Thread: How many people CCW here?

Originally Posted by grizli

So I've been carrying a full frame CZ for the past 21 years ( an 85 for fifteen years or so,until i cracked the frame after about 45k rounds, and a 75 sp-01 shadow since). I love it, it's my IPSC competition gun, I preached for years "carry what you shoot and shoot what you carry". I swore I'll never get a plastic gun. I love steel guns for shooting. But the d@#n thing weighs about 3 pounds, and my back started to complain years ago.
Last Tuesday, after about a year waiting for another gun permit, I got a pocket size tupperware (g26). Shot it enough to be certain I still hit where I aim, but it'll take me a few more trips to the range to be as comfortable with it... But I can stick it in my cargo pants front pocket ( holstered, of course) and forget it's there!
The journey to the dark side has begun. Let's see where it takes me.

Just so it's clear, I still intend to compete with the shadow. Its just that now that spring is here I don't have to figure how to conceal it in an owb cross draw holster (which was the only way I could carry all day without back problems)

If you get a chance check out the CZ P01 or Rami. P01 is a Glock 19 size SP01 (alloy frame decocker) and the Rami is G26 size (alloy, safety or decocker). I carry and love my P01 but have only managed to see one Rami and passed because it was the safety variant.

I've had my Illinois CCW for a year now. I'm still getting used to carrying. It's taken a while because I haven't been able to get in the habit of carrying every day. I do keep it with me in my vehicles at least. Still trying different holsters. The big problem in the Chicago area is the seasons change hourly. What I left the house wearing doesn't work come noontime.
My cary pistol is a Springfield XDs 9mm. Thinking of getting a Ruger LCP for summertime carry.

I never have gotten used to carrying. I have started reloading now.

Originally Posted by cavsvet74

I've had my Illinois CCW for a year now. I'm still getting used to carrying. It's taken a while because I haven't been able to get in the habit of carrying every day. I do keep it with me in my vehicles at least. Still trying different holsters. The big problem in the Chicago area is the seasons change hourly. What I left the house wearing doesn't work come noontime.
My cary pistol is a Springfield XDs 9mm. Thinking of getting a Ruger LCP for summertime carry.

Look into Crossbreed Supertuck. I have one for several of my ccw's from G26, 1911, to P938. Lynn turned me on to them years ago.

Originally Posted by ScottGoodman

Look into Crossbreed Supertuck. I have one for several of my ccw's from G26, 1911, to P938. Lynn turned me on to them years ago.

That is the holster i use. I just need to wear it everyday.

Been carrying a firearm since 1973. Of late, the Glock and S&W 442 are seeeing the most time on the hip. Depending on the where and when of the situation, the Ruger 1911 and Sig Sauer get their share of game time too.

Originally Posted by cavsvet74

That is the holster i use. I just need to wear it everyday.

If you're a slim built guy try appendix carry. It let me carry much more comfortably and much more discreetly. Regardless of where you carry make sure you have a good belt.

Originally Posted by cavsvet74

I've had my Illinois CCW for a year now. I'm still getting used to carrying. It's taken a while because I haven't been able to get in the habit of carrying every day. I do keep it with me in my vehicles at least. Still trying different holsters. The big problem in the Chicago area is the seasons change hourly. What I left the house wearing doesn't work come noontime.
My cary pistol is a Springfield XDs 9mm. Thinking of getting a Ruger LCP for summertime carry.

i'm in Chicago and decided not to get my CCW because of all the confusing rules. How easy do you find it is to carry when you're out and about?

I've been carrying for 38 years now and switched to Milt Sparks VMII a little over a year ago. Carry a 4" Wilson 1911 everyday and these are by far the most comfortable holsters I've ever had. I doubt I'll ever use kydex as they are hard on the guns and being old school, I just like a quality leather.

Originally Posted by apipeguy

I've been carrying for 38 years now and switched to Milt Sparks VMII a little over a year ago. Carry a 4" Wilson 1911 everyday and these are by far the most comfortable holsters I've ever had. I doubt I'll ever use kydex as they are hard on the guns and being old school, I just like a quality leather.

I agree, I'm a huge Kramer horsehide fan. My dad was ecstatic about his hybrid (leather/kydex) comp-tac until the kydex damaged the stainless slide on his 1911. Amazing how much damage kydex can do against stainless steel given time.