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Posted: 5/11/2017 10:14:17 PM EDT

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That sounds hideous

J.K....but that's a brick without the light.

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G21 with a light in a Raven Phantom.

That sounds hideous

J.K....but that's a brick without the light.

I am sure that Johnny gang banger thinks it is hideous when it is pointed at him too.

Most days I carry a 19, and then a 17 on weekends, but for after dark... the .45 comes out to play.

Posted: 5/12/2017 3:13:49 AM EDT

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Glock 17 on duty. Glock 19 and Shield 9 off duty. I plan on carrying my VP9 once I get a new holster for it.

Posted: 5/12/2017 5:27:54 AM EDT

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I carry a Glock 34 and two spare mags every day.

Posted: 5/12/2017 5:54:35 AM EDT

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Biggest gun I carry is my sig p320c.

Posted: 5/12/2017 6:01:14 AM EDT

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If I'm not carrying the 10mm tacops then usually the 10mm stock III or limited.

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Posted: 5/12/2017 8:47:35 AM EDT

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Way back in the day I carried a 5" 1911, but in more recent history (last 20 years) the largest has been a Hi Power:

It was replaced with a C& 75 Compact, as it's a little more comfortable to carry and easier to conceal.

More recently still I've carried a Lightweight Commander as it shaves a bit more weight, and I quite frankly shoot 1911's better than I do the CZ 75.

I also carry either my 2 1/2" Model 66 or my 2 1/2" 686+ in the winter - both fit the same holster. The revolvers are actually the most comfortable to carry of any of the above, despite their 36 oz and 40 oz respective weights when loaded. Revolvers only have maximum width at the cylinder, while the grips and barrel are comparatively thin. I contrast semi-auto pistols have near constant width through the entire firearm and are actual bulkier over all. Polymer framed pistols tend to be the worst of all in that regard.

Posted: 5/12/2017 12:27:38 PM EDT

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Way back in the day I carried a 5" 1911, but in more recent history (last 20 years) the largest has been a Hi Power:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/67C1A628-B9F3-43A0-B984-21F3A309D732_zpsqcvs2uoe.jpg

It was replaced with a C& 75 Compact, as it's a little more comfortable to carry and easier to conceal.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/FCB9BF51-D532-4C05-9694-161CB05F247A-6449-00000C13146A7420_zps6168f519.jpg

More recently still I've carried a Lightweight Commander as it shaves a bit more weight, and I quite frankly shoot 1911's better than I do the CZ 75.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/1911s/IMG_9455_zpsurww4koe.jpg

I also carry either my 2 1/2" Model 66 or my 2 1/2" 686+ in the winter - both fit the same holster. The revolvers are actually the most comfortable to carry of any of the above, despite their 36 oz and 40 oz respective weights when loaded. Revolvers only have maximum width at the cylinder, while the grips and barrel are comparatively thin. I contrast semi-auto pistols have near constant width through the entire firearm and are actual bulkier over all. Polymer framed pistols tend to be the worst of all in that regard.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/revolvers/3896843C-E3DD-4564-85D6-656F72CC27B8_zpsaeuo34iq.jpg

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I like how you think.

Posted: 5/12/2017 1:33:34 PM EDT

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What holster is that on the K frame Dakota? Or is that the L frame pictured. I can't tell if it's the 66 or the 686. I'm thinking it's the 66.

Posted: 5/12/2017 2:53:20 PM EDT

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Way back in the day I carried a 5" 1911, but in more recent history (last 20 years) the largest has been a Hi Power:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/67C1A628-B9F3-43A0-B984-21F3A309D732_zpsqcvs2uoe.jpg

It was replaced with a C& 75 Compact, as it's a little more comfortable to carry and easier to conceal.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/FCB9BF51-D532-4C05-9694-161CB05F247A-6449-00000C13146A7420_zps6168f519.jpg

More recently still I've carried a Lightweight Commander as it shaves a bit more weight, and I quite frankly shoot 1911's better than I do the CZ 75.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/1911s/IMG_9455_zpsurww4koe.jpg

I also carry either my 2 1/2" Model 66 or my 2 1/2" 686+ in the winter - both fit the same holster. The revolvers are actually the most comfortable to carry of any of the above, despite their 36 oz and 40 oz respective weights when loaded. Revolvers only have maximum width at the cylinder, while the grips and barrel are comparatively thin. I contrast semi-auto pistols have near constant width through the entire firearm and are actual bulkier over all. Polymer framed pistols tend to be the worst of all in that regard.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/revolvers/3896843C-E3DD-4564-85D6-656F72CC27B8_zpsaeuo34iq.jpg

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2.5" K frame for me as well. Several things I like about it over the more popular autos - one of them is what you posted above. I think it carries nicer than any G19 sized polymer gun.

Posted: 5/12/2017 3:52:57 PM EDT

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When I'm feeling lazy I'll throw on a couple J frames.

I haven't found a mousegun I like just yet. It would be nice to have something more suitable for pocket carry.

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Your a better man then me. In our FL tee shirt and shor Rd weather I pretty much just roll with my lcp in my pocket.

When I'm feeling lazy I'll throw on a couple J frames.

I haven't found a mousegun I like just yet. It would be nice to have something more suitable for pocket carry.

The houge grip makes a world of difference on the lcp. Not the silly slip on, but the one that actually requires the back plug to be removed. And I changed out my trigger and springs long ago. Its a gen1 and I did the sweetpea trigger. Its what ruger went on to do with the lcp custom. But those two things actually make it a shootable gun. 8rds of 380 in my right pocket is better then that spyderco in my left.

Posted: 5/12/2017 8:52:29 PM EDT

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The houge grip makes a world of difference on the lcp. Not the silly slip on, but the one that actually requires the back plug to be removed. And I changed out my trigger and springs long ago. Its a gen1 and I did the sweetpea trigger. Its what ruger went on to do with the lcp custom. But those two things actually make it a shootable gun. 8rds of 380 in my right pocket is better then that spyderco in my left.

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I kinda like the KelTec P-32.

The Khar CW380 seems alright.

I know the Sig P238 is a sweet shooter and I like the SAS version...but they're a bit bulky.

The S&W Bodyguard 380 has a great feel, but they have a reputation for being rough shooting.

I'm just not so jazzed by any of them.

Posted: 5/12/2017 9:15:09 PM EDT

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It seems people either start big and slowly downsize or start with a mousegun then get full sized guns. Very few people seem to start in-between.

It's understandable.

My backup is an Airweight revolver. It's kinda big, yet, but is light enough and they shoot damn well.

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I carried a DAO Airweight of some form or another for years as a BUG. For some reason I find myself without one now. I'm thinking I should get one of those no-lock 442s or 642s S&W is making now. I like the LCP Custom because it is so easy to carry, but I'm not super excited about carrying a .380 and the reliability of all mini autos is suspect. I've never had a problem with the LCP, but still.

I have some larger guns I carry from time to time, but the XDS is reliable, easy to carry, and in a chambering I like. I carry the six round magazine in gun and a spare seven round one, that gives me 14 total rounds plus the BUG. Not perfect, but I like it.

Posted: 5/12/2017 9:24:23 PM EDT

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glock 19

Posted: 5/12/2017 9:55:20 PM EDT

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P30

Posted: 5/12/2017 10:12:28 PM EDT

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Shield 9

Posted: 5/12/2017 10:21:01 PM EDT

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Hell of a pocket gun.

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It prints. We're an open carry state now. I don't care that it prints. Most folks don't even notice the 1911 on my hip, and if they do, they're looking @ the Legos, not the Glock 23 bulge in my pocket.

Which gun is set up to run?

Posted: 5/12/2017 10:36:16 PM EDT

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Glock 22

Posted: 5/12/2017 10:44:04 PM EDT

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G19.4 everyday and rare occasions G43.

Posted: 5/13/2017 12:58:22 AM EDT

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Either my 1911 or my 4" S&W 29-2 .44 Mag.

Posted: 5/13/2017 1:06:47 AM EDT

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Glock 41 in a Safariland paddle holster.

Posted: 5/13/2017 1:15:20 AM EDT

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SW 642 on Steel Silhouette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_roeHl_J1ZU

S&W 642 is probably my most-carried handgun, second to my G19.

Posted: 5/13/2017 3:00:19 AM EDT

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Since I got my Beretta PX4 compact that's the biggest gun I've carried regularly.

Posted: 5/13/2017 6:38:41 AM EDT

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Colt light weight commander 87% of the time. Smith & Wesson mdl 36 and occasionally a Browning Hi Power.

Posted: 5/13/2017 12:58:41 PM EDT

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xdm 4.5 40s&w most everyday in a supertuck.

Posted: 5/13/2017 2:33:09 PM EDT

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Glock 43. Even at that size I don't carry it all the time. Sometimes I carry a Kahr 380.

Posted: 5/13/2017 2:35:24 PM EDT

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G21 with a light in a Raven Phantom.

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This and a MP Pro 9.

Posted: 5/13/2017 5:01:49 PM EDT

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Regularly as in everyday it's a kahr cw9 in a remora holster with a soft loop I added. I forget I am carrying it.

Biggest gun I carry occasionly is the glock 29 or my beretta 92 compact

Posted: 5/13/2017 7:16:16 PM EDT

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Couple times I've worn my limited gun home from a match with a mag full of HST

Most here would call me sorely undergunned but I usually just carry walther pps with a spare mag in the door compartment. Not many rounds but I can shoot it well and it carries easy.

Posted: 5/13/2017 7:55:02 PM EDT

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G41 carried very frequently when wearing jeans.

Posted: 5/13/2017 9:00:49 PM EDT

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Although I haven't carried it for some months, the biggest gun I've carried regularly has been a SA Mil-Spec. (see my avatar)
Now, since purchasing it in February, it's a CZ 75 P-01.

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Posted: 5/13/2017 10:52:58 PM EDT

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Carried 5" steel 1911's for a few years, but they left me wanting ammo.

Bought a G21 Gen4 and mounted an X300 on it and I carried that for 2 years, iwb.

I'm currently carrying a G19 Gen4 with that x300, but am trying to sell off a SPS Tacical so I can buy an M9A3 or M9A1 for HD and a little carry.

I seem to hate little guns. The G19 is the smallest pistol I own.

Posted: 5/14/2017 8:32:10 AM EDT

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Bought a G21 Gen4 and mounted an X300 on it and I carried that for 2 years, iwb.

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Good grief

I think my G17 is most likely the largest gun I've ever attempted to conceal. I might have carried my old P229 once too. Now it is most often a Kahr CT9 OWB or a TCP in the pocket if I am wearing something light

Posted: 5/14/2017 9:04:42 AM EDT

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Usually a G19 due to the size vs rounds ratio. It seems to be the perfect carry size for what I need.

Posted: 5/14/2017 9:44:08 AM EDT

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For me it is a Sig P239 in 9mm. I am old enough the remember guy's carrying full sized 1911's.

Posted: 5/14/2017 10:05:05 AM EDT

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Since you said "regularly", I have to say a Beretta 21A or Keltec P32. I am almost embarrassed to admit it, but generally if I can't just slip it in my pocket it usually ends up staying in the safe. Especially in the summer time.

Posted: 5/14/2017 10:27:50 AM EDT

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I carried a Glock 20 IWB every day while I worked in a gun store in college. I believe it was the only centerfire handgun I owned at the time.

Posted: 5/14/2017 5:29:38 PM EDT

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I carried a DW VBOB for several years OWB. Loaded it weighed in at well over two and a half pounds. Never forgot it was there.

Started carrying a Sig P938 (roughly pound and a quarter) in the summer, and it's gradually edging out the VBOB.

Posted: 5/14/2017 5:32:34 PM EDT

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Right now a Glock 17. I've got a Glock 20 but I haven't been carrying it regularly for a while.

Posted: 5/14/2017 6:06:24 PM EDT

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I carried a DW VBOB for several years OWB. Loaded it weighed in at well over two and a half pounds. Never forgot it was there.

Started carrying a Sig P938 (roughly pound and a quarter) in the summer, and it's gradually edging out the VBOB.

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My 5" steel 1911 is actually more comfortable in a aiwb holster than my g19. A good stiff belt and I only know it's there when I tie my boots

Posted: 5/14/2017 8:49:52 PM EDT

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1911
Full size Glock

Posted: 5/14/2017 8:56:46 PM EDT

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CZ-P01 is my most carried and largest carry gun.

Posted: 5/14/2017 9:25:06 PM EDT

[#42]

Glock 17, Glock 21 - regularly.
During hunting seasons, the regular carry goes to a GP100 or Redhawk.

Posted: 5/14/2017 9:28:11 PM EDT

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G17 and VP9 are the largest I care to carry. G26 and G43 most of the time though

Posted: 5/15/2017 1:10:24 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/15/2017 8:48:42 AM EDT

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Largest caliber or longest/tallest?

At home I EDC a compact CZ 9MM. Before completing that project I was carrying a CZ 85 (Pre B) every day around the property/garage.

For away from home carry (shopping/traveling, etc.) I carry a CZ P07 in .40 S&W.

I kept my Colt 1911's but they are in the safe now, except for one. I don't carry it. I just keep it in the house.

Posted: 5/15/2017 10:38:39 AM EDT

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Beretta PX4 Storm full size 9mm

occasionally Glock 17 gen4

Posted: 5/15/2017 1:56:19 PM EDT

[#47]

G19

Posted: 5/15/2017 2:09:01 PM EDT

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The only gun I carry is my CZ-75 Compact PCR.

Posted: 5/15/2017 2:50:30 PM EDT

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5" 1911 at 3:30 is the largest. its been bumped out of place by a RO Compact (officer grip w/ 4" slide/barrel)

Usually Im carrying a LC9 AIWB. It's just easier on my back and more comfortable. I really need to get around to making an AIWB holster for the ROC.

Posted: 5/15/2017 4:36:46 PM EDT

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Glock 20

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