretty sure one shot from a .22 would knock me down.:beer

[Brockey]

I no longer want to meet ye guys. lol. We are not allowed to carry guns. :( I'm with dirtcrasher, I always carry keys, cell, ohhh lighter, cigarettes, misc nuts and bolts. I'll kill someone with second hand smoke. lol. I want a gun now.

[TravEX]

Thanks for the advice Scott. Everything you said made sense. I have always been partial to the 27. Can ebay no longer carry magazines? I used to buy them for my G22 all the time, but can't find them now. Where do you buy your high-cap mags? You wouldn't happen to have a 27 with trijicon sights for sale would ya?

[ScottZJ]

You can buy them anywhere no in days for around 25$. Since the ban is lifted off hi-cap the price is back down to normal.

[firehart]

Here's a question for all of you. Have you ever been held up? I mean gun in your face, held up. All you got time to do it exactly what they say. I know, I've been there. Even a 22cal. Looks like a cannon when its in your face.

[RedRider_AK]

i carry a AK-47 in my trench coat

Oh SH%* it's one of the kids from Columbine! Or that guy from V-Tech! Or any of the other 9000 school shootings!

[brapp]

when i was repoing cars i got shot with a 22 and it just pissed me off damn target rounds didnt even break the skin but did make one hell of a bruise and another time i was repoing a kids cbr600f41 and had to stand toe to toe with a 19 year old punk with a 9mm who tought he wa sbad ass and i had to back down and got the mp5 and held him till police could arive.

[69HemiGTX]

I don't have a permit yet, but I intend on getting one when I get back. I also plan on putting my wife through the course. She's tiny and I'd feel safer if she had a way to protect herself better. More than likely, I'll be making Taurus happy after my purchases.

For me, Taurus Model 145SSP .45 ACP 10+1
http://www.taurususa.com/images/imagesMain/145SSP.jpg

And for the wife, Taurus Model 111BP-12 9MM 12+1
http://www.taurususa.com/images/imagesMain/111BP-12.jpg

[keister]

Smith and Wesson .357 mag. I have the permit but never carry unless I am camping or hiking in the woods. I love the simplicity of the 6-shooter, and this one is as reliable as they come.

[DixiePlowboy]

Concealed-Glock 20 10mm in the winter months, Glock 29 10mm in summer(easier to conceal under light clothing) both in a Fobus paddle holster.

Then often, when clothing permits, a Bird's Head 45-Long Colt single action in a crossdraw holster that rides just a couple inches left of belt buckle.


Open carry in certain places I have a Specter tactical thigh holster for the Glock 20, and carry the Bird's Head 45 without covering it.

[TravEX]

Dixie, you like the 10mm pretty good? Do you plink alot with it?

My favorite qoute of all time is Tommy Lee Jones in The Fugitive, "Get rid of that nickle-plated sissy pistol, and get yourself a GLOCK!"

[ScottZJ]

HAHAHA you know Travis, I use that line ALL the time in those handgun classes.
I love the 10mm Glock and its fun to shoot but just like the .357sig, its not cheap to target shoot with though.

[The Goat]

i actually feel you brapp, was target shooting at a tire of all things out in a field. I shoot the tire, the hollow point splits, and both splits come back and hit me in the chest.

both pieces went about 1/4 inch in and just stung like all hell.

don't mind me asking, where did you pick up that MP5...i wanna get an MP10 or the new Tavor rifle later this year.

[Ryan.]

Oh SH%* it's one of the kids from Columbine! Or that guy from V-Tech! Or any of the other 9000 school shootings!

you better keep that quiet boy... i need it for when i sell my jenkem:w00t:

[RedRider_AK]

you better keep that quiet boy... i need it for when i sell my jenkem:w00t:

:lol: :lol: Oh my god.

[Ryan.]

:lol: :lol: Oh my god.

people go pretty nuts for that stuff and they'll do whatever it takes to get it so you gotta be prepared!

[edog]

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/jenkem.asp
wtf

[Ryan.]

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/jenkem.asp
wtf


HAHAHAHHA, its just a joke between me and red lol im not stupid enough to go sell it:crazy:

[skippy]

I carry the Glock 27. I have carried that off duty for a few years. It is a sweet gun to carry. Very compact and useful! I recommend it!

[dickieg89]

I had my conceal and carry in CT. I haven't filled out the paperwork for my NY stuff but i've taken the class.

[brapp]

i picked up the mp5 when i was doign bail bonds enforcement we required fulltactical and it was funbut got really scarry one fo the best ones was a big jamacian liek 6 foot 4 and 300lbs came out the door with a matress tryign to push us down the steps on the paartment building we just moved left and let hil fly down the steps on the matress and split his hea don the concrete wallat the bottom lmfao i just abotu pissed myself laughing.

[DixiePlowboy]

[QUOTE=TravEX;599961]Dixie, you like the 10mm pretty good? Do you plink alot with it?
QUOTE]

I absolutely love 10mm. It's the ballistic equivelent of .41 Win Mag revolver cartridge. I plink/practice as much as possible with it thanks to having a good reload distributor nearby(Alabama Ammo in Moulton, AL).

10mm packs enough punch to make the sub-compact Glock 29 hard to handle. It's difficult to double tap the small frame 10mm, but even the full size model 20 isn't a cake walk when double tapping.

[Trike Dude]

I have a 27 that I like a lot but find it a bit big for summer time if I choose to take it.

[Thorpe]

Smith and Wesson Sigma 40... Bit big to conceal... but I can hide it...

[Thorpe]

psycholincoln-- you need a permit for that bat?

[TravEX]

I picked up a Glock 23C a few weeks ago for a carry gun now.

[night4creeper]

psycholincoln-- you need a permit for that bat?

only in georgia! :lol: :shiftyeyes:

[1BFC]

Smith and Wesson .357 mag. I have the permit but never carry unless I am camping or hiking in the woods. I love the simplicity of the 6-shooter, and this one is as reliable as they come.


Pretty much the same for me here. exact same setup.

[brapp]

i carry everyday and when i have to go into bank or school or courthouse i leave it in the truck.

[WLL]

have a look at sycko's meat stick:eek:

[brapp]

dude i need to make somethign liek that for my crew cabf250 but hold my mossberg tactiacal

[piroguedog]

i am as pro gun as it gets but i dont carry concealed. thought about it but decided that if i (me not you) need to be some where that a gun is req. for my protection, i will either 1) decide to not go there or 2)go there carrying openly. I like 9mm overall and have a new ruger p95dc all black and am very happy with it for the price. really like the xd sub compacts also. my brother has a new s&w 500mag. a beast. would be the round to put in someones chest that is trying to car jack you but a bit much to have fun with shooting alot.
not a big glock enthusiast but appreciate anything from austria.
i have a walther p22 with walther laser it is lots of fun and id love a real can on it but dont think its worth the total cost.

brapp, im a big fan of the mp5..............

[Russell 350X]

Don't have my permit yet, not 21. Soon as I do, I'm getting something to carry. Been lookin at the Kimber 1911 .45acp.

[WLL]

i have a few guns but i like my throw away the best:naughty:

[Thorpe]

That wasnt the bat I thought Syko was talking about....

[nate b]

Billy, I would suggest not carrying a .380
take the worst case scenario, you get jumped by 2 guys that are jacked up on meth, one of them stabs your buddy to death, your forced to use your weapon, unless you put a round right between the guys eyes( wich probably wouldnt look good when you go to court) he's still gonna be comming after ya even when your clip is empty and be really pissed.
Now if you hit somebody with a .45acp, or a .44mag,.41mag,.40 ,10mm,etc. they're going down, at least long enough for you to put a bead on the other attaker.

however, I do fear large caliber weapons on the street, if it does get taken away from you and used against yourself, adios amigo. You also have to remember hunter saftey and know your target and beyond, so you don't kill 10 other people 100 yards away with penetrating or missed rounds.

I dont carry one, but keep a .45 in the truck or briefcase, I also carry a 12ga when I'm on the road.

[mark38090]

lets see proof of these cannons yall carry... 7 inch 44, come on...

[Billy Golightly]

I agree completely nate, the .380 does not have the take down power of the .38sp or any of the other larger calibers you mentioned. When you move above the .380 though (exception being the airweight) the frame sizes seem to go up drastically. If I'm getting a gun to carry, I'm going to carry it all the time, and it needs to fit nicely and be comfortable in doing so or I'll be a lot less inclined to take it with me. A smaller caliber is better then no caliber. Maybe they are out there, but I have not seen much at all in the line of small frame .40s, .45s, etc. without them being saturday night specials.

[edog]

My 44 Special isn't to bad to carry.

[nate b]

snub nose 44sp would be sweet, I had a nice smith .357 5 shot revolver that was really thin. The .357 is kinda sissy, but its better than a .380. Another option would be a tiny can of pepper mace wich could potentialy save you from a life in prison. Or a good 6" hunting knife in the boot works well too.

[mark38090]

Depending on weather I carry, 22lr pen gun, 22wm derringer, 9mm derringer, or 2 inch .44spl. If cold and I can wear a jacket all day I might carry a large auto but very rare.

[hancadam]

This is my 45 I carry. Also, that is one of my SKS's.

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2815/gunsaw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2815/gunsaw2.042f9f73cd.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=233&i=gunsaw2.jpg)

[LonesomeTriZ]

I find it very interesting that even with all the new firearm technology in this day and age, there are still those who prefer revolvers. I know they have a lot of good qualities, but come on this is 2008. There is a reason almost all of the "professional" law enforcement agencies today no longer except them as service weapons. I still have my dads 357 magnum that he carried as a cop back when they were authorized. So I am fully aware of what one of them can do in skilled hands. But with the new breeds of automatics and the lighter and easier to conceal frames, I just simply cannot see any reason for them. Unless it is for sport or targets. Well, that is my opinion any way.


Oh yeah and Billy, I think the best way for you to get a permit is to join the military. Florida will except your DD214 in place of a class.

[mark38090]

Revolvers don't jam... in a gun fight that matters. If I can't get my job done with six rounds 10 won't matter. Shot placement, shot placement, shot placement.

[LonesomeTriZ]

Like I said, they do have positive attributes; I just think in this day and age they are not as useful in a combat scenario.

[ScottZJ]

Well I have to say that after 17 years of having a Glock 17, I have never ever had it jam on me. I have seen it jam on others due to lack of holding it correctly. But it hasnt failed me yet.

[brapp]

i also have a ruger single six revolver i also carry when i dont want the weight of the 44 on me .

[smvorndran]

Glock .40S&W

I think Indiana was the first state to offer lifetime carry permits. I got mine before some nut tries to revoke it. I like that I can carry to most other states because they have reciprocal laws with Indiana. Illinois is off limits, but I can carry down to Tennessee, Michigan, & Ohio without any problems. Indiana doesn't require you to carry concealed, but it's probably recommended so you don't start a panic at McDonald's or Wal-Mart.

smvorndran

[Billy Golightly]

Glock .40S&W

I think Indiana was the first state to offer lifetime carry permits. I got mine before some nut tries to revoke it. I like that I can carry to most other states because they have reciprocal laws with Indiana. Illinois is off limits, but I can carry down to Tennessee, Michigan, & Ohio without any problems. Indiana doesn't require you to carry concealed, but it's probably recommended so you don't start a panic at McDonald's or Wal-Mart.

smvorndran


You mean you can carry on your hip, open carry if you wanted to? Wow that is AWESOME.

[brapp]

lmao its pretty funny when walkign trough wall mart or walkign trough town with 3 inches of barrel and holster hanging out of the bottom of my coat. lol

[smvorndran]

Yep, the permit is to carry, and you're not required to conceal it. It's all about being responsible while you do carry though, so I've opted for concealed.

smvorndran

[ScottZJ]

Well here in TN, once the state took it over from the county, its considered a "carry permit". So that means it doesnt have to be concealed, but the law enforcement will frown on you for it. Plus the reason you are carrying a gun, is to protect you and your family/friends. So if the perp sees that you have a gun, who do you think they will go after first. Its all about the element of surprise, since your life will depends on just a few seconds.

[smvorndran]

Well here in TN, once the state took it over from the county, its considered a "carry permit". So that means it doesnt have to be concealed, but the law enforcement will frown on you for it. Plus the reason you are carrying a gun, is to protect you and your family/friends. So if the perp sees that you have a gun, who do you think they will go after first. Its all about the element of surprise, since your life will depends on just a few seconds.

Agree 100%

smvorndran

[mad]

i carry a ruger p345 45acp and my back up thats stays in the truck is a desert eagle 44mag.always better to have to much than not enough.

[brapp]

i have a ruger p 345 bu dont realyl care for it its too heavy for everyday carry

[69HemiGTX]

Well, I made a purchase, but it's not the Taurus I thought I would get. It's not even a Taurus, it's a Fusion Firearms 10mm auto based on a 1911 frame. I love the .45, but I've always wanted a 10mm. I consider it my gift to myself for making it through this deployment. This baby is a fully custom-made stainless masterpiece, made by Bob Serva, former president of Dan Wesson Firearms. This dude knows the 1911 inside and out. The best thing about it is that it was under $1400 with three magazines. Most custom .45s are on the north end of $1500 with only one mag, but this one has a lot more knock down power. I can't wait to break this bad boy in. :D

[Kilborg]

I dont really "carry" per se...However, I always keep some iron close by. Typically, in my truck...I always have a combat knife under the seat and my helwann 9mm close by. As far as my riding bag goes, the 9mm and the ka-bar along with some other various goodies are always thrown in regardless of how far or how long im going out. I can keep me outta most trouble scrapping, but if it came down to it a couple flicks with the 9mm should incapacitate well enough to get outta dodge, or if the situation was a bit more dire and get down and dirty with the old ka-bar. If i really needed the iron hopefully my "carry" items would keep me outta trouble long enough to get some firepower back at the house...

I usually like to keep some 00 and my trusty mossy 500 (sometimes a .308 AK) behind the seat if i know im going anywhere out of the ordinary. Eventually, im gonna pick up another pistol. I have a thing for the 6 1/2 inch raging bull chambered in .454....so that may be next on the list.