Reconsidering carry gun: why do you carry what you do?

[Carson]

Knowing how to use it should be on that list somewhere. So should knowing when to use it.

I am assuming the people in this conversation already know the basics.

[Carson]

You really need to get away from an area where you can accidentally travel to the PRNJ. I can start sending you links to places for sale.

I travel into NJ intentionally all of the time. Let me know when you find a link to a location in Pennsylvania with a warm sandy beach. LOL.

[Carson]

Interesting, does NJ recognize police from other states carrying? Knowing the way NJ is I am a little surprised that they respect police from other states.

According to the law and NJ cops that I have talked to, I shouldn*t have a problem. According to the NJ Attorney General, I will have a problem.

I figure if someone in NJ knows I have gun, the situation will be of a serious nature and the former won*t be the major issue.

[Orive 8]

What do you carry and why? Would you feel confident making 8 out of 10 40 yard shots with your carry gun?

Back in 2005, I made the switch to the Glock 19. It's been my primary carry gun the majority of the time since then. In 2016 & 2017 I experimented with a couple of single stack small 9mms, only to return to my 19 afterwards. Then during 2020 and 2021 I EDCed a Shadow Systems MR918. (Really, pretty much the same, since they used the same mags and the same holsters...)

Back to EDCing a Glock 19, now it is a Wilson Combat Vickers Glock 19. I am confident in my ability to make distance shots with it.

[icp4life162005]

Back in 2005, I made the switch to the Glock 19. It's been my primary carry gun the majority of the time since then. In 2016 & 2017 I experimented with a couple of single stack small 9mms, only to return to my 19 afterwards. Then during 2020 and 2021 I EDCed a Shadow Systems MR918. (Really, pretty much the same, since they used the same mags and the same holsters...)

Back to EDCing a Glock 19, now it is a Wilson Combat Vickers Glock 19. I am confident in my ability to make distance shots with it.

Have you fondled a p365 or similar yet? It's a whole new world..

[Orive 8]

Have you fondled a p365 or similar yet? It's a whole new world..

Yep, I've shot one now on a handful of occasions. Not a bad gun, but FOR ME, it shoots like any of the other dozens of small micro 9s that I have owned or shot through the years. I am not really a small gun fan, so take that into account.

[CobraCharmer]

Staccato C2. Actually saved up an entire year to be able to afford one. 3k rounds later, no regrets. The gun eats everything - which is to be expected at this pricepoint.

[MMH]

I carry a Browning HiPower. I used to carry a Commander sized 1911. I switched because I assume most bad guys are wearing body armor. With that being the case, a 45 ACP is no more effective than a 9mm. With the HiPower I have 16 rounds as compared to 8 for the 1911. May need them trying to get a head shot or pelvis area hit.

[Jhaydeno]

ILikeBuckets said:

Makes me wonder if the carry guns of just 5 years ago are obsolete now. Only advantage to a gun that carries less ammo I can think of is that it is lighter. But even then a person could choose not to load a magazine all the way.

I*m still stuck in the 90*s, carrying a Sig 239 year round. Over the years I*ve been through three holsters and two hogue grips (Fist was by far the best, even better than Alessi). 8+1 and a spare mag is enough for me; 17 rounds and I*m out. I*ve shot Shields, 365, MP9c, G2C, LCP, etc and I still like the heft and quick recovery of a metal frame. The hellcat pro has me intrigued though, I may need to find one local to try. I have become a huge fan of red dots as my eyes age. I*ve got them on a few ruger target pistols, and I could see a mini on a Hellcat being a viable option.

[HanzMcFeely]

Im stuck on the g26. Growing to like the gen4 grip with finger grooves and back strap setup. Swap to truglo TFO sights made it better. Could maybe stand a comp on the end and guide rod tuning to tame the snap of underwood +p+ lehighs.

Carries nicely IWB, and i can pack 2 g19 or g17 rounds for spare mags with X grips for better capacity. Pierce grips adds 3 rounds and a nice pinky extension for cheap. Brings capacity up to that of the hellcat.