What's more Important to you - Page 5

Ram Rod · October 31st, 2009, 11:13 PM

Comfort has always taken a back seat as far as I'm concerned with CC. It has to be this way so long as one's willing to make things work. I'm not saying CC needs to be painful, just working with things should take some trials and tribulations, and if you go to whining too soon, you'll end up being one of those people I can spot in a restaurant as being part of the membership I'd never want to be stuck with in a back room in a hostage situation.

cowbilly · October 31st, 2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MK-nine

My CCW instructor remarked: "When you need to conceal it, no gun seems small enough; when you need to use it, no gun seems large enough."

well stated

SpringerXD · November 1st, 2009, 12:32 AM

I'm willing to endure a little discomfort in order to carry a gun that I feel is up to the task. That's the reason I don't own an LCP. I REALLY mean no offense to those who own one, but a .380 is below my comfort level (please, no caliber war in this thread).

For example, tonight when I took the kids for Trick-or-Treating, I carried a Taurus PT145 in an IWB holster. It was totally comfortable everywhere except sitting in my truck and driving. Still not intolerable, but not exactly lounging in the easy chair, either. I would love the comfort of just slipping an LCP in the right front pocket and forgetting about it, but I would feel underpowered, so the tradeoff is worth it to me.

sixsccw · November 1st, 2009, 01:26 AM

The size of gun I carry (FNP 40) as well as my soon-to-be next gun, a Beretta PX4 Storm - seems to suit me best. At this point I don't want to go any smaller. I don't knock the subcompacts, I just don't feel comfortable holding and shooting them. So I live with some physical discompfort.
As well, anything bigger like a 1911 or a 92F is too tough to conceal, for me anyway.

sixsccw · November 1st, 2009, 01:30 AM

And I suppose it helps to keep me from forgetting I'm carrying, like that poor guy in Grahamsville NY. I carry forward of my right hip (is that "appendix carry"?) and believe me, when I'm in the car or seated in a diner, I KNOW it's there, jabbing me in the thigh!

SleepingZ · November 1st, 2009, 08:06 PM

Well here is a bucket of gas to throw on this fire. I think most spend more time and thought than is necessary on the question--is my gun big enough??

You are all willing to sacrifice comfort to be better prepared for the off chance that you might need your gun. The odd of us needing the weapon are small, but your odds of being in a car wreck are much greater, so do you all wear a helmet and a 4 point safety harness??? It would be far, far more useful in a accident than just a seat belt and maybe air bags. Comfortable---NO comforting---yes.

I am betting none of you use those tools for a higher level of protection that the odds are far higher you will need then a gun.

If we were in law enforcement or a similar field, I could agree the larger / high capacity guns would be a must, but most of us are not in that field.

Most here already have the most important thing to bring to a gun fight----a gun. In a true gun fight, sure a bigger 1 would be better, just like being in a auto accident, I would sure wish I had a helmet and 4 point safety harness on, but not all things are practical.

Yes I carry a 380, and don't think twice about it.........

Z

TJK68 · November 1st, 2009, 08:23 PM

I carry a Dan Wesson CBOB .45 acp in a Milt Sparks VM2 or a TT Leather OWB and both are very comfortable. So I don't feel like I give up anything.

chaco · November 1st, 2009, 09:57 PM

I, like many others are willing to give up a little comfort to carry discreetly. With that said, I had to decide on how much I was willing to dress around my weapon. Now that the cooler weather is here and am wearing heavier clothes, I tend to carry a Speed Six all of the time that I'm away from the house.

xXxplosive · November 1st, 2009, 10:35 PM

Took me 18yrs. of carrying at work every day to appreciate that one moment that lasted about 3 minutes..........it saved my arse.

You never know when.............just be prepaired for it.

subierex · November 1st, 2009, 10:48 PM

I shoot my G26 as well as my P95, so not really a big deal for me especially when I can carry G17 mags if I want. I can shoot most 9mm's about the same, which is why I've settled on them for my carry guns.

/10 round mags are fine with me

October 31st, 2009, 11:13 PM	#41
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,808	Comfort has always taken a back seat as far as I'm concerned with CC. It has to be this way so long as one's willing to make things work. I'm not saying CC needs to be painful, just working with things should take some trials and tribulations, and if you go to whining too soon, you'll end up being one of those people I can spot in a restaurant as being part of the membership I'd never want to be stuck with in a back room in a hostage situation. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

November 1st, 2009, 12:32 AM	#43
SpringerXD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 633	I'm willing to endure a little discomfort in order to carry a gun that I feel is up to the task. That's the reason I don't own an LCP. I REALLY mean no offense to those who own one, but a .380 is below my comfort level (please, no caliber war in this thread). For example, tonight when I took the kids for Trick-or-Treating, I carried a Taurus PT145 in an IWB holster. It was totally comfortable everywhere except sitting in my truck and driving. Still not intolerable, but not exactly lounging in the easy chair, either. I would love the comfort of just slipping an LCP in the right front pocket and forgetting about it, but I would feel underpowered, so the tradeoff is worth it to me. __________________ "I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao." -miklcolt45

November 1st, 2009, 01:26 AM	#44
sixsccw Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 28	The size of gun I carry (FNP 40) as well as my soon-to-be next gun, a Beretta PX4 Storm - seems to suit me best. At this point I don't want to go any smaller. I don't knock the subcompacts, I just don't feel comfortable holding and shooting them. So I live with some physical discompfort. As well, anything bigger like a 1911 or a 92F is too tough to conceal, for me anyway. __________________ "I come in peace, I didn't bring artillery. But I am pleading with you with tears in my eyes: If you ---- with me, I'll kill you all." Marine Corps General James Mattis, to Iraqi tribal leaders

November 1st, 2009, 01:30 AM	#45
sixsccw Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 28	And I suppose it helps to keep me from forgetting I'm carrying, like that poor guy in Grahamsville NY. I carry forward of my right hip (is that "appendix carry"?) and believe me, when I'm in the car or seated in a diner, I KNOW it's there, jabbing me in the thigh! __________________ "I come in peace, I didn't bring artillery. But I am pleading with you with tears in my eyes: If you ---- with me, I'll kill you all." Marine Corps General James Mattis, to Iraqi tribal leaders

November 1st, 2009, 08:06 PM	#46
SleepingZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ne Posts: 1,582	Well here is a bucket of gas to throw on this fire. I think most spend more time and thought than is necessary on the question--is my gun big enough?? You are all willing to sacrifice comfort to be better prepared for the off chance that you might need your gun. The odd of us needing the weapon are small, but your odds of being in a car wreck are much greater, so do you all wear a helmet and a 4 point safety harness??? It would be far, far more useful in a accident than just a seat belt and maybe air bags. Comfortable---NO comforting---yes. I am betting none of you use those tools for a higher level of protection that the odds are far higher you will need then a gun. If we were in law enforcement or a similar field, I could agree the larger / high capacity guns would be a must, but most of us are not in that field. Most here already have the most important thing to bring to a gun fight----a gun. In a true gun fight, sure a bigger 1 would be better, just like being in a auto accident, I would sure wish I had a helmet and 4 point safety harness on, but not all things are practical. Yes I carry a 380, and don't think twice about it......... Z __________________ 9 out of 10 engineers agree that 1 out of 10 engineers are idiots.

November 1st, 2009, 08:23 PM	#47
TJK68 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WV Posts: 228	I carry a Dan Wesson CBOB .45 acp in a Milt Sparks VM2 or a TT Leather OWB and both are very comfortable. So I don't feel like I give up anything.

November 1st, 2009, 09:57 PM	#48
chaco Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lost but making good time Posts: 25	I, like many others are willing to give up a little comfort to carry discreetly. With that said, I had to decide on how much I was willing to dress around my weapon. Now that the cooler weather is here and am wearing heavier clothes, I tend to carry a Speed Six all of the time that I'm away from the house.

November 1st, 2009, 10:35 PM	#49
xXxplosive Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 122	Took me 18yrs. of carrying at work every day to appreciate that one moment that lasted about 3 minutes..........it saved my arse. You never know when.............just be prepaired for it.

November 1st, 2009, 10:48 PM	#50
subierex Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	I shoot my G26 as well as my P95, so not really a big deal for me especially when I can carry G17 mags if I want. I can shoot most 9mm's about the same, which is why I've settled on them for my carry guns. /10 round mags are fine with me __________________ Each of us has a natural right, from God, to defend his person, his liberty, and his property. Frederic Bastiat

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