Summer Time Carry

[10mm-man]

With summer here, I am always wearing shorts and the G19, 26, and 17 are a lil heavy to carry.

I want a lighter piece that will fit in my shorts pocket or be light IWB. I am not sure what exactly to move to, so I thought I would ask you all, what you carry in the summer??

I am opting for a 6shooter 22 Mag or the 17HRM but just can't wrap my mind the idea of that light of a round....

Post your picks and opinion..

Thanks,

[opie011]

I'm 5'9" 165lbs and carry my G19 in a MTAC. Conceals very nice @ 5 o'clock with shorts and a t-shirt
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/6df96864.jpg

[xring]

you arrady know this. not enough gun. 22 mag is like 20 more foot pounds than a 22lr out of a pistol. a 442 or 642 in 38 is not a significantly easier pack than a your 26 imho. havnt shot the ruger polymer 38 but it might be worth looking at, maybe, THe keltec pf-9 is not significantly easier pack than your 26. your 26 is significantly more reliable than a pf-9. The kel-tec .32 is what you need.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

You can't beat Kel-tec, great pistols!! .32 acp, .380 acp. Great for pocket and has pretty good punch for a light gun. Or I do like my Ruger LCP .380 as well. I for get it's in my pocket half the time. IMHO!!

[10mm-man]

I'm 5'9" 165lbs and carry my G19 in a MTAC. Conceals very nice @ 5 o'clock with shorts and a t-shirt
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/6df96864.jpg

I like the holster... I have a Kydex w/ the G19. I am 6' 210 and just can't seem to get used to the weight on my hip...

[10mm-man]

You can't beat Kel-tec, great pistols!! .32 acp, .380 acp. Great for pocket and has pretty good punch for a light gun. Or I do like my Ruger LCP .380 as well. I for get it's in my pocket half the time. IMHO!!


Looks like i will go look at the Kel-tec tomorrow, just not sure about the long trigger pull....

[sniper7]

ruger lcp with a "wallet" holster. fits perfect in your shorts pocket. I always wear cargo shorts and it is great with those.

anything in the slim 380 or 9mm is GTG.

[10mm-man]

you arrady know this. not enough gun. 22 mag is like 20 more foot pounds than a 22lr out of a pistol. a 442 or 642 in 38 is not a significantly easier pack than a your 26 imho. havnt shot the ruger polymer 38 but it might be worth looking at, maybe, THe keltec pf-9 is not significantly easier pack than your 26. your 26 is significantly more reliable than a pf-9. The kel-tec .32 is what you need.

Your right about not enough gun, but figured with the cheap price of 22, I could get real good with some head shots....

[10mm-man]

ruger lcp with a "wallet" holster. fits perfect in your shorts pocket. I always wear cargo shorts and it is great with those.

anything in the slim 380 or 9mm is GTG.

I will check that as well, I am always in cargo shorts....

[Gunner]

Beretta Nano
Ruger LC9
Smith MP Shield
Diamondback DB9
Kel Tec PF9
Sig P238
3in 1911

[10mm-man]

Beretta Nano
Ruger LC9
Smith MP Shield
Diamondback DB9
Kel Tec PF9
Sig P238
3in 1911

You carry all those? Post some pic's...

Thanks,

[ChadAmberg]

What about something like an LCR in a pocket holster?

[airborneranger]

I carry a Kel Tec PF9. Fits in the pocket - perfect.

[xring]

ruger lcp with a "wallet" holster. fits perfect in your shorts pocket. I always wear cargo shorts and it is great with those.

anything in the slim 380 or 9mm is GTG.

i never thought i would advocate a laser on a firearm but that crimson trace model of the lcp is a cut above- not so hot on the laser max without the grip actuator.

[Scanker19]

You carry all those? Post some pic's...

Thanks,

Gunner's a bad MoFo, so watch yo mouf.



I'll have to recommend the Ruger LCP, keltecs are not bad but for a few dollars more you can get the LCP which feels higher quality.

[brokenscout]

Draco:) but I live in the middle of nowhere.Single point sling,cant find a holdter. Or my Glock 26

[10mm-man]

Gunner's a bad MoFo, so watch yo mouf.




So am I... ;-)

[brokenscout]

I carry a Kel Tec PF9. Fits in the pocket - perfect.
Stop wearing those lady jeans and carry a real gun:)

[brokenscout]

Beretta Nano
Ruger LC9
Smith MP Shield
Diamondback DB9
Kel Tec PF9
Sig P238
3in 1911
When your working in Pueblo you have to carry all these.Mac10 in the car

[10mm-man]

When your working in Pueblo you have to carry all these.Mac10 in the car

lol.... Funny I grew up there! Never went back to that sh1% hole....

[10mm-man]

All these recommendations.... Other part i am interested in; What you all carry and the pics in the rig...

[brokenscout]

lol.... Funny I grew up there! Never went back to that sh1% hole....
I bought a bullet proof vest to drive through Pueblo:)

[10mm-man]

I bought a bullet proof vest to drive through Pueblo:)

Just "ride low" bro!

[brokenscout]

So am I... ;-)
Yeah but Gunner will go all Brokeback mountain on you:)

[brokenscout]

Just "ride low" bro!
Thats the first problem with Pueblo,riding low, there cars their pants. Their class.:)

[10mm-man]

Thats the first problem with Pueblo,riding low, there cars their pants. Their class.:)

very nicely said..... I was joking about riding low and i think you got it...

[10mm-man]

Thats the first problem with Pueblo,riding low, there cars their pants. Their class.:)

Wait! I just realized your in Trinidad....... I think they "ride lower" down there...

[brokenscout]

Wait! I just realized your in Trinidad....... I think they "ride lower" down there...
No they cut off anything that is to low down here:) Plus the roads suck. La Raza is sueing

[airborneranger]

Stop wearing those lady jeans and carry a real gun:)

It is the only thing that will fit my skinny jeans!

[10mm-man]

No they cut off anything that is to low down here:) Plus the roads suck. La Raza is sueing

So your saying; You have to tuck it?? ha..

[sniper7]

i never thought i would advocate a laser on a firearm but that crimson trace model of the lcp is a cut above- not so hot on the laser max without the grip actuator.

my mom has the LCP with the laser and loves it. makes me want to sell mine and get the laser one....but i am content!

[sniper7]

So your saying; You have to tuck it?? ha..

mental image of buffalo bill in silence of the lambs...dancing to goodbye horses by Q Lazarus!!!! and yes that is from memory...

[10mm-man]

mental image of buffalo bill in silence of the lambs...dancing to goodbye horses by Q Lazarus!!!! and yes that is from memory...

O man I miss the smiley's right about now..... To funny!

[sniper7]

here is the LCP in the wallet style holster.

I have been patted down twice by "top flight security of the world" and never had to pull it out.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z386/citation10_photos/Guns/2011-06-26_20-57-55_922.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z386/citation10_photos/Guns/2011-06-26_20-58-10_483.jpg


ETA: I usually have a flush fitting mag in there. that pinky extension was just for pics when I got it.

[sniper7]

as to shooting with the wallet holster...it is a little different. I find myself position the weapon so it is always toward the front part of my pocket, muzzle down and usually position my wallet in the same pocket so everything stays in place nicely.

[10mm-man]

here is the LCP in the wallet style holster.

I have been patted down twice by "top flight security of the world" and never had to pull it out.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z386/citation10_photos/Guns/2011-06-26_20-57-55_922.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z386/citation10_photos/Guns/2011-06-26_20-58-10_483.jpg


ETA: I usually have a flush fitting mag in there. that pinky extension was just for pics when I got it.

Explain the wallet style holster if you don't mind. Do you shoot from it? Seems like the holes allow for it but the one hole on the bottom seems if this is so, it might be a little awkward...

Update*** Never mind looks like you posted when i was typing this..

[brokenscout]

So your saying; You have to tuck it?? ha..
I live in the mountains west of Trinidad.:) Since you were a Marine i'd hate to see a Navy Seamen walk passed you,Brokeback Battle ship:)

[gonz13]

for something cheap with kick look into a snub nose revolver. i had a eaa in .357 that fit in my back pocket

[10mm-man]

I live in the mountains west of Trinidad.:) Since you were a Marine i'd hate to see a Navy Seamen walk pasted you,Brokeback Battle ship:)

lol....

[KevDen2005]

I carry G27 (.40 for the non-Glock people) in a crossbreed, a full frame Colt 1911 in a cross breed, or a .38 air-weight in a pocket holster. Pants or shorts.

Sorry, no pics right now.

[Irving]

M&P 40c, all the time. I even run with it.

*Don't do sweaty things with a leather holster though, make sure you use nylon or Kydex if you are going to sweat.

[DD977GM2]

Crossbreed Super Tuck IWB holster (http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe/tabid/90/List/0/ProductID/1/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName) and 5" 1911 in cargo shorts and a t-shirt.
No issues and not that hot.

[10mm-man]

So I went and looked at a few lil guys today and know I know why I have the; G26, 19, 17 and AR-15 pistol.....

I do like the Ruger LCP and the one with the laser is very cool! Just not sure how I feel about 6 +1 rounds and a .380....

[sniper7]

So I went and looked at a few lil guys today and know I know why I have the; G26, 19, 17 and AR-15 pistol.....

I do like the Ruger LCP and the one with the laser is very cool! Just not sure how I feel about 6 +1 rounds and a .380....

I understand it is about firepower and self protection...but think about what your daily life is like? are you planning on a full blown zombie attack happening instantly or could it possibly be just a thug trying to rob you, or a few guys, or a car jacking? 7 rounds would be more than enough. and you can always carry and extra mag or two or three. they are light and easy to carry/store.

and you could have a larger gun in your vehicle...or even a rifle or shotgun with plenty of extra ammo.

[Tinelement]

So no mention of the Kahr PM9??

I had one along with a LCP, G36, G26.

Out of all of them the Kahr was my fav.

It wasnt as small as the lcp, but I didn't like the lcp. But it was smaller than the G36/26.

I just found that as I carried more and felt comfortable carrying, my 19 filled all those voids.

IMHO. We are all different. But check other the Kahr if you like a Glock!

[10mm-man]

I understand it is about firepower and self protection...but think about what your daily life is like? are you planning on a full blown zombie attack happening instantly or could it possibly be just a thug trying to rob you, or a few guys, or a car jacking? 7 rounds would be more than enough. and you can always carry and extra mag or two or three. they are light and easy to carry/store.

and you could have a larger gun in your vehicle...or even a rifle or shotgun with plenty of extra ammo.

I was gonna add that I might be over thinking it a bit. I tend to prepare for the worse (FULL BLOWN ZOMBIE ATTACK, middle of the day while shopping)!

So let's say you have to deal with a few BG and you have 7 rounds..... Depending on the placement of these guys and their capability it doesn't leave much room for error.... I tend to think I am the Shiz and capable of split second head shots, but realistic when the drenaline pumps and other dynamics equate, who knows?? Equate a mag change into the equation and i am starting to feel a bit better....

[10mm-man]

So no mention of the Kahr PM9??

I had one along with a LCP, G36, G26.

Out of all of them the Kahr was my fav.

It wasnt as small as the lcp, but I didn't like the lcp. But it was smaller than the G36/26.

I just found that as I carried more and felt comfortable carrying, my 19 filled all those voids.

IMHO. We are all different. But check other the Kahr if you like a Glock!

O yea man i did look at that KAhr and all i can say is; Pricey bugger.... Nice piece though! I thought it was close to the size of my 26 and figured I might as well carry the 26.... Might have to revisit it and maybe sell my 26 and fill the void with the G19.... Thanks for the reminder!

[wctriumph]

S&W 442 Airweight

Fits in a loose pocket

Just don't put your keys in the same pocket

[10mm-man]

S&W 442 Airweight

Fits in a loose pocket

Just don't put your keys in the same pocket

Still a pretty good size chunk of metal and plastic in your pocket... Compared to the ones we speak of anyway...

[Tinelement]

O yea man i did look at that KAhr and all i can say is; Pricey bugger.... Nice piece though! I thought it was close to the size of my 26 and figured I might as well carry the 26.... Might have to revisit it and maybe sell my 26 and fill the void with the G19.... Thanks for the reminder!

True. You can get one for about the $400 range up to the $750 range. Just depends on what you want.

They are great for a pocket piece!

Just another suggestion for ya!!! (beer glass clank)

[brokenscout]

Keep a bag in the car and something that will get you to it.Glock26

[10mm-man]

Keep a bag in the car and something that will get you to it.Glock26

Yea, I am throwing the G 26 back on tomorrow.... I got attached to the G19 a lil...

[Great-Kazoo]

I was gonna add that I might be over thinking it a bit. I tend to prepare for the worse (FULL BLOWN ZOMBIE ATTACK, middle of the day while shopping)!

So let's say you have to deal with a few BG and you have 7 ( 5 in theLCR)rounds..... Depending on the placement of these guys and their capability it doesn't leave much room for error.... I tend to think I am the Shiz and capable of split second head shots, but realistic when the drenaline pumps and other dynamics equate, who knows?? Equate a mag change into the equation and i am starting to feel a bit better....


1st off unless it's a movie the odds are extremely rare you're going toe-toe with multiple assailants. Not to say it does not happen

2) After the 1st round no one (hopefully) wants to be a hero, they will either scatter real quickie like or return fire. BG's look for the easy prey not one who challenges them. Look like a victim, become one.

3) You should be looking for exit very quick unless you're in a small area with no exit

4) being in an area with no exit shows poor judgement on your part

5) This is real life not target shooting (See 1 & 2) you should be moving (running & gunning)

6) I have no issue carrying a 5 shot +P rated 38 revolver and feel confident on my skills to utilize it as needed

7) If and when you are called upon to draw and engage Everything you know, practice and hopefully did training for, kind of goes out the window.

8-infinity) Head shots?????????????? Really??? The weakest link in the human body. COM (Vital Organs) COM COM. Set up a 8" round target then a silhouette one next to it. Do 5-6 laps around the area, on the last lap draw from concealed and drop 1 in the 8" and or 1 in the silhouette. See which one you did better at.
That near miss in the head which ricocheted off the drug addled BG ended up lodged in some senoirs aorta . YMMV