I’ve seen a lot of info here over the years in regard to concealed carry pistols. I’ve had my concealed carry license for 14 years and have never carried in a daily basis. I have several handguns from 40 S&W to 44 Magnum but none small enough to carry. I am looking at HK and FN as possible options but I’m open to about any semi auto. I’m not looking for something tiny but something easily concealable. Most I’ve seen are 9mm and I’ve always been concerned about the stopping power of that caliber even though it’s probably more than enough to get the job done. Any opinions or pictures of your daily carry would be greatly appreciated. And as always I welcome any ideas or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

first step what is your planned mode of carry?

what can you afford to practice with for a minimum 50 rounds a month?

IWB

I can afford to shoot anything up to a .45 ACP at least 50 rounds a month. I can also reload

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Glock 26 here

my edc is a hk vp40. best self defense pistol in my opinion. sort of like a glock, but better in every way. You can find them pretty reasonably priced online. hornady 155gr xtp over max load of power pistol i get 1250fps over a chrono.

the XDs 45 just about disappears in a IWB and it is very shootable

the S&W Seild is also going to be very easy to carry

you can carry just about anything I think a Glock 19 /23 is about the biggest thing I want to stuff in my pants although I have done a 17 / 22 it is a bit much all day

my EDC is a Ruger LC9 I can put it in a pocket holster for deep concealment , IWB it hides very well , even OWB with the right holster and a untucked shirt.

if I am going bigger higher capacity G19 IWB

the really nice part is if you go small you can toss in a pocket , not to many people expect you to pull a gun from your pocket , and you can actually get your grip with out tipping anyone off so unlike normal concealed time to first shot that is slowed by clothing your on target very fast sub second, a hand in your pocket with your grip wile you talk to someone gives you under a second to round on target but you sacrifice capacity and some velocity with the 3.125 inch barrel.

I haven't shot the VP40 but the VP9 is a great gun fits the hand very well for a gun that holds 15 it feels just a bit smaller than the G19 I think that is in thickness mostly.

I think once you have a list it is time to go rent , you may find a 40 in a smaller gun to be a bit much remember to try strong hand and weak hand only for a few rounds get a feel for your realistic time per shot 9, 40 , 45 none of them is a death ray especially from a 3-4 inch barrel you should train to shoot 2-3 and assess , assess doesn't mean get their pulse , it is a 1/4 to 1/2 second are they still a threat? , if you can't say no 2-3 more assess and get ready to move your almost empty

Wife has a Karr in 9mm for her purse. I like its size. Not too small. Shoots well. Has never jammed. I have a 5 shot Smith revolver in 38. Barrel is short and accuracy is limited. It is usually in my vehicle vs on me. My Beretta 92F is too large to conceal but is very accurate. We carried this in the Coast Guard.
Everthing else is older revolvers.

9mm is more than enough. I carry either a Glock 19 or Glock 43. Mostly the 43. Appendix carry IWB the best and most comfortable holster I've found is a G-Code. However 99% of the time I carry strongside OWB with a DeSantis Mini Slide.

I carry a Sig Sauer P938, 9mm, on a daily basis.

Regarding the 9mm being powerful enough, if you choose a premium self defense bullet, such as Speer Gold Dot, Hornady XTP, Federal Hi Shok, etc., the 9mm is very good.

I had a Springfield XDs 45 Auto for a short time. Nice, compact platform, however - I suggest you actually shoot one before you take the plunge and buy it for carry. I would opt for the 9mm or 40 S&W model.

I prefer my full size 1911. But in the summer, it is a bit much to conceal. I have been carrying Springfield XDs 45 for about 5 years now and really like how small it is. At work, I carry a S&W Shield 9mm. I am not, nor have I ever been a fan of the 9mm. I know ammo has a come a long way with the 9mm, but I still wouldn't own one. I bought a S&W Shield .40 for my wife and she loves it. I find myself carrying it often myself. For what its worth, my wife and I both carry speer gold dot ammo in both my .45 and her .40

I think one of the importuned things to consider is how you are going to carry the weapon.

9mm is the round of choice for the fbi and many branches of our military. Of the many pistols I own I switch my carry between a kahr cm9, a kahr P380, and a s&w 38 j frame. For different situations, weather, clothing and sometimes I have more than 1 on me. All are comfortable IWB but can be pocket carried.

What you can conceal easily, carry comfortably, and shoot well is the simple answer. The most important thing is to actually carry instead of buying something and leaving it home because it is uncomfortable or hard to conceal.

I carry a glock 17 every day. It's on my belt right now. I have a leather and kydex holster that goes inside my jeans and clips over my belt. I where a light jacket over it in the winter and tuck my shirt over it in the summer. I also have a tactical tee shirt for church. It's spandex with a holster under each arm. I wear a long sleeve shirt and tie and carry the same glock 17 and I put two clips under my free arm. No one can ever tell it is there. I have also carried a CZ SP101 and a 1911 but they usually end up causing some kind of warrobe malfunction if I wear them on my belt all day. Both of those guns are heavier than the glock. Both of those guns also sag in the tee shirt and end up resting on the arm of the church pew or digging a hole in my side. The tee shirts fit pretty tight - yo might want to look them up on the internet - be forewarned though that the material is ''breathable'' but it can really start to stink fast if you get hot....
9mm is great. Works just fine plus the glock has 17 shots. Easy to make a fast follow-up because recoil is manageable. I reload too and have some great loads for it. I use light loads for practice and drills and regular ones for everyday. As mentioned above- there are some interesting loads out there now.

Glock 43 here. After a bunch of research and asking questions I ended up buying the 43 to carry. I liked the feel of the sig in my hand better but I honestly thin that Glocks are the AK 47 of hand guns. My brother is a State Trooper and runs the range sometimes. He told me that one of their Special units of 20 guys shot over 2500 rounds a piece out of their Glocks over a couple days and didn't clean them on purpose to test them for malfunctions. They didn't have one single malfunction during this process. They had Smith/Wessons for a couple years and went back to Glocks due to their reliability and durability. I am not a special pleader for Glock but I am very happy with the 43 I got and am getting ready to buy a 10mm for carrying in Grizz country while elk hunting and to keep in my truck. Good luck

2X I love a good leather paddle holster easy on and off just loosen up the belt a little, anything complicated to deal with will end up at home after a while in most cases.

PM9.

I'd have to use a $5 to do that Marty!

That picture was taken a while ago..saved for years for that.



Its gone now....