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Old 03-05-2012 | 01:25 PM
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I have to agree with Nomercy about what makes a good CCW gun that you will actually carry.

Life is full of trade-offs. What will make a good CCW pistol (lite weight, small, etc) will also make the pistol unpleasant to shoot. But then again a CCW pistol is not going to be a plinker/range hose either.

Good luck with your choice.
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Old 03-08-2012 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RobertSubnet
I have to agree with Nomercy about what makes a good CCW gun that you will actually carry.

Life is full of trade-offs. What will make a good CCW pistol (lite weight, small, etc) will also make the pistol unpleasant to shoot. But then again a CCW pistol is not going to be a plinker/range hose either.

Good luck with your choice.
Im now carrying the sig p239 and so far its been pretty eaisey to carry , I dont find it to heavey and I am wearing it out side the waist around 4 o clock , and able to cover it up with light jacket .
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Old 03-23-2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by abolt913
Im now carrying the sig p239 and so far its been pretty eaisey to carry , I dont find it to heavey and I am wearing it out side the waist around 4 o clock , and able to cover it up with light jacket .
This is my point...

Sure, carrying under a light jacket might work 9months out of the year in certain parts of the country, but what about the other 2-3months out of each year? Or what about other areas of the country? For myself living in Kansas, heading outside any time between April 1 and October 1 might mean sweating, so wearing a jacket ANY time during those 6months is out of the question.

So how do you carry the P239 when it's 85degrees or higher outside? I'm genuinely asking, because in my experience, successfully concealing a mid-size to full size sidearm in a polo and khaki's or a T-shirt and jeans is a prohibitively challenging task.

No, I'm not a fan of the .380acp, and no, placing shots with tiny pocket pistols isn't easy, but I DO have the luxury of carrying the same weapon whether I'm jogging in nothing but a pair of shorts, or wearing a sportcoat, or wearing a parka.
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Old 03-23-2012 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nomercy448
This is my point...

Sure, carrying under a light jacket might work 9months out of the year in certain parts of the country, but what about the other 2-3months out of each year? Or what about other areas of the country? For myself living in Kansas, heading outside any time between April 1 and October 1 might mean sweating, so wearing a jacket ANY time during those 6months is out of the question.

So how do you carry the P239 when it's 85degrees or higher outside? I'm genuinely asking, because in my experience, successfully concealing a mid-size to full size sidearm in a polo and khaki's or a T-shirt and jeans is a prohibitively challenging task.

No, I'm not a fan of the .380acp, and no, placing shots with tiny pocket pistols isn't easy, but I DO have the luxury of carrying the same weapon whether I'm jogging in nothing but a pair of shorts, or wearing a sportcoat, or wearing a parka.
I have had no problem ccw my p239 sig outside holster under my t-shirt or light button dress shirt, with a high on the hip holster, but I am looking to get a IWB holster for really hot summer condition, its been like 80 in wis and so far no problems concealing the gun, remember Im about 6ft 300lbs and wear 3xL shirts that hang longer than a tight shirt , .
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Old 03-24-2012 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomercy448
This is my point...

Sure, carrying under a light jacket might work 9months out of the year in certain parts of the country, but what about the other 2-3months out of each year? Or what about other areas of the country? For myself living in Kansas, heading outside any time between April 1 and October 1 might mean sweating, so wearing a jacket ANY time during those 6months is out of the question.

So how do you carry the P239 when it's 85degrees or higher outside? I'm genuinely asking, because in my experience, successfully concealing a mid-size to full size sidearm in a polo and khaki's or a T-shirt and jeans is a prohibitively challenging task.

No, I'm not a fan of the .380acp, and no, placing shots with tiny pocket pistols isn't easy, but I DO have the luxury of carrying the same weapon whether I'm jogging in nothing but a pair of shorts, or wearing a sportcoat, or wearing a parka.

You have to dress around you CC piece. I have concealed a Beretta 96 during the summer in Virginia, wearing t-shirts and hiking type shorts. It was not the most comfortable thing but it served its purpose until I could afford something better. A good quality belt and holster will make things much easier.

I now carry a Glock 27 in a Bianchi Carry Lok holster(OWB) with a Wilderness tactical belt. The holster cants the pistol forward slightly, tucks it close to your body, and it rides high. The belt is sturdy enough to keep the weight of the Glock from sagging your pants or shorts to one side. I normally wear 2XL polo shirts or t-shirts with this combo. I have worn this for 12 to 16 hours straight without problems and have also done this while driving.

IMO the inside the pants holsters are much better at concealing but they are not very comfortable for me.
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Old 03-25-2012 | 07:57 AM
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IMO the inside the pants holsters are much better at concealing but they are not very comfortable for me.
They are. And I do not think they are comfortable for anybody

Here in Phoenix Arizona I carry a Beretta Tomcat. It is small enough so that it is easily concealed even in our hottest weather - read wearing the least/lightest clothes.
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Old 03-25-2012 | 11:01 AM
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They are. And I do not think they are comfortable for anybody

Here in Phoenix Arizona I carry a Beretta Tomcat. It is small enough so that it is easily concealed even in our hottest weather - read wearing the least/lightest clothes.
The Tomcats are nice little pistols. I have come close a few times to buying one of the KelTec P3AT's or the Ruger LCP. I have also considered a Kahr PM40 but a friend has had some problems with his. So for now, I like and trust my Glock 27.
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