Which round DO you carry for CCW?

BattleRifleG3 · 01-18-2006, 12:26 PM

This is not about opinions, let's keep that to other threads. This is not about what you WOULD carry IF you did. This is for those of us who DO carry concealed and have a primary sidearm. Just looking to see what folks actually do carry amidst the plethora of opinions.

I've tried to group together cartridges of similar power, similar parent case, or interchangeable use.

Shaun · 01-18-2006, 01:05 PM

you should have made it multiple choice -- I carry 357, 9mm, 40, 22mag, 380, 45acp

silentknight · 01-18-2006, 01:40 PM

Nothing yet, after I take my class later this spring I'll be carrying a Sig 239 9mm

ash · 01-18-2006, 02:12 PM

45acp and .357

NRAJOE · 01-18-2006, 02:18 PM

9x18mm Makarov

FutureMarine · 01-18-2006, 03:38 PM

My dad carries 9x18 Makarov. I chose 9x18 because that is what i will carry concealed. How hard is it to get a concealed permit now adays? Is the shooting course difficult?

ash · 01-18-2006, 05:04 PM

Depends on your state.
www.packing.org

BattleRifleG3 · 01-18-2006, 05:10 PM

CCW permits (or lack of a need for them) are a matter of state and local laws. I thought we'd established that your county in PRK wasn't likely to give any.

There are states that have "shall issue" laws and states that have "maybe issue if we feel like it" laws. PA for example is Shall Issue, that means that unless there is a reason you can't carry, they must by law issue you a permit to carry. I went to the county courthouse, filled out the same form I would for a handgun purchase in this state, paid a $19 fee, and walked out of there with a permit to carry.

Other Shall Issue states require you to pass some sort of test.

Another matter is reciprocity. Certain states will recognize the carry permits issued by other states, both resident and non-resident permits. There was an article some time ago about how to most efficiently cover as many states as you could by getting your state's permit and non-resident permits for other states.

7mmag6 · 01-18-2006, 05:31 PM

here you pay for a preliminary test and course, about 100 bucks.You cant carry unless you complete the course, by the way 380 bersa thunder. dang im getting old I use corbon + p it will rock you

Father Time · 01-18-2006, 08:45 PM

usually 38 spl. Hydra-shocks, or occaisionally 357 Mag.

Mooseman684 · 01-18-2006, 10:28 PM

.45 auto Colt and a 9x18/.380 Makarov up here !!!

eljay · 01-19-2006, 08:29 AM

I carry two different calibers, depending on circumstances. First choice is .40 S&W, which is how I voted, but sometimes carry my second choice weapon, which is 9mm.
eljay

dave375hh · 01-19-2006, 10:35 AM

.375 SIG W/125 gr Golddots

HankyBoy · 01-19-2006, 04:14 PM

Although I voted 9mm, it would in fact depend on my surroundings at the time and the time of year (what am I wearing). I carry 9mm-.40S&W-.45ACP

Lonegun1894 · 01-21-2006, 10:03 PM

Usually down to a .45 Colt in a Ruger Vaquero and a Taurus 605 .357 mag as backup. Occasionally a .45 ACP with .357 backup.

Dale · 01-22-2006, 06:59 AM

Primarily .45 ACP and 9 X 18 Mak depending on the weather and what clothes I wear.

Trey45 · 02-06-2006, 01:15 PM

CorBon 40SW is my daily carry ammo. I am however thinking of trying a .357sig on for size.

Beer Forever · 02-06-2006, 03:49 PM

45ACP 1911 Springfield Mil-spec loaded with black talons and silver tips. :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

iflylow74 · 02-07-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

I went to the county courthouse, filled out the same form I would for a handgun purchase in this state, paid a $19 fee, and walked out of there with a permit to carry.

:insane:
WOW! That's a good CCW law. Here in ARK, you have to pay the state about $250 after paying for your class so your looking at about $300 total.

giturgun · 02-07-2006, 10:22 AM

Guess I'm weird but when I carry it,s 7.62 x 25 . Sometimes .22 Iknow it's not one you can buy ammo for anyplace , but I can hit what I aim at and it is a slim pistol with a very high velocity .

View Poll Results: What caliber do you use for CCW?
45 ACP	9	25.71%
40 S&W or 10mm or 357 SIG	6	17.14%
9x19mm Luger/Parabellum	7	20.00%
9x18mm Makarov or 380 ACP/9x17mm	7	20.00%
357 Rem Mag/38 Special	3	8.57%
44 Rem Mag/44 Special or 45 Colt	0	0%
32 Auto/7.65 Browning or 7.62x25mm Tokarev	1	2.86%
22 rimfire (LR or WMR)	0	0%
Other rimless cartridge (presumably semi-auto)	1	2.86%
Other rimmed cartridge (presumably revolver)	1	2.86%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

01-18-2006, 12:26 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Which round DO you carry for CCW? This is not about opinions, let's keep that to other threads. This is not about what you WOULD carry IF you did. This is for those of us who DO carry concealed and have a primary sidearm. Just looking to see what folks actually do carry amidst the plethora of opinions. I've tried to group together cartridges of similar power, similar parent case, or interchangeable use. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 01-18-2006 at 12:35 PM.

01-18-2006, 01:05 PM	#2
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	you should have made it multiple choice -- I carry 357, 9mm, 40, 22mag, 380, 45acp __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-18-2006, 01:40 PM	#3
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Trader Rating: (0)	Nothing yet, after I take my class later this spring I'll be carrying a Sig 239 9mm __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

01-18-2006, 05:10 PM	#8
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	CCW permits (or lack of a need for them) are a matter of state and local laws. I thought we'd established that your county in PRK wasn't likely to give any. There are states that have "shall issue" laws and states that have "maybe issue if we feel like it" laws. PA for example is Shall Issue, that means that unless there is a reason you can't carry, they must by law issue you a permit to carry. I went to the county courthouse, filled out the same form I would for a handgun purchase in this state, paid a $19 fee, and walked out of there with a permit to carry. Other Shall Issue states require you to pass some sort of test. Another matter is reciprocity. Certain states will recognize the carry permits issued by other states, both resident and non-resident permits. There was an article some time ago about how to most efficiently cover as many states as you could by getting your state's permit and non-resident permits for other states. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-18-2006, 02:12 PM	#4
ash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 932 Trader Rating: (0)	45acp and .357

01-18-2006, 02:18 PM	#5
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,014 Trader Rating: (0)	9x18mm Makarov

01-18-2006, 03:38 PM	#6
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	My dad carries 9x18 Makarov. I chose 9x18 because that is what i will carry concealed. How hard is it to get a concealed permit now adays? Is the shooting course difficult?

01-18-2006, 05:04 PM	#7
ash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 932 Trader Rating: (0)	Depends on your state. www.packing.org

01-18-2006, 05:31 PM	#9
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0)	here you pay for a preliminary test and course, about 100 bucks.You cant carry unless you complete the course, by the way 380 bersa thunder. dang im getting old I use corbon + p it will rock you Last edited by 7mmag6; 01-19-2006 at 02:56 AM.

01-18-2006, 08:45 PM	#10
Father Time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (0)	usually 38 spl. Hydra-shocks, or occaisionally 357 Mag.

01-18-2006, 10:28 PM	#11
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,272 Trader Rating: (0)	.45 auto Colt and a 9x18/.380 Makarov up here !!! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-19-2006, 08:29 AM	#12
eljay Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0)	I carry two different calibers, depending on circumstances. First choice is .40 S&W, which is how I voted, but sometimes carry my second choice weapon, which is 9mm. eljay

01-19-2006, 10:35 AM	#13
dave375hh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 587 Trader Rating: (0)	.375 SIG W/125 gr Golddots __________________ Dave 375 H&H

01-19-2006, 04:14 PM	#14
HankyBoy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0)	Although I voted 9mm, it would in fact depend on my surroundings at the time and the time of year (what am I wearing). I carry 9mm-.40S&W-.45ACP

01-21-2006, 10:03 PM	#15
Lonegun1894 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0)	Usually down to a .45 Colt in a Ruger Vaquero and a Taurus 605 .357 mag as backup. Occasionally a .45 ACP with .357 backup.

01-22-2006, 06:59 AM	#16
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284 Trader Rating: (0)	Primarily .45 ACP and 9 X 18 Mak depending on the weather and what clothes I wear. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

02-06-2006, 01:15 PM	#17
Trey45 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0)	CorBon 40SW is my daily carry ammo. I am however thinking of trying a .357sig on for size.

02-06-2006, 03:49 PM	#18
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,696 Trader Rating: (0)	45ACP 1911 Springfield Mil-spec loaded with black talons and silver tips. :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: __________________ Paramedic sks forever

02-07-2006, 10:22 AM	#20
giturgun Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kingsport Tennessee Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0)	Guess I'm weird but when I carry it,s 7.62 x 25 . Sometimes .22 Iknow it's not one you can buy ammo for anyplace , but I can hit what I aim at and it is a slim pistol with a very high velocity .