CCW which gun do you use and why?

[LOVE6S]

Sounds like you may like the RUGER LCR, got one love it.

[kingwrench]

As a retired Marine and former cop I am a huge 1911 fan so I cary a goverment model colt 1911, and as a back up use a para warthog compact on the ankle 10 round of 45 acp never hurts.

Ali and I are getting our CCW's this month and buying new handguns.

what do you all carry? recommend?

We are looking for .40 S&W semi auto's at least

[sanyijr]

Ah, gota love Cali, I am in N.H. state moto on plate is, LIVE FREE OR DIE.

Well in california you need a permit to live free.....and a differnt permit if you die.... Either way you pay taxes ....

But yes, revolver is the key. I am thinking a 357 short barrel revolver adn let her play with the 38 cal rounds a bit.

[LOVE6S]

El Duche is not legal in CA. But I have shot it and it is nice.......

Ah, gota love Cali, I am in N.H. state moto on plate is, LIVE FREE OR DIE.

[tlandauer]

My PPK/S 380 ACP slide spring is extremely stiff, I don't have another 380 to compare , but a fuller sized semi-auto slide is easier to grab, that said, revolver is simpler for home defense, imo.
Years ago I bought a Beretta Tomcat ( Tilting barrel design) in .32 ACP for my then wife who had trouble with the spring of a semi auto slide.

[sanyijr]

El Duche is not legal in CA. But I have shot it and it is nice.......

[LOVE6S]

This might be a bit off-topic, but any suggestions out there for typical home security for the wife? She has trouble with my CZ and Kimber slides and wondering how the 380 slide/springs are in comparison? Or other suggestions. She likes the ARs but not for home security. Whatever it is, it would be great for Xmas.....for her I mean....

Have you ever thought of a Taurus Judge, pulic defender, small, simple, 45 long colt or .410 shot shell, my friend cot one for his wife, in a real life confrontation, simplicity is key, being its a small light weight revlover, its just point and pull, and the price is not bad, check it out, Shawn.

[sanyijr]

This might be a bit off-topic, but any suggestions out there for typical home security for the wife? She has trouble with my CZ and Kimber slides and wondering how the 380 slide/springs are in comparison? Or other suggestions. She likes the ARs but not for home security. Whatever it is, it would be great for Xmas.....for her I mean....

[detox]

What is more cool? A $1097.97 Colt LE6920 AR15 rifle or a $1097.97 FE Whiplash 40 hydro? Tomorrow i will own both. Thanks Walmart
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/5...Accuracy_.html

[tlandauer]

I hear that Tlandauer... You just have to know how and when to discuss it. And when not to. Coarse, my new neighbor was a sniper in the army, so the conversation of guns always comes up

And you are in the entertainment industry? My neighbor now does "security" for that kind... They ALL have security with guns. Little double standard, but who's counting...

I am strictly a classical musician, I play in a symphony but being here in the SoCal, I do alot of movie sound tracks. Whatever is recorded here in Hollywood that uses a symphony in addition to whatever modern day mix they have, chances are that I was in it.
I can't jeopardize my employment with open discussion of this topic, it is a pitty since I believe in the right to own fire arms.

[sanyijr]

I hear that Tlandauer... I make up for it with my purchases of new ones. It is true though, I have friends that love taking guns and then some that piss their pants at the mention of one. You should see their expressions when i tell them I have them on location. "Holy Shoot". Then i persuade them to come take a look...I have one well-meaning liberal couple we (wife and i) hang with and I have been able to turn the husband. Now every time we see them, he wants to see any new additions and talk theoretical purchases. It sure does help that the violent crime rate is rising faster than the california debt to boot in their area.

You just have to know how and when to discuss it. And when not to. Coarse, my new neighbor was a sniper in the army, so the conversation of guns always comes up

And you are in the entertainment industry? My neighbor now does "security" for that kind... They ALL have security with guns. Little double standard, but who's counting...

[tlandauer]

darn u guys put me to shame .....all i have is a 380 macharove (spelling lol) had it for prob 15 years and never fired it once ....figured an ar 15 or ak 47 was a bit over kill till i saw the walking dead :) on TV

Wish I had bought a Makarov, seldom see them any more here in Southern Ca. They were plentiful in the early 90's here in CA. For about the same size as a Walther PPK/S , ballistically these Russian ( Soviet) rounds ( 9x18) are slightly more powerful than the .380 ACP the Western Bloc used, and they were so cheap to buy.
I learned to handle pistol from a Beretta FS 9mm, still have it. My other favorite is a Sig Sauer P220 .45 ACP, glad I am into FE boats now, the political climate has changed SO much in the last 20 years that I feel quite uncomfortable talking about guns with my colleagues here in the arts and entertainment industry.

[ron1950]

darn u guys put me to shame .....all i have is a 380 macharove (spelling lol) had it for prob 15 years and never fired it once ....figured an ar 15 or ak 47 was a bit over kill till i saw the walking dead :) on TV

[Darin Jordan]

I have that same reaction when I look at my ID.

Hahaha! ME TOO!

I don't know if I've already replied here, but I picked up an S&W Bodyguard 380 recently, as well as a "wallet holster" for it, and I couldn't be more pleased. I've read all the pros and cons, etc., of the .380, and I've fired the gun several times... Is it a nail driver? No way... BUT, it fits in my back pocket as if it were my wallet, and they make some really good self-defense loads for it. The bottom line is this: What is the "best" gun for concealed carry??? THE ONE YOU HAVE WITH YOU!!

With this gun, I can ALWAYS have it with me!

[sanyijr]

Wow. I just noticed how old the thread was.

I have that same reaction when I look at my ID.