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Title: What is your carry caliber?
Post by: Towns on January 02, 2015, 09:49:32 PM
I saw a similar poll on another forum, but thought it would be interesting to see current results for CZ owners.

For myself, my primary carry is a 9mm compact (P-01). 
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Post by: Blackwatch on January 02, 2015, 09:55:45 PM
Interesting poll...usually 9mm for carry but if I need something very concealed then it's .380
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Post by: armoredman on January 02, 2015, 10:20:50 PM
CZ P-09 winter, CZ SP-01 Phantom for summer...until I get a good IWB rig for the P-09. :)
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Post by: DenStinett on January 02, 2015, 10:28:25 PM
What....No 10mm ?
My 10mm Witness, Semi Compact is my Daily Carry
It sports a Hogue Wrap-Around Grip now

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/DuoToneWitnessSemiCompact_zps984285ee.jpg)
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Post by: GUION on January 02, 2015, 11:09:04 PM
Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 cal and a 3 Speed holster is what I CCW with!
Title: Re: What is your carry caliber?
Post by: Towns on January 02, 2015, 11:10:05 PM
What....No 10mm ?
My 10mm Witness, Semi Compact is my Daily Carry
It sports a Hogue Wrap-Around Grip now


How did I forget the 10mm? It's my youngest sons favorite caliber.
I was able to edit the poll to include it and count your vote for the 10mm.
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Post by: DenStinett on January 02, 2015, 11:13:04 PM
How did I forget the 10mm? It's my youngest sons favorite caliber.
I was able to edit the poll to include it and count your vote for the 10mm.

Very cool
Thank you     8)
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Post by: steel on January 02, 2015, 11:41:19 PM
CZC Compact L in 9MM.


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Post by: cntrydawwwg on January 02, 2015, 11:50:07 PM
Rami BD in 9mm
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Post by: Googe1227 on January 02, 2015, 11:56:04 PM
RAMI safety in 9
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Post by: viking499 on January 02, 2015, 11:59:26 PM
Mine is either my PCR or S&W Shield.
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Post by: Chris9472 on January 03, 2015, 02:17:03 AM
Being that this is after all a CZ forum, it's no surprise that only semi-auto calibers were chosen, over 73% of it being 9mm, which is my current carry caliber as well.

Nothing wrong with the poll but kinda limited on a site like this.
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Post by: viking499 on January 03, 2015, 08:52:08 AM
Being that this is after all a CZ forum, it's no surprise that only semi-auto calibers were chosen, over 73% of it being 9mm, which is my current carry caliber as well.

Nothing wrong with the poll but kinda limited on a site like this.

I see revolver calibers listed on the poll........
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Post by: snapshot762 on January 03, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
My carry is a P-01, 9mm.
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Post by: M1A4ME on January 03, 2015, 09:50:14 AM
My P07 in .40 S&W.
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Post by: Alpha Sierra on January 03, 2015, 09:56:58 AM
Modern duty 9 mm ammunition does anything 40 S&W and 45 ACP can do when dealing with human adversaries.  I see no reason to reduce ammo capacity for a false sense of "stopping power".
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Post by: MOnmoguns on January 03, 2015, 06:45:55 PM
A Sig fastback carry 1911 in .45 . Conceals easier than you might think . It disappears IWB and gets close OWB in a high ride kydex that I had made for it .
Title: Re: What is your carry caliber?
Post by: Towns on January 03, 2015, 06:54:15 PM
A Sig fastback carry 1911 in .45 . Conceals easier than you might think . It disappears IWB and gets close OWB in a high ride kydex that I had made for it .

Cool gun!  Didn't they make those in 357 Sig as well?
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Post by: Tanners Owner on January 03, 2015, 07:33:26 PM
Usually it's a Ruger LCR in 38 spl, but have also carried my XDS, 45 ACP
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Post by: Towns on January 03, 2015, 07:58:39 PM
Usually it's a Ruger LCR in 38 spl, but have also carried my XDS, 45 ACP
A .38 special LCR is in my left front pocket as I type.  I have thought about trading it for one of the new LCR's in 9 mm.
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Post by: SIGnoramus on January 03, 2015, 08:57:48 PM
.38 Special +P in a Smith & Wesson 642-1 (no lock).
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Post by: JayPee on January 03, 2015, 10:01:22 PM
CZ 85B loaded with Federal HST standard pressure 124 grain JHP. Formerly used Speer Gold Dot +P 124 grain JHP.
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Post by: fenson on January 03, 2015, 10:02:35 PM
Glock 30sf 45. I trust my life as well as my families on it. Small, 11 rnds, and lethality accurate.  But the canik s120  stays within arms length on the night stand at night too... can't be too under prepared.
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Post by: viking499 on January 03, 2015, 10:13:18 PM
Usually it's a Ruger LCR in 38 spl, but have also carried my XDS, 45 ACP
A .38 special LCR is in my left front pocket as I type.  I have thought about trading it for one of the new LCR's in 9 mm.

If you do, let us know what you think.  I have looked at them 3 different times so far.  Haven't made up my mind yet.......
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Post by: oldfrank on January 04, 2015, 10:07:03 AM
My everyday carry is a Springfield XDS in .45 and I always have a Kel-Tec. 32 in my pocket when at home.
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Post by: ThompsonCustom on January 04, 2015, 10:38:16 AM
CZ 75 shadow in 9mm, haven't ever found a gun that fits me better. I will say that the 75b I carried before was a little comfyer but I think a good holster will fix that the upswept beaver tail just digs a little.
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Post by: Towns on January 04, 2015, 12:08:00 PM
Usually it's a Ruger LCR in 38 spl, but have also carried my XDS, 45 ACP
A .38 special LCR is in my left front pocket as I type.  I have thought about trading it for one of the new LCR's in 9 mm.

If you do, let us know what you think.  I have looked at them 3 different times so far.  Haven't made up my mind yet.......

Will do Viking.  Moon clips put me off at first, but my LCR is almost always a BUG, and I almost never carry reloads for it anyway.
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Post by: joatmon on January 04, 2015, 09:16:13 PM
Right now, my P226 in .40 caliber but after today's range visit, it may change.
I voted .40 caliber but I carry 9mm  also.
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Post by: tdogg on January 05, 2015, 12:32:52 AM
I carry my CZ 40P most.  I occasionally carry the Rami BD.

Cheers,
Toby
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Post by: Maynard on January 05, 2015, 12:53:59 AM
9mm in a CZ 75 Compact
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Post by: coolbox on January 05, 2015, 02:20:38 AM
CZ 75 SP01. 9mm.
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Post by: Ritter on January 05, 2015, 08:18:26 AM
Not surprising that .380 is #2.  CZ makes beautifully shooting .380's.  It's also popular on the Walther site. I'm a PPS .40
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Post by: JayPee on January 05, 2015, 08:21:49 AM
I'm somewhat surprised that the .380 didn't score even higher, given the press it has been getting and the number of new guns being made for it. I think if wives had been included in the poll it would have (IMHO) scored even better, as would the .38 Special given the number of snubbies being purchased for wives these days. Very interesting poll.
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Post by: Towns on January 05, 2015, 10:01:57 AM
Not surprising that .380 is #2.  CZ makes beautifully shooting .380's.  It's also popular on the Walther site. I'm a PPS .40

I also like Walthers and did a poll there the same day we started this one.  The results are similar, but .40S&W barely is beating .380 for now.  This really surprised me with the PPK being such an important model for Walther.  Lots of folks do like them in .32 though.
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Post by: GRB5111 on January 05, 2015, 11:18:50 AM
Good poll. On this forum, the majority of 9mm does not surprise. While I shoot .45 and love it, I carry and compete with 9mm. For me, there's no question.

P-01 - fall to spring, M&P Shield - summer
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Post by: 2morechains on January 05, 2015, 11:55:04 AM
No option to select multiple calibers?  I carry a few different pistols depending on mood as well as what I am wearing. 

.45acp in a 4" 1911, 9mm in a BHP, waiting on an IWB holster for my CZ-75 Shadow, or .380 in a Colt Mustang. 
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Post by: Ross7 on January 05, 2015, 06:08:42 PM
In gunspeak... EDC=CZ75:PCR-w/CTC@OWB?UBG. ;)
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Post by: frankm205 on January 05, 2015, 06:55:23 PM
Vbob .45 and P 01 -9mm
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Post by: rifmon on January 08, 2015, 07:22:49 AM
Over the years I've carried all of the calibers in the poll except for the 10mm

Ok so really, if the 380 is such a commonly carried rnd, when will the prices come down?

Thinking as I'm typing here,,..all of those 380 newpocket pistols ( I have a older LCP ) are probably owned and carried way more than they are shot at the range.

 I've had my Ruger LCP for three years and I'm guessing I've ran less than 300 ends throught it.

So I therefore conclude while there are a ton of 380 pistols out there, the demand on the cartridge may be low since they may be shot much less than a 45 acp. I guess they makers of it as a result which causes their cost to make it higher. 
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Post by: JayPee on January 08, 2015, 07:33:40 AM
And I'll bet that if you've fired 300 rounds through a small .380, you've fired at least five times as much ammo through it as the average .380 carry person has. Same with a .38 Special snubby.
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Post by: rifmon on January 08, 2015, 07:59:32 AM
I loved shooting my 642 (when I had it). I actually don't mind the LCP but I do have a Hogue grip and stronger Wolf recoil spring on it and that helps a lot!

I noticed that although there is an "other" category, no body used it yet.  No 44's? The 44 special is a great caliber.  Similar to 45. acp.
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Post by: pcator13 on January 08, 2015, 03:22:14 PM
I carry four guns but not at the same time. lol Mostly nines.
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Post by: JayPee on January 08, 2015, 03:26:09 PM
.....................................I noticed that although there is an "other" category, no body used it yet.  No 44's? The 44 special is a great caliber.  Similar to 45. acp.

I think the biggest reason for that is that large frame revolvers are much harder to conceal than a large auto, even if it has been cut down, and a bit heavier too. The only exception is something like a Charger Arms .44 snubby, but the recoil and blast on a rig like that would be grimmer than grim. Just IMHO.
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Post by: bugboy on January 08, 2015, 04:14:50 PM
.....................................I noticed that although there is an "other" category, no body used it yet.  No 44's? The 44 special is a great caliber.  Similar to 45. acp.

I think the biggest reason for that is that large frame revolvers are much harder to conceal than a large auto, even if it has been cut down, and a bit heavier too. The only exception is something like a Charger Arms .44 snubby, but the recoil and blast on a rig like that would be grimmer than grim. Just IMHO.

Do you mean Charter Arms?  I have had a couple Charter Arms Bulldogs in .44 Special and they are more pleasant to shoot than a comparable sized .357.  Sure, they fling a big bullet,,,,, but it is only going slightly faster than a brisk walking pace.
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Post by: JayPee on January 08, 2015, 04:24:34 PM
Yes, I meant Charter Arms. Glad to hear you like shooting them so much. With my arthritic hands the thought of firing off a snubby with a big bullet makes me hurt just thinking about it.
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Post by: mbott on January 08, 2015, 07:08:30 PM
Here of late, I've been carrying either my SR1911 CMD or my M&P45 Compact.  Once the weather warms, I'll add the CZ 75 Compact .40. or my Sig P229 in .40. 

--
Mike
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Post by: LarryBoy on January 08, 2015, 08:16:08 PM
Springfield XDS in 9mm is my everyday carry
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Post by: Bushwack on January 10, 2015, 04:46:57 PM
I find this poll interesting as so many people will not offer love (or admit) to 380ACP handguns for CCW yet it is the 2nd most carried behind 9mm.

I would prefer to carry a 9mm but need something extremely compact yet manageable in case of need.  I carry a Sig P238 (380ACP) and sometimes a Beretta 25ACP Bobcat (depending on wardrobe).
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Post by: mbott on January 10, 2015, 05:05:18 PM
I find this poll interesting as so many people will not offer love (or admit) to 380ACP handguns for CCW yet it is the 2nd most carried behind 9mm.

And your source for this is?

--
Mike
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Post by: Bushwack on January 10, 2015, 05:27:38 PM
Just from reading various forums.   ;D

IMO, if you need your firearm it will be for a target within 7 yards.  9MM would be nice if you're carrying a CZ75 D (or similar) but 380ACP will do the job (as would 25ACP).  LEO's aside, most don't take into account what the situation could be or what your mindset would be at the time you need to draw your firearm in self defense.

For myself, it's a sub-compact and taking into account what I mentioned (and including using one hand and managing recoil/accuracy), a 380ACP works; and most 'manly-men' feel a 380ACP isn't manly enough.  I say to most, would you like a first hand account what a 380 feel like?


Whether its bolstering or not,....I believe everything I read on the interwebs.


I find this poll interesting as so many people will not offer love (or admit) to 380ACP handguns for CCW yet it is the 2nd most carried behind 9mm.

And your source for this is?

--
Mike
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Post by: CZallDAYlong on January 10, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
PCR

I'm surprised there aren't more votes on the .40, as there are a ton of Glock 23s and 27s floating around.
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Post by: drummerboy on January 11, 2015, 06:42:15 PM
I mostly carry my pro tek1 in 9mm. I very occasionally carry my 1911 in 45 cal.
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Post by: mbott on January 12, 2015, 10:14:38 AM
I find this poll interesting as so many people will not offer love (or admit) to 380ACP handguns for CCW yet it is the 2nd most carried behind 9mm.

Let me add my observation to this, and I'm not trying to dethrone Capt. Obvious.  The .380ACP is most likely a decision based on the size of the weapon and not a decision made on caliber. The LCPs/Shields/(choice you own favorite .380) exist because that make a better back-up than sticks and stones. Granted I'm influenced by what I sold many LE types in my 6 years in LE sales, but when there were runs on .380s in LE, there was a corresponding run on the retail side of the business.

Am I a fan?: no.  Do I own one?: yes. Do I carry it?: only when I feel there is no other choice.

Sorry Capt'n.

--
Mike
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Post by: Thorn on January 12, 2015, 05:19:37 PM
Right now I'm carrying a Bersa in 380.
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Post by: Vant on January 14, 2015, 05:01:10 PM
Well since I am active duty law enforcement I would have to say .40 S&W. Glock model 22 (Gen4).
Vant
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Post by: vzFOOL on January 14, 2015, 05:12:56 PM
My EDC is a Taurus 617 snubby, loaded with .38 special.
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Post by: Enthusiasm on January 14, 2015, 06:11:20 PM
I carry a S&W Bodyguard 380, it's small and lives in my front pocket comfortably.
It has all the features you would want. Last round hold open, loaded chamber indications.
It has a manual thumb safety, that I never use, but it's there, and I don't mind it.
I like that it will fire without the magazine. Crimson Trace laser for fun.
Good sights, and it's easy to rack the slide.
And  I'm confident that the Corbon JHP it's slinging will destroy targets as intended.

The S&W bg380 replaced my Gen 1 KelTec p32 that I pocket carried for years. That little 32acp has never failed to fire, and I Would trust my life to the Privi Partisan JHP to critically damage targets
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Post by: Towns on January 14, 2015, 09:25:19 PM
Well since I am active duty law enforcement I would have to say .40 S&W. Glock model 22 (Gen4).
Vant
Vant,  I appreciate your service.  Do you prefer the .40 if you were carrying off-duty.
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Post by: Vant on January 14, 2015, 10:00:01 PM
Well since I am active duty law enforcement I would have to say .40 S&W. Glock model 22 (Gen4).
Vant
Vant,  I appreciate your service.  Do you prefer the .40 if you were carrying off-duty.
No, I prefer to carry something a little smaller like my Walther PPK however that will probable change once I get to the woods / range this weekend and shoot my CZ82 and my Polish P83. Both in the 9mm Makarov. I just purchased them both and have not had a chance to fire them but I like the size and fit.
Vant 
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Post by: Towns on January 15, 2015, 08:56:58 AM
Well since I am active duty law enforcement I would have to say .40 S&W. Glock model 22 (Gen4).
Vant
Vant,  I appreciate your service.  Do you prefer the .40 if you were carrying off-duty.
No, I prefer to carry something a little smaller like my Walther PPK however that will probable change once I get to the woods / range this weekend and shoot my CZ82 and my Polish P83. Both in the 9mm Makarov. I just purchased them both and have not had a chance to fire them but I like the size and fit.
Vant

I stopped by a gun shop on my way home yesterday.  THey had 2 PPK's.  One was a .32 made by Interarms.  The other was a .380 made in West Germany.  I was very tempted to get both of them or at least one of them.
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Post by: Vant on January 15, 2015, 02:25:36 PM
Well since I am active duty law enforcement I would have to say .40 S&W. Glock model 22 (Gen4).
Vant
Vant,  I appreciate your service.  Do you prefer the .40 if you were carrying off-duty.
No, I prefer to carry something a little smaller like my Walther PPK however that will probable change once I get to the woods / range this weekend and shoot my CZ82 and my Polish P83. Both in the 9mm Makarov. I just purchased them both and have not had a chance to fire them but I like the size and fit.
Vant

I stopped by a gun shop on my way home yesterday.  THey had 2 PPK's.  One was a .32 made by Interarms.  The other was a .380 made in West Germany.  I was very tempted to get both of them or at least one of them.

Well I am about to lose my PPK to my daughter. She loves shooting it and I told her I would get her one when she turns 21.
-Vant
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Post by: audax on January 15, 2015, 05:51:50 PM
9x18 Makarov, because my CZ 82 is my first and only handgun (for now)
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Post by: K3JB on January 15, 2015, 07:19:59 PM
Kahr P .380

Richard
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Post by: mutedblade on January 15, 2015, 08:57:28 PM
Until CZ comes out with a .357 Sig model, I will continue to carry my G32. 
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Post by: Wahoo1 again on January 16, 2015, 07:29:32 PM
Shorts and tee shirt or slacks and polo shirt carry is a Ruger LCR 38Special in a SoCo Kydex IWB holster. Jeans or khakis and an Aloha shirt carry is a Sig Nightmare 1911 with Bar-Sto 38Super barrel in a Ross slide holster, soon to be a Dan Wesson Guardian in 38Super. 
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Post by: puddintame on January 16, 2015, 09:27:49 PM
M&P Shield 9mm w/Viridian Instant On green laser
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Post by: bull on January 19, 2015, 08:52:29 AM
Only 2 truths I live by in life

A-Jesus is the son of God
B-any gun can be chosen but it must be 100% reliable-i dont care what you carry..22 short beats tossing a can of spaggetti o's

-9mm is my choice-
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Post by: BaddaBing on January 19, 2015, 09:05:30 AM
Living in FL and wearing shorts, a 380 is undetectable. When I take trips in the car 9mm concealable with high (33) cap mags. If I need something that my wife can use easily and safe she will carry a snob 38 in her bag.
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Post by: loyloyola on January 22, 2015, 06:57:59 PM
Live in FL myself, but I prefer a wheel gun. It is big so no shorts for me.
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Post by: rl96ss on January 25, 2015, 02:36:06 PM
9mm - Glock 26 or SW 940 (9mm revolver).
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Post by: jester2844 on January 26, 2015, 11:28:36 AM
glock 42 in 380
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Post by: 406shark on January 27, 2015, 10:43:21 PM
I typically carry a Kahr K9 in the warmer weather... colder weather typically my Sig P220.





Jeff
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Post by: michael.ellis.b286280 on February 03, 2015, 04:06:10 AM
Thought I would add my 2 cents... I personally think a .40 is the best calibre for everyday carry... sufficient amount of rounds in a mag and more than enough stopping power... but if you are caught unexpected no matter what calibre you carry you are at the mercy of your attacker/s
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Post by: MetalGravy on February 08, 2015, 09:22:19 PM
9 or 45 for winter, 380 or mak (once Humpty's put back together) for summer.
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Post by: AZ_CZ on February 08, 2015, 09:53:22 PM
Depends on where or when. Out in the woods a 357 Ruger Blackhawk (use it a lot at the range with the 9mm cylinder) For CCW a PCR or a Shield. When I open carry it's a alloy 1911 in 45acp. Is I get a nice holster I'll put the alloy frame Canik S-120 in the rotation.
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Post by: GunLuvR01 on February 24, 2015, 05:14:02 AM
My two favorite calibers are 9mm and .45acp. My caliber of choice at this time is 9mm. It isn't the most powerful round, but it is easy to find high capacity mags and ammo is cheaper so I can practice more.
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Post by: Skookum on February 24, 2015, 12:11:19 PM
9mm -- Browning, Makarov, or Luger.
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Post by: Asmodeus on February 24, 2015, 03:12:08 PM
My two favorite calibers are 9mm and .45acp. My caliber of choice at this time is 9mm. It isn't the most powerful round, but it is easy to find high capacity mags and ammo is cheaper so I can practice more.

This ^. 

If you can't do it with 9 or 45.  You need a rifle! 
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Post by: evnash on March 15, 2015, 10:21:25 PM
9mm 124gr gold dots
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Post by: Cyanide on March 15, 2015, 11:48:14 PM
9mm, and EDC is currently split between my CZ 100 and Beretta PX4 D. Both carry very comfortably IWB wearing shorts & t-shirt, due in part to a good belt/holster combo.
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Post by: RickR on March 25, 2015, 02:15:48 PM
All 9mm's
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Post by: terry mc on March 25, 2015, 04:23:34 PM
9mm in the form of my C100 nice and light with 15 rnds.
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Post by: Bishop112 on March 25, 2015, 10:03:11 PM
9mm cz 75 compact
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Post by: boosted23 on March 26, 2015, 12:42:19 AM
Right now I am carrying a sig sauer p229 e2 in 9mm.

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Post by: henehcuhp on March 26, 2015, 12:01:47 PM
9mm is just the bee's knees. A quality 9mm self-defense round, especially if you go ahead and make it +P, has terminal ballistics that are pretty much 'good enough' by any standard. Even in +P form, it's so easy to control that I don't see why anyone would go with .380 or .32...maybe those rounds were relevant when 9mm mostly dwelled in full-size duty pistols, but that's just not the case these days.

As for the 'superior' rounds, i.e. those with greater muzzle energy:

Standard .45 loads, especially those with the heavier bullets, are actually pretty close to 9mm+P in muzzle energy. It takes the higher velocity rounds to really give it any edge; whether that actually translates to a more effective round is debatable. Recoil is certainly more noticeable, and I don't find that the argument of a 'bigger hole' really holds much water; not a lotta difference in the actual size of expanded .45 hollow points versus 9mm. Still, I like .45...but I'd just rather have the extra 9mm rounds.

.40 is just terrible to me. In the only apples/apples comparison I've experienced (USP compacts), recoil is worse than .45. It's snappy, it's loud, and, yet again...am I really any more likely to incapacitate a target with it than with 9mm+P?
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Post by: XTrooper on March 26, 2015, 12:10:37 PM
9x19, most often in my Sig Sauer P226 Enhanced Elite.
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Post by: clampit on March 26, 2015, 01:12:13 PM
Sig Sauer P238 Mostly
CZ 75 Compact 9mm Second choice.
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Post by: muggia59 on March 26, 2015, 01:48:03 PM
Rami B most of the time. Liberty ammunition 9mm. Occasionally the LC9s with Speer 124+p gold dots.
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Post by: puddintame on April 17, 2015, 11:31:11 PM
hmm. all 9's here as well. as long as I don't run into a bear or some nutjob on pcp, should be good :o
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Post by: MP2 Guy on April 18, 2015, 03:12:36 PM
Shoot mostly 9mm Para but carry a CZ83 .380 ACP.
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Post by: CZstringer on July 14, 2015, 12:22:33 AM
I carry either a glock 19 or 1911
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Post by: buckaroo1236 on July 15, 2015, 04:31:55 PM
Glock 43 9mm
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Post by: steel on July 17, 2015, 10:51:40 PM
CZ Compact L with generic Federal 115 JHPs or an S&W 642 with Federal 158 LSWCHP +Ps.


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Post by: 1SOW on July 17, 2015, 11:20:13 PM
Sig 9mm
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Post by: DCD2015 on July 18, 2015, 02:48:56 AM
9mm in either a Beretta 92FS or G,  or a CZ-75d PCR.  My wife carrys a  CZ-2075dRami.  Cant find any better IMO.
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Post by: Firemanjones on July 19, 2015, 04:00:30 PM
RAMI BD, PCR & P-07 all 9mm.
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Post by: bluedog46 on July 23, 2015, 09:19:28 PM
CZ p-07 duty 9mm or Colt 1911 commander in .45 acp.
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Post by: moetallday34 on August 12, 2015, 11:41:41 AM
I carry a kel tec p32 on most days,when it cools off a little I usually carry my glock 23 .40,now that I have a P07 9mm that will be my new carry.
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Post by: ShoMeMule on August 15, 2015, 05:52:28 PM
LC9s Pro and P-01
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Post by: mlk18 on August 20, 2015, 04:03:41 PM
My carry caliber is 9mm for my primary (or if carrying solo) and 9mm or .380acp for my back up.
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Post by: Rhino on September 16, 2015, 02:56:46 PM
Primary-9mm CZ 75 or Glock 19, pocket back up S&W Model 60 .357.
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Post by: hrdguera on September 16, 2015, 05:28:35 PM
I have 4 primary carries -
First and newest CZ P-01 w/ decocker.  (recently experienced FTF issues)
Second - Sig P-226 MK 25.  Tack Driver
Third - CZ 75B Brushed Stainless. Also a Tack Driver and sometimes moves to # 1 or #2.
Fourth - Springfield XD Sub 9. Completely reliable in any conditions.

For really Concealed Carry the Springfield XDS 45 or the lightweight CZ P-07 Duty.

I have others but still prefer any of the above. For going in the mountains in CO or in states that foolishly restrict mag capacity ... the CZ 97B.
Even bears faint when they see that one.
 

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Post by: Jrpsaros on October 25, 2015, 08:59:10 PM
I find it amusing most places all scream for the biggest hole possible, but obviously by the poll cz guys/gals love their 9mm  O0
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Post by: Tyerone on October 27, 2015, 09:27:20 PM
More 9mm here.  Primarily PX4sc OWB or Nano in the pocket.  I do enjoy carrying the pitbull revolver in.40S&W OWB that rides higher up and feels pretty lite -- 5 rounds might have something to do with that.
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Post by: tjwolf on October 30, 2015, 05:50:36 AM
My every day carry is CZ P07 ( Gen 2 ) in 9mm and sometimes CZ 75B in 9mm.
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Post by: bluedog46 on October 30, 2015, 08:43:27 PM
My every day carry is CZ P07 ( Gen 2 ) in 9mm and sometimes CZ 75B in 9mm.

I was not aware the p07 had generations. What is the difference?
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Post by: RenegadeDave on October 31, 2015, 08:02:19 AM
New to the CZ game, was carrying 1911s until the muzzle/holster body started wearing holes in my jeans.  Still love the platform but needed something a little shorter barreled so enter the 75 compact.  For now, 9 mm.  Good caliber, makes a great bullet hose out of the CZ.  I am more effective at long range with the 1911 (sight radius, slicked up triggers) but more than good enough on the CZ.  I like the capacity 9mm gives.   Quality JHP in any caliber (9/40/45) is practically the same  if not academically so


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Post by: bluzman on November 19, 2015, 06:51:10 PM
My EDC pistols are 9mm. I pocket carry and OWB carry a Sig P938. A Kimber Tactical Pro II is also in the rotation.
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Post by: Gotime242 on December 08, 2015, 10:14:52 AM
Just picked up a g43...so 9 it is!
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Post by: incursore on January 21, 2016, 11:37:51 PM
I carry PCR or Sig 232 so 9mm or .380
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Post by: mark5019 on January 22, 2016, 11:31:04 PM
mined hordany critical defense in 9 mm
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Post by: 357MAGNOLE on January 22, 2016, 11:53:08 PM
9mm 124G Federal HST

CZ RAMI 10+1 on the hip, spare 14 round mag in the pocket. I do not at all feel undergunned with 25 rounds of the worlds best hollow points in my favorite carry pistol.  :P
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Post by: amcline82 on March 11, 2016, 08:17:11 PM
Hornady xtp 40 S&W. In Glock 22 or shield.

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Post by: SSGN_Doc on March 16, 2016, 12:22:44 AM
One of three 9mm loads are my most common.  Speer Gold Dot 124gr, Federal HST 124gr, or Winchester Ranger T 124 Gr +P.

Usually in a Glock 19 or 26.

Sometimes carry .45 or .40 Gold Dot.

Have a .357 Sig Barrel for the .40, and have Federal HST for that.
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Post by: jimjc on March 23, 2016, 02:36:31 PM
9mm in many Pistols, this summer will be a Walter PPS M2, winter will be a HK P2000.  I'm looking for CZ P01 and that isn't easy to find.
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Post by: oldcur73 on April 04, 2016, 01:53:03 AM
It depends on what I'm doing/where I'm headed.most of the time,daily routine carry is CZ75 9mm.if I'm hiking,hunting with rifle,fishing,I use a Ruger GP100 .357 mag.in known snake country,the 1st.round up is a CCI shotshell.the rest are usually 158gr.jhps or jsps.
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Post by: crand16 on April 27, 2016, 08:45:05 AM
Shield or G43 in 9mm in summer months, Glock 19 or P-01 in winter.  Occasionally a little .38 special J frame with snake shot if I'm working in the yard/field.
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Post by: jimsjrt on June 10, 2016, 06:31:39 AM
9mm in a Glock 19 or Kahr CW9. Will be the P-07 when my holsters arrive.

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Post by: rdcinhou on June 10, 2016, 06:40:23 AM
.380, .25 or .22 mag ... Depends on where I'm going and what I'm wearing.
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Post by: playboyoncrack on June 14, 2016, 04:32:08 PM
9mm in STI Duty one 4.0/Cz custom compact L


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Post by: 452pcr on June 14, 2016, 04:52:03 PM
9x17 or 9x19  for ccw

.22mag for hiking trails or hunting...  Until I get my .32 Fed Mag.
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Post by: johnnymohani on July 07, 2016, 10:22:01 PM
9mm

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Post by: MBeach222 on July 12, 2016, 09:23:50 PM
EDC = Glock 19 and Glock 43 both in 9mm.

My CZ 75 BD Police model is too big to carry.   8)
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Post by: Tenbones on July 13, 2016, 05:04:21 PM
I'm usually packin' a PPS 9MM OR A NAA 22mag.
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Post by: olfarhors on July 17, 2016, 11:43:08 AM
99% of the time its a CZ P-01 in 9 MM, the other 1 % its a officer/defender alloy frame  1911 in 45 acp.
course I always have my Sig 238 in my front pocket as well.
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Post by: donp326 on July 17, 2016, 06:26:31 PM
On a monthly rotation, a CZ75 pre B (current), a Browning High Power, both 9mm and a Sig P220 .45 caliber.
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Post by: Radom on July 18, 2016, 11:52:20 PM
Professional men all agree:

.38 Special +P. 

I have argued this for many years.  If you are talking about deep concealment, then the S&W 638 Airweight Bodyguard is THE CCW. 

If you are wearing a suit, then you have a lot of freedom.  If you take off your suit coat and/or waistcoat/vest, then you can't hide a standard length handgun anymore.  Fitted shirts and trousers don't help conceal. 

As a right-handed person, I carry a S&W 638 in my RH trouser pocket.  I use a "pocket holster." 

This goes to the "something is better than nothing" philosophy.  When I enter the court building, I have to check my 638 before the metal detector.  (We have lockers similar to the YMCA, etc,).  When I leave and hit the street, I armed. I have never been "made" with the S&W 638. 

The 642 and 638 are more or less similar.  I prefer the 638 because it would theoretically help with aimed shooting.  I
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Post by: s0nspark on July 19, 2016, 09:15:35 AM
My carry caliber has been 9mm as long as I've carried, aside from brief dalliances with 10mm and .45ACP back when I carried Glocks.

My daily carry now is a Cajunized UG P-07 and it is soon to get milled for an RMR.

IMO you just can't beat the capacity and control you get from 9mm in a mid to full sized pistol.
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Post by: dwcopple on July 19, 2016, 09:51:34 AM
9 milly
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Post by: jboyettef1984 on July 20, 2016, 08:20:09 PM
Currently it's the rami in 9mm, but soon I may be switching to a glock in 40 s&w or 10mm
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Post by: pokersamurai on July 28, 2016, 08:54:44 AM
I used to CC a .357 magnum Ruger GP-100 for years.

Now I've switched to my 9mm Glock 19.
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Post by: Ron M. on July 31, 2016, 01:25:07 PM
Mostly IWB with a Ruger LCR in 327 Federal or a S&W 2 1/2 inch model 66 loaded with Buffalo Bore's +P 158gr LSWCHP 38 Special ammo. When I want to carry OWB it's a Sig M11A1 or CZ-75 compact.
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Post by: The Conservative on August 11, 2016, 06:01:15 PM
Currently carrying STI Guardian in 45.  It has been flawless.  Recently tried to switch to a Glock 19 but it was a total fail.  I see a P-01 Omega in my future and if it shoots half as good as my surplus CZ 75 it will be my next EDC.
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Post by: JohnnyGeek on August 13, 2016, 11:11:44 AM
.45 ACP - all day, 'err day.


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Post by: exit plan on August 14, 2016, 08:33:31 AM
I carry a walther pps .40 , 180 gr winchester ranger, kramer owb, if thats ok with some of the more eccentric members.
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Post by: wisemenofgotham on August 14, 2016, 10:07:45 AM
9mm, Federal HST 147g +P

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee11/indianboyz2000/firearms/IMG_20160705_161407_hdr_edit_zpsjm1w0hhw.jpg)

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee11/indianboyz2000/firearms/IMG_20160328_174412_hdr_edit_zpshk1ybovz.jpg) (http://s230.photobucket.com/user/indianboyz2000/media/firearms/IMG_20160328_174412_hdr_edit_zpshk1ybovz.jpg.html)

380ACP for suit days, pocket holster (Fiocchi Extrema 90g XTP)

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee11/indianboyz2000/firearms/IMG_20160301_101629_hdr_edit_zpsx8w12o2n.jpg) (http://s230.photobucket.com/user/indianboyz2000/media/firearms/IMG_20160301_101629_hdr_edit_zpsx8w12o2n.jpg.html)

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Post by: exit plan on August 14, 2016, 01:22:08 PM
nice pics ... but where's the walther pps?
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Post by: wisemenofgotham on August 14, 2016, 07:47:15 PM
I'm not sure if you're asking me, but I don't have a PPS.  I do have this that I carry on occasion:

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee11/indianboyz2000/firearms/IMG_20160706_000346_hdr_edit_zpsa5zpgdfa.jpg) (http://s230.photobucket.com/user/indianboyz2000/media/firearms/IMG_20160706_000346_hdr_edit_zpsa5zpgdfa.jpg.html)
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Post by: hondatech2k2 on August 17, 2016, 06:28:08 AM
I carry my 9mm CZ SP-01 everywhere
I weight a 155 soaking wet, and the pistol never leaves my side!
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Post by: Bigdude on October 19, 2016, 04:01:14 PM
Beretta 85 (Cheetah) chambered in .380 auto
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Post by: rhart on October 19, 2016, 05:01:04 PM
Depending on how I dress (weather related) I carry one (or more) of the following:
STI Escort in .45 (6 rounds +1)
CZ P01 in 9mm (15 rounds with a Sphinx magazine +1)
Sphinx Sub Compact in 9mm (13 rounds +1)
Sphinx SDP Semi Compact (17 rounds +1)

I have carried other guns like my CZ 97B or my Glock 19 as well. Just depends on how I'm feeling.
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Post by: Carson017 on November 27, 2016, 09:01:02 AM
Primary Carry - CZ P01 9mm
Backup - Shield 9mm
Backup to the Backup - Colt Mustang .380


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