I carry for self defense and for the defense of those around me.
I have carried so many different kinds of platforms that it boggles the mind. I suffer from the "grass is greener" syndrome when it comes to handguns. When I first started out I carried j-frames because I was terrified that I would print with anything bigger. I still like the J-frame but I prefer to carry a compact or duty sized handgun whenever possible, which is about 85-90% of the time.
When I was younger, my favorite carry guns were snubbie K-Frames, always with 38 special loads, even in magnum revolvers. Lately, though I tend to prefer the double stack 9s and 40s. I like the Glocks best of the striker fired family. But my favorite carry guns are Sigs and Berettas. For the last month my prime carry gun is a police trade in, no rail, and no frills, Sig 229 in 40 cal in a Remora holster. I also have a Sig 239 in 9mm for those rare occasions when I need something a bit smaller. My deep carry gun is a Manhurin PP in .32 acp or a Beretta Tomcat in 32.
However, someone just gave me a cool set of grips for my Beretta 92d and I may start carrying that one again in the near future, using my Remora holster or my Galco Scout holster. Of course, the thread about reloading revolvers had got me thinking about carrying my 3" model 64 in a Bianchi pistol pocket instead. So many good choices.
I have carried so many different kinds of platforms that it boggles the mind. I suffer from the "grass is greener" syndrome when it comes to handguns. When I first started out I carried j-frames because I was terrified that I would print with anything bigger. I still like the J-frame but I prefer to carry a compact or duty sized handgun whenever possible, which is about 85-90% of the time.
When I was younger, my favorite carry guns were snubbie K-Frames, always with 38 special loads, even in magnum revolvers. Lately, though I tend to prefer the double stack 9s and 40s. I like the Glocks best of the striker fired family. But my favorite carry guns are Sigs and Berettas. For the last month my prime carry gun is a police trade in, no rail, and no frills, Sig 229 in 40 cal in a Remora holster. I also have a Sig 239 in 9mm for those rare occasions when I need something a bit smaller. My deep carry gun is a Manhurin PP in .32 acp or a Beretta Tomcat in 32.
However, someone just gave me a cool set of grips for my Beretta 92d and I may start carrying that one again in the near future, using my Remora holster or my Galco Scout holster. Of course, the thread about reloading revolvers had got me thinking about carrying my 3" model 64 in a Bianchi pistol pocket instead. So many good choices.
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