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What's everyone carry for their concealed weapon. I'm looking for something rather small (easily concealed), but still in the range of 9mm or .40cal.

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from BuckTheSystem wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I carry a Bersa .380 when I want to be extra concealable. It is a lesser known brand than Sig or Walther so the guns are more affordable. I never have any problems with reliability.

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from 007 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Kel-Tec P-11 9mm or Charter Arms Bulldog Pug in .44 Special

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from usmcturkey wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I to am looking for a weapon to conceal, thinking maybe the glock 23, just because of the military pricing.

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from Beekeeper wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Glock 23 in 40 S&W.

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from idahooutdoors wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Beretta Px4 pistol, Beretta 32acp Tomcat, S&W 686 .357 in the woods..... Wanting to pick up the new Ruger LCP in 38......

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from The Armchair Ou... wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I carry a Makarov in 9x18. A little lighter than your caliber specifications, but if I'm too far away, I'll just run. I have the Bulgarian version, and the trigger is fantastic. Others I've tried, including the Russian? Not so much.

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from MLH wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Take a look at Keltec and Kahr (double actions). If you want a 1911-like pistol (single action), then perhaps a STI LS9. Some people have issues with new STIs but I was told that it is because they can be very tight and must be shot a lot to break them in. Oh, LS40s and older LS9's do not have last round slide locks. New LS9s do. Older LS9s can be converted, but STI didn't do that to the LS40 for a reason (I still don't know why).

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from silsbyj wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Springfield XD .40.

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from mattreney wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

dont carry but the .40 S&W SW99 is a nice small gun with a lot of power

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from lawman328 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Glock 19, I am a diehard Glock Fan, but I really like the Kahr, they seem a little easier to conceal and they are as reliable as a Glock.

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from rocky d bashaw wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

i carry a kahr cw9, s&w j frame 38 and or kal-tec p3at 380, no safety and doa.

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from 007 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

As a follow-up, don't overlook the .22 LR in the proper platform. A friend of mine who is career law enforcement told me that "I rather be shot with anything than a .22", as the bigger calibers pass thru quickly, whereas the lowly .22 bounces around doing lots of damage along the way, and you never know where it will wind up. I have a Taurus PT-22 that fits nicely in an ankle holster, light jacket pocket, etc. Maybe a bit light but better than throwing rocks. Good shooting!

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from auburn_hunter wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I carry a Beretta 9000S with a S&W .40 in the nightstand.

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from Jeff4066 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Walther PPK/S .380.

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from WA Mtnhunter wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Charter .44 Bulldog for carry and a Ruger P-94 9mm in the nightstand. S&W .357 & 12 ga. pump gun in the truck.

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from Big O wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Kimber .45 Pro Carry, nice compact size, and all the "knock doown" power you'll need.

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Sprinfield XD45 230 grain Black Tallons!

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from libertyfirst wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Colt 38 Detective Special for over 35 years!

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from hunterboy56 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

glock 23 is a great choice

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from samuel wilson wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

ruger 357 mag my dad ustew carry his but he doesnt have a conseald weapon licean any more

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from hjohn429 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Get a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum or 38 special.

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from Jere Smith wrote 2 years 27 weeks ago

SP 101 or Walther PP depending on were I am.

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from PNW wrote 23 weeks 2 days ago

Depending on the situation, a Kel-Tek 32 auto with some hotter than .380 loads but going to one of their 9mm for the ankle holster. Otherwise, a Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 ACP with Critical Defense. The concept of the polymer ballistic expansion tip is something I like. Data suggests that exapansion is reliable and not impacted by getting plugged with clothing and such. However, the 45's kinetic force is quite effective at knocking down an assailant. Look at the history of why the 1911 was developed to replace the 38 in the military. It speaks volumes. Most importatly, buy something that you will actually carry. Otherwise, it will not help you out in the safe at home.

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from BuckTheSystem wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I carry a Bersa .380 when I want to be extra concealable. It is a lesser known brand than Sig or Walther so the guns are more affordable. I never have any problems with reliability.

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from usmcturkey wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I to am looking for a weapon to conceal, thinking maybe the glock 23, just because of the military pricing.

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from 007 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Kel-Tec P-11 9mm or Charter Arms Bulldog Pug in .44 Special

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from 007 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

As a follow-up, don't overlook the .22 LR in the proper platform. A friend of mine who is career law enforcement told me that "I rather be shot with anything than a .22", as the bigger calibers pass thru quickly, whereas the lowly .22 bounces around doing lots of damage along the way, and you never know where it will wind up. I have a Taurus PT-22 that fits nicely in an ankle holster, light jacket pocket, etc. Maybe a bit light but better than throwing rocks. Good shooting!

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from auburn_hunter wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I carry a Beretta 9000S with a S&W .40 in the nightstand.

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from Beekeeper wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Glock 23 in 40 S&W.

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from idahooutdoors wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Beretta Px4 pistol, Beretta 32acp Tomcat, S&W 686 .357 in the woods..... Wanting to pick up the new Ruger LCP in 38......

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from The Armchair Ou... wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

I carry a Makarov in 9x18. A little lighter than your caliber specifications, but if I'm too far away, I'll just run. I have the Bulgarian version, and the trigger is fantastic. Others I've tried, including the Russian? Not so much.

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from MLH wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Take a look at Keltec and Kahr (double actions). If you want a 1911-like pistol (single action), then perhaps a STI LS9. Some people have issues with new STIs but I was told that it is because they can be very tight and must be shot a lot to break them in. Oh, LS40s and older LS9's do not have last round slide locks. New LS9s do. Older LS9s can be converted, but STI didn't do that to the LS40 for a reason (I still don't know why).

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from silsbyj wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Springfield XD .40.

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from lawman328 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Glock 19, I am a diehard Glock Fan, but I really like the Kahr, they seem a little easier to conceal and they are as reliable as a Glock.

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from rocky d bashaw wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

i carry a kahr cw9, s&w j frame 38 and or kal-tec p3at 380, no safety and doa.

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from Jeff4066 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Walther PPK/S .380.

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from WA Mtnhunter wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Charter .44 Bulldog for carry and a Ruger P-94 9mm in the nightstand. S&W .357 & 12 ga. pump gun in the truck.

Next?

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Sprinfield XD45 230 grain Black Tallons!

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from libertyfirst wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Colt 38 Detective Special for over 35 years!

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from hunterboy56 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

glock 23 is a great choice

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from samuel wilson wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

ruger 357 mag my dad ustew carry his but he doesnt have a conseald weapon licean any more

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from hjohn429 wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Get a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum or 38 special.

+2 Good Comment? | | Report
from Big O wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

Kimber .45 Pro Carry, nice compact size, and all the "knock doown" power you'll need.

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from mattreney wrote 2 years 49 weeks ago

dont carry but the .40 S&W SW99 is a nice small gun with a lot of power

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from Jere Smith wrote 2 years 27 weeks ago

SP 101 or Walther PP depending on were I am.

0 Good Comment? | | Report
from PNW wrote 23 weeks 2 days ago

Depending on the situation, a Kel-Tek 32 auto with some hotter than .380 loads but going to one of their 9mm for the ankle holster. Otherwise, a Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 ACP with Critical Defense. The concept of the polymer ballistic expansion tip is something I like. Data suggests that exapansion is reliable and not impacted by getting plugged with clothing and such. However, the 45's kinetic force is quite effective at knocking down an assailant. Look at the history of why the 1911 was developed to replace the 38 in the military. It speaks volumes. Most importatly, buy something that you will actually carry. Otherwise, it will not help you out in the safe at home.

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