What's Your EDC Caliber?

[ArcadiaGP]

If I may, why do you feel you need to carry a 1911 and use a back up? Is this for work? And on what planet is a Glock 19 a "backup" weapon?

Who in their right mind would conceal the beauty of a Colt 1911? I... just couldn't bring myself to do it. I couldn't sleep at night knowing I hid her blued-steel finish from the world.

G19/G30 just because I'm giving in and dropping my anti-glock sentiments. I've got a rifle or two to purchase before I get it... but I'll allow myself to get one Glock to add to the collection

The USP has become more of a nightstand gun, since I put the light on it, so it's not really available to throw into an IWB holster.

 

[Plinkuh]

That's the thing, I can't stand the sight of a full-size glock. They look... horrendous to me. The 30 is more appealing, but the low-capacity is a slight turn-off. The 19 seems to have best of both worlds.

Blasphemer!

 

[GBuck]

Who in their right mind would conceal the beauty of a Colt 1911? I... just couldn't bring myself to do it. I couldn't sleep at night knowing I hid her blued-steel finish from the world.

G19/G30 just because I'm giving in and dropping my anti-glock sentiments. I've got a rifle or two to purchase before I get it... but I'll allow myself to get one Glock to add to the collection

The USP has become more of a nightstand gun, since I put the light on it, so it's not really available to throw into an IWB holster.

OOOHHHH... I took it as you saying you were going to OC the 1911 and carry the G19 concealed AT THE SAME TIME... I was thinking a was in our midst...


In that case, I fully support your decision and recommend fully the G19. It is a GREAT weapon. I used to be anti Glock just like you, until I owned one.

 

[hookedonjeep]

9mm Glock 19 in cooler weather, in hot weather a Smith 642 .38 snubbie (a lot easier to conceal with shorts on )

 

[tgallmey]

45 because its what I shoot WELL (no caliber war)

 

[cosermann]

Just for some historical reference, here are 3 other polls/threads where a similar question was asked on INGO (with similar results).

2008 (311 votes):
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...g/4927-what_caliber_do_you_usually_carry.html

2009 (258 votes):
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...do_you_carry_most_often_for_self_defense.html

2010 (84 votes):
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ding/69014-favorite_semi_auto_round_poll.html

Maybe this is the 2011 poll on the topic.

 

[Plinkuh]

Just for some historical reference, here are 3 other polls/threads where a similar question was asked on INGO (with similar results).

2008 (311 votes):
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...g/4927-what_caliber_do_you_usually_carry.html

2009 (258 votes):
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...do_you_carry_most_often_for_self_defense.html

2010 (84 votes):
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ding/69014-favorite_semi_auto_round_poll.html

Maybe this is the 2011 poll on the topic.

I guess so. I've only been a member since the very last bit of 2010, and wasn't aware of a poll, and no, I didn't search.

Quit hatin' and just vote already

 

[balorg]

Springfield XD40SC

 

[cosermann]

No hatin' here. I voted a day or 2 ago.

Just thought folks might like some of the historical data as well.

Not a lot of change over the last 4 years - but there's been a lot of caliber shift in the last 25.

One thing I find interesting is with all the talk of 380 pocket pistols and 38 snubbie revolvers there seems to be around here, both calibers combined have only run about 10% for the last several years.

 

[Plinkuh]

No hatin' here. I voted a day or 2 ago.

Just thought folks might like some of the historical data as well.

Not a lot of change over the last 4 years - but there's been a lot of caliber shift in the last 25.

One thing I find interesting is with all the talk of 380 pocket pistols and 38 snubbie revolvers there seems to be around here, both calibers combined have only run about 10% for the last several years.

That is pretty interesting. I would have thought at least 25% carried some kind of .380 with the way demand is right now. I guess I'd chalk up the low percentage to the expensive ammo costs...

 

[iChokePeople]

That is pretty interesting. I would have thought at least 25% carried some kind of .380 with the way demand is right now. I guess I'd chalk up the low percentage to the expensive ammo costs...

Or people just don't want to admit that they carry a .380. It's like going to the Harley boards and admitting that you ride a scooter.

 

[Kitty]

.327

 

[T.Lex]

These days, 9x18 Makarov. For most of the last 15 years though, 9x19.

 

[Plinkuh]

Or people just don't want to admit that they carry a .380. It's like going to the Harley boards and admitting that you ride a scooter.

But, they don't have to admit to it..just vote anonymously and be on your way.

 

[WebHobbit]

I just can't see the point of messing around with a an anemic .380 when you have several GREAT super-compact 9mms to choose from.

 

[Plinkuh]

I just can't see the point of messing around with a an anemic .380 when you have several GREAT super-compact 9mms to choose from.

Or, take the Kahr lineup for instance; several slim, compact 9mm's as well as .40's AND .45's...

 

[cosermann]

That is pretty interesting. I would have thought at least 25% carried some kind of .380 with the way demand is right now. I guess I'd chalk up the low percentage to the expensive ammo costs...

Or it could be that since you could only vote for 1 caliber in the poll people selected their primary carry caliber. Lots of people carry a BUG as well (and a few carry a tertiary gun) - which is/are often lighter calibers.

I'd like to see a poll like this sometime where people can select more than 1 caliber.

 

[Plinkuh]

Or it could be that since you could only vote for 1 caliber in the poll people selected their primary carry caliber. Lots of people carry a BUG as well (and a few carry a tertiary gun) - which is/are often lighter calibers.

I'd like to see a poll like this sometime where people can select more than 1 caliber.

I thought about it but, it seemed like it would skew the results. Maybe I'll start a "What's your BUG" poll...

 

[Sigman]

Ruger SR9C!!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I have 9x19s and .380s, and even a .40, but I have a .45 on my hip right now.