Whats the best caliber for concealed carry?

[jeepinmatt]

I'm avoiding doing things at work, and y'all are too quiet

 

[Tom@Hilltop_Machine]

Depends.

 

[UTfball68]

Well...depends...backpack I like a folding 8.5" 300bo or folding 12.5" 308. Waistband, 9mm. Truck gun, 30-30 lever or beater 5.56. Ankle, 38sp. Glovebox, 45acp. Wearing a suit with shoulder holsters, I always like busting out the wheel guns, in the 44 variety.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Depends.

Well...depends.

the

answer

is

9mm

 

[Monkeynono]

I carry .40s&w

 

[Wes]

Desert Eagle .50

 

[Paul]

.50 cal BMG

Or TOW missiles.

Depends on what i'm wearing.

 

[Mac5005]

Used to be Shield 40, now it’s sig 365 macro 9, sometimes it’s sig 226, sometimes when I’m feeling nostalgic it’s Springfield 1911, but it’s never a clock.

This should get it going

 

[rodney eppes]

Saw the ad on FB, on Cobra [I think]. It's the 2 shot with interchangeable barrels. Probably 5 choices up to 4.10 shotgun shells!

 

[jeepinmatt]

Used to be Shield 40, now it’s sig 365 macro 9, sometimes it’s sig 226, sometimes when I’m feeling nostalgic it’s Springfield 1911, but it’s never a clock.

This should get it going

How do you like that Sig? A guy I know was looking for a subcompact single stack 9 mm.

 

[braxton357]

.380 +p in something with a sub 6lb trigger you can hit a target at 25yds with will do anything you ever need.

That being said, I just got over a dozen different NAA baby .22 mag revolvers in, one has pink pearl grips,seems like that would suit you better.

 

[skyhighZJ]

Always liked my 9mm s&w 940 loaded with +P JHP. disappears into about anything but a g-string and gets me off the X so I can grab what’s “hidden” in the truck. Also, jamming isn’t a thing when it’s a wheel gun. The ole point and click technology.

 

[Mac5005]

How do you like

How do you like that Sig? A guy I know was looking for a subcompact single stack 9 mm.

I love it. The integrated compensator in the slide helps it to shoot super flat for such a small platform and the 17+1 in something that size is great IMO.

I shot it a bunch with a red dot micro on it for fun, but took it off for carry use. Tritium front sight. Freaking love the gun. Everything I asked for in a carry gun in one small package.

Typically carry it with liberty critical defense whatever 47gr +P.

I have decent size paws and i can still get a good grip on it which is usually a problem for me and sub compact size guns. I can’t shoot a micro bc I have to break my grip to get on the trigger. Less of an issue with the macro.

I want to put a light on the rail just to give my left thumb more surface area to push on. I practice with the side of my thumb dug into the chamfer for the rail, but a little more area to “push” on would definitely enhance comfort wise. But honestly that’s splitting hairs with criticizing it.

Also the factory frame texture is pretty slick/soft, I’d like it to be more aggressive and rougher, but that’s for my hands and preference.

 

[StretchASU]

Ok fedboi nice try

 

[Croatan_Kid]

I usually tote a ParaOrdnance P10 with Federal HydroShoks. 10+1 in a subcompact .45 aint too bad. Even as small as it is, it has enough weight to not jump out of your hand.

 

[Loudmouthbass]

 

[jeepin' jen]

 

[NCJeeplover]

I fell in love with the SIG 938. Best feeling and shooting "micro" pistol I've ever shot. And thats even with Shrek hands. Love that gun.

 

[Lizooki]

No such thing as “best” because personal opinion and comfort level vary per person.
I know people who carry various calibers and the one I would fear the most carries a .22.
Even though she has no interest, her accuracy is competition level.
You WOULD NOT win a gunfight with her.
It’s best to shoot what you are comfortable with in any situation.
Not to mention, anything is better than nothing.

 

[cranbiz]

XDS 9mm normally. Occasionally a XDM .40.

If I'm going into an area where I'm concerned, it's my Ruger 1911 .45.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

9mm Sig P365 since 2019

 

[JSJJ388]

Imo, the one you'll carry. For me, I always have my NAA 22Mag in my pocket. Doesn't matter if I'm going to let the dog out or going to a job interview. It's also usually all I carry when I'm on site or in places you're "not allowed to carry". Weekends at home and out running errands, I carry my Berretta 92FS 9mm. If im at the farm or hunting, I'll often carry my Single Six, but its not concealed. Just a handy gun to have around the farm. As far as truck gun? Could be anything from an 22LR to my Remington 81 in 35 Rem.

Edit: FWIW, I carry the Berretta OWB in a GALCO pancake holster. No way I'm fitting that in a size 34 waist IWB. really doesn't print in a Tshirt and rides high enough to only show if I bend all the way over.

 

[Jeff B]

Before the boating accident when I lost all my weapons. Was a 10mm with my handloads. ;-)

 

[jeepinmatt]

Imo, the one you'll carry.

Bingo. It doesn't matter how much stopping power your fiddy-cal or 10mm has if its sitting in the safe.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Before the boating accident when I lost all my weapons. Was a 10mm with my handloads. ;-)

It was a dam shame. That's why I quit guns.