New cc gun

[sig-sweet]

I don't own a 9mm but hopefully that will change someday. IMHO, it's not the scal of the bullet, it's the ballistic attributes and the shot placement that count. I can have a 50 cal at two feet and still lose the fight if I don't hit the vital areas. I advise you get something YOU are comfortable with (9mm is just as good as any) decide how, where, when you want to carry it, and go from there. I do have a glock 27/40 cal. for cc/backup But I'd be just as comfortable with a 9mm, or say a 380. Ammo has come a long way in recent years, what's inportant is what you are comfy with. Investigate your choices and pratice often. Good luck, you'll do fine.

 

[nalees]

rmcrob, i'm not sure what that black gun is with your G27, but it sure is sexy

 

[HICKMAN]

I wouldn't underestimate the power of the 9x18 Mak.

agreed, worked for the Russian Army forever.

 

[OrangeCrate]

Hey right now i have a a basic 9mm, its a decent gun but i'm looking to find a new gun to cc, i want something that pacts more punch than my 9mm but thats not so big it would be hard to conceal in my normal jeans and t shirt. so whats every body's favorite cc gun? thanks for any and all ideas

I know this won't be a new suggestion around here, many members carry a similar rig, but if you're looking for an alternative to the 9mm, I carry a S&W Model 60 (.357) loaded with Remington +P 158 Grain LHPs.

Being left handed, I carry in my left front jeans pocket, with an inside the pocket holster, and I carry a reload in the watch pocket on the right. (5 rounds, Bianchi speed strip.) Very easy to conceal with a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, jacket, etc.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

You'll see a few people recommending a small revolver for concealed carry...

Fair warning, these are NOT easy guns to master/shoot well. And they kick like a MULE. One in .38Special +P will put the hurt on you. One in .357magnum is downright nasty brutal.

I do my best to not recommend these for A) beginners B) those with weak hands. (whether they be men or women)

-J-

 

[gestu1]

I carry a S&W M&P 45. I've carried it in my pants under a shirt with no problem. The M&P 45 compact is also easy to carry. Both pack a good punch.

Long Live The Fighters!

 

[sparkyfender]

I would look at the compacts and sub-compacts from Kahr, GLOCK, Springfield XD, and S&W.

Lots of fine carry pistols out there.

 

[alwalker84]

I usually carry my m&p 9mm, but I lately started carrying my smith 669

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'll agree with a couple of the earlier posters. The 9mm makarov worked for the Russian army (and most of the rest of the warsaw pact nations) forever. It's a proven, efficient design. And the 9mm mak round is more than sufficient to the task too. Also, once in two or three blue moons a whole shipload of the stuff (seems like) comes in, and it's dirt cheap for a while. If you like what you've got now, stick with it. It's fine.
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[K9stang]

FWIW, I just picked up a Mak with the intention of ccw. Like others have said it works for the warsaw pact and it was issued for about 50 yrs.

 

[rpcblast]

This caught my interest as well. I recently purchased a full Taurus 1911, and love it. The only problem is, being that well I took the other members advice and said yes to bacon too many times. I cant seem to not get mine to print, and am looking for something that I can conceal a lil better. I like the 1911 design, and would like to stick with 45. I saw the Colt defenders look pretty nice and want to know your thoughts on those.

Also, what about a sig p229 in 40, or if they make it, in 45?