Carry Gun

[bthomp9]

Currently I carry a Kahr PM9 and have for the last 5 or 6 years. I like the gun and am accurate with it. I tried replacing it with a Glock 43, but my groups were half the size with the Kahr 3 inches vs 6 at 12 yards. I am considering two options. Adding a back up gun a sig p238. I also am considering going to a sig p320. I would have 13 rounds of 9mm instead of 8 in 9mm and 7 in 380. I looked at the stealth gear revolution holster for the sig 320. They just launched it for that gun today. It seems like a quality holster and will be comfortable with the ventilation. I carry the Kahr sometimes in a pocket and sometimes in a IWB Alien Gear. Anyone have experiences or thoughts on the better option.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Are you looking for IWB or AIWB? What's you build? How do you dress?

Trying to get some ideas of your situation before making any suggestions...

 

[hog slayer]

I've carried several mouse guns AIWB and really am pleased with this method. As I've gotten more
rotund I've noticed greater difficulty with others this location. I've settled most recently on a J-frame as my carry gun of choice. The greatest limitation is getting more bullets in the gun. I've never owned a kahr nor have I shot one. I feel quite capable with my XDS or shield but they aren't quite as easy to CCW

 

[Doublehelix]

A couple of comments:

1) I love the Stealthgear holsters. I have a couple of the Stealthgear Onyx holsters that are the most comfortable IWB holsters I have ever worn (breathable).

2) You mention the Sig P238, but I would recommend going up a step to its bigger brother, the P938, which is the same overall size (approximately), but shoots 9mm bullets rather than .380. I carry that gun every day and swear by it. I have the 7-round extended mags, so if you push it, you can get 7 + 1.

 

[brotherbill3]

Silly question perhaps but - what are you trying to "accomplish" or what is the point of the change?
Reason I ask - The Glock 43 is (to me) a lateral move - same # rounds of same ammo; but slightly bigger gun.
You shoot the Kahr quite well; better than the Glock; I see no point is switching that.

The P320 is a bigger double stack (similar to a Glock 26 or M&P-9C) and the other sig (P238) is similar in size to your Kahr (or smaller more like a CW/P 380 Kahr Perhaps).

I mean "More guns" is always right - but what are the roles? and no reason is really needed; just trying to understand if/what you're going for.

 

[bthomp9]

So to answer some questions. I am 6'2" 225. I dress business casual at best. Work from home. Had my garage broken into a few months ago. I want to carry IWB, I am happy carrying at 4 oclock. The Kahr I pocket carry in a remora holster. The sig 238 is to make sure I always have a gun on me. It is small, lightweight and as acurrate as a small pistol can be. I can hit center mass out to 15 yards reliably. So the thought is I want to carry more rounds and get a gun that I am more accurate with. For home defense I have a FNX 45. Love that gun. I am pretty accurate with it out to 25 yards. I bought a sig p320 and just sent it out for a trigger job. with the subcompact i have 12+1, I will carry an extra 15 round mag with adaptor and the 238. I also got a full size grip module and barrel. This way I am shooting the same improved trigger in multiple platforms. for the roles on lower risk situations the 238 is always on. For extended trips, higher risk situations the 320 comes along. I hope to carry the 320 all the time, not sure how that will go due to the size and weight. I have a glock 34 with compensator to shoot competition (if I ever do 3 Gun) I also teach classes and have a few others to have on hand for that. Your input is appreciated.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Solid variety! I'd suggest moving away from carrying any 380 & have 9mm as your smallest acceptable protection caliber. Not sure what you have as a belt (suggest www.daltechforce.com Super-Bio Belt) or if you've considered AIWB (mainly because of your implied build) as something for your BUG (Sig 938) with your primary @ 4 & spare on support side?