Summer Gun/Winter Gun - Page 2

wvshooter · June 8th, 2008, 05:05 PM

Summer - Kahr CW9
Winter - Bersa Hi Cap 40 or Sigma VE40

I'm comfortable with DAO or DA/SA. The Kahr is the way to go in summer because it's so light and compact. Also made up of only stainless or plastic so there's no rust concern.

matdicdad · June 8th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Summer and Winter Kahr P9 with 124 Grain Remington "Golden Sabres". This weapon is small enough in the summer to be comfortable. Man it gets hot and humid in SE Virginia.

whw · June 8th, 2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bluelineman

This is my setup.

SUMMER
J frame .38 spec. My SW 442 works well in a Mikas pocket holster. I load it with Speed Gold Dot short barrel 135 gr JHPs.

WINTER
Glock in your favorite size/caliber. In my case, a Glock 26 with various holsters. In your situation, I'd go with either the compact (G19/23, etc) or subcompact (G26/27, etc).

Try some of these out if you can borrow or rent them at a gun range to see what works best for you. If you find something that you're not happy with, you won't carry it.

Thanks bluelineman. I'm currently carrying a 642 for the summer and a Glock 19 during the cold months. I'm a little concerned with changing platforms twice a year and think I might need to adopt 1911packer's philosophy of one gun carry all year. Simplicity helps reduce the frequency and severity of mistakes.

thanks,
whw

whw · June 8th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvshooter

Summer - Kahr CW9
Winter - Bersa Hi Cap 40 or Sigma VE40

I'm comfortable with DAO or DA/SA. The Kahr is the way to go in summer because it's so light and compact. Also made up of only stainless or plastic so there's no rust concern.

Thanks for the feedback. You and Matdicdad recommend the Kahr. I have looked at this pistol for quite awhile but I'm always scared off by the qc issues I read about. Have you had good luck with yours?

thanks,
whw

Sky Pilot · June 8th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Summer or winter, a 1911 OWB belt slide or a Glock 17 IWB Rocket Man Kydex.
Hides well under a T-shirt with shorts, and hides well under winter attire.
If you prefer DA to SA, then I can recommend the Para Ordnance LDA. Sweetest DA pull I've ever used!

whw · June 8th, 2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wmhawth

Since you like simplicity, you may be a revolver man at heart. There are any number of 2 gun combinations for you. A good choice might a K frame S&W and a 2-1/4" Ruger SP101.

Hello wmhawth,
Are you one of the "revolver at heart" guys? If so, how do you carry?
One of the carry combinations that considering is a 642 and a 65 with a 3 inch barrel.

thanks,
whw

whw · June 8th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Pilot

Summer or winter, a 1911 OWB belt slide or a Glock 17 IWB Rocket Man Kydex.
Hides well under a T-shirt with shorts, and hides well under winter attire.
If you prefer DA to SA, then I can recommend the Para Ordnance LDA. Sweetest DA pull I've ever used!

Hello Sky Pilot,
I agree with your thoughts on the Para LDA trigger. I was able to dry fire some of the LDA's at the NRA convention this year. They are indeed smooth.

thanks,
whw

mike_1 · June 8th, 2008, 05:37 PM

For me it is the same carry weapon during all four seasons and holsters from K&D. An XD45 compact with a Dakota Defender IWB. During jacket weather I will use same pistol with an Eagle Defender OWB.
Mike

lukepyronmd · June 8th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Kahr CW9 for winter/most other times; Kahr PM9 for really hot summer days. DAO, exact same manual of arms, and if you get an open-end holster, you can use the same holster for both guns.

Moga · June 8th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Summer: Rossi 38+p in Bianchi #5

Winter: G23 in SuperTuck IWB

June 8th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#15
Sky Pilot Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lorain County, Ohio Posts: 422	Summer or winter, a 1911 OWB belt slide or a Glock 17 IWB Rocket Man Kydex. Hides well under a T-shirt with shorts, and hides well under winter attire. If you prefer DA to SA, then I can recommend the Para Ordnance LDA. Sweetest DA pull I've ever used! __________________ Center Township Combat Pistol League

June 8th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#18
mike_1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 925	For me it is the same carry weapon during all four seasons and holsters from K&D. An XD45 compact with a Dakota Defender IWB. During jacket weather I will use same pistol with an Eagle Defender OWB. Mike __________________ Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence. My daily carry Springfield XD45 Compact

June 8th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#19
lukepyronmd Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The upper South Posts: 39	Kahr CW9 for winter/most other times; Kahr PM9 for really hot summer days. DAO, exact same manual of arms, and if you get an open-end holster, you can use the same holster for both guns. __________________ -LP- "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - The Dalai Lama (May 15, 2001, The Seattle Times)

June 8th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#20
Moga Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 161	Summer: Rossi 38+p in Bianchi #5 Winter: G23 in SuperTuck IWB __________________ Dont believe OBAMA: http://www.nraila.org/OBAMA/ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin, 1759. Proud Member of GeorgiaCarry.Org

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June 8th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#11
wvshooter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 219	Summer - Kahr CW9 Winter - Bersa Hi Cap 40 or Sigma VE40 I'm comfortable with DAO or DA/SA. The Kahr is the way to go in summer because it's so light and compact. Also made up of only stainless or plastic so there's no rust concern.

June 8th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#12
matdicdad Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 292	Summer and Winter Kahr P9 with 124 Grain Remington "Golden Sabres". This weapon is small enough in the summer to be comfortable. Man it gets hot and humid in SE Virginia.