ccw suggestions?

gnmontey said:
Seriously? A G22 for ccw, that thing is the size of a brick! You wearing a Zoot Suite or what:rolleyes:


A G22 for ccw..... that just blows me away:confused: Where would one hide it?

M

P.S. Have never ccw'd nor expect to in the for see able future.
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Yeah, seriously. Been there, done that.

Found the full size G22 easier to carry than a S&W K frame snubbie.

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gnmontey said:
Seriously? A G22 for ccw, that thing is the size of a brick! You wearing a Zoot Suite or what:rolleyes:

I just purchased my first J frame (restricted unfortunately), and even if it had the orig 2" bbl, I can't picture carrying it in a pocket or ankle holster.
I don't carry a purse, so I won't comment on that arrangement.

A G22 for ccw..... that just blows me away:confused: Where would one hide it?

M

P.S. Have never ccw'd nor expect to in the for see able future.
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Dead easy with the right holster and clothing. Good friend of mine does a G34 AIWB; you'd never know.
 
Punisher-One said:
LOL! Dude asking what to CCW on a Canadian gun forum where no one ever gets to CCW is akin to asking someone from North Korea how to democratically vote.

All you'll get is opinions from people who've never CCW'd that wish they could.

You're in Georgia - head to the range and ask some dudes there with experience what they carry and how they carry it. You'll get some much better real-world answers than you'll find from net-know-it-alls here.
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It boggled my mind as well that someone would ask about CCW on a Canadian gun forum. There are tons of US-centric gun forums where the OP can get decent advice on CCW. There are state specific forums. Googling reveals: http://www.georgiapacking.org/forum/

Then there are the forums which deal with carry issues:
http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/forum.php
http://www.usacarry.com/forums/

Most of the major US centric gun forums have handgun and carry subforums: e.g. Ar15.com, 1911forum.com, etc.

When I first started CCW in the States, I found http://www.handgunsandammunition.com/ to be a useful forum. Many LEO and retired LEO post there. It was low key, and civil discussions with people who have decades of experience.
 
ALMAR said:
I've been looking at the M&P9 shield, glocks and sig p229...also maybe a M9? Any other suggestions out there? Here in GA ccw is a must...I've been told that a snub nose .357 would be good too...
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This is like me asking you for help choosing a parka.
 
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NAA said:
Yeah, seriously. Been there, done that.

Found the full size G22 easier to carry than a S&W K frame snubbie.

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If you have the right physique, carrying a G22/17 OWB in a Pancake type set up should be no problem. There are people carrying full size 1911s afterall. It doesn't matter how long the barrel is (within reason), it's the butt end that matters.
That's why I think the arbitrary 4" 12(6) thing is utter nonsense!
 
Still alive said:
If you have the right physique, carrying a G22/17 OWB in a Pancake type set up should be no problem. There are people carrying full size 1911s afterall. It doesn't matter how long the barrel is (within reason), it's the butt end that matters.
That's why I think the arbitrary 4" 12(6) thing is utter nonsense!
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Totally agree. Especially, on the bit I highlighted above.

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plinker 777 said:
Errr, forgive me brother, but if everyone in Georgia carries for fear of being robbed, doesn't that just change the game for the "robber"? I mean if he thinks the odds are good he'll get shot plying his trade, and he has no option but to rob, wouldn't the criminal element in Georgia just take wallets from corpses? (along with whatever carry gun the corpse was carrying before the heart stopped.)
Really weird problem for us Canadian's to understand. (the gun violence, not the gun or the carry aspect) We just don't see it here.
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You sound like an American anti gunner.

But to answer the OP.

Any reliable pistol that you will actually carry is good.

Since 1976 my carry pistol has been a 1911.

With a proper belt and holster, size is not the factor some would think.

The Glocks, Sigs, and other large semis are also reliable.

Revolvers work well if you are willing to put in sufficient time to master the hammer cocking trigger (double action) pull.

There are many opportunities to shoot before you buy. Try out the various types and see what feels best in your hand.

Get quality training, practice regularly, and carry always.

Know that it can happen to you, and you need to know what to do about it.
 
Polycoat said:
It boggled my mind as well that someone would ask about CCW on a Canadian gun forum.

Maybe he thinks there are many stealth ccw guys in Canada, that would get in such trouble if caught, that they have to be more discrete than most;-)
Seriously, I don't know but my pick would be something that did not weigh too much in 9mm. Probably a compact M&P.
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I don't think it's that much of a stretch to ask here - there are a lot of LEO's and retired LE - like NAA - here. Some have had US carry permits and others have carried while in the military - lots of guys in Kabul during the wind down, for example, carried pistols and there are several members who work overseas in security.
 
CLW .45 said:
You sound like an American anti gunner.

But to answer the OP.

Any reliable pistol that you will actually carry is good.

Since 1976 my carry pistol has been a 1911.

With a proper belt and holster, size is not the factor some would think.

The Glocks, Sigs, and other large semis are also reliable.

Revolvers work well if you are willing to put in sufficient time to master the hammer cocking trigger (double action) pull.

There are many opportunities to shoot before you buy. Try out the various types and see what feels best in your hand.

Get quality training, practice regularly, and carry always.

Know that it can happen to you, and you need to know what to do about it.
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Well, you sound to know exactly what you're talking about...what type of holster have you been carrying your concealed 1911 in since 1976? :popCorn:
 
enefgee said:
I don't think it's that much of a stretch to ask here - there are a lot of LEO's and retired LE - like NAA - here. Some have had US carry permits and others have carried while in the military - lots of guys in Kabul during the wind down, for example, carried pistols and there are several members who work overseas in security.
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Personally I have shot the luger, the 1911 and the S&W .357 mag, was mostly into precision rifles...not a hand gun pro..but I plan to get a few and practice like crazy, preferably with one that I can carry too...you guys know more about handguns than I do and this is great forum so I was hoping to get some good suggestions even if not from actual experience. When you think of it really who would know about what makes a good CC firearm anyway? Asides from size, reliability etc.. certainly not expecting any actual experience using it...that is rare even here. I just wanted some input on my original ideas...and maybe others to consider.

...certainly surprised by some comments I must say...but grateful to get mostly good feedback.
 
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ALMAR said:
Personally I have shot the luger, the 1911 and the S&W .357 mag, was mostly into precision rifles...not a hand gun pro..but I plan to get a few and practice like crazy, preferably with one that I can carry too...you guys know more about handguns than I do and this is great forum so I was hoping to get some good suggestions even if not from actual experience. When you think of it really who would know about what makes a good CC firearm anyway? Asides from size, reliability etc.. certainly not expecting any actual experience using it...that is rare even here. I just wanted some input on my original ideas...and maybe others to consider.

...certainly surprised by some comments I must say...but grateful to get mostly good feedback.
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I think you just need to buy a handgun which fits your hand well, you can shoot accurately, and is reliable. I wouldn't be overly concerned with size. I've carried a full sized CZ-75B concealed (IWB, 4-5pm position). Don't skimp on the other essential equipment -- the right belt and right holster are critical. Beyond that, in my experience, taking defensive handgun courses are well worth the investment. Just getting a gun and carry permit doesn't automatically make you capable of defending yourself with a firearm any more than simply buying a guitar makes you a guitarist. When I carried in the States, I made a point of going to the range at least once a week to practice.
 
Oh and make sure you practice with your carry ammo! You need to run a couple of mags full through your gun to make sure the ammo feeds reliably and also to confirm POA/POI.
Especially important if you normally practice with bulk ammo and load +Ps in your carry gun.
 
Glad to see this thread calmed down some!!!!!

If I ever desired to, or were allowed to carry, I'm thinking the smallest 357mag revolver I could find.

Revolvers don't typically foul up and 357mag breaks engine blocks.

M
 
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Interesting topic for a Canadian forum. I carry a WW 2 issued 1911. It is not always concealed. That's ok in AZ. I would like to get a Glock in 40 or 45. What model would work for ccw and be smaller/lighter than 1911? 40 is as small as I want. Wife has a sig and it's no powerhouse. Mark
 
I would think it depends a little on what you want to achieve. If you want to be well armed in the event of a violent confrontation like a mass shooting event, you'd want the most firepower you could carry without developing a limp from the weight. If you are thinking more about a guy accosting you as you are walking to your car, it's a different level of need, and any gun in your hand is likely to stop the threat, even without firing.
Just my 2 pesos.
 
Now for the fictional scenario of "if it ever happened here"!

Glock 19 with trijicons (obviously lol) loaded with 147 grain +P JHP carried in a kydex IWB holster.
 
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