Your favorite carry gun to shoot [Archive]

Harrylee

10-30-2013, 08:41 PM

What is your favorite carry gun you enjoy to shoot, for me I think I feel in love with my XDM compact 45 after I got to run right, that’s my colder weather carry gun with the clothes I were at this time of the year. In warm to hotter days I carry my CM9 there is nothing you can not put that on and see it. Both shoot good but I still like the 45 platform, Hum maybe a Pm 45? Might help with that. So what do all you guys carry and shoot?

yqtszhj

10-30-2013, 09:04 PM

My CW45 is good, my CM9 also. Hard to choose between the 2.

muggsy

10-30-2013, 09:06 PM

CM9 beyond any doubt. Accurate and inexpensive to feed.

Carcw9

10-30-2013, 09:52 PM

For me it is my CW9, I like it for carry, and the more range time I give it the better I shoot it.

deadeye

10-30-2013, 10:12 PM

For all around use. CM9. Does everything I want it to do and doesn't break the bank.

doublebarrel

10-30-2013, 10:18 PM

My favorite carry gun to shoot is an STI LS9 9mm.After that would be my Ruger 1911CMD. I enjoy shooting my Kahr's but not as much as my single action autos.

rjt123

10-30-2013, 10:18 PM

K9 Elite. Hands down the best shooter of my carry guns.

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chrish

10-30-2013, 10:22 PM

Hands down my TP9. So much in fact, working on procuring a second.

Cokeman

10-31-2013, 01:08 AM

I carry my P380 more than any other gun which is every day.

Gray_Rider

10-31-2013, 03:51 AM

Glock 30.

Gray_Rider

Deo Vindice!
We warned you in 1862!

JimC

10-31-2013, 04:44 AM

I no longer carry it but that would be my Ed Brown Kobra Carry.
Currently...Glock 27.

hardluk1

10-31-2013, 07:03 AM

TP40 with some mild 155gr 1000fps reloads.

garyb

10-31-2013, 07:04 AM

PM40 with CTL most of the time here in the north country. When we RV during winter months of Hot Fl days it's my wife 's S&W BG380... Very light and compact for pocket. If don't see that I'd be comfortable with any more weight nor bulk than these two....for now.

7shot

10-31-2013, 08:05 AM

I love both my carry guns (K9 & XDm) but if I had to choose a favorite to shoot it would probably be the K9. It's has such a smooth trigger and functions without a hitch that it has been my favorite CC pistol for two years.

ripley16

10-31-2013, 08:12 AM

I only carry one, but I have several that I'd label as "carry" guns. Mostly Kahrs, (surprise), but a nice S&W and a couple Sigs and a couple HKs.

* Carried a Beretta 84 for many years. The best .380 ever. Retired now but still a jewel.
* Like Chrish, my favorite Kahr is the TP9, but the K9 with elite trigger is close behind.
* My S&W 908 is a nice gun but I don't shoot it as well as some others.
* I occasionally carry a Sig P232 in a shoulder holster. These are one of my favorites.
* I bought my first HK P7 thinking it would be my new carry. Great gun but I didn't go with it.
* The HK USPc is as good as guns get. The C&L crowd should love it.

But the winner and champ is the incredible HK P2000sk. The little gun that feels like a full sized duty pistol. Shoots all day, feels smooth and easy from the first shot to the last. That it takes my USPc mags is a bonus. I love this gun.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/ripley16/Pistols/Current%20Pistols/Currentpistols019.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/ripley16/media/Pistols/Current%20Pistols/Currentpistols019.jpg.html)

otium

10-31-2013, 09:01 AM

My favorites to carry and shoot is a toss up. For strictly carry characteristics, my favorites are the cw9 and cw40 size single stacks. To me they are about the perfect size for iwb carry.

I prefer the double stacks over single stacks for being easier to shoot. Guess that is due to the larger grip filling up my hand better.

So today I would pick the M&P9c as the one I like best to both carry and shoot.

340pd

10-31-2013, 09:10 AM

Kimber Ultra Carry CDP II

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/gnystrom_photos/UltraCarryCDPII.jpg

berettabone

10-31-2013, 10:05 AM

MK9......................................Beretta 96 inox, Sig P220 sas

GLOCKROCKER

10-31-2013, 12:50 PM

My Kimber Compact Stainless - don't carry it a lot, Cm9 and G26 fill that need most days.

knkali

10-31-2013, 01:05 PM

I a have a few and they all have pros and cons.
1911 Kimber because it is beautiful and feels comfortable to shoot.
Downside. Big, heavy and low capacity

Kahr P40 because it is small and light.
Downside: not fun to shoot, snappy caliber, low capacity

MP 9 because it is easy to and comfortable to shoot, high capacity
Downside, big a bit on the heavy side

If I had to pick ONE it would go to the MP 9

Bawanna

10-31-2013, 02:19 PM

Remember according to Clint Smith, a carry gun is suppose to be comforting, not necessarily comfortable however with proper application both can be easily attained. I once again give you the winner, this picture sure comes in handy sometimes.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN3910_zps850e3116.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN3910_zps850e3116.jpg.html)

rjt123

10-31-2013, 02:52 PM

Damn, Boss...that's freakin GORGEOUS!

O'Dell

10-31-2013, 03:41 PM

Cw45 when I can cover it. If not, PM9.

Armybrat

10-31-2013, 04:19 PM

The CW45 is my favorite to shoot by far, the LCP not so much (it chews up the skin "web" between my thumb & trigger finger).

The S&W Bodyguard Airweight is nice, but I can't hit nuthin' with it.

BucketBack

10-31-2013, 04:27 PM

My Glock 19 is fun to shoot.

jocko

10-31-2013, 04:34 PM

those horns look like they came off of my prize ram. Just sayin

TucsonMTB

10-31-2013, 04:57 PM

http://viewsfromtucson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Federal-Hi-Shok-Target.jpg

Most fun to shoot of late, partly because it is still a novelty. Most likely, the PM40 will eventually regain "favorite" status.

knkali

10-31-2013, 05:12 PM

Bawanna

10-31-2013, 05:37 PM

This one came Bobtailed. I bobtailed my Para Ordnance. I'm tempted to bobtail my Ruger 1911 too but I'm trying to fight the urge. It's nice as is. I really do like a bobtail though.

cltyus1

10-31-2013, 05:46 PM

Glock 26

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knkali

10-31-2013, 05:48 PM

olympicmotorcars

10-31-2013, 05:50 PM

Whatever is in my hand when I am shooting. I like them all.

Bawanna

10-31-2013, 05:54 PM

Bawanna, I want you to radius that baseplate to mimic the bobtail on that 1911. The square edge of the baseplate interrupts the flow. Just 45 degree that back edge of the baseplate and I can sleep better tonight.

I shall tackle your aforementioned task post haste first available spare moment. You might get one more sleepless night but tomorrow is Friday, also known as the last Violet day of the week and I'll get it handled forthwith.
How I've managed to carry the thing with that blatant eyesore is an absolute wonder to me.

ltxi

10-31-2013, 06:12 PM

LW .45 Officers ACP

Alfonse

10-31-2013, 06:34 PM

M1a. I don't concealed carry it though.

dirtkicker

10-31-2013, 06:42 PM

I carry either my CM9 or G26. The G26 is more fun to shoot. I love my Kahr but that G26 is a blast.

chrish

10-31-2013, 06:46 PM

M1a. I don't concealed carry it though.

Nice! Winner. Made me chuckle at least...

knkali

10-31-2013, 08:07 PM

I shall tackle your aforementioned task post haste first available spare moment. You might get one more sleepless night but tomorrow is Friday, also known as the last Violet day of the week and I'll get it handled forthwith.
How I've managed to carry the thing with that blatant eyesore is an absolute wonder to me.

Thank you!

aemsee

10-31-2013, 08:48 PM

While I do not dislike shooting any of my carry guns, this is my favorite. 10-5 from 1962. Still needs cleaning from my last outing.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/thejeepguy/photo_zps83a01f27.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/thejeepguy/media/photo_zps83a01f27.jpg.html)

Bawanna

10-31-2013, 09:37 PM

Bawanna, I want you to radius that baseplate to mimic the bobtail on that 1911. The square edge of the baseplate interrupts the flow. Just 45 degree that back edge of the baseplate and I can sleep better tonight.

Well sleep well tonight my friend. Take a gander at this.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4528_zps22d80d0e.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4528_zps22d80d0e.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4529_zpscfbe8dcc.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4529_zpscfbe8dcc.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4530_zps072f0992.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4530_zps072f0992.jpg.html)

I might do a little more radius. Thank you for pointing out my uncoolness, I just hate rolling around uncool. More better now.

knkali

10-31-2013, 09:50 PM

Thank you and America thanks you too. Well done

Alfonse

10-31-2013, 10:34 PM

Yikes. That is a beautiful pistol.

Alfonse

10-31-2013, 10:46 PM

Nice! Winner. Made me chuckle at least...

Actually, I'm pretty happy I can still lift it. Back when I could actually see, it was really fun to shoot. It is a heavy version, with a weighted stock and a wonderful trigger. So I don't carry it far. I'm not as good with iron sights as I once was, but still love that trigger.

Barth

11-01-2013, 04:31 PM

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r678/barthunderwood/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo1097_zps2a29c0b8.jpg
Honorable mention goes to my HK P2000SK 357 Sig.
I actually carry the SK five days a week in business attire.
And it's a blast to shoot.
But when I can dress as I please?
It's Tactical time.
And I shoot the USP Tac 45 way more often than any other handgun i've got.
It's effortless to shoot well.
And delivers accuracy on a whole different level.

b4uqzme

11-01-2013, 05:21 PM

All of 'em. Seriously. :D

Planedude

11-01-2013, 10:55 PM

I carry the P380 the most and I really do enjoy shooting it.

I shoot the CW40 the best, but any more, I carry it the least...

Trying the S&W 642 but hate the factory boot grips. Gunshow this weekend, we'll see if the "grip guy" vendor has a set of Craig Spegel extended boot grips. If this vendor has none, I'll have to order some from Craig but that's a four to six week wait. Worth it for sure, but I'm just looking for some useable grips for this gun, nothing too fancy.
Maybe with different grips I'll enjoy shooting the little beast...

...But I still carry it for now. Hey it's a S&W, it will go bang if needed.

gb6491

11-02-2013, 07:28 AM

I've been carrying one of my 1911 style pistols quite a bit of late and they (1911s) are surely my favorite centerfire pistols to shoot.:)
http://i47.tinypic.com/akfkmo.jpg

My next favorite to carry and shoot would be my CW45
http://i44.tinypic.com/24ca836.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/x55si0.jpg
:Amflag2:
Regards,
Greg

Matthew L.

11-02-2013, 08:27 AM

Kahr PM9 hands down. Deadly accurate and I handle it so well to have big hands.

kerby9mm

11-02-2013, 02:12 PM

I carry my m&p 340 thr most (for work) but don't really like to shoot magnums out of it. I rarely carry my mk9 or my mk40 but as far as range time it would be my EMP that I like shooting the most. My 2 Kahrs mostly are oiled up and put in the safe.

tv_racin_fan

11-03-2013, 08:17 PM

mr surveyor

11-03-2013, 08:26 PM

My Kimber Compact Stainless - don't carry it a lot, Cm9 and G26 fill that need most days.

ditto .... 1997-98 Kimber Stainless Compact here. No longer carry it much as I've tried to simplify life with DA pistols and revolvers with similar weight triggers. I've been considering getting the trigger nastified from the 2.2 lb target grade back to 5 lb and maybe put it back in it's rightful place IWB, where it belongs.

JD

mr surveyor

11-03-2013, 08:30 PM

Favorite carry gun to shoot you ask??

That is an interesing question. I only have two "carry" guns and I like to shoot both of them, but I suppose my favorite one to shoot would be my Ruger SP101.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn112/tv_racin_fan/P1000157_zpsb5ce42af.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/tv_racin_fan/media/P1000157_zpsb5ce42af.jpg.html)

ditto this one too ....although I don't currently carry my previously mentioned Kimber, I do carry my 3" SP101 almost every day in the field and around the house. Once I get a trigger job done on the Kimber, it and the SP will most likely get all the carry time. I love stainless :D