This gun has been on my mind lately. Packing a full sized 1911 and a full sized 92FS poses difficulty when entering areas where you really don’t want your concealed gun to be made.
At some undisclosed point in the past, at some undisclosed location, I was carrying concealed in a place that had it surfaced that I was packing concealed… would have been bad. Not technically illegal, but it would not have been a happy situation.
While I knew my gun was lawfully concealed, I felt distracted and self conscience because this was a less tolerant place.
Normally I operate and a Total ZFG situation when it comes to this sort of thing. I just don’t care what others think… But when others could take actions that, while wrong, would… how should I say… hinder my calm. I’ve not decided, but am thinking about getting something that is a bit more concealable. I don’t want to go IWB, but I’d consider it.
So I’m thinking a gun that’s shorter and as reasonably narrow and still be comfortable. Now, I’m not wanting to go Single Stack… Because while I am not all that concerned with a high capacity, I like even more the idea of my reload giving me a boost… because if I Go Loud, I probably need a lot more ammo. Especially if I’m using something as anemic as 9mm. Which I consider Fine, but I’d like Finer. I love my Beretta and shoot it quite well… and carry it often… but it has a lot of rounds. Going down to a single digit round count for concealed carry – I’d rather have my reload give me as much as it can.
The Ruger SR9C gives me all of the above wants.
Of course, a Ruger SP101 would serve just as well.
*sigh*
I am conflicted. Maybe we can chalk this up to New Gun Itch. (The GP100 is still happening – eventually)
Well, there’s always the Glock 26, with a 33 rounder in yer belt . . . . .just sayin’. . . .
I’ve done Glocks… If I go back it will be for a 30S or 29.
I use a G 29 IWB with 2 G 20 mags OWB and that works for me. I don’t want or need more crap inside my pants. I have been lusting over the 92 compacts lately, though. Might have to be the next carry gun.
The 92 Compacts are very nice…
The GP100 is pretty cool. Hmmm.
I find the Sig M11a1 conceals very well, and 15+1 is comforting.
That’s probably my favorite SIG right now.
And if the M11a1 is a little too much gun for the occasion, my Sig 938 is a suitable replacement.
thats why i pocket carry. still using the lcr and yea it has only 5 rounds, but very discreat. still haven’t worked out enough with the glock 42 to feel confident with it, but that will really be really discreat.
i try real hard to avoide places i might feel uncomfortable in, and i hate leaving the gun in the vehicle so if i have to go some where i can’t carry i leave the gun at home.
I know my wife loves her SR9c, and one will be my next handgun purchase. I’ve shot hers extensively and am very impressed.
I like my CZ Rami 2075 for iwb.
I tried a 9c at the local rental range, Gallery of Guns in Jacksonville, FL, the trigger was much better than I had been led to expect. Due to health issues the Kahr P9094N in the Galco is my CC of choice or the LCP in a pocket holster. I like the grip extension to get all my fingers on the grip, This starts to compromise pocket carry however. Geoff Who is still working out the details.
The extended mags or not meant for concealment use…
How long a magazine will a Galco Classic for Glock 19 carry opposite the holster? I use the long 8 shot magazines from Kahr in my Galco lightweight. One in pistol one in carrier. Geoff Who notes rumors about a Deputy working protection, who put a couple of extended magazines in a briefcase, until the Sheriff pointed out they had a couple of old Uzi’s in the inventory….Who also watched in awe of the briefcase draw…
Not something I’ve tested.
I am seriously considering the GP100 in a 3 or 4 inch barrel. They are bulldogs. As for Sig I have the P224 in a 40 cal. Very concealable and shoots like a dream for a short barrel.
Oh, I agree.