[Jessie]

Hello
I have a question about the gun you choose to carry.


WHY do people choose the gun they choose to carry?

Reliability,size,weight,looks,Cal or cost or any other reason you may think of.

I'm not so sure how well a poll like this will work so maybe try to post an explanation with your vote.

 

[Andy W.]

Comfort is a factor for me.

 

[rammerjammer]

comfort and cocealability are huge factors for me.

 

[OldVet]

I chose a Glock 30. I wanted a .45 auto, and the G30 has the capacity (10 rds) and reliability I feel can handle just about any situation I could reasonably expect to encounter.
Plus, the $495 out-the-door price as retired Military was hard to beat. Its small enough to carry yet packs the punch to stop someone. I'd love to own many other makes and models, but as my one carry gun, it fit my needs to a "T."

 

[ripley16]

Reliability is the all important factor. Not much else matters in a CCW if it doesn't work.

 

[adaman04]

Reliability - Not negotiable
Size - Concealable but nice to be able to train with at a 600 round class
Capacity - More is more in most cases for me

That's how I chose my Glock 19. I'd do the exact same thing again today if I had it to do over again.

 

[sigmanluke]

I voted for 3 on the poll.

-Reliability.....is a MUST
-Weight........is important to me, however I'm opposite from most, I WANT a HEAVY gun!
-Other..........I also love the manual of arms on my gun, including the internal safeties, I HATE external safeties.

My choice was and is a Sig P220R .45 acp

 

[OD*]

Reliability, Ability to use, Other (caliber).

 

[Dadoo]

What I carry most is a RIA compact 1911. When I started to carry, knowing almost nothing about guns, I wanted a simple platform that I could trust and have the punch I needed. I originally had a Taurus PT145 and a Kahr CW9 but the triggers were so different and the calibers different, and I wanted to standardize. I went with the 1911. I have a full size one as well as a compact. This has worked out much better as the controls are the same, the bullets are the same, they handle pretty much the same and there is no trying to remember "which gun am I carrying?" OK, the capacity isn't as much as other guns, but if 15 rounds (magazine in gun plus extra) of 230 grain JHP doesn't resolve my situation, then I'm in WAY over my head. :duh:

 

[gdm320]

Cost, looks, and the weapon's history are pretty much at the bottom of the list for me.

I chose reliability, size and weight, and the "ability to use" which I read as ease of use. I bought a SIG.

 

[bladenbullet]

all of the above for all 3 carry guns...
taurus pt111
glock 19
glock 30
they all have theyre advantages concealing depending on what i'm wearing...
they all go bang when the trigger is pulled and cycle anything i put through em...

 

[gottabkiddin]

In order of importance.

Reliability; If it's not gonna function 100% of the time what good is it.
Comfort;If it's so dang uncomfortable that I can't carry it all day long, then what good is it.
Capacity; Eight is good, but 11 and up is better.

These to me are irrelevant.
Cost; My life and that of my loved ones is more valuable then any pistol on the market and will ever be on the market, so that ones moot.
For me, weight and size fall under the comfort setting, so that's covered under #2.
Looks; ? Ahh, couldn't care any less in that area. I'd say as long as the BG likes the size of the bore. :image035:
History of the pistol; with age comes perfection in most cases, if they're still around I'd imagine it's good to go.

GBK

 

[9mmPro]

i choose Taurus PT92C and Ruger SR9 for price and reliability.

 

[goldshellback]

Intresting poll.

I chose "other" due to the G23 I carry was recomended to me by a local LEO. I was allowed to shoot his, rented another Glock at a range (along with a handful of other handguns I was considering)..............then I considered all the other 'reasons why' you listed in your poll and made my choice.

The glock was/is a "well rounded" platform, the .40 was a 'proven' caliber, and I'm happy.

 

[ron8903]

Reliability

 

[RMS]

All of the above, but each to a different degree.

 

[Diddle]

To answer the poll correctly, I had to choose three. Relaibility, Size and weight.


Best!

Craig

 

[Saber]

I selected 'reliability' & 'ability to use’. Granted, I miss my auto-days but circumstance has forced me back into the basics of revolvers.
Regards,

 

[RETSUPT99]

Reliability is key, all other is secondary...Glock-36, you can depend upon it.:hand10:

 

[obxned]

All of the above.