Advice needed: Best guns for concealed carry and best ways to carry

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[Jean S]

As you may know, concealed carry is now legal in Wisconsin as of today, finally!

I found this article at Human Events: Top 10 Concealed Carry Guns

My husband and I have had some training with our revolvers, I have a 38 S+W and my husband has two .357s. We've had some professional training and some training from experienced friends on how to shoot, clean the guns, etc. but not enough to satisfy Wisconsin's new law. We'll be taking a state required 4 hour class next week - with 98 other people. I am not expecting much from the class, I except it will cover basic gun safety and the new laws more extensively than anything else.

I know these questions are a bit vague but I'm not sure exactly what questions I should ask!

Thanks for any advice.

[04-Bravo]

There are holster designs that are comfortable and relatively easy to conceal. If you can get comfortable wearing a belt holster just behind your hip, a light jacket or vest is usually all you need for concealment.

Outside-the-waistband (OWB) holsters are sometimes more comfortable, but require a jacket that covers the entire holster.

Inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters aren’t always as comfortable, and it might take some experimenting to find one you like. But you only have to conceal the top part of the holster; the bottom is covered by your pants, and the holster breaks up the outline of the gun.

If you try such a belt-mounted holster, don’t forget to also get a belt made specifically for carrying a handgun. A good belt is as important as a good holster for stability and comfort. I wear a 1.5” gun belt for concealed carry. But I’ve read that 1.25” will work fine for small/medium handguns. Will a 1.25” belt fit on women’s jeans or walking shorts? You can also buy tapered belts, so the exposed front of the belt looks more like a slim dress belt.

[pwatson]

usconcealcarry.com best information.
My concel carry guns
Glock 26 9mm
SIG P238 380
Rugar LCP 380
NAA PUG 22mag

Car guns
Keltek PF9

House M1911 45

[rockinqsranch]

BFLR

[PapaBear3625]

But, I never, ever go where I can be mugged.

You never visit a mall or supermarket?

Muggers tend to go where there are victims who assume they are in a place where they're not going to be mugged, and are thus off-guard.

[04-Bravo]

A good resource for women’s concealed carry is the website at: www.corneredcat.com.

[Uri’el-2012]

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[rlmorel]

I agree, I was extremely lukewarm to him before that, but he did it right, there.

Duvall, of course, speaks for himself. My absolute favorite quote is his toast in the hostile bar:

"We'll drink to good health for them that have it coming."

[rlmorel]

Heh, of course, now I must apologize for my inadvertent attempted hijacking of this informative and valuable thread...

Back to our regularly scheduled subject, concealed carry!

[rlmorel]

That is an interesting product...have you ever tried it?

LOL..I couldn’t figure for sure if the pocket goes in the front or the back...I would think the front, given the way the strap is contoured.

[caveat emptor]

I feel uneasy about carrying a semi-automatic for fear I might shoot myself.

CZ P01 is a 9mm with de-cocker. Magazine holds 14. With one in the chamber and de-cocked you get 15 with a flick of the thumb and a manual cock.
CZ P07 Duty is a 40mm. with de-cocker and mag. cap. of 12.

From cz-usa web site:
CZ P-07 DUTY Don't let the "Duty" designation trick you. The P-07 model Is a compact sized handgun, just as appropriate for concealed carry as it is for uniformed duty. The abbreviated 3.8" barrel and compact grip allow the Duty to disappear under clothing much more easily than full sized models. This compact size and polymer frame along with the new slide profile (fully machined from bar stock) reduce weight, making the P-07 Duty a great choice for concealed carry. Easily adaptable to low light use, the Duty features an accessory rail to which a light or laser can be attached.

[Breto]

that should work :)

[Uri’el-2012]

That is an interesting product...have you ever tried it?

Yes I carried a G27 plus an extra magazine
to a wedding. Danced with the Bride.

[Tigen]

32 colt. Pocket model. Old and reliable, Very slim about 1in wide, cross draw custom shoulderholster use swede leatherfull drop holster front pull.
Or small of back custom draw rig.

[Renegade]

“Finally, the most successful action when faced with the possibility of having to kill someone was to GET OUT, GET AWAY from the situation in any way you can. The DA lawyers will plague you with questions about why you didn’t leave the area instead of shooting.”

I’m pretty sure the new Pennsylvania “Castle Doctrine” law negates this.There is a also a provision in the law to prevent the family of the deceased to take you to court in a civil suit .

[hope]

Always on the lookout ;)

[Georgia Girl 2]

Don’t forget the Bersa .380. A little larger than the Sig .380 but it has a safety and decocker. Holds 8 rounds. Accurate and very reasonably priced. Great CC weapon.

[Sans-Culotte]

Thanks for the link. I like the idea of the de-cocking lever. The reviews on those guns are incredible.

[TalonDJ]

There is a ton of good stuff out there. If you already know, like, and have training with revolvers, start carrying one of those first. Just get a good solid holster. There are a TON of holster options, so keep looking. Be open to the idea that you might end up with more than one way of carrying and more than one holster. In fact the amount you spend on holsters, after a few years, can be higher than what your carry gun is worth :P
If you are not sure how a carry style or holster is going to work for you carry it around the house for a few days. Even just a few hours on evenings or weekends can tell you how comfortable a holster will be.

[TalonDJ]

Actually JenB has one of those. We use it sometimes. I like it for jogging in shorts with an LCP.

[TalonDJ]

I feel uneasy about carrying a semi-automatic for fear I might shoot myself.

This is a very common worry. It goes away over time when you do the following, research your gun and learn how safe it is in various carry modes (some are safe in some conditions but not others), practice carrying around the house unloaded then loaded with snapcaps then fully loaded, get more training in safety and shooting, practice practice practice (dry fire and handling as well as shooting). I did all of those things and now I am 100% confident to carry my Kimber cocked and locked the way John Browning designed it to be carried.