What do you carry? - Page 112

BluesStringer · September 9th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Man! What a great site!

The only two handguns I own for the moment are pictured in my avatar, a S&W 4563TSW and a Beretta 21A Tomcat in .22 LR. The Smith is huge and heavy, so carrying it during the summer is near impossible, but when I do carry it, it's either in a Bianchi X-15 shoulder rig or an Aker Flatsider paddle. I really don't have a preference over either one of those holsters, they're both very comfortable. My next holster will likely be a Hume shoulder rig which will accommodate my Streamlight TLR-2 light/laser mounted on the gun.

The Beretta pretty much stays in the car in a pocket on the front of the seat-cover right between my legs. It ain't much, but I bet I could dissuade a car-jacker with it! During the summer, it's real easy to carry in any pocket, even lightweight sweat-shorts. I rarely use a holster when carrying it, but if I do, it's just a cheapo Uncle Mike's IWB.

Blues

RETNAVCPO · September 10th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluesStringer

Man! What a great site!

The only two handguns I own for the moment are pictured in my avatar, a S&W 4563TSW and a Beretta 21A Tomcat in .22 LR. The Smith is huge and heavy, so carrying it during the summer is near impossible, but when I do carry it, it's either in a Bianchi X-15 shoulder rig or an Aker Flatsider paddle. I really don't have a preference over either one of those holsters, they're both very comfortable. My next holster will likely be a Hume shoulder rig which will accommodate my Streamlight TLR-2 light/laser mounted on the gun.

The Beretta pretty much stays in the car in a pocket on the front of the seat-cover right between my legs. It ain't much, but I bet I could dissuade a car-jacker with it! During the summer, it's real easy to carry in any pocket, even lightweight sweat-shorts. I rarely use a holster when carrying it, but if I do, it's just a cheapo Uncle Mike's IWB.

Blues

Stinger, your S&W looks just like my S&W 4043 .40cal. I cant imagine it's that heavy...but then heavy is in the eye of the carrier.

Here's a comparison look:

I purchased mine from my PD when we switched over to the Sig 229 .40 cal.

spydad · September 12th, 2007, 06:58 PM

At work-having to wear a dress shirt and no jacket I carry my KT P11 in a Defender belly band. Also, being a southpaw, It sits under my right arm in a reverse cant. Not a quickdraw, but NOBODY even knows I have it on. When running around town, I carry my XD9 sc in a IWB at my 11 o'clock with my shirt tail out.

Lochinver · September 12th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Well, i found this post again, and now that I've got my permit I can officially say that my carry is my XD45.

JEC · September 13th, 2007, 08:13 PM

First choice is a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911A1 5" in a Galco CCP.

When circumstances require a something smaller, a S&W model 60. This is usually my choice in warmer months.

From time to time I will even take my Mauser hSC .380 out on the town, so she won't feel neglected.

Jack

UNDATC · September 13th, 2007, 10:10 PM

My picture in my previous post to this thread doesn' seem to be coming up, I will try again. I have an updated picture anyway. I just go some slim line VZ gatorbacks for it.

Kimber ultra carry

sorry the quality is not very good all I have is the camera on my cell phone.

BluesStringer · September 14th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETNAVCPO

Stinger, your S&W looks just like my S&W 4043 .40cal. I cant imagine it's that heavy...but then heavy is in the eye of the carrier.

Here's a comparison look:

I purchased mine from my PD when we switched over to the Sig 229 .40 cal.

The only tech-specs I could find on your model was for a 4043TSW with the rail, and it weighs in at 28.5 oz. empty. I doubt the rail weighs much, so I'd say yours is probably in the 27.5 to 28.0 oz. range. Your barrel is 1/4" shorter than mine, and is not nearly as "lumpy" as mine considering you have no decocking lever. Even if yours were the same weight as mine, it would be more comfortable to carry IWB for that reason alone, but it's at least a couple of ounces lighter than mine, which the S&W site says it's 30.6 oz. empty. Put 9 rounds of .45 in there and it's gettin' up there in the obese range!

No matter really though. I've about decided that I'm going to sell the Smith and put the $$ towards an XD-45 compact, maybe the .45 Service model, but I just bought my wife an XD-40 Service and though it's nearly the same size overall of my Smith, it's 2 or 3 ounces lighter and much more comfortable to wear IWB because of the elimination of the safety/decocking lever.

Anyway, back on topic, here's a couple of better pics of my S&W 4563TSW:

ct602 · September 15th, 2007, 12:10 AM

HK USP compact .357 sig or XD45 Service

rtarich · September 19th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Summer time XD9sc, winter, XD45c, backup H & R 32 S&W long.

ezman38 · September 21st, 2007, 12:28 AM

Until recently I have been carrying a S&W 38 spl with 2 inch barrel either in a pocket holster or OWB . A couple of months ago I purchased a Kel-Tec 9mm PF-9 and have been checking it out at the range and starting to carry IWB behind the right hip in the belt only. I have shot 250 rounds thru it and with no problem, so now have ordered a CrossBreed OwikClip IWB holster which should be great for such a small-thin pistol.
When tucked into my belt and with even a fairly snug shirt, it can not be seen and has been fairly comfortable, so I expect with the CrossBreed it will be perfect.

September 9th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#1111
BluesStringer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Out Here, USA Posts: 91	Man! What a great site! The only two handguns I own for the moment are pictured in my avatar, a S&W 4563TSW and a Beretta 21A Tomcat in .22 LR. The Smith is huge and heavy, so carrying it during the summer is near impossible, but when I do carry it, it's either in a Bianchi X-15 shoulder rig or an Aker Flatsider paddle. I really don't have a preference over either one of those holsters, they're both very comfortable. My next holster will likely be a Hume shoulder rig which will accommodate my Streamlight TLR-2 light/laser mounted on the gun. The Beretta pretty much stays in the car in a pocket on the front of the seat-cover right between my legs. It ain't much, but I bet I could dissuade a car-jacker with it! During the summer, it's real easy to carry in any pocket, even lightweight sweat-shorts. I rarely use a holster when carrying it, but if I do, it's just a cheapo Uncle Mike's IWB. Blues __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." -- George Washington

September 12th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#1114
Lochinver Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 178	Well, i found this post again, and now that I've got my permit I can officially say that my carry is my XD45. __________________ "I no longer list firearms I own as a signature. Why give them another list to use when they come to get them?"

September 13th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#1115
JEC Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Under The Full Moon Posts: 92	Concealed carry guns First choice is a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911A1 5" in a Galco CCP. When circumstances require a something smaller, a S&W model 60. This is usually my choice in warmer months. From time to time I will even take my Mauser hSC .380 out on the town, so she won't feel neglected. Jack

September 19th, 2007, 11:21 AM	#1119
rtarich New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 13	Summer time XD9sc, winter, XD45c, backup H & R 32 S&W long. __________________ "A man has a right to protect his property and his life" Robert Duvall Open Range

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September 12th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#1113
spydad Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 83	At work-having to wear a dress shirt and no jacket I carry my KT P11 in a Defender belly band. Also, being a southpaw, It sits under my right arm in a reverse cant. Not a quickdraw, but NOBODY even knows I have it on. When running around town, I carry my XD9 sc in a IWB at my 11 o'clock with my shirt tail out.

September 13th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#1116
UNDATC Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KS Posts: 39	My picture in my previous post to this thread doesn' seem to be coming up, I will try again. I have an updated picture anyway. I just go some slim line VZ gatorbacks for it. Kimber ultra carry sorry the quality is not very good all I have is the camera on my cell phone.

September 15th, 2007, 12:10 AM	#1118
ct602 New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1	HK USP compact .357 sig or XD45 Service

September 21st, 2007, 12:28 AM	#1120
ezman38 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WASHINGTON STATE Posts: 22	Until recently I have been carrying a S&W 38 spl with 2 inch barrel either in a pocket holster or OWB . A couple of months ago I purchased a Kel-Tec 9mm PF-9 and have been checking it out at the range and starting to carry IWB behind the right hip in the belt only. I have shot 250 rounds thru it and with no problem, so now have ordered a CrossBreed OwikClip IWB holster which should be great for such a small-thin pistol. When tucked into my belt and with even a fairly snug shirt, it can not be seen and has been fairly comfortable, so I expect with the CrossBreed it will be perfect.