What to carry??

[jeremy]

Carry what feels right to YOU in YOUR hands...
Carry the size Pistol that YOU feel comfortable using...
Carry a pistol with that YOU are accurate with...

 

[jbombelli]

I carry either a Browning HiPower or a Beretta 92FS depending on my mood for the day.
And yes, I conceal those without any difficulty.

There are a lot of good 9mm guns out there. Find one that fits your hands the way you like, get proficient with it, carry it and be happy.

My next will probably be a CZ-85B. I really wish they made that as a compact, but alas they don't.



Make sure you have your LTCH before carrying outside your own property. Don't even put a handgun in the trunk of your car to go to the range if you don't have your LTCH.

 

[elaw555]

The largest weapon you can comfortably carry.

 

[darinb]

Choose and gun that fits your hand and train realistically with it. Dont worry too much about brand or other opinions just handle and shoots as many as possible. Being able to reach the controls is a must and once you choose a gun learn how it works insde and out. Shoot at least once a month live fire. Most handguns you can get an exact or very close match in co2 or airsoft to practice at home, some laugh at that but it helps alot. Last thing or first depending on your situation is cost. There is seriously nothing wrong with something like a Ruger P series or 1911 clone. Let us know what you choose.

 

[randyb]

I have a battery of guns that I carry including xdm, kahr cw9, a 1911, sp101, etc. depends on wear, where, and ware that I have on me.

 

[Larryjr]

Carry what feels right to YOU in YOUR hands...
Carry the size Pistol that YOU feel comfortable using...
Carry a pistol with that YOU are accurate with...

Ditto. You must carry something that you can shoot and something that is comfortable in my opinion. Otherwise, inevitably, you won't. Try a bunch of different weapons and go from there.

In my experience finding a good holster that works for you may be as hard if not harder than finding a carry weapon of choice.

 

[patience0830]

9MM

Sig P226 or Xd9. I've got medium sized hands and a slender build and these are both comfortable for me. I carry them S/S OWB.

 

[snaresman]

I'm partial to my G-19. I shoot it well and it is as dependable as a hammer.

 

[possum_128]

Simple answer is, the best gun to carry is one that goes bang each and every time, one that you shoot well and carries a round that will get the job done when needed. As a side note, it must be a gun you will carry each and every time you leave your home, no matter where you go.

Which gun is that? Thats where you must make that decision through trial and error by testing and shooting alot.

No one gun is perfect for everybody. Good luck.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I'm 5'6" 140 lbs I carry a Sig 226.
I saw posted eariler about carrying what you have/shoot well and I agree with that.

 

[watermaker1]

My EDC gun is a H&K P7,a little on the heavy side,but its a great pistol.

 

[BulkAmmo]

As others have stated. The best thing you can do is get your mitts on some different handguns and find out which fit you the best. Once you have narrowed down the list to 3-5. Borrow or rent them to see which shoots the best for you. Purchase a holster and your firearm and then train.

As to which firearm is the best. There isn't. There also isn't a best caliber. Anything 9mm and up will do the job. As will the .380 but shot placement and skill are needed more so. So it's not the best caliber for a beginner. I suggest looking at any of the modern compact/subcompact polymer handguns. 9mm would be preferred so you can practice more.

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[88GT]

Great advice from many on here so far, as usual. But remember, real men carry a .45

So do real women!

The largest weapon you can comfortably carry.

I'd amend this to the largest caliber one can find in a firearm that one is comfortable with. Size of firearm frame can actually become a disadvantage, particularly those double-stack magazine models.

I have carried a G26 (9mm), a G21SF (.45acp), and a 1911--and there's always a .38 in the purse. I've carried others, but those are the ones that most commonly end up on the hip.

Those are the ones I'm comfortable with in terms of physical fit, operation, and ability to use. For one reason or another, other firearms are less desirable when compared to those 3.

It's a personal choice. Carry whatever you want, just as long as you carry.

 

[devious169]

i carry a springfield operator 1911 ......45....they leave big holes....

 

[GaDawg]

I like to carry my Kel Tec 380 during the summer when I'm in a t-shirt. Its easy to conceal and light. Yes it is a small caliber and does not have the stopping power of a .45 but hey it does go back every time and I can say I wouldn't want to be shot with it. If I'm wearing a jacket or don't really care if i conceal it I have a 1911 or a S&W 6906 double stack 9mm. Either way I prefer carrying the Kel Tec cause its light and easy to tot around all day.

 

[mbaza3]

I would suggest thinking about how you plan on carrying either IWB,OWB or pocket. Obviously it makes no sense to look at 45's if you are going to pocket carry

 

[calcot7]

When I wear a jacket I carry an FN Hi-Power in a shoulder holster and when just a shirt a Starfire IWB.