I can carry full size and mostly done so but lately I've found it's hard to resist just strapping on my P938. It's becoming my preferred carry.Jumping Frog wrote:Agreed, a 6 inch barrel is a little hard.skeathley wrote:I would love to carry my .357 Magnum (6 inch barrel), but no chance of that.
I first started carrying back in the '70's with a .357 Ruger Security Six with a 4 in barrel.
Yeah, but I think we'd both agree that we'd rather have the .45 in hand if trouble strikes.skeathley wrote:A .380 in hand trumps a .45 at home every time.
See above comment on rationalization.
Actually, I've never owned a subcompact because I do not want to let myself start rationalizing. As noted above, I carry a full size every day.skeathley wrote:That said, there are small 9mm pistols, and it wouldn't hurt to go to a gun show and browse.
However, lately I have been more and more tempted to the point that I have been shopping and comparing. Why now after all these years? Because I started hiking and running. Doing sprints at the local middle school track with a 1911 on my hip has certain "issues".
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- Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:50 pm
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- Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:45 am
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I've been carrying my S&W 327. 8 rounds of .357 mag from a 2" barrel. Rides high with the S&W OWB holster and even though it's large frame, conceals well.skeathley wrote:I would love to carry my .357 Magnum (6 inch barrel), but no chance of that. But really, despite what you may hear, a .380 at 6 feet, with good shot placement, will cause someone to rethink their career choices. A .380 in hand trumps a .45 at home every time. Just make sure you are a good shot.Which leads me to another question, am I carrying enough gun?
I can shoot the heck out of the p238, but I am limited by caliber and round count.
That said, there are small 9mm pistols, and it wouldn't hurt to go to a gun show and browse. And don't overlook the .38 Special, which is as reliable as they get.
- Mon May 19, 2014 10:43 am
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Full size XD, no, but and XDS I can carry in a pocket holster in either jeans or loose fitting slacks as long as they don't have shallow pockets --the darker the slacks the better.jbarn wrote:I don't know how you guys carry XDs sized guns in your pants pockets? What size and style pant?
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:42 pm
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Look at the P938, I find it easy to carry in a pocket or in an ankle holster. For that matter, the XDS isn't all that much bigger. I can easily carry the .45 version in a jeans pocket.asbandr wrote:I have the p238 as well and have worried about whether or not it would be enough to stop a threat, especially if approached by multiple attackers. I decided to carry an extra mag. So I've got the 6 round flush mag plus one chambered and then the 7 round mag that came with the gun. The flush mag aids in concealment for me. I have been considering a 9mm and looked at the sig p290, but at this point I can't imagine carrying a bigger gun. It's hard enough to conceal the p238! But I'm sure as I get used to carrying I will get more comfortable with a bigger gun. Plus I don't want to get rid of my p238, and I can't afford another gun on top of that right now.