Spring Has Sprung, do you switch carry pistols?

[kenemoore]

This year for the first time in almost forever, I am gong to switch from my 1911 CCO, to a K40. The K40 is slightly lighter, and smaller. Conceals a wee bit better under a T shirt. Not giving up a lot ammo wise, 7+1 vs 6+1. 230grn vs 180grn.

I am also switching out my backup, from a Rugger LCR, to a Beretta JetFire (.25ACP), that is a big change, but easier to conceal, not sure if it's lighter or not.


Question: Do you folks switch carry pieces based upon the weather/season?

[tokuno]

Question: Do you folks switch carry pieces based upon the weather/season?

I do not switch to larger, because - don't know if it's actually true, and hope I never find out - I feel that my PM9 is sufficient.

[dao]

I do. Hate to carry IWB if I can't have a tshirt on underneath the holster. So I usually pocket carry in the warmer months when an outer shirt is not comfortable.

[Bawanna]

I generally don't switch. I wear a real light (wife beater shirt) like a tank top. As I have to have cloth between me and the IWB holster. Then a light button shirt over that. Generally I can tolerate the heat if it's too warm. Of course at home or around the yard, mowing and such, I don't care about concealment. I just wear the tank top. The 1911 just feels right.
I tried switching to the Sig 365 but found that the commander just carries nicer for some reason. This year I'm gonna try my new officer size MRI in 45. Haven't shot it yet, hoping my old hands and wrist don't complain too much.
A friend stopped by and showed me his LCP Max which was kind of nice but I suspect it would be like the 365 and just not feel right.
I used to always have the PM45 on my ankle, don't do that much these days and I rarely leave the house.

[Armybrat]

During cold winter weather I used to pocket carry (in a jacket) my CW9 in a Remora holster. The remainder of the year it was an LCP in my shorts pocket.

For the past year it has been the LCP Max in my shorts pocket.
Our “winter”, such as it was, only lasted about a week…..and I had given the CW9 to my son.

But if next winter actually makes an appearance, I will tote this new S9. Don’t have a holster for it yet and don’t know if I’ll go for the Remora jacket pocket again.

[BirdsThaWord]

Army, it has been warming up around here. When I’m in draw band shorts that S9 has replaced my Shield Plus. So slim and sooo light! I think you will enjoy it, but of course you will as you were running with that CW9 already. :cool:

[berettabone]

I can carry any no matter the weather........................

[Barth]

I've settled on carrying a sub-compact, OWB, cross-draw, for some time.
Always with two reloads and often with a BUG.
Really doesn't matter what weather or season it is.

Was running a HK P2000SK 357 with hot Underwood ammo (125 gr GDHP @ 1,475 fps).
But have switched to a HK VP9SK with a Holosun SCS green dot optic.
Even with flush mags I'm getting 12+1 capacity and shoot Lights Out with the optic.
Winchester Ranger T-Series 147 gr standard pressure doesn't have the horsepower of 357 Sig.
But I'm liking the extra capacity (vs 9+1) and paper doesn't lie :cool:
https://i.imgur.com/AoYrB6M.jpg

[getsome]

I don’t change, I’m a creature of habit……Morning pocket load out is wallet, keys, folding knife, tiny Streamlight flashlight, PM9 in front jeans pocket in a Sticky holster and 1 extra mag in offside back pocket…….Works for me

[yqtszhj]

I’ve been toting the G48 a lot. Think as long as I’m wearing a button up shirt in the summer I’ll keep carrying it. Don’t really care if it prints or not.

[Barth]

I’ve been toting the G48 a lot. Think as long as I’m wearing a button up shirt in the summer I’ll keep carrying it. Don’t really care if it prints or not.

Lived in Tampa FL for about 20 years.
No Firearms signs don't carry the force of law.
And can be ignored (except prohibited places like schools, courts, bla bla bla)
You have to leave an establishment if asked or you're trespassing.
But printing or accidentally making your firearm visible is not illegal.
So, I carried my full-size HK USP Tactical 45 all the time :tongue:

Here in AZ the No Firearms signs are enforceable (although I've never heard of enforcement).
I generally just don't go in those places.
But it's hard to know in advance what business with have such a sign.
And leaving a +$1K handgun locked in a vehicle for a smash and grab just seems foolish.
Really don't believe people making laws really think things through :mad:

After moving to Phoenix, I started carrying sub-compacts for better concealment :)
I do miss the USPT45 though, kind of felt like Dirty Harry or The Terminator with that thing - LOL!
https://i.imgur.com/Gj6bq64.jpg?1

[BirdsThaWord]

Some can carry all sorts of sized weapons without print. Not me. So, summertime wear (cotton t and shorts or similar) has me carrying a slimmer set up than when in the button up shirt/shirts season.

[Bawanna]

There's a button up shirt season in Floriduh? My wife just got on a cruise ship down there on Sunday. Cocoa Beach I think. She's down in the foreign countries now where her phone don't work an stuff.

[BirdsThaWord]

There's a button up shirt season in Floriduh? My wife just got on a cruise ship down there on Sunday. Cocoa Beach I think. She's down in the foreign countries now where her phone don't work an stuff.
Well that’s pretty dang cool man! She sailed out of Cape Canaveral then. We drive past it on our way to Cocoa Beach, then stop at the base of the cruise ships for some lunch or dinner on the way home (a few very cool harbor side restaurants there). Well hopefully she stays outta the casino’s. You still have toys and chunks of wood that still need purchasing!

[kenemoore]

Been carrying the K40 for a couple of days now, in a Lou Alessi pancake holster. On paper the K40 is lighter, but feels heavier.
Might be that the holster, belt slots, are a little closer together. Not sure.

[yqtszhj]

There's a button up shirt season in Floriduh? My wife just got on a cruise ship down there on Sunday. Cocoa Beach I think. She's down in the foreign countries now where her phone don't work an stuff.

The cats away, the mouse will play. For me the extent of that means I can eat pizza everyday and watch what I want on TV, usually to include old Clint Eastwood movies or action movies of some type. That doesn’t happen often enough for me.

[Bawanna]

The cats away, the mouse will play. For me the extent of that means I can eat pizza everyday and watch what I want on TV, usually to include old Clint Eastwood movies or action movies of some type. That doesn’t happen often enough for me.

I've found my long lost twin brother. Exactly what I do. Sadly not a lot on TV these days even with 300 plus channels. Used to be I could look for the older good action movies, but can't seem to do that any more. She stocked me with stuff that even I can cook, just don't like taking the time to cook it.

[Armybrat]

There's a button up shirt season in Floriduh? My wife just got on a cruise ship down there on Sunday. Cocoa Beach I think. She's down in the foreign countries now where her phone don't work a stuff.
This is the first “cruise ship” I had the pleasure of sailing on from NYC to San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1950 when Dad was transferred there to Fort Brooke within the grounds of the 16th Century El Morro Fortress.