Defensive Carry - 1911, Semi Auto, Revolver?

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm a semi-auto guy myself. However, I need to get a snuby revolver. Something for a grab and go, backup, etc.

 

[Joe Williams]

I STILL prefer revolvers to semi-autos, though I'm carrying a semi. Won't be if I happen to come across a 3" GP100 or K frame (model 65, anyone?) at the same time I have cash!!!

 

[HICKMAN]

G23. Just a personal choice for weight, # of rounds and caliber to do the job.

I would also like a pocket pistol or snubby for a backup though.

 

[Indiana Feller]

1911 lightweight commander or air weight smith in 38. Depends on clothing and "threat level"

 

[herby31]

colt officer's model (series 80), sometimes with a keltec p3at in a pocket holster for backup, although i'd trust that 20+ year old colt with my life. it's just great gear.

 

[tv1217]

Chose "other", HK USP is too good to be listed with the Glock and XD

 

[Colt556]

Depending on my mood and where I'm going...
Colt Light Weight Commander in .38 Super or .45 ACP. Built them as twins.
HK P7
Glock 33
Glock 29

I know that you should limit the number of guns you carry so that you are completely versed on their operation and sight picture, but I have practiced with all of these quite a bit and have shot numerous others. I carry the Colt the most followed by the P7.

 

[MarkM]

Glock 30 all day every day.

 

[Amishman44]

Personally, I prefer my Ruger SP101 2.25" in .357 magnum...it's accurate, gives me plenty of penetration (key #2 to stopping a BG, right behind key #1, which is actually hitting the BG in the first place), has a Meprolight front night sight for low light / night situations, and has a Badger Custom Boot grip (which fits my small hand to a 'T') which helps it to disappear in a pocket or on my ankle. Biggest reason...I can hit what I shoot at with it! I love this gun!!!

After that, I have a Glock 32 in .357 SIG (it has factory night sights and is my night stand gun...+ back-up mags), a Ruger LCR in .38+P with an XS Front Night Sight (I keep it for summer carry...in the side pocket).

Wife has a Ruger SP101 in .38 +P with the same Meprolight front night sight and Trausch Grips (she has the large hands). I get to carry the LCR when she isn't...she likes it for it's light-weight (13.5 oz.) and it's accuracy.

 

[MadBomber]

Officers Mod 1911 packed with Speer Lawman 185 grain JHP. I'm also thinking about adding a lighter, thinner 9MM, like a Keltec, for summer.

 

[WIZZO499]

Officers Mod 1911 packed with Speer Lawman 185 grain JHP. I'm also thinking about adding a lighter, thinner 9MM, like a Keltec, for summer.

Why are the mags downloaded 1 and 2 rounds?

 

[MadBomber]

Why are the mags downloaded 1 and 2 rounds?

Lol..because my wife loaded them and took the pic! I had come back from the range and had several guns broken down for cleaning, including 3 1911's. As I was finishing cleaning the AR she decided to get artistic with my EDC, pocket knife and watch. She decided the mags didn't look right and grabbed some loose ammo and loaded them up. I keep my EDC and two spare mags fully stocked. Very observant of you though, nice catch!

 

[OD*]

A 1911.

 

[am86519]

1911

 

[cjacobs]

Glock 19 most of the time, occasionally airweight j frame

 

[WIZZO499]

I keep my EDC and two spare mags fully stocked. Very observant of you though, nice catch!

LOL, just wondering since capacity isn't something us 1911 guys can afford to give up

 

[Wesley929]

Kahr PM9. Lovin it.

 

[jmancobra]

usually......

occasionally.......

 

[matrxx]

I prefer 1911 in commander size for convenience :
I carry my Les Bear

and S&W 442 on ankle but I put a rubber grip on it instead for fast shooting.

and NA.22 magnum:

 

[CSK22]

Glock 23! Not hating 1911s or revolvers though