Posted on 09/05/2010 10:46:02 AM PDT by JoeProBono
What you are about to read is my take on the best concealed carry handguns, which you will find commented on tens of thousands of times elsewhere. But this is my site and it's my turn. These conclusions are based on my experience with these pistols, shooting and carrying them in various situations.
-My evaluation is based on "shootability" first, the ease with which the gun can be drawn, sighted and fired. -Second I considered caliber-the amount of power the bullet will strike with. -Third I considered size-the ease with which the best concealed carry handguns can be carried without them being inadvertently noticed by passersby. -Fourth I considered magazine capacity-the number of bullets you have in case something extreme goes down. In spite of all the internet commando gibberish about normal citizens needing extra magazines, backup guns, etc., I considered this one realistically to be least important.
I based the evaluations on how I dress casually in both summer and winter and different situations in which I might carry. I carry in casual clothes always, but not in my dress clothes, though I normally have a gun nearby somewhere. I may carry a different gun in the woods where I exercise than when walking around town or shopping. I have used broad strokes to describe what I do and why I chose these best concealed carry handguns, but I have a tendency to think this evaluation more closely represents most average citizens than some of the online Rambos.
Carry #1: All things considered, carrying this gun under the widest range of conditions, under all types of clothes, in all kinds of weather, in a briefcase, under the seat, the gun that goes with me most often is a GLOCK 23 .40 S&W. This gun replaces the G22 that sat in this spot for 3 years. The reason it now replaces the former champ is simply its more concealable size along with similar inherent accuracy. The GLOCK 23 has proven itself on the range and in the dependability category like all GLOCKS. It is now the gun that is carried daily when I can wear casual clothes and wear a belt or IWB holster. Shooting the gun is a pleasure with the same TruGlo TFO night sights that go on all my GLOCKS. The picture below did not have to be replaced because I carry this gun in exactly the same holster and the same way as the G22. It just conceals a bit better with all the other advantages of a GLOCK the same.....
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Nice gun bag.
You’re asking the wrong people.
If you need to know about concealable handguns. Go here:
There’s collectors, accumulators and checkbook sportsmen.
You’e probably familiar with the first two. A checkbook sportsman gets out the checkbook, buys a bunch of stuff and then never finds out how to use the stuff.
The IDPA can show anyone interested and willing to put in the time how to use their stuff.
I have a conceal carry fanny pack, too but can’t always wear it. Over the years I’ve collected quite an array of holsters, mostly concealed due to state laws.
I bought that handbag last night. Thanks for posting it.
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>>Ya I checked. Ya, it ruined the jacket. Ya, nice to know ‘mommy’ can cover all the bases. Check for smoldering cloth BTW.<<
If you are still standing and able to walk away, you can repair the jacket.
Change the grips on the 38 S&W snub nose and you’ll be in good shape.
If only I could hit ANYTHING with a Glock...
Nah. My 5.11 Push-Pack politely announces "gun" to those in-the-know, without riling up the sheep.
I think of it as "contemporary" open-carry.
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My point is that those “in the know” aren’t always ....good guys.....:o)
Thus Slims comments......shoot me first fashion.
I had same opinion when glocks first came out........learning curve to overcome. Borrow or buy one and shoot the crap out of it.... specially while yer still working for free ammo are us ..........:o)
I qual 300 out of 300 on my companies courses and as a reserve deputy with a modified Glock 35 that has a 357SIG aftermarket barrel installed.
Hope yer well troop.......Stay safe !
Thanks for the links-I’ll look into different grip(s) as the 38 is a nice gun and I prefer revolvers to clips anyway; very sad when the 38 turned out to be painful. Guess I should have borrowed one from someone before we bought it. :-( I tried padded fingerless gloves and that helped but not enough.
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