Conceal carry weapon

mark_taba85 · 04-20-2011, 04:08 PM

I am going to get several pistols upon my return from afghanistan.

I am going to get the M&P9 range/carry kit and a XDM40. I am looking at getting a conceal carry weapon as a daily carry. I have talked to people who carry full size pistols, but most of them wear jeans even during the summer. I am an island guy, so I enjoy wearing flipflops/slippers and shorts. I was looking at getting the SW Bodyguard 380 since it is perfect as a pocket pistol.

I have read that finding ammo for the 380 is difficult and expensive. I have always wanted a G27 or a G26. Plus, I figured that I should get a 9mm or a 40SW CCW since i'll have a full size 9mm and 40SW.

Since I am in the military, I do not need to take the CCW course, but will take it when my wife is ready to take one.

What do you guys suggest? What do you carry?

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2011, 04:13 PM

Take a look at the Kahr lineup. They are super slim single stacks. The CW and CM line are the "budget" versions of the P and PM. You can get them in 9 through 45.

A CW or PM would make for a perfect island carry type gun IMO. Very compact, very slim, very easy to conceal.

I carry a Glock 26. It's not too hard to conceal but one of those Kahrs would definitely be a lot easier. I think I am going to get a CM9 at some point.

Baer383 · 04-20-2011, 04:19 PM

I carry a 4in Kimber 1911 .45 acp.

I have no issues hiding it

it's not too heavy.

What ever you choose don't go any smaller than 9mm.

mark_taba85 · 04-20-2011, 04:40 PM

Seems like a lot of people are using single stacks for EDC.

I am definitely leaning towards something not lower than a 9mm. Although, my choices are a 9mm or a 40SW.

I have never heard of kimber or kahr.

I always hear the typical glock, SW, springfield...etc for everyday shooters.

I definitely need to do some research. thanks guy

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2011, 04:41 PM

They are both nice brands. Kahrs aren't cheap and are built to very tight tolerances so you need to be able to put several hundred rounds through one before you actually start carrying it.

Isamu · 04-20-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

Since I am in the military, I do not need to take the CCW course, but will take it when my wife is ready to take one.

wow.. you don't need to take the course?... you might wanna double check man.. Im Mil and still need to take the course... if you don't you are lucky!

as far as carry... the P30, or the SS P229

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

wow.. you don't need to take the course?... you might wanna double check man.. Im Mil and still need to take the course... if you don't you are lucky!

as far as carry... the P30, or the SS P229

In VA if you are military you don't need to take a class.

mark_taba85 · 04-20-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

wow.. you don't need to take the course?... you might wanna double check man.. Im Mil and still need to take the course... if you don't you are lucky!

as far as carry... the P30, or the SS P229

yup...I didn't believe it until I saw it online.

U.S. Military Veterans Can Legally Carry A Concealed Pistol In 27 States.

You can have a CO type up a memo stating you qualified on a pistol range within 12months

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They are both nice brands. Kahrs aren't cheap and are built to very tight tolerances so you need to be able to put several hundred rounds through one before you actually start carrying it.

also just like the kimber, they are quite pricey. I guess that's why I was so excited about the bodyguard 380 since it'd be under $400 OTD, but was deterred by the caliber.

please continue to post what you guys carry so I can consider what to carry

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2011, 05:05 PM

If you are cool with the .380 maybe you should look at the Ruger LCP. It seems like a good pocket gun and the newer models get some pretty good reviews.

Baer383 · 04-20-2011, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_taba85

Seems like a lot of people are using single stacks for EDC.

I am definitely leaning towards something not lower than a 9mm. Although, my choices are a 9mm or a 40SW.

I have never heard of kimber or kahr.

I always hear the typical glock, SW, springfield...etc for everyday shooters.

I definitely need to do some research. thanks guy

My dads a sheriff and they carry .40s&w it is a very good cartridge, definitely .40 over 9mm any day.

mark_taba85 · 04-20-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If you are cool with the .380 maybe you should look at the Ruger LCP. It seems like a good pocket gun and the newer models get some pretty good reviews.

I guess I am deterred from buying it is due to the stopping power, mag size and that was told that the rounds are quite expensive.

Although, the BG380 is quite popular now and seems to be up to par to the LCP. I'll get the BG380, but still unsure. I doubt i'll ever have to use but worried about when I really do have to use it, if it is able to handle the situation.

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_taba85

I guess I am deterred from buying it is due to the stopping power, mag size and that was told that the rounds are quite expensive.

Although, the BG380 is quite popular now and seems to be up to par to the LCP. I'll get the BG380, but still unsure. I doubt i'll ever have to use but worried about when I really do have to use it, if it is able to handle the situation.

.380s are a little pricey. 9mm is definitely the cheapest. And a high quality 9mm round will do a good job at stopping a target. Ultimately you just want to get the biggest round you can shoot reliably, so YMMV.

I like 9mm, not sure if I'd really be comfortable carrying a .380 or not. So that's where something like the CM9 from Kahr comes in if I want a pocketable pistol.

mark_taba85 · 04-20-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

.380s are a little pricey. 9mm is definitely the cheapest. And a high quality 9mm round will do a good job at stopping a target. Ultimately you just want to get the biggest round you can shoot reliably, so YMMV.

I like 9mm, not sure if I'd really be comfortable carrying a .380 or not. So that's where something like the CM9 from Kahr comes in if I want a pocketable pistol.

not bad. I will definitely look into the CM9. I briefly saw a review of the CM9. They did a side to side comparison with the LCP and the sizes are quite similar! awesome.

Where did you get yours and how much? Would consider it since it is the same ammo capacity to the BG380.

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2011, 05:17 PM

I don't have a CM9 (yet) but Budsgunshop.com seems to have some of the best pricing online.

mark_taba85 · 04-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't have a CM9 (yet) but Budsgunshop.com seems to have some of the best pricing online.

yeah I just read that it just came out and was unable to find it at buds.

04-20-2011, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
mark_taba85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 197 Drives: future buyer Rep Power: 15	Conceal carry weapon I am going to get several pistols upon my return from afghanistan. I am going to get the M&P9 range/carry kit and a XDM40. I am looking at getting a conceal carry weapon as a daily carry. I have talked to people who carry full size pistols, but most of them wear jeans even during the summer. I am an island guy, so I enjoy wearing flipflops/slippers and shorts. I was looking at getting the SW Bodyguard 380 since it is perfect as a pocket pistol. I have read that finding ammo for the 380 is difficult and expensive. I have always wanted a G27 or a G26. Plus, I figured that I should get a 9mm or a 40SW CCW since i'll have a full size 9mm and 40SW. Since I am in the military, I do not need to take the CCW course, but will take it when my wife is ready to take one. What do you guys suggest? What do you carry? __________________ "Once you go ASIAN, there is no other persuASIAN"

04-20-2011, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Take a look at the Kahr lineup. They are super slim single stacks. The CW and CM line are the "budget" versions of the P and PM. You can get them in 9 through 45. A CW or PM would make for a perfect island carry type gun IMO. Very compact, very slim, very easy to conceal. I carry a Glock 26. It's not too hard to conceal but one of those Kahrs would definitely be a lot easier. I think I am going to get a CM9 at some point. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I carry a 4in Kimber 1911 .45 acp. I have no issues hiding it it's not too heavy. What ever you choose don't go any smaller than 9mm. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-20-2011, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
mark_taba85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 197 Drives: future buyer Rep Power: 15	Seems like a lot of people are using single stacks for EDC. I am definitely leaning towards something not lower than a 9mm. Although, my choices are a 9mm or a 40SW. I have never heard of kimber or kahr. I always hear the typical glock, SW, springfield...etc for everyday shooters. I definitely need to do some research. thanks guy __________________ "Once you go ASIAN, there is no other persuASIAN"

04-20-2011, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	They are both nice brands. Kahrs aren't cheap and are built to very tight tolerances so you need to be able to put several hundred rounds through one before you actually start carrying it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2011, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If you are cool with the .380 maybe you should look at the Ruger LCP. It seems like a good pocket gun and the newer models get some pretty good reviews. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2011, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I don't have a CM9 (yet) but Budsgunshop.com seems to have some of the best pricing online. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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