OC'ing Gun Sizes. How small???

[JetGirl]

I want to OC a Ma Deuce...

I knew I liked that kid ^.

 

[Mosinguy]

Back when my dad did not know better he OCed a Raven .25.

/thread

 

[jeremy]

I knew I liked that kid ^.

I wonder how many Tools will have to Google that to know what it is...

 

[88E30M50]

When I bought my Sig P238, I picked up a spiffy little OWB holster for it. I have no idea why. At the time, I already had my Kimber Ultra, so I have no idea what scenario I thought might bring me to OC the little Sig instead of the .45. The only time I tried it was when driving down to Vincennes, I wore it as a cross draw thinking it would be easier to get to and more comfortable. It wasn't.

The best reason I could think of for carrying a small weapon OC might be if the carrier had a physical handicap such as if he/she were arthritic and an OC small gun was easier to reach. In the end, you have to applaud any type of responsible carry whether by necessity or by choice.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

<-- Tool.

 

[CPT Nervous]

There is no apostrophe in "OCing."

Thank you.

 

[Markedup]

In the end, you have to applaud any type of responsible carry whether by necessity or by choice.

Thanks for saying that.
I usually carry my P3AT in my strong side pocket
in a Uncle Mike's. On rare occasion, necessity dictates
that I switch it into a DeSantis thumbbreak on my belt.

Thanks

Mark

 

[Rey B]

OC a Ma Deuce? That makes me tired just thinking about it. But they would definitely call you SIR!

 

[SSGSAD]

I have OC'd my 3" Taurus .38 spl. I have also OC'd my 7 1/2 in., RSBH .44 Mag......

 

[Somemedic]

I started OCing a XDm 40 and got tired of pulling it and my pants up every 5min. The G19 I usually carry is lighter with a comfortable print that doesn't catch onto everything and the ballistics of the 9mm are still acceptable. If I wear shorts I may switch over to the PF9... it is by far the smallest and most comfortable.

Im not too put off by some who would question about its size. It still looks like a gun and therefore retains its crime deterrent factor and that is reason enough for me to display it. Some of you might wanna worry more about shot placement with what you carry than the size of others.

 

[.452browning]

Smallest I've OC'ed was a Springfield XD Subcompact. Largest I've open carried was a Cimmaron .45LC 7.5" in a shoulder rig. Just for funzies working at the gun store. FNP45 was on my side. Got some laughs and head shaking for OCing the smoke wagon...

 

[Birds Away]

When I OC, which isn't all that often, I carry my CZ 97B in an El Paso Saddlery rig. It took a bit to find a holster in which I could carry such a, um, substantial gun. I used to carry my old 4566 in a Smith shoulder rig. I have a few smaller guns but I have never looked into buying a belt holster for them. I don't OC too much. I guess because I am currently in between 1911s. Generally, when I think OC I think 1911.

 

[Tydeeh22]

I started OCing a XDm 40 and got tired of pulling it and my pants up every 5min. The G19 I usually carry is lighter with a comfortable print that doesn't catch onto everything and the ballistics of the 9mm are still acceptable. If I wear shorts I may switch over to the PF9... it is by far the smallest and most comfortable.

to me, a proper gun belt is in order. that would fix your "pants falling down" issue.

 

[Bapak2ja]

If I OC'd one of my typical carry guns then instead of scaring women they would twitter and giggle. I am lately carrying a Ruger sp101. I would OC that one but only because it's a magnum. (it's not the size of the swizzle stick, but how hard you stir). If I was OC'ing I would go ahead and load on the .45. If It is hanging out already I might as well be bold and pack some pig-iron.

Well, if we really are going to let it all hang out, and size does matter, I guess I could strap on my Remington 870 Express or Ithaca 37. But it would just encourage some guy to strap on his . So in interests of not launching an arms race, I guess I will just stick to my Taurus 24/7 when I OC.

 

[Indy Wing Chun]

I have seen a PF9 OCed, I OC my G19, nothing smaller. I would carry a G17, but I shoot the G19 better.

Even SBPD carries compacts. Sig P229 .40.

And I will NEVER carry a 1911A1 full stop.

There you go, I FIFY!

 

[JetGirl]

I guess I could strap on my Remington 870 Express

BOOT Carry, FTW!!!

 

[88E30M50]

When I OC, which isn't all that often, I carry my CZ 97B in an El Paso Saddlery rig. It took a bit to find a holster in which I could carry such a, um, substantial gun. I used to carry my old 4566 in a Smith shoulder rig. I have a few smaller guns but I have never looked into buying a belt holster for them. I don't OC too much. I guess because I am currently in between 1911s. Generally, when I think OC I think 1911.

A CZ 97 is a gun that should only be open carried. It's just not right to hide a gun as good looking as that. It would be like dating Kate Beckinsale and asking her to wear a burka whenever you went out. It just wouldn't be right.

 

[GONZO!!!]

I OC/CC a full size 1911 .45 daily. I have never carried smaller than a Commander size .45...but always carry a Government Model 1911 .45.

I think some pistol companies are making their pistols TOO small. Could it just be a fad and in another year or two we won't see it dominating the market so much..? The younger generation of shooters are used to seeing it this way, but those of us who have been around for a long time understand the point I am trying to say.

GONZO!!!

 

[Birds Away]

A CZ 97 is a gun that should only be open carried. It's just not right to hide a gun as good looking as that. It would be like dating Kate Beckinsale and asking her to wear a burka whenever you went out. It just wouldn't be right.

Great minds and all that.

 

[printcraft]

This one time, on tv, I saw a guy OCing an LCP in Broad Ripple.

LOL

Yeah. He was even a member here........................ for a time.