The Perfect CCW Weapon

[Alpine_Sapper]

BERETTA Right, Coot?

Ugh...why not just by a Taurus? You'd get the same failure rate.

[crashdive123]

I've never had a failure of my Beretta or any of my Taurus'

[Ken]

There you have it! The first QC approval on the Forum!

[Tactical Tom]

This is one of my CCW setups
Glock19 (9mm) ColdSteel Prolite & a Vic. SAK
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[sgtdraino]

I am a big fan of "mouse guns" for CCW. Small guns that can be concealed via a pocket holster in the front pocket. Nearly undetectible. You can look relaxed and casual, but in reality have your hand in your pocket ready to draw.

My preference has evolved over the years. I suppose technically my first subcompact was a Glock 27 in .40 S&W. Solid caliber, however, for my purposes, it was always a little too big and heavy for effective concealed carry.

I next went with a Keltec P3AT in .380 Auto (now under Ruger). For ease of carry, there is none better. It is so small and light, you can literally forget you have it on you. Downsides: The gun is a handful, it takes practice to be accurate with it. If you don't maintain a firm grip, it can FTF. These things can be alleviated with practice, but .380 is kind of an underpowered round.

Next I tried an Rohrbaugh R9S in 9mm. Nearly the same size as the P3AT, a little heavier, better caliber obviously. A high-dollar weapon assembled by hand with a long waiting list to purchase. As much as I would like to recommend this weapon, I cannot. For me, it was simply unreliable to feed. I could not count that it would fire more than a single shot when I needed it too.

Finally, we arrive at my current choice: A Kahr PM40 in .40 S&W. Only slightly bigger than the Rohrbaugh, only slightly heavier, in a very solid caliber, with solid reliability as well. I also managed better accuracy with this gun than the previous two, and you can even get it with night sights. For me, this is my pick for the current best CCW on the market.

Rick, the XD is an excellent weapon. If you are comfortable with the size, then I really don't think you can go wrong with it. I have owned 3, all great. I currently have the .45 XD compact, waiting for a chance to go qualify with it.

And Glocks are great too.

[crashdive123]

Nice review there Sgtdraino

[Rick]

The only drawback to night sights is if you can see them so can the bad guy that's behind you! My gunsmith asked me if I wanted them added. I said no thanks. They'll be enough light when I squeeze the trigger.

Great post by the way. Solid Info!!!

[sobeit]

Aney of the gun's you listed would be a good one. My prefrence is a Sig 229 in a 40 cal however. I like mine stock with 180gr winchester sxt. Iam not that small and I have no problem covering it up with a T shirt.

[Beo]

Don't usually carry off duty, but when I do its either my S&W .40 issued which is kinda big for ccw or my H&K USP .40 which I love. Looking at getting a Five-seveN because I have done a lot of shooting with it at our range and it handles nice. Now for the wilderness ya'll know its my Blair Higgin's Flintlock in .62 cal but that's just me
Also Nice review there Sgtdraino, real good info.

[ryaninmichigan]

12 gauge pump. I want people to know I have a weapon

[Rick]

12 guage pump? That's the perfect CCW?

[crashdive123]

You may get a little "printing" when you put it under your shirt.

[Rick]

And that metal is apt to be cold if it's inside the waist band!

[crashdive123]

Soooooooo Is that a shotgun in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

[ryaninmichigan]

I think people would think twice. when I have the room cleaner on back...

[Ole WV Coot]

And that metal is apt to be cold if it's inside the waist band!

Cold? Least of my problems. I either need shorter legs & longer arms or learn how to raise my leg to aim. That wouldn't work unless I wanted an ankle shot, mine and his. I do like the idea, just can't adapt.

[trax]

Soooooooo Is that a shotgun in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

Y'know...I totally avoided that line for soooo long after RiM first posted about the 12 guage. Good to know when we're talking about ccw that Crash will take the cheap shot

[Beo]

12 guage pump slung across your back, that sure won't draw any attention... naw.
The purpose of ccw is so no one knows you have it, if you strapped it across your back here I lock you up for inducing panic, just can't be done.
Sorry just brought out the cop in me

[ryaninmichigan]

12 guage pump slung across your back, that sure won't draw any attention... naw.
The purpose of ccw is so no one knows you have it, if you strapped it across your back here I lock you up for inducing panic, just can't be done.
Sorry just brought out the cop in me

I think that was my point. I WANT people to know I am carrying. No missunderstandings. I thought the constitution gives me the right to bear arms? In plain view.

[Beo]

No, well you could carry it unloaded. But the charge would be inducing panic as it would scare the heck outta everyone and the police who would draw down on you for carrying a firearm. sadly in todays world you can't do that, and to keep and bear arms does not mean walking around with a gun on your back its not even covered under ccw.