carrying my full size

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

So I've been getting a lot of crap from my friends about carrying my S&W sigma. They can't seem to understand that it is really not that uncomfortable. They all carry little .380's and think I should do the same. After carrying this gun for a few weeks now, it really dosen't bother me at all, and besides.... If I had to use it I'd much rather be packing a full size .40 than a .380 anyday.. My thought was maybe I should go half way, like purchase a SR9C or something of the sort. I do understand the benefit of it being smaller, but no where I go has ever given me problems about carrying.

[bronco302]

If you like it I think you're fine. I chose the XD9sc because I thought I needed smaller and wanted something to enjoy also. I had never

carried a gun before this year. If I had to do it over I would most likely choose the service mode instead. Always chaps me when people

give you grief over the things you pick, like they know what is better for you. Enjoy.

Joe W.

[daddyo]

I'm right there with you. I'll take a service caliber weapon over a mousegun any day of the week. If you can conceal the 40VE, then carry it with confidence. I carry a Smith M&P 45C, which is about the same size as the Sigma, in a K&D Thunderbird Defender and it disappears under nothing more than a T Shirt.

Never sacrifice safety for convenience. My .

[Defender]

I carry my full size FNP-45 mostl of the time. I have to wear sauspenders to keep my pants up, but am used to it, lol. I say carry if the weight is acceptable.

[Guest CJK]

I carry a Kimber 1911 in an IWB holster, and I find it quite comfortable. Concealment hasn't been a problem so far, and like you, I'd prefer it to a mouse gun in a fight any day.

[MikePapa1]

I, too, carry full size most of the time, the Sig 226. I have carried it for years. If it suits you and is comfortable, I wouldn't worry about what anyone else thinks.

[Steelharp]

What business is it of theirs? You have interesting "friends." Carry the most gun you're comfortable with, not what someone else is comfortable with you having.

[Guest m&pc9]

I carry a full size when possible and a j frame in my pocket when Im working. But I prefer the full size.

Get new friends.

[daddyo]

BTW, Matt - would some of your "friends" be TGO members?

[BrasilNuts]

I carried a G17 for years, then I bought a G26 because I thought smaller would be more concealeble/comfortable for carry. I guess its the way I'm built, but the smaller 26 dosen't work that well for me. I recently got a G19 which works perfect for me.

[Guest Guy N. Cognito]

There are plenty of guns that bridge the gap between full sized service guns and pocket pistols:

Glock 26/27

S&W M&Pc 9/40

Ruger LCP

Walther PPS

Sig Sauer P239

......just to name a few. All of these are available in 9mm or better and have ample capacity.

Of course, their is no reason to switch guns if you are comfortable with your carry piece today. Personally, I tend to carry a Glock 19 in winter and a Glock 26 in summer. With the proper holster, either is easy to conceal.

[Lumber_Jack]

I carry a Kimber Pro Eclipse, either IWB or OWB depending on weather. it was heavy at first, but now I feel weird without it. Some one here has a funny signature that says "I carry a .45 cause they dont make a .46", its commical but true. I wouldnt give up my .45 for .380 thats for sure. You just have to choose whats best for you and let the critics go eat s#!+ with the chickens!

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[Erik88]

When I was about 7 years old I stopped caring what other people thought. If you like the gun and don't mind carrying full size then do it!! At least you actually carry, unlike all the people with carry permits who never ever carry(I know several). I carry a Glock 19 most of the time and it doesn't bother me at all. I love my Ruger LCR too but I definitely feel more comfortable when I have a bigger gun on me.

[Lumber_Jack]

When I was about 7 years old I stopped caring what other people thought

Let's be honest it was probably more like 16 years old

[DWARREN123]

I like a standard or full size handgun so I carry a Glock 22 and just picked up a Glock 20SF to try, good so far.

[Erik88]

Let's be honest it was probably more like 16 years old

<------busted!

[tnhawk]

I carry a G27 during the summer and 1911 when temperatures drop to allow concealment. The primary requirement is find what's comfortable for you and practice with it.

[JReedEsq]

Personally, I tend to carry a Glock 19 in winter and a Glock 26 in summer. With the proper holster, either is easy to conceal.

The G19/G26 combo is my favorite as well. Occasionally I carry a G22, but lately the G19 seems the best all around compromise for me.

Carry whatever you are comfortable with.

[chuck]

I carry a 1911 most of the time I have a glock 26 I carry when I need to conceal and a colt 380 when I need to hide it completely but thats just me carry what the hell you want who cares what other people think .

[mikegideon]

There are plenty of guns that bridge the gap between full sized service guns and pocket pistols:

Glock 26/27

S&W M&Pc 9/40

Ruger LCP

Walther PPS

Sig Sauer P239

......just to name a few. All of these are available in 9mm or better and have ample capacity.

Of course, their is no reason to switch guns if you are comfortable with your carry piece today. Personally, I tend to carry a Glock 19 in winter and a Glock 26 in summer. With the proper holster, either is easy to conceal.

Guy,

I think you're mistaken about the LCP. It's a .380

[Guest ab28]

I am tall and slim, and still manage to conceal a Glock 19. Unless I was somewhere where I had to tuck my shirt in, keeping it concealed isn't an issue.

[Guest Guy N. Cognito]

Guy,

I think you're mistaken about the LCP. It's a .380

You are correct. I always get the rugers confused.

[Guest rebelyell]

I carry a Kimber Pro Eclipse, either IWB or OWB depending on weather. it was heavy at first, but now I feel weird without it. Some one here has a funny signature that says "I carry a .45 cause they dont make a .46", its commical but true. I wouldnt give up my .45 for .380 thats for sure. You just have to choose whats best for you and let the critics go eat s#!+ with the chickens!

plus 1 on that jack!

[mav]

I prefer to carry a full size gun. I usually flip-flop around with the guns I carry. I might carry my Five-Seven, my Wilson CQB, or my Nighthawk T3 (not really full size, but close enough). I can shoot a full size gun better and I am more accurate. The one full size handgun that I own and will not carry is my Sig P226 X5 L1. I wanted to carry it since it is by far my most accurate handgun. However, it is just way too big for my frame, and it weighs a ton with a full mag. I tried carrying it once and I felt like one of those twits who wears their jeans around their kneecaps.

[eapking]

Carry the biggest thing that you're comfortable with. A good belt will help a lot.