Questions on Calibers Used...

Stephen A. Camp · 01-07-2004, 03:06 PM

Hello. I was curious as to what the membership carried for concealed use?

oneastrix · 01-07-2004, 03:17 PM

nothing less than a nine.

Shaun · 01-07-2004, 03:21 PM

seeing that what I carry depends on my mood I say nothing less then 9 but my preference lies in a 45.

MAX7.62 · 01-07-2004, 03:55 PM

The only one that I have that's not a 1911 or variant of 1911 is a .22 S&W target.

No substitute for horsepower!

BattleRifleG3 · 01-07-2004, 04:11 PM

You mean enough power to stop a horse??

01-07-2004, 04:25 PM

I voted for the snub..even though I carry a 9mm

Stephen A. Camp · 01-07-2004, 07:25 PM

Hello and thanks to all for your replies. For around the house and 24/7, I carry a J-frame .38 loaded with Remington 158-gr. LSWCHP +P. I also practice with it regularly. When I wear a belt gun, it's either a Browning 9mm Hi Power loaded with Winchester 127-gr. +P+ or a 1911 loaded with the same company's Ranger T 230-gr. JHP.

Best and thank you all again.

TScottW99 · 01-08-2004, 07:55 AM

Smallest I carry now is 9mm.

denfoote · 01-12-2004, 02:02 AM

It depends.
A carpenter does not use only one hammer for everything.
I've been known to carry guns of caliber ranging from .32ACP all the way up to .45ACP!!
Lately, it's the P3AT or Pistolet Makarova that finds it's way into my pocket.
I'm rather fond of the Glock 36 and Kahr MK9 also.

01-12-2004, 12:24 PM

I carry a 1911 clone in .45 everywhere that I am allowed by law. I carry ball in it for people and change to my frangible ammo mag when I walk the dog for coyote and javelina protection. I carry it in a Predator IWB.

I will change to my 2" .357 w/silvertips if I'll be carrying for 8 hours or more. The high rise pancake holster is very comfortable and I forget that its there sometimes.

Stephen A. Camp · 01-12-2004, 10:56 PM

Thanks for your replies and taking the time to post them.

Best.

Hud · 01-14-2004, 10:37 PM

I normally carry a 9mm Makarov, or a Ruger in 9mm.

Hud

Mandy · 01-15-2004, 02:49 PM

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.40 all the time, I'm very fond to my G23

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pmg47 · 01-15-2004, 09:04 PM

9 MM Home
380 on person
40 in truck

jerry · 01-16-2004, 06:00 AM

not really allowed to carry, buuut. as a "luggage" gun on the road. 1911 w/ Remington Golden Sabers

Stephen, your mention of the LSWCHP+P brought back memories. I used that load in my 85CH when I had it. A way underrated load for sure. Wasn't that the old FBI load?

Stephen A. Camp · 01-16-2004, 06:09 AM

Hello. Yes, it's sometimes referred to as that or the "Chicago" or "Dallas load."

Best.

10-29-2005, 09:07 PM

at least a .22lr

eljay · 10-30-2005, 09:24 AM

To my way of thinking, there are very few absolutes where concealed carry is concerned. There is no "one best" gun, or caliber, or carry method. And, of course, carrying a gun is a huge responsibility. And it's undeniable that a small gun on your person is far superior to a "one-shot manstopper" in the car or safe. Beyond that, did I miss any absolutes?
For years my choice has been a Glock 23, and I like that gun very, very much. However, there have been times when its size had it staying in the truck, or at home in the safe, since the only way I've found to carry it is a fanny pack and, where I live, that shouts "gun". I didn't want to go below .40 caliber, but was determined not to go below 9mm, and find a gun that could go where I go. I finally came to a Kahr PM9, 9mm, seven shots full up. And, contrary to what some will say, I can handle that caliber in that small gun quite well. The same gun is available in .40 but a person whose judgement I trust completely told me the recoil is too great for quick followup shots with that, and so I got the 9mm. So now my largest is still .40 S&W, my smallest 9mm. I would hate to go below the 9mm, and see no need to with the very small size of the PM9. My two cents worth. ;-)
eljay

mark8252 · 11-27-2005, 08:31 PM

http://www.taurususa.com/newsreviews/.44special_000.cfm

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Lonegun1894 · 12-01-2005, 12:07 AM

The usual nowadays is a .45acp and a .357 as a backup, but with the cold and people starting to dress thicker now, gonna be going back to .45acp and a warm loaded .45 colt pushing a 300gr XTP.

View Poll Results: What Calibers do You Choose...
Nothing Less than 45 Caliber	4	10.81%
Nothing Less than 9mm	14	37.84%
Nothing Less than .38 Special from a Snub	11	29.73%
Other	10	27.03%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

01-07-2004, 03:06 PM	#1
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229	Questions on Calibers Used... Hello. I was curious as to what the membership carried for concealed use? __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

01-07-2004, 03:17 PM	#2
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	nothing less than a nine. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

01-07-2004, 03:21 PM	#3
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	seeing that what I carry depends on my mood I say nothing less then 9 but my preference lies in a 45. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-07-2004, 03:55 PM	#4
MAX7.62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Classified Posts: 934	The only one that I have that's not a 1911 or variant of 1911 is a .22 S&W target. No substitute for horsepower! __________________ The Second Amendment, it ain't about DUCK HUNTING! I feel more like I do now that I did when I first got here!

01-07-2004, 04:11 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	You mean enough power to stop a horse?? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-07-2004, 04:25 PM	#6
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I voted for the snub..even though I carry a 9mm

01-07-2004, 07:25 PM	#7
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229	Hello and thanks to all for your replies. For around the house and 24/7, I carry a J-frame .38 loaded with Remington 158-gr. LSWCHP +P. I also practice with it regularly. When I wear a belt gun, it's either a Browning 9mm Hi Power loaded with Winchester 127-gr. +P+ or a 1911 loaded with the same company's Ranger T 230-gr. JHP. Best and thank you all again. __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

01-08-2004, 07:55 AM	#8
TScottW99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roanoke County, VA Posts: 201	Smallest I carry now is 9mm. __________________ "Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety." -Benjamin Franklin http://tscott.fws1.com

01-12-2004, 02:02 AM	#9
denfoote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 156	It depends. A carpenter does not use only one hammer for everything. I've been known to carry guns of caliber ranging from .32ACP all the way up to .45ACP!! Lately, it's the P3AT or Pistolet Makarova that finds it's way into my pocket. I'm rather fond of the Glock 36 and Kahr MK9 also. __________________ I traded my manners for a handgun!!!!! :assult:

01-12-2004, 12:24 PM	#10
Lenny2 Guest Posts: n/a	I carry a 1911 clone in .45 everywhere that I am allowed by law. I carry ball in it for people and change to my frangible ammo mag when I walk the dog for coyote and javelina protection. I carry it in a Predator IWB. I will change to my 2" .357 w/silvertips if I'll be carrying for 8 hours or more. The high rise pancake holster is very comfortable and I forget that its there sometimes.

01-12-2004, 10:56 PM	#11
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229	Thanks for your replies and taking the time to post them. Best. __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

01-14-2004, 10:37 PM	#12
Hud Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Out state, Minnesota Posts: 118	I normally carry a 9mm Makarov, or a Ruger in 9mm. Hud __________________ The right of citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against the tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible." -Senator Hubert H. Humprey -

01-15-2004, 02:49 PM	#13
Mandy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,641	:assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: .40 all the time, I'm very fond to my G23 :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: __________________ :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: Better be judged by 12 than carried by 6. _________________________________ If you gonna die, die with your boots on ! Iron Maiden _________________________________ The deeper you go, the better it feels ! Divers Motto :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi:

01-15-2004, 09:04 PM	#14
pmg47 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 24	9 MM Home 380 on person 40 in truck __________________ There is nothing better than a beer in your hand and a dog at your feet.

01-16-2004, 06:00 AM	#15
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,903 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	not really allowed to carry, buuut. as a "luggage" gun on the road. 1911 w/ Remington Golden Sabers Stephen, your mention of the LSWCHP+P brought back memories. I used that load in my 85CH when I had it. A way underrated load for sure. Wasn't that the old FBI load? __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

01-16-2004, 06:09 AM	#16
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229	Hello. Yes, it's sometimes referred to as that or the "Chicago" or "Dallas load." Best. __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

10-29-2005, 09:07 PM	#17
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	at least a .22lr

10-30-2005, 09:24 AM	#18
eljay Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 58	To my way of thinking, there are very few absolutes where concealed carry is concerned. There is no "one best" gun, or caliber, or carry method. And, of course, carrying a gun is a huge responsibility. And it's undeniable that a small gun on your person is far superior to a "one-shot manstopper" in the car or safe. Beyond that, did I miss any absolutes? For years my choice has been a Glock 23, and I like that gun very, very much. However, there have been times when its size had it staying in the truck, or at home in the safe, since the only way I've found to carry it is a fanny pack and, where I live, that shouts "gun". I didn't want to go below .40 caliber, but was determined not to go below 9mm, and find a gun that could go where I go. I finally came to a Kahr PM9, 9mm, seven shots full up. And, contrary to what some will say, I can handle that caliber in that small gun quite well. The same gun is available in .40 but a person whose judgement I trust completely told me the recoil is too great for quick followup shots with that, and so I got the 9mm. So now my largest is still .40 S&W, my smallest 9mm. I would hate to go below the 9mm, and see no need to with the very small size of the PM9. My two cents worth. ;-) eljay

11-27-2005, 08:31 PM	#19
mark8252 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 180	Ccw http://www.taurususa.com/newsreviews/.44special_000.cfm :uzi:

12-01-2005, 12:07 AM	#20
Lonegun1894 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 206	The usual nowadays is a .45acp and a .357 as a backup, but with the cold and people starting to dress thicker now, gonna be going back to .45acp and a warm loaded .45 colt pushing a 300gr XTP.