How To Choose The Perfect Carry Gun
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/ hegshot87 Picking the perfect carry gun can be difficult with all of the options out there but today I will use an elimination bracket to narrow down what I believe are the best options for concealed carry.
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There is no “perfect” carry gun. Different strokes for different folks. Nothing wrong with that either.
Absolutely. If a Colt Detective Special has worked for you for 60 years (including a couple of actual events) and you are competent and confident with it then who are most of us (with much less practical experience) to say otherwise.
An LCP in the pocket beats a G19 in the safe for sure. If your not going to actually carry it, it isn't the right choice.
Billions must carry Glock 19
Agreed
Well, of course there is. My gun is my perfect carry gun. Your gun may be different, but that doesn't mean it can't be perfect 🤷♂️
@@thomas-son9281 no but millions yes.
After going through many many different type and styles I’m officially settled on G19 as my EDC. It’s got what I need it’s simple, dependable with good capacity and many options to upgrade if needed. That’s G19 gen 5. I trust it with my life and my family and that’s all that matters
If you have any intention of "upgrading", then you should of gotten a Shadow Systems. Glocks are for poor people who have no options.
@@KravMagoovery ignorant comment I must say.
Same here dude. I've had about everything and I typically stick to a g19.
I have the same philosophy for my P01 as my carry except that I like the added safety of thumbing down the hammer as I holster appendix.
@@lustejon they make the striker control device for glocks if that is a deal breaker for you, and you still would like a Glock. A lot of people swear by those striker control devices.
Before I lost it in an unfortunate boating accident, I switched my carry gun to S&W M&P Metal. As long as I made sure I had a good belt I was fine. Definitely easier OWB than IWB though. I’ve discovered a new love for Hawaiian shirts.
LOL...I had two Hawaiian shirts arrive in the mail today. Been adding to my collection ever since I started carrying.
Great "grey" shirts I've found. Loose fitting, but fun and unsuspecting looking. Like the opposite of a 5.11 tactical shirt.
I picked up a Ruger Max 9 when they first came out and it instantly became my primary carry gun. It's easy to carry, and I shoot it great. I've picked up a couple of others to see if they'll replace the Max 9, but none has, yet. The Canik Mete MC9 will be my next candidate to try to unseat the Max 9.
Went from pocket carrying a G26 to a LCP Max. When I first bought the Ruger, I kept patting my pocket just to make sure it was still there. It weighs next to nothing even though it’s 12+1 of .380
Same here, that 12+1 in 380(with a 12rd backup mag) is plenty for self defense
Being a glock only guy I carries gen3 g26 for years! But it never felt any lighter!
ALWAYS like I had a brick strapped to my side!
Went custom spec p365 XL .. love it so far! And it feels much lighter on me!
Also carry the M&P Shield Plus Performance Center (3.1) most of the time with 10+1, sometimes with the 13+. Also the Walther PDP F (3.5). Fantastic gun.
Hey Shield owners, would you consider running the Streamlight TLR6 on your
Shield and still use as EDC? Provided your chosen holster had that option, of course, it would change the profile and weight some. Would that change your feelings about the Shield as EDC? I am trying to get away with one handgun for EDC and HD. A light attached is a necessity for me and could change my one handgun gun choice.
You covered this topic extremely well. Whenever there is an opportunity to try another pistol I always give it a shot (pardon the pun). I have found that the M&P Shield Plus shot extremely well and it handled itself like a much larger pistol. In regards to recoil I think that the ported barrel version would serve me better as there is even less recoil using a ported barrel, but I don't want the CT Red Dot on it. The other ported barrel version doesn't have an optics ready slide so I don't want that one either. Let's see what Kahr Arms and HK introduce in a couple of months. The CZ P10M was a joke.
One of your best videos yet brother. Thanks for posting this.
I know it doesn’t have the most capacity and a little on the heavy side for what it is but it shoots smoother than butter and what I have chosen personally is the Sig P239. When it comes down to it it’s all about personal preference. I really enjoy your videos Hegshot
One of these days I’ll snag myself a P938 which should be a better pocket carry than my P365.
I still have my p239 40sw.
so much good info on this channel im a newbie to guns in general thanks for the info
Always love your videos and commentary even if I don’t always agree with the options. For the most part I agree most of your choices. Carry options, in my opinion, really come down to the wielder. Personally, the shield plus is arguably the best carry option given size, capacity, shoot ability, and conceal-ability. 6’1” near 200lbs it’s just comfortable and in my hands it’s one that I can trust to put shots on target. However, I know guys that would say the same for a G19, Taurus G3, 1911s, etc. just depends on the person.
Great video I myself love my 43x but I can respect and appreciate your your opinions I had the sheild plus but it really wasn't the gun for me ! Great video keep it up !
Hegshot I couldn't agree more about the crimson trace optic...I have a 4in sheild plus ported performance center and I love everything about it.. i shoot it really well and I put the ct on it and eventually decided to take it off... It just really don't like it and feel that It really brought down the performance of the gun... keep up all the great work
If you don’t open carry a satin chromed TS2 Orange w/ a lightened trigger job (6 oz. on the pull preferably), SAO cocked and unlocked, one in the chamber of course, loaded with R.I.P bullets, and engraved “1 shot 1 kill” on the frame visibly for everyone, then you shouldn’t carry.
Love this type of content
Got a G43X at the Marine exchange $380 out the door. There’s a lot of other guns that I would like to get on this list, but for now just ammo and maybe a class or two. Thanks for the content!
43x is a great option
43X as an EDC and love it. Put in a flat face pyramid trigger, tungsten guide rod, talon grip, extended controls and to top it off a holosun 507k. Perfect set up
you didnt like the stock trigger? i liked mine when i had one. and i had a 407k on it with cowitnessing night sights and tlr7, better than sig365xl dressed the same, except i had the coyote laser grip, but despite it having a metal flat trigger. it was just too mushy, and was the only gun i witnessed a failure to fire due to light primer strike. it was wack ammo, but i need something that eats everything. rn im dealing with a Shield Plus i just got for 350 after rebate, all it needs is night sights. trigger is fire and grip angle, texture, width, length and height just make it feel nice. as well as the finish, design. only flaw i see right now is that i lubed it up with a silicon cloth and i couldnt rack the slide back. my hand just kept sliding off of it, which worried me, in a situation if there was blood on it for whatever reason. but despite that, i havent even shot it yet. i have shot the m2.0 tho and liked it better than my first piece, which was a p320. so im sure eith this trigger, it feels like it will shoot nice, and everybody claims it is what it is. i dont think at this point, after selling all my guns and settling with the Plus, i dont think i have a need to customize a carry gun other than sights, if necessary anymore. they were cool to look at, but for edc its not too necessary if 3-7yds is your danger zone. , but lets say a battle gun, like a full size or even a decent compact size, that could serve more purpose in my opinion.
IT’s very important to reholster without muzzling oneself or anyone else. I was at a training course and the fella next to me was carrying a 1911 iwb 4oclock. Leather holster. I cringed every time he re holstered. Another awesome video.
Kore essentials belt ✅️
Tulster Hulster Oath✅️
Shield Plus ✅️
Holosun EPS Carry Green dot MRS ordered today 😎
I’ve been carrying since 1968 & one thing I’ve learned is that too big & heavy eventually gets left at home. Started w/a J Frame S&W, switched to pocket holsters a few years ago and recently p/u the LCP Max also in a pocket holster. It’s small & light enough to be an always gun w/excellent sights & descent capacity. The caliber thing does not bother me. My best advise is choose something you shoot well & is small & light enough that you can carry it in any situation.
My edc is the metal 9mm M&P. I am 5'4. Iwb 95% of time. A good hoster makes a big difference. 17+1 rounds.
My carry gun is the shield plus. My range gun gun with my “battle belt” is my m&p metal. I went with the shield plus because where I live it gets super hot and sometimes wearing shorts and any shirt. The shield plus is nice for winter and summer carry for my state. Since I’ve gotten my shield plus I put around 3,000 rounds through it.
Hey Shield owners, would you consider running the Streamlight TLR6 on your
Shield and still use as EDC? Provided your chosen holster had that option, of course, it would change the profile and weight some. Would that change your feelings about the Shield as EDC? I am trying to get away with one handgun for EDC and HD. A light attached is a necessity for me and could change my one handgun gun choice.
@@buddditchendorf1847 if you want to use a flashlight on your gun as a WML go for it. But me personally my holster of choice is the tier 1 concealment T1-M. Simple easy and very minimal, good quality as well. You can get a shield plus with the light for it and attach it when going to bed or at your house. Or get a hand held light and when you go to the range do the Harries Technique for shooting at least one box of 50 to get it down each range trip. Would definitely practice every week if possible. With the Harris technique with a Glock 17 I qualified at the range from 3-15 yards with a full score of 250. Granted on my full size handgun I have a WML because two hands are better on a handgun than one. Even if you get a weapon mounted light would recommend hitting the range with low light and practice activating and deactivating the WML.
Thanks for that perspective. I have considered putting a light on at the end of the EDC day/night. It would seem to me the Equalizer would be easier for that. But that changes weight, size and holster options too. Then there is the possibility that adding and removing a lightly every day/night may be the most dangerous thing I do with it on a day to day basis. I would prefer less handling. But I really appreciate your perspective that the Shield to you is minimal footprint and it seems you would prefer not to change that. Thanks!
Great video, I purchased 9 different pistols and probably 15 different holsters I ended up with the shadow systems mr920 elite with the holosun 507c and streamlight tlr7a it's great for ccw and home use
Wow. I did the same! Also with a tier 1 elite holster.
@ShaneTheNinja how are you liking your holster I'm using the werkz holster with a side car it's just so big and bulky I'm looking to change it alien gear has a new holster called the proton I think that looks comfortable but I hear great things about tier 1
The perfect carry gun for me is the one I’m carrying that day. Might be the P365X, might be the P30. Both have the capacity and comfort.
I picked up FN, S&W, Sig, and one or two others, but nothing felt as good as the Shadow Systems XR920. It feels like I was born with it in my hand.
Love your selection btw my EDC is the g19 gen 4 👌🏽
I practice with and carry a kimber micro 9. The reason is because of the 1911 styling. 7+1 rd mag cap is not that big of a deal to me. Caliber and size take precedence over capacity. Having an external safety is 1 thing I like as well. Cooked and locked...there ain't a better gun for it than a 1911. I also have an ultra carry 2 on rotation especially in the winter when you can wear more cover. And if im in the woods open carrying its the psa dagger s full size. Love that gun better than any glock I've ever put my hands on. Personally size, caliber and personal comfort are the 3 things that are most important. Love the channel and I also ride so keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down my friend
I have a P30sk, real similar in size to the VP9. And i "want" to like carrying it more because I shoot it so well....and I do like hammer guns. But my Shield Plus just fits so well, and that slightly slimmer design is really tough to beat and that one usually wins out. Great video.
Nice video Hegster. My process.... small size - good for pocket carry, in 380acp, hammer fired or striker and with a thumb safety. Hence I picked Springfield Armory 911 in 380acp optional ... SIG P365-380.
It took me about a dozen pistols and a bunch of money to find the carry gun I prefer. Mine ended up being the Springfield Hellcat. I made others work before, but this one just suits me best.
Love the pick. The plus is my edc right now. Fantastic trigger, night sights, and optic ready right out the box.
Hey Shield owners, would you consider running the Streamlight TLR6 on your
Shield and still use as EDC? Provided your chosen holster had that option, of course, it would change the profile and weight some. Would that change your feelings about the Shield as EDC? I am trying to get away with one handgun for EDC and HD. A light attached is a necessity for me and could change my one handgun gun choice.
Good vid Hegshot👍
I personally like to ROTATE my EDC!! One week I EDC my Glock G21 next week my S&W M&P Shield.45 third week my Springfield Armory XD 9mm & 4th week my Taurus 605 .357 magnum snub nose revolver!!
I would never say any gun is better than no gun. because there’s hundreds of videos out there where guns were used in a dangerous animal attacks /situation and the gun didn’t fire. comfort is king
@21:26 😂 Shout out to the "gun dog" 👍😁
Looks like he's got his bullet proof vest on!
Always enjoy your videos. My non-comped 365 xl Spectre is probably my go-to, though I stick a 365 or an LCP Max in a pocket holster some times. However, I also like the H&K P30SK. It has a similar drawback to the VP9 in terms of chunkiness and weight, but is a DA/SA (or LEM DA only) so it offers a benefit many others don’t. Mine has no safety and came from LTT, so the trigger is so much smoother and lighter. Another great option. My personal preference is for iron sights, as I think they better suit most real-world situations and are not as bulky- but I do understand why so many people shoot better with red dots.
Love my Glocks they just work perfect for me. All stock except the sights. G19, g26, g43, g45, g43x, g48 I carry other guns but mostly my Glocks they're what I'm good with
Full size for me, Walther PDP and I have an optic mounted and a light. Daily carry , no issues , with right holster and clothing nobody’s the wiser. I know I’m more confident in my abilities with the full size and that HP is much more likely to expand out of a full size gun. Just my two cents. But to each his own and I get the micro 9 craze but as Clint Smith said, a guns supposed to be comforting not comfortable. I’ll put up with a little discomfort to keep myself and my loved ones safe .
I currently carry the S&W Shield Plus and I Love It. I only wish it came with a light rail. I recently bought a Canik Mete SFT and I’m absolutely in love with it. But it’s not good for a EDC/CCW.
There were a lot of “no way” moments throughout the video 😂 great overview of all the firearms.
I love my Sig P320 Comact with a Tier 1 holster, conceals nice, 15+1 mag capacity.
Yup, I love my Tier 1 Holster. Appendix is a great carry position, I had to adjust my pant size a little bit. But with my Tier 1 holster and my Blue Alpha Gear belt, I can hide pretty much anything.
I can’t tell you what gun will be good for you, but I can tell you that a Sig p365 XL, upgraded with the X macro grip module to hold 17+1, is absolutely my FAVORITE handgun ever, I can AIWB conceal carry all day without feeling it, I can shoot it better than any other handgun I’ve shot, and 17 plus a second mag enables me to solve any problems in my pay grade
In my opinion it would be glock 43x mos or shield plus. Thanks for another great video.
Opted for the Shield Plus (optics cut) with a Holosun 507k Green. Only issue I have is every time I draw it, the dot is just out of the view port to the right. Every .... Single .... Time. It's annoying. But I'll keep working with it til I get my hand started on it in the right spot.
Ive got the SIG X Macro with the same exact Dot. Fantastic weapon.
Oh and a cool little tactic to help you get your dot on target is to get into the habit of "pointing" your pistol the same way you point your finger when you're pointing something out to someone else.. It may sound silly but most people are pretty accurate at pointing something out with their index finger and it works quite well with a pistol too.
@@remnever2 When I draw, my index finger is running a long the pistol as if I were pointing like you're suggesting. However, about 30 years ago, I broke that finger (and 2 others). So, it doesn't quite point like it should. I've thrown another 3 or 4 hundred rounds down range since my post above. And getting better. Just have to point at the shoulder while looking center mass. 😂
Capacity is OVERRATED! Most self defense situation involves just a few rounds. The perfect carry pistol is a personal choice based on compromises. Just carry what’s comfortable, inspires confidence and reliable. Don’t overthink it.
After ten years of fartin' around with various platforms, I finally arrived at the Shield Plus and G19 gen 5. They're both comfortable to carry, accurate, and reliable. That's all I need from a carry gun.
I am jealous about all the choices you have on the Hegshot table there LOL!😂
I have 3 requirements other than reliability.
1. It has to hold 10 rounds or more.
2. Has to be comfortable enough to carry all day every day
3. Have to be able to get a full firing grip on the handgun. I absolutely hate having my pinky dangling off the grip.
My requirements pointed me towards the p365xl
Perfect carry gun is what the end user is most comfortable with IMO. working at a range and as an instructor I see this a lot. New firearm owners for the most part feed off of experienced individuals opinions. What works for one may not work for another. Personally if your looking for the best edc, go to a range that has rental guns. Try out a few different handguns out. Then use a process of elimination and make the decision based off of your performance with the handguns. There is no ONE manufacturer that works for everyone. Honestly the best part of the journey is the knowledge you gain from experience. I use a tier 1 concealed MSP flex AIWB and carry a 5in m&p with a Surefire x300. It’s not for everyone but we’re not all the same.
You have some good points, but you can’t blame your lack of choice when it comes to red dot and blame the gun.
Nice video brother
Love my Taurus G3! Shoots sweet, has been extremely reliable, isn't too big, and it's still very accurate. Also: 17+1
my gun made your top 4. if it werent for the sig optic LOL. i have a 407k on my Sig x-macro and i love it. It was my first firearm and i bought it strictly for concealed carry. it offers more rounds than a glock 19 and almost shoots as flat as one. the trigger is alot better than a stock glock too so im loving it.
@hegshot87 there is a smaller version of the CZ P-10 C, there is the CZ P-10 S subcompact 12 round magazines.
CZ P-10 M 7 rounds!!
It's been quite a few years since I tuned into your channel. UA-cam keeps recommending your videos, so I thought I might as well see what you're up to.
I personally have settled on a setup that I feel gives me everything I want out of a carry setup. For some people it might not be their personal choice but I don't find it limits me in any way. Of course everyone is different, some people need a larger gun in order to shoot properly, and some people can get away with a P365X or XL size pistol.
PS. CZ P10 S or CZ P10M are exactly what you are looking for and they have been out for a long while, and there will be a direct competitor to the P365 from HK soon (modularity too).
What is current prices estimated , of the last three pistols,? I am out of country the past 7 years . Thanks great video.
I’m very similar to you’re choices of ccw shield plus and sig 365xl 😎 run them both in black point tactical holsters. I’ve shot a lot of firearms like yourself and I choose these over anything.
I recently fell in love with the S&W Shield45. It won't replace my sig or g43... but it'll join the rotation
I'm not a real materialistic person but seeing all those pistols definitely makes me wish lol. I was at a gun raffle tonight, they pulled the number and I had the 2 before it and the 1 after the one that got pulled. They only had a couple pistols but they were hellcat and p365 I would of been happy with either😅
Personally, I am not into seeking "maximum comfort" from a tiny small handgun. I care about *delivering maximum performance.* Thus, the ideal *minimum* barrel for the 9mm caliber is a 4" long barrel pistol.
Hence, I EDC a *Walther PDP midsize 4.5", or a PDP Pro SD Compact,* interchangeably at will.
I also like to carry sometimes (I rotate my handguns) the *CZ P10C, the Canik METE SFT, or the FN 509 Tactical.*
If circumstances do not allow me to carry any of those handguns that I own, then I resort to the *Canik TP9 Elite SC 15+1,* or the newly released *Sig Sauer P365 XMacro TACOPS 17+1.* The latter is a magnificent accurate tack driver kind of handgun, truly one of the very best in its class.
I don't care for micro guns. To each their own.
Shield plus with holosun 407k in a tier 1 concealed t1-m and tulster contour
My brother and his husband both carry Smith&Wesson MP variants, they are good guns forsure.
What is your edc for spring time this year
Carry the smallest most concealable gun that you can shoot the most accurately.
Yep I agree. While I’d love to carry a VP9SK, there would be times where I think I’d still leave it home because it’s inconvenient to conceal it vs something like a P365.
CZ P10 S. Subcompact version of the C. I think CZ also makes a single stack micro 9, but the CZ P10S grip is only slightly taller than a G26
What do you think of the CZ P-10 M, the micro 9 version
The Glock 43x is my daily driver since its release. It’s so good to me that I bought 2 of them
I just bought a CZP10S the other day which is essentially the gun you described you’d buy in a heartbeat. It’s got a smaller 3.5” barrel and 12 rounds on the flush mag. CZ seems to be discontinuing models all the time and this might be one of’em though.
Love my p10s, it’s my edc. Added a Hennings +1 which imho makes it perfect
@@ecureed I have the S and C models, and they’re truly excellent guns. Even though I don’t conceal carry strikers, I would have no problems in trusting any of my P10’s on home defense, open carry, or truck gun roles.
Going to have to disagree on the M&P 2.0 Subcompact. The extra "bulk" of .2 inches width and 2.4 ounces can have advantages. For example, the circumference of the grip vs my Shield Plus PC makes it a better fit in my hand. Recoil is more manageable because of the larger grip and weight. And the interchangeable backstraps allow customization. Most on this list don't have that option. The extra .2 inches of width is not hard to conceal under a t-shirt. I'm sure others will disagree and say it's outdated or too big because it is not a wonder micro, but it is definitely included in my rotation under certain circumstances.
For me it's the Ruger LCP max. The Sig 365 would be my second choice.
Wasn’t there issues with these sig macro? And even if they fixed it, wouldn’t it fall under reliability not having a good track?
Good info bro. 👍
Grandpower Q series is always overlooked. Hard to test as well since most ranges will not rent them out.
Q100 4.2" 15rnd. Q1 3.5 15rnd and Q1S
3.5 12rnd. The gen.2 flat trigger models are the most impressive 9mm. striker fired pistols ( without going down the hyper expensiveve trail like the Alien; which I will probably never fire)
My first EDC was a Taurus G2C and next it was the H&K P30. I am currently carrying the Sig P320 X Compact and soon to be a Staccato C2.
I just got the P30 and loving it. Definitely going into my rotation with the P365x. Thinking if adding the P30sk too.
@@ResplendentRaider I shot the VP9sk at a H&K demo day and I would like to get it one day. My P30 has over 5K rounds.
Ive had family try to convince me that a shotgun is the best for home-defense, and that I need to get a S&W shield for carry.
So anyway, I trusted my instincts & got an M&P9 2.0 4"😄. The "perfect" gun for any situation, is whatever feels best & works best for YOU. I have significantly bigger hands than said family, to the point that I cannot get a real grip on a shield (even with the +2/3 rd mag) My palm & pinkey hang off the bottom, & the grip is so thin that my hand almost entirely wraps around the gun. And then my support hand is squeezing against fingertips instead of grip. Then theres the short sight-radius, and snappier recoil, all while having a lousy grip on the gun. Not to mention the drastically lower capacity compared to 15+1 in my M2.0c. I shoot my 2.0 far better than anything else, including long guns.. even at 15-25 yards. So I've argued several times, that the "best gun" is what your the most effective & most comfortable with. Im glad i made the right choice, the 2.0 compact fits like a glove, & easy to control.. To the point where im actually more accurate when mag-dumping it (simulating a self-defense rate of fire). At 15yards, slow shots were around a 10" group. While the mag dump group was around 6" or so👍
I don’t know how people carry these… and actually conceal them. Especially if your not a big dude or have anywhere to hide it. I’ve tried a few different guns and they all print (massively or are heavy as hell) unless I jump from a medium to an XL shirt! About the only thing I can carry other than a pocket pistol is a Glock 42 (in the summer) or a Glock 43 (in the winter that I can conceal with a sweatshirt).
What position are you carrying in? For appendix, a talon on your holster really helps. What also helps is that people don't tend to focus on the lower abdominal/crotch region. If you're carrying strongside, 4 o'clock works well for me with a slight forward cant.
I have the Shield Plus and it’s almost perfect. My only problem with it is the grip texture is so aggressive it bothers my skin when not wearing another layer underneath it. Winter time, perfect. Summer, not so much.
I have the same. The grip itself doesn't bother me. But the mag release is rough as tree bark. I need to file that stuff off.
Try the Hogue grip for it. Or a Talon grip and a bit of goon tape. I have 2 SP+. One has the Hogue, the other the Talon and a bit of tape. I like both options alot. Try some tape. Its cheap and easy to remove or reposition if ya want. Between the 2, I probably have 2500 rds thru a Shield Plus. They just carry well, great size, and boy do they shoot well for me. I've been eyeing a 365 Macro just to try a Sig as well. I'm mainly M&p/Shields, and Glock (17,30SF) and one Ruger lcp max (love it until I need to shoot it).
I’ll second a Talon grip, go with the black rubber texture if you want something comfortable and less aggressive. I have some sort of Talon Grip on every polymer frame handguns I own. Really, really helps and only around 20 bucks.
Definitely would prefer the G19 and 43x than what you chose.
I carry either a smith@wesson shield plus with a 15plus1 or Mossberg mc2c with a 16+1 mag
CZ does have a 12 round version. The P10-S. I have one and love it!
The Shield Plus is a good choice. I carry mine with the 10 round magazine and 2, 13 round magazines.
Hey Shield owners, would you consider running the Streamlight TLR6 on your
Shield and still use as EDC? Provided your chosen holster had that option, of course, it would change the profile and weight some. Would that change your feelings about the Shield as EDC? I am trying to get away with one handgun for EDC and HD. A light attached is a necessity for me and could change my one handgun gun choice.
Berettas are the best I agree 😊
At 6'-1" and weighing about 160-165 pounds. I'm a skinnier guy. I have 2 that I carry. Oddly enough during the winter when I am wearing more clothing I carry a Taurus G3C. I just shoot better with it and I haven't had a failure with it yet. It feels so much more comfortable in my hand and I have better aim with it. Summer though, being skinnier it's hard to conceal the G3C as well so I have a S&W Bodygaurd I carry in the hot months. It's not ideal and is harder to shoot, but it is much easier to conceal when I'm only wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
The G3C was a very pleasant surprise when I tried it. I considered getting one for my collection, but I don't shoot enough to justify another pistol.
I'm curious if you've ever held a GX4. If you have, what do you think? I like the ergonomics and the added capacity.
The reason I mentioned it is that the GX4 might be that "best of both worlds" option. The Ruger Max 9 is also one that I like
Started off with a full size Beretta PX4 Storm as my first conceal carry gun that only weighs 28oz and was my initial “everything gun” to then get a Springfield Armory XD-E that carried 8/9 + 1 as my first dedicated EDC. Eventually I graduated and upgraded to a Sig p365 XL three years ago. Funny enough, there are times I’ll rotate in my Beretta PX4 Storm for conceal carry as given a choice I’d much rather have a full size handgun then a micro compact no matter how good. Heck, there are times I’ll even conceal carry my Springfield Armory 1911 even though it’s a whopping 40oz and only carries 8+1 of the Lord’s caliber .45ACP 😏 There’s just something to be said for a bigger handgun despite that they are not as comfortable and/or easier to conceal.
Comfort is pretty key for most people. If your firearm isn’t very comfortable to carry for long periods of time, you are much less likely to carry it every day, pretty much nullifying the choice of that particular firearm. Sure, I can carry a Glock 19 or CZ P07 reasonably comfortably, but my 43, 43X, or P365 are my go to choices for EDC. Smaller footprint, lighter, and easier to carry all day.
In my younger, stronger days I carried a full size government model 1911 year around. After trying many models over the years I settled about 20 years ago on the Glock 19/23/32. Plenty of capacity and small enough I can hide it very well in a inside the waistband holster. That’s quite a collection you have there sir. I don’t know about the rotation thing. A wise man once said, “same gun, same place, all the time”. Familiarity breeds proficiency. Great video as usual.
I think its fine as long as you’re training with what you carry. If you twisted my arm and I had to pick just one, its my P30. Basically the same size as my G23 but with a hammer.
@@ResplendentRaider p30 is slightly larger tho
@@blackticalmayhem8461 yeah it is but not by much.
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It depends on my attire. Everyday work clothing I carry a sig 365 with a dot sight and compensator but if I'm in a suit or dress clothing I carry my twin 1911s and put my sig on my ankle as a backup. Also a fixed blade knife a flashlight and 4 reloads for each gun.
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The "perfect carry gun" for YOU is the one you shoot well with and with confidence. If someone can't hit the side of a barn with a 9mm, then they may need to look at .380 or even a .22 Magnum
Big truth! If the most you can handle is .25 ACP, then you might as well carry that. Even .22 LR
Whatever is the most practical pistol you can handle. 9mm is the best though
I carry a NAA .22mag 5 shot mini revolver. It's in my jacket or pants pocket 24/7. My glock23 is with me as well.
Thanks, HS~
Being female, I wish they would come out with a belly band that placed the gun at a slight angle. I've found the band works best on my ribs - lol took a couple times to realize the dark spot on a light bra was a smidge of oil!
I love my S&W EZ 380.
To me, a good carry is the one that fits your hand, you can handle the recoil & can comfortably conceal. If it misses any point, a good chance it won't be there if needed. With summer coming I'm anxiously waiting for the call to go pick up my Ruger LCP 380 - but I'm getting 2 larger capacity magazines. I suspect that may be EDC out doors with S&W handy indoors.
Excellent review! Loved seeing all the variety of choices. Chunky monkey's & all!😅
In the market for a carry gun, I love my Canik Rival, but it is entirely too bulky to carry.
Liked p365 but needs a hair longer of a grip to be comfortable for my hand.
CZ has a 12 round version of the P10. It's called the S
The dynamics of the CZ P10s or CZ P10m is exactly what you want regarding your CZ p10c evaluation.
Both of those can be found for stupid cheap prices right now too
@@mattr918 Absolutely!
i cc a xdm elite 10mm appendix it basically disappears barely know uts there
Question: Why does ammo from the same box have different velocity?
Glock is a double edged sword. They ARE very reliable (most guns are these days), but the grip angle is what does in most people. A lot of people can’t shoot it well, because of the grip angle. And usually, if you can shoot a Glock well, you will end up shooting pistols with differing grip angles worse. I shoot Glocks fairly well, but most other brands I end up shooting low.
Honestly this is why I carry two guns,
A Canik TP9 SF Elite chambered in 9mm. It comes with two 15 round magazines and I can have one in the chamber.
In order to back that up I have a SCCY CPX-3 chambered in 380 ACP with two ten round magazines.
So I think all told having at least 50 rounds on my person is a good enough investment for being safe.
Ay yo your talking about the cz p10s(12+1) or p10m(7+1) and p10s optics ready
I seen Ruger 🐕 walk by with his vest on where was his buddy Smith & Wesson?🐕 Lol