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what cal. do you carry,how you carry, and why that gun

10mm Auto
3 (1.7%)
32 Auto
2 (1.1%)
357 Magnum/38
42 (24.1%)
357 Sig
2 (1.1%)
380 Auto
20 (11.5%)
40 S&W
21 (12.1%)
45acp
51 (29.3%)
45 G.A.P.
0 (0%)
32 H&R Magnum
2 (1.1%)
44Special
3 (1.7%)
45 Colt
1 (0.6%)
9mm Makarov
5 (2.9%)
9mm
19 (10.9%)
22LR
2 (1.1%)
25auto
1 (0.6%)

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Offline 45-70.gov

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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #30 on: November 25, 2008, 03:45:36 PM »
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surprisingly accurate
shoots  shot shells better  than  an  auto
have j-frame  22  to practice  my point shooting [cheap]
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lots of  power in  my pocket always....no holster
my  kids  all  have centennials  in  38
dad  carried a airweight  38  body guard

44 mag  629  smith  5 inch ...  when  hunting or  might actually  need a gun....load:  280g wfn from  veral
home  made belly band  made out of  a  back supporter
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #31 on: November 25, 2008, 04:05:49 PM »
Most of the time, it is a 3 inch Rossi in .38 Special (not listed in the poll) with a 200 gr. Super Police load.  If I carry big, it is a .45 ACP Llama or Astra, using 230 gr. FMJ.  Can you tell I believe in penetration?  For hunting, either a .44-40 Colt clone or a .41 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk with 4 5/8 barrel. The .44-40 has accounted for one deer, and the Ruger for two.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #32 on: November 27, 2008, 02:20:30 PM »
At the moment a S&W Model 60, 2" SS 5 shot 38 in a leather Bucheimer Clark Defender holster.

Have a Kel-Tec p-11 9mm w/ the hard chrome slide on order.  Probably will carry it IWB using the Kel-Tec belt clip. 
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #33 on: November 27, 2008, 03:45:36 PM »
When I carry, I carry a Taurus 441 .44 SPL. 3" W/adj sights in a Texas Ranger Ltd. left handed pancake.
200 gr. hollow points 15 gr. 2400. I'm really old school. Old holster even has basket weave.
I know there has been a lot of talk here about Taurus, but I've shot a ton of rounds through this one, and it's like a hose. It's a bit bigger than the M36 I used to carry, but it obviously has more stopping power, and penetration. Muzzle flash at night is impressive. If I don't hit the bad guy at least I'll set fire to him.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #34 on: November 27, 2008, 05:32:53 PM »
Need ability to select multiple calibers.  Among my carry pieces are:

22 mag derringer
380 P3AT
45 ACP in a 3" 1911

others only on rare occasion
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #35 on: November 29, 2008, 04:38:26 AM »
ive carried for a long time and have use everything from 44 mag to  38 snub nose and small old 32 autos.   i like my makarov but find that i use my 38 darringer in the watch pocket of my jeans most.  just getting old a lazy i guess
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #36 on: December 01, 2008, 04:13:36 PM »
PPKS Walther by S&W in 380
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #37 on: December 02, 2008, 08:38:44 AM »
Springfield Armory 45 XD Compact in strongside belt holster or Ruger LCP in Desantis Nemisis pocket holster, or both if I feel the need. ;)
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #38 on: December 02, 2008, 03:12:34 PM »
For the past year I have carried a North American Arms Guardian 380 in an inside the waist band holster. It disappears completely even when I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt which is what I wear 8 months of the year in SE Oklahoma. I picked up a S&W model 36 in 38 special at my FFL today. I hope it carries as easy and hidden as the NAA does. Charlie
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #39 on: December 05, 2008, 05:44:13 PM »
P239 Sig .40S&W in a Milt Sparks Versa Max II. Occasionaly a P225 in the same model holster.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #40 on: December 06, 2008, 02:39:51 AM »
I don't care for scabbards.

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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #41 on: December 06, 2008, 04:08:08 PM »
.45 acp in a Springfield Armory XD-45 Compact. I carry in a CrossBreed Super Tuck IWB holster. Although I am considering selling it and getting a XD-40 Sub Compact.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #42 on: December 08, 2008, 05:27:23 PM »
S & W Airweight, 38 carried in a pocket.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #43 on: December 11, 2008, 11:49:43 AM »
My main carry piece is a STI "Rogue" 9mm, I'm kinda partial to the 1911 frame.  I slide that puppy in a contraption called the "Beltster" made by Bandera Leather Company.  It was made for my Kimber Tactical Ultra but the Rogue fits real nice.  It conceals very well anytime of the year, whether I'm wearing a coat or just a t-shirt.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #44 on: December 12, 2008, 08:24:36 PM »
I voted 9mm, but really need multi cals. Depends on the situation/dress. Summer would be Kel-Tech P3AT .380 in either front pocket or belt clip or PF-9 same way with occassional inside vest pocket. Cold weather is PF-9 or .357 Charter 2000 Bulldog snubbie in coat pocket. 9mm, .38+p, or .357 all with 124-135gr GD, HyraShoc, or Corebons. If on bike, PT-111 9mm or Tracker .357 in 4". Always carry, .22mag NAA mini and pocket clip knife. 
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #45 on: December 27, 2008, 05:58:48 AM »
Taurus P145 or Springfield xD in .45 ACP in the pants or fanny pack.  I also have a Colt Commander in stainless but I usually carry the Taurus.  The xD is always in the vehicle.  I was in the Army (Cav) and really liked having that darned old GI issue .45 on my chest (tanker holster) ready to go.  In the past I have carried a Kahr in .40 Cal. and thought that was and is a great carry weapon but for me it’s all .45 now.

Now I have heard a lot of people knock the Taurus P1XX series guns, but mine has never failed to feed, fire or malfunction in any way.  It’s no tack driver but at 20 feet or less I can put 2 heavy slugs in center mass really quick.

Not on the list is the Taurus Judge in .45 Colt/.410Ga.  I have a buddy that has one of these, but with the longer barrel.  He carries it on his farm for snakes and such but what a great weapon for car hijackers.  As they stick their face in your face demanding your car you can feed them #4 bird shot, point blank, end of hijacking.

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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #46 on: December 30, 2008, 05:27:31 PM »
Usually a Keltec PF9 in an IWB Kydex holster. It hides well even under a T-shirt, and because it's easy to carry, I usually take it with me.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #47 on: December 31, 2008, 09:12:17 AM »
Just switched never thought I would be saying this but I shot and feel in love with a Glock 36 in 45acp
Best carry and one of the most accurate sub 45's I have ever shot. 300 rounds with no malfunctions will be carrying in a bladetech IWB
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #48 on: December 31, 2008, 02:44:01 PM »
Springfield Armory Ultra Compact V10 in 45 Cal. And I love it. Comfy, mexican or don hume owb or iwb, depending on what I am wearing and/or doing
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #49 on: December 31, 2008, 03:18:35 PM »
 A Walther PPKS (not a S&W one no dig meant).380 ball. Anywhere you put a hole God did not you've ruined somebodies day.  Inside pants holster right side . Two extra mags left side
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #50 on: January 01, 2009, 05:16:38 AM »
 I carry a Bersa Model 83 / 380 auto.  This a model a little earlier than the Thunderer.  Never has jammed and is always on target.  I keep it stoked with HP's and carry in a high rise belt holster.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #51 on: January 27, 2009, 07:32:46 PM »
P239 Sig sas dak .40S&W CTLG.. Most of the time.Occasionally a Naa guardian in 32acp. Sometimes if i go
out of STATE i have some OC with me.But usually the 239 is with me most of the time.
TTgunleather iwb(imho just as good as a vm2) or a Desantis Nemisis in the winter (8mnths a year here)in the summer i have a Tommys gun sack for the sig.40. The .32 has a Nemesis and a Bell Charter Oaks "ACE" IWB.Both guns eat gold dots.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #52 on: January 27, 2009, 11:32:06 PM »
I voted .45 ACP since in a few days I will be picking up my Taurus 24/7 OSS DS which will be carried daily, and my back up is a .38 Spl S&W 637 J frame.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #53 on: February 16, 2009, 07:46:53 PM »
Springfield Armory Ultra Compact mil-spec 45 acp. Loaded with Speer Gold Dot 230 grain hollow points. Cold weather holster is a Galco Combat Master OWB. Warm weather is a Milt Sparks Summer Special II IWB. The carry loaded mag is a stainless Chip McCormick 7 round and a factory 6 shot mag in a Don Hume mag pouch. WHy a 1911? I carried one in the Army for 10 years and I am more comfortable with it in my hands than any other.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #54 on: February 17, 2009, 02:35:19 AM »
Disclaimer: I live in a climate which affords me this luxury.

It is really not caliber we are concerned about here, for the most part. Most, not all, mentioned here are adequate.

I have made the comment over the years, here, that I have no particular disdain for scabbards, they just don't fit my thinking.
I don't like rollers and therefore I don't carry one very often. They are to bulky for my taste.
Everything I carry from My Sig's, a 220 and a 239, to my Government models and soon my Commander model, I carry sans scabbard, inside my waistband or in a pocket---which includes the 239, often.
It is more convenient for me and more concealed, easier, and quicker. Convenience allows me to do it.
If I am wearing a T shirt, I might wear two, one in and the other out, most often just a light weight shirt not tucked in.
Just my thinking and way of doing it.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #55 on: February 17, 2009, 03:08:48 PM »
 I carry a Bersa CC .380 in a Bianchi model 100 IWB holster.And those little Hydro-Shocks won't stop coming until the slide locks back!  Kix
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #56 on: February 22, 2009, 12:02:04 PM »
I carry a 380 Bersa.  After packing around several 45acps and getting weary of the weight, I went with the 380 which will do what is necessary in a pinch.  I have heard it all about bigger calibers etc., which may be true if you shoot an assailant only once
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #57 on: February 28, 2009, 01:51:40 PM »
i carry a charter arms 38spl. everywhere i go, on the farm or in town ( i open carry now since its legal here in ky.) but will soon get my ccp, because i know it makes a few people in town uneasy.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #58 on: March 02, 2009, 02:07:25 AM »
I carry a Glock 23, .40 cal. For traveling long distances I use a shoulder rig, just easier to get to strapped in a seat belt. I also use a fanny pack and a paddle type holster, I also have a SigTac coat with a holster made inside the liner, works real good.
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Re: what cal. and how you carry
« Reply #59 on: March 06, 2009, 01:33:29 PM »
T/C Contender in .44 Mag with a bobbed "percussion pirate" grip and a 5" bobbed, sightless barrel.
If I ever need more than one shot and a quick re-load I'll surrender.
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