Conceal Carry Question

[Soldier of The Law]

Colt 1911 Govt model cocked n hot or a G19 w/one in the pipe. Depends on how I am dressed.

If I'm wearing a belt it's the 1911 with two spares. If sweats or drawstring pants I roll the G19 with Fobus paddle and Blackhawk clip on mag holder with 17rd reload. No exceptions.

[alwaysshootin]

The reliable firearm, that gets the nod, is always in ready condition. When bad happens, it's quick, and so must we.

[warren5421]

STI Perfect 10 condition 1 in a Kramir IWB horse hide, Colt 1903 slide lock off one in chamber in a horse hide pocket holster. 

[Popapi]

G33 .357sig HOTT with clip draw.

[nickE10mm]

But of course, HOT. 

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

For those that carry Cold, you are only fooling yourselves and quite frankly, should not be carrying at this time. Get the training that you are in need of for your chosen action type and the confidence that you are lacking in your manual of arms.
It's just training, don't be embarrassed to ask for some.
We'd all like to keep you around a bit longer.   

[sqlbullet]

Get the training that you are in need of for your chosen action type and the confidence that you are lacking in your manual of arms.
It's just training, don't be embarrassed to ask for some.

I would add...If you are not comfortable, work into it.  Train at the range, then carry with the gun set up as if HOT, but cold.  Keep track of how often the action is "tripped" at the end of the day.

When I started carrying, I carried my CZ with one in the chamber, hammer at half cock, safety on.  And I kept track of how many times the safety was bumped off when I put the gun away at night.  Over time, I realized that the advice was right.  A properly functioning firearm in a good holster doesn't change its mechanical configuration on it's own.

I know my firearms are functioning properly as I get out and shoot with them a good bit.  I know I have good holsters as I carefully researched before I bought, and tested them extensively at the range before I rotate a new type into carry.

I now carry a 1911 cocked and locked and don't hesitate to run around in the yard playing catch with the kids or crawl under the bronco to help my daughter work on it.

[Mike_Fontenot]

Keep track of how often the action is "tripped" at the end of the day.
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I now carry a 1911 cocked and locked and don't hesitate to run around in the yard playing catch with the kids or crawl under the bronco to help my daughter work on it.

I've never found my thumb safety inadvertently switched off, either.  If I ever DO, I will immediately do whatever it takes to increase the switching resistance (and/or to modify my holster to reduce the chance that the thumb safety can be switched while the gun is holstered).  When I first got my 10mm Kimber, I didn't like how little resistance there was when changing the position of the thumb safety ... on a trip back to Kimber, they replaced the thumb safety (without me asking) to a different type (I don't know who makes it), and it was noticeably more resistant to switching.

But I also very much value the fact that I have REDUNDANT safeties on my 1911 ... in the unlikely event that the thumb safety gets switched off, I've still got the grip safety (and vice-versa).  It's that redundancy (including the additional redundancy of my Kimber's grip-lever-controlled firing-pin safety) that allows me to stay worry-free with my 1911 pointed at my spleen all my waking hours (vertical under-the-shirt shoulder holster).

[Rojo27]

Hot

Social occasions:
9MM M&P Shield 
357 Sig in P239 Sig Sauer

Back up in the woods or hunting:
.45 1911 cocked & locked
Newest edition...  10mm Glock 20SF

[Zephyr]

Personally, I recommend carrying with one:  up-the-spout.  The only philosophy, I know that doesn't recommend this mode of carry is the "Israeli Method", where the autopistol is quickly charged by racking-the-slide, when it is presented from the leather to the target.  Which seems to add an unneeded step time-wise, when your life is in jeopardy.  If you are uneasy with the 'Colt-Browning System' of:  cocked and locked.  Then opt for a contemporary DAO pistol, or a modern revolver with a transfer-bar safety.

[445 supermag]

I wish I had the option to even be IN this conversation.  But here in NJ I am screwed as I am NOT allowed to protect myself outside of my HOME.  Carry is only for LE or retired LE.  I guess I am not good enough to be allowed to protect myself or my family.  I guess we are expendable unfortunately.  OH well only a couple more years and I should be out of this state.  GOD willing.

But when I do, it will be G 29 or 32 or possibly a XDM 3.8 C 9mm and HOT with a lot of time at the range with a holster and gun practicing till its second nature.  I wont carry right away till I am 100% confident in my carry setup.  I refuse just to be able to legally carry and just strap something on and go out.  I have to be comfortable with everything before I do.  In other words it has to be right in my head before I will carry.  Its something that is very serious and GOD willing I will NEVER have to use my weapon in self defense.   I hope none of my 10mm friends never have to use yours either.  GOD BLESS

Brian

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

Brian we'd be glad to have you in Arizona, see ya soon. 

[445 supermag]

Thanks.

Flag staff is on our list of places to check out along with the Carolinas both N and S.

Brian

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

When the lil' woman and I moved to Arizona we did pretty much the same routine that you're doing now. We figured that we'd stay a couple days in each town of interest, going from Flagstaff all the way down to Tucson and decide where we wanted to live.

We arrived in Arizona coming from the East on I40 and we could see the heavily snow capped San Francisco Peaks for what seemed like days before we finally got to Flagstaff. We stopped at the first burger joint we came to and sat down in front of this huge picture window so that we could watch all of the hang gliders drifting around at the snowline. While we were eating the lil' woman asked if we'd be able to get a room this early or if we'd have to wait until 2pm or so. I asked her what difference was it going to make and she replied that we hadn't made any sort of informed decision about living in Flagstaff. My instant reaction to her comment was, "Here it is straight up noon, on the Fourth of July, in Arizona and we're looking at huge snow capped mountain tops right outside the window... I'm not living here."

If you don't mind freezing cold temperatures and horrendous snow storms, you'll like Flagstaff. But if you're sane (and don't mind year 'round tourists) Sedona is nice. Slight snow, warmer temps and fantastic scenery. If you're looking for the late '50's or early '60's life style with the same views as Sedona, give Cottonwood a look. Heavily family oriented and laid back. Cottonwood is a true one horse town and this week it's plugged in at WalMart.

[SML_Armory]

One round chambered, with a holster/clothing combo I'm used to.