What HAVE you carried?

[rcp2]

EDC G19. Used to be the XDSC but the Springfield XD subcompact isnt really that much smaller than the Glock when you stand it up on the sights next to one another. XD was heavier too.

 

[DOYOUFEELLUCKYPUNK]

Sig sp2022 (9mm)
Ruger LC9
Taurus 85 ultralite
Glock 17,19,26

Only have the 38, 19, and 26 now

 

[Span24]

S&W SW40VE
S&W M&P40
SR1911 (looking for a nice S&W 457 to replace my SR1911 carry) Know where I can get one?
Sig M11

I use only Hornady Critical Defense/Critical Duty loads

 

[Hammer]

Baretta 92
Rossi 38 revolver
S&W 4506 gen 3
Ruger P89
Keltec P3AT
Keltec P11
XDm 9mm
Glock 19 (wives gun, just carried it for a short amount of time)

 

[PriestEG]

-(M249 with saw 2yrs, M240G 2yrs, M4 w/ 203 for a year) with M9 as primary side arm
-M79 for 8 months counts as a side arm IMO since it was not my main rifle carried


-Beretta 92fs for 3 years
-Glock 17 for 2 years
-S&W J frame 6 years

 

[Vince49]

When in Rome.

Would it be redundant to have a "What have you carried concealed" thread? I am interested in carrying concealed and struggle with the many opinions on what "should" be carried. Then again, a thread might just add to my confusion.

I see a lot of large firearms listed in this thread and I know one can carry these concealed, but it would be interesting to see what the ratio of smaller guns(Shield, snub noses, etc.) is to full size(1911, FS Glocks, M&P's, Model 29's, etc.) handguns.

This is as concealed as I get here in Indiana. When I travel out of State I have a leather IWB at 3:00 only because,"When in Rome one must shoot Roman candles you know". or something like that.

 

[Dirtball]

M&P 40c
Glock 30
Colt 1911
Glock 20c
XD 40
Bond Arms .410
M&P .9

 

[joliverjr]

I've tried many. I'm one to try stuff and then trade it until I get something I like. The ones I carried on my person (as opposed to in my vehicle) more than 2 months:

LCR .357
LC9 (longest)
Sig P238

Why would anyone want to conceal? Only criminals conceal...

Action is always faster than reaction. I realize police open carry. They also wear a vest and greater consequence comes from shooting one. I'm not a police officer and not going to wear a vest. Thus, I'm not going to wear a target that screams "Shoot me first!" When I see open carry I think, "Stay far enough from this guy and I will have a few extra seconds to get mine at the ready." I don't need to advertise that I'm armed and dangerous. I'm also prior service military. I learned that camouflage is a serious tactical advantage. I think they knew what they were talking about, so I'll stick with that advice.

 

[Hookeye]

My carry rigs over the years:
Smith 629 4"
Browning P35
Colt Commander
Smith M60 2"

I still carry the Commander
Looking at maybe a M60 Pro 3" or maybe a 329 PD

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I've tried many. I'm one to try stuff and then trade it until I get something I like. The ones I carried on my person (as opposed to in my vehicle) more than 2 months:

LCR .357
LC9 (longest)
Sig P238


Action is always faster than reaction. I realize police open carry. They also wear a vest and greater consequence comes from shooting one. I'm not a police officer and not going to wear a vest. Thus, I'm not going to wear a target that screams "Shoot me first!" When I see open carry I think, "Stay far enough from this guy and I will have a few extra seconds to get mine at the ready." I don't need to advertise that I'm armed and dangerous. I'm also prior service military. I learned that camouflage is a serious tactical advantage. I think they knew what they were talking about, so I'll stick with that advice.

1. Purple indicates sarcasm
2. Go here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry-issues-self-defense/71996-open-carry-argument.html
3. Welcome to INGO

 

[gregkl]

My carry rigs over the years:
Smith 629 4"
Browning P35
Colt Commander
Smith M60 2"

I still carry the Commander
Looking at maybe a M60 Pro 3" or maybe a 329 PD

Shoulder rig? That's a hefty gun!

 

[Dragnut06]

Glock 27
S&W Bodyguard .380
Glock 17
S&W M&P9

and waiting to get a holster so i can carry my sig sp2340

 

[superjoe76]

Walther PK380 (sold)
Springfield XD45 (Traded for G23)
Charter Arms 38 (Carry from time to time)
Glock 23 (current)

 

[flatlander]

Starting in 1976:
1911
6" 629- Bianchi shoulder holster
AMT 380
Colt Series 70 smithed by the late Don Peters
G17
G19
G26
Glock .45's
M9
Beretta 92f
Sig226
All 3 sizes Kimber CDP's
Colt Defender
Detonics Combat masters
S&W M60
Kel-Tec .32
Glock 17- now

Maybe a few others. Tried to get them in order but said the heck with it.

Bob

 

[turn n shoot]

In 1971 I started carrying with a Colt Cobra, occasionally carried a Python in a shoulder holster. After 20 years, or so started carrying 1911s. Then about 8-9 years ago I switched back to revolvers. S&W J, K, & L frames. Most of the tome I carry a 642, a 65 with a 3" barrel, or a 66 F-comp with a 3" barrel.

Tom

 

[SouthernStar25]

Of late it's been a S&W 642.

 

[zonfather]

HK USPc 9mm
Shield 9mm
XDs
HK P2000
HK P2000sk

 

[olhorseman]

Main carry
S&W 5906
kimber Ultracarry
BUG
Charter Arms 38spl

 

[loony1]

Started carrying in 1994:
Colt 1911 commander
Glock 19
HK USP.45
Springfield XD 9mm
Sig Scorpion 1911
Kel Tec P32
Springfield XDS .45

 

[chezuki]

I'll play...

Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special
Glock 23 w/ Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special BUG
Glock 30 w/ Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special BUG
Glock 23 w/ KelTec P3AT BUG
Glock 27 w/ Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special BUG
Glock 23 w/ Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special BUG

Current carry (and longest running with no desire to change):

Full size M&P9 w/ Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special BUG (I don't always carry the BUG).

Always carry my primary in either a CompTac Paddle (OWB) or CompTac MTAC (IWB).