phantom1984

What's more Important to you comfort? Or Your protection. Ive been reading a lot about carrying your pistol in comfort. What is more Important to you. For me to carry a full size Auto (which is what I am better at hitting the target with ) sometimes i sacrifice comfort for protecting my self and family. What is more important to you? Think about it and post your opinions I would like to know.

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gottabkiddin

I try to find a happy medium with my carry pistols. I used to carry my G23, but switched to the CW9 for the comfort factor. I not only dropped down in round count, but ballistically too. I don't feel under gunned by doing so because I do carry a BUG too. I do find that the old adage is true for the most part, and I tend to agree with it. IMO, folks should chose a weapon that is comfortable to carry in a reasonable defense caliber, or chances are higher that you'll opt to leave it at home from time to time, and then it's no good to ya if needed.

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jcurt172

I carry an XD 9mm with a 16 round clip and a 4 inch barrel. I'm skinny and sometimes think about carrying something a little smaller but my XD is pretty comfortable sitting in my Crossbreed and I really like knowing I have the capacity.

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."

marengofire

My carry is either my G22 or Pt140 sub-compact. I prefer to carry my G22 but it is not always the best carry for me. As far as protecting my family i still feel comfortable with the pt140.

ron8903

Good question, I carry for comforting not comfort.
So I carry the largest frame pistol I can conceal, Glock 23.
Sure I can carry and conceal a Desert Eagle, but in South Florida
That's just not an option.
But the most important thing is to get some training
and be proficient with the firearm you choose to carry.

Just my .02 worth of advice.

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FunkyColdMedina

My SIG P226 is the pistol that I'm most accurate with. However, I carry my 2 J-Frames because I can conceal them when wearing just about anything.

I tried wearing my SIG P226 in my house, once. It felt like I had a phone book attached to my side. I wouldn't be able to get into my car's driver seat. I wonder if the driver seats in police cars are different. They must be. They have many more things on their belts.

Anyway, personal and family protection are most important. However, my 2 J-Frames are just fine for me. If I need my SIG P226, I'll have to use my Tommy's Gunpack.

nosights

This is where frame of mind and you personal comfort with concealing really comes into play. After many carry for a while, they realize that sheep notice VERY little and you can carry much larger than you first realized.

One of the biggest things in good concealment is clothing...you MUST get clothing that fits properly for concealment...this leaves out skin tight jeans and the belly shirts!

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retsupt99

I beleive that one can have both.

I have purchased many different guns and holsters, and over time; I have been able to find that combination which provides me with the protections of a dependable firearm...worn without much more notice than that a wallet or watch.

I sometimes find the cell phone in my pocket as that 'extra lump', but certainly not uncomfortable...my gun is the same way.

Experimentation and time should, IMHO, provide the carrier with the added protection that a firearm can bring without much more discomfort than any other item that we all carry...a ring of keys, a wallet, a watch, pens, etc.

One has to find the right gun, a quality holster, and that 'SPOT' where the right rig can just become another part of the body.

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nhunterjr

My usual carry is a G27 and extra mags. I sometimes carry a standard size Springfield XD in 45 caliber. The Glock is more comfortable most times. I do feel the G27 is sufficient protection. Obviously I would choose protection over comfort if I preceived a need for the XD.