I don't think that's feasible in every situation though. I shoot my full size 1911 best but I don't know if it's the best gun to carry all day every day.

 

That's not to say I wouldn't practice and train with another gun to be as proficient as humanly possible with another gun more suited to carrying

 

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I shoot my Baby Desert Eagle so good that I think it might actually be shooting for me. That said, I've been comfortably carrying it down in TN with a spare mag IWB for 4 straight, 10 hour days, of out and about. Until this afternoon, I wore nothing more than a sweater. I don't see a reason why carrying a 1911 couldn't be practical for some.

For some yes. I don't think all.

 

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I don't think that's feasible in every situation though. I shoot my full size 1911 best but I don't know if it's the best gun to carry all day every day.

 

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Why not?

 

I mean trying to conceal it in a rental Tux or something aside, it's your wardrobe - you can choose how you want to hide your piece. If you want to carry a 1911 you can. Plenty of people do every day - good guys and bad guys alike.

 

I carry everyday. Usually a Glock 35, occasionally a G23. I have no problem concealing either regardless of the weather.

I CC the one I shoot the best.

Remington 700?

 

All carry is compromise.

Remington 700?

 

All carry is compromise.

Ah, Capt. Obvious.....

 

Yes, all carry is a compromise. I think we all understand this. Proposing the carrying a long gun as "the gun you shoot the best" for CCW is a strawman argument that does nothing but muddy the waters and take the conversation in an unhelpful direction.

 

Of course, if we could carry a long gun concealed we would - I know I would. We all know that a long gun is better for the job at hand than a handgun. But let's face it, it just isn't practical.

 

Going from carrying a Ruger LCP to Glock 19 to a 1911 there is really very little difference in comfort, preparation, or aggravation with a huge increase in ability and effectiveness.

 

Any pistol to a long gun is apples to hand grenades. It is impractical and defeats the purpose of carrying concealed.

Out of what I have my XDM is the best all around Cary I have. I shoot it well, the short grip with the 9 rd mag makes it easier to conceal, and when I do cary I keep a 13rd in the pocket. Could be a little slimmer but I don't think the xds would be a huge difference.

 

I'm very confident in my ability with the baby eagle, but I haven't had it in free America yet, but my in home Cary has left me with some concern in concealing it without having an extra shirt on. I just can't seem to hide the grip in my normal clothing

I think size and weight have to taken into consideration. I used to carry a Glock 23 but stopped because after a while it just got to be to heavy, and in summer months with shorts and t-shirts to hard to hide.

Why not?

 

I mean trying to conceal it in a rental Tux or something aside, it's your wardrobe - you can choose how you want to hide your piece. If you want to carry a 1911 you can. Plenty of people do every day - good guys and bad guys alike.

 

I carry everyday. Usually a Glock 35, occasionally a G23. I have no problem concealing either regardless of the weather.

Here's my personal rationale:

 

The 3 handguns I own....1911, ppq, m9. I don't want to carry the m9 cause I don't like the double action. Love the 1911 and shoot best with it but it's heavy as shit and holds 8 rds. My ppq is easier to conceal, lighter, holds more and I shoot well enough to feel confident to carry.

 

To me that is enough for me to consider the ppq as the "better" carry gun for me

 

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I don't think that any defensive gun use was planned as going to war. Going to get milk does not change anything from going out for the day. The likely hood of using your gun is slim but I'd like to make sure I have as much as I can carry. It's not like I would need to use it again after the initial use so justifying a lower capacity as just running one errand versus many does not make sense.

 

It's all a matter of convenience.

 

And I really don't understand your rational.

 

If you could expand great.

What I would pick for "WAR" and what I would pick for CCW are different. The goals and considerations are different in my opinion. Now in terms of CCW, I pick the pistol that covers the broadest spectrum of considerations since there is no telling what outlier circumstance may befall you.

To me it has to be light, comfortable and convenient. That is what I based my choice on. Honestly, carrying a gun can be a pain in the ass and if it's not convenient to me I'm not going to do it. YMMV.

It's all a matter of convenience.

 

And I really don't understand your rational.

 

If you could expand great.

What I meant was, what difference does it make what your errand is, or how little time you'll be out for? If I got milk AND eggs, would it constitute a bigger/higher capacity gun because I'm procuring more product?

 

My point is that convenience doesn't change whether you're going to get milk or going out for the day. If you can put a holster on for one gun, then you can put one on for a different gun. I equate this to saying you don't need to wear your seat belt because it's only right up the street.

 

The most commonly accepted theory is that you should be wearing the gun that you shoot best, with the highest capacity available. Maybe I'm missing something here. Please explain if I am.

 

 

I'm very confident in my ability with the baby eagle, but I haven't had it in free America yet, but my in home Cary has left me with some concern in concealing it without having an extra shirt on. I just can't seem to hide the grip in my normal clothing

I wear mine around 3-4 o'clock with a 15° cant using the gear I posted above. I can wear a tshirt with no problem

 

 

What I meant was, what difference does it make what your errand is, or how little time you'll be out for? If I got milk AND eggs, would it constitute a bigger/higher capacity gun because I'm procuring more product?

 

My point is that convenience doesn't change whether you're going to get milk or going out for the day. If you can put a holster on for one gun, then you can put one on for a different gun. I equate this to saying you don't need to wear your seat belt because it's only right up the street.

 

The most commonly accepted theory is that you should be wearing the gun that you shoot best, with the highest capacity available. Maybe I'm missing something here. Please explain if I am.

Here's the difference to me.

When I was in a situation that I was putting myself at risk. I would carry a high capacity auto and dress for it.

 

Now a days I'm just wearing plain old jeans and a tee shirt and need something to act as a fire extinguisher so to speak.

 

So I guess I'm accessing the threat level and choosing accordingly.

 

 

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I think size and weight have to taken into consideration. I used to carry a Glock 23 but stopped because after a while it just got to be to heavy, and in summer months with shorts and t-shirts to hard to hide.

 

Agreed dude.

 

I understand arguments for carrying more larger guns. But I think it falls into different strokes for different folks.

And in my opinion this is where the P2K/G19 sized pistols of whatever flavor you choose hit a sweet spot for CCW. Special circumstances notwithstanding.

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Ah, Capt. Obvious.....

 

Yes, all carry is a compromise. I think we all understand this. Proposing the carrying a long gun as "the gun you shoot the best" for CCW is a strawman argument that does nothing but muddy...

Was that your first smiley, Lt. Overhead?

 

First it was a joke, then it was truth. You CAN reasonably dress up for battle CC. Many people just can't handle the weight or inconvenience of certain firearms and gear while others are OK with it. Telling people they can does not always change that.

 

They've been saying that the .32 in your pocket is better than the 1911 at home longer than you and I have been doing this, so don't blame me.

 

I certainly agree that most people who are light on gun could carry more. But I know the sky is not the limit for everybody. Some people take things like comfort, weight, dress, and the need for deep concealment much more seriously than I do.

I carry a Ruger LC9s when I am in Florida.

When I moved to Florida I had to make this choice for real. Problem was that I knew nothing about carry guns. After going through a lot of guns I ended up with an 11oz. S&W J-frame Airlite, Sig P928 and M&P Shield and have a Glock 43 arriving tomorrow. Most times the J-Frame is the easiest to carry in my pocket.

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