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OK, I know what you're thinking. The same question is coming - what should I carry. As good of a question as that is for a newbie, I want to take a different approach (well, at least I think it's different).
I've been reading a bunch of posts about people asking for advice on what gun to carry, is single stack better than double stack, is full-size better than compact, what type of holster is better, what type of ammo is best, who makes better .....
I've created lists (and made browser bookmarks) for all the recommended belts, holsters, clothing makers, etc so when I decide on something I can look into those accessories right away. So thanks for all the replies to other posts.
So let's skinny down the question to what I think is more directly to the point for what I'm pondering.
So my question (the question of a major newbie, so I apologize in advance) - what do you feel are the most important aspects of what you've decided to carry? Is it width, length, height, weight, capacity, caliber, style, manufacturer, or do you just find something you shoot well and figure out how to carry it later?
Situation - I just got my CCW permit 3 days ago. I've only been shooting seriously since March and am really enjoying it (over 2000 rounds of 9mm, and about 1000 of 22LR so far). I own an HK VP9, Walther PPQ M2 in both 9mm and 22LR (22LR was my very first purchase), and 2 AR15's (still assembling the second one). I've made the decision to carry for my personal safety (I'm a single guy) as well as anyone with me or just anyone around me who needs protecting if it came down to it. I've shot a handful of "compact" guns in 9mm (caliber I've decided to carry) - XD Mod 2 Subcompact, XDS 3", M&P Performance Center, PPS, P30SK, G26, and G43. There are a few I would like to shoot, but can't find any in a loaner case at any ranges around me (P99c AS, CCP). I've looked at the short list in terms of all dimensions and weights along with costs and availability of accessories (holsters mainly).
I'm a very analytical person (IT engineer by day) with spreadsheets, notes, comments, etc all over the place. So I want something I shoot well, but for my first go round I also want to be able to conceal it without a ton of things to worry about. I know my stable of carry guns will go up as will my holster collection, but I feel the first one is important so not to be discouraged to carry at all if I make a bad decision.
Thank for reading all of the ramblings of a newbie like myself. Any and all comments, questions, personal biases, etc are welcome and appreciated.
I've been reading a bunch of posts about people asking for advice on what gun to carry, is single stack better than double stack, is full-size better than compact, what type of holster is better, what type of ammo is best, who makes better .....
I've created lists (and made browser bookmarks) for all the recommended belts, holsters, clothing makers, etc so when I decide on something I can look into those accessories right away. So thanks for all the replies to other posts.
So let's skinny down the question to what I think is more directly to the point for what I'm pondering.
So my question (the question of a major newbie, so I apologize in advance) - what do you feel are the most important aspects of what you've decided to carry? Is it width, length, height, weight, capacity, caliber, style, manufacturer, or do you just find something you shoot well and figure out how to carry it later?
Situation - I just got my CCW permit 3 days ago. I've only been shooting seriously since March and am really enjoying it (over 2000 rounds of 9mm, and about 1000 of 22LR so far). I own an HK VP9, Walther PPQ M2 in both 9mm and 22LR (22LR was my very first purchase), and 2 AR15's (still assembling the second one). I've made the decision to carry for my personal safety (I'm a single guy) as well as anyone with me or just anyone around me who needs protecting if it came down to it. I've shot a handful of "compact" guns in 9mm (caliber I've decided to carry) - XD Mod 2 Subcompact, XDS 3", M&P Performance Center, PPS, P30SK, G26, and G43. There are a few I would like to shoot, but can't find any in a loaner case at any ranges around me (P99c AS, CCP). I've looked at the short list in terms of all dimensions and weights along with costs and availability of accessories (holsters mainly).
I'm a very analytical person (IT engineer by day) with spreadsheets, notes, comments, etc all over the place. So I want something I shoot well, but for my first go round I also want to be able to conceal it without a ton of things to worry about. I know my stable of carry guns will go up as will my holster collection, but I feel the first one is important so not to be discouraged to carry at all if I make a bad decision.
Thank for reading all of the ramblings of a newbie like myself. Any and all comments, questions, personal biases, etc are welcome and appreciated.