What's the best carry gun for CCW

[staarma]

I'm not sure I want to carry my Glock 22 all of the time especially in Summer months.

[ofcmarc]

Love my XD-40sc. I used to carry a Ruger P91DC. Big difference.

[wannadiesel]

Kahr Arms PM40 or MK40 is about as small as you're gonna get in a .40.

[Fronty Owner]

XD40SC is my concealed carry of choice. IWB will conceal under most any untucked shirt

[Shovelhead]

Thin is IN!

Double-Stack magazines allow increased capacity, but are tougher to conceal.
Many folks carry them daily though.

The 1911 is a narrow single stack platform that virtually disappears under most anything.
Especially in a 3" or 4 1/2" barrel config.

The REAL test is to carry whatever you feel is 100% reliable, and can consistantly hit with.

[Fronty Owner]

best concealed carry outside of a derringer is prolly a smith air weight.

[Adaminak]

Get the largest caliber, smallest size, most reliable gun you can comfortably and accurately shoot. I know...that doesn't tell you anything.
Honestly, it's a subjective issue, and everyone's needs are different. Living in Alaska, I can conceal pretty much anything smaller than a Desert Eagle year-round. When I lived in Colorado Springs, sometimes my J-frame was a bit difficult to hide. I've found my P3AT to be reliable and concealable for pretty much anything I wear, including clipped to the waistband of my swimming trunks. While I'm not a fan of the .380 for stopping power, it's a lot better than your fingernails, and the only rule of a gunfight is to have a gun. If you're serious about carrying all the time, you'll find tweaks to your wardrobe that permit it. Little things like buying jeans with a bigger waist to accommodate an IWB holster, or always wearing an untucked, un-buttoned shirt over a T-shirt to cover a small belt-slide holster. And make sure you get at least one good belt, preferably something with a wire in it for stiffness. Nothing shouts "CONCEALED WEAPON" like a person constantly adjusting something on their belt or hitching up their britches every couple minutes.

[Adaminak]

Don't skimp on the holster. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people save for a high-quality firearm and then carry it in an unfitted, $5 "one-size-fits-all" holster (good example...$2300 Les Baer 1911 in an Uncle Mike's IWB clip-on sleeve).

It's your life you're talking about. If you're serious about protecting it with any tool, ensure all the components are high quality, reliable, durable and designed to work together.

Didn't mean to rant...

[ofcmarc]

Originally Posted by Adaminak

Don't skimp on the holster. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people save for a high-quality firearm and then carry it in an unfitted, $5 "one-size-fits-all" holster (good example...$2300 Les Baer 1911 in an Uncle Mike's IWB clip-on sleeve).

I got alot of milage out of an Uncle mikes. I used it inside the waistband. But I definatley understand your point. I'm looking for a better holster for my XD right now.

[staarma]

I was considering the single stack 45 Glock. Friend has one and it is narrow enough I think to be able to hide it well. I'm a fairly good size guy so I can pretty much hide anything but the 22 is a little over bearing sometimes.

Thanks for the opinions. Might be time for a new toy.