In a World of Compacts, Is it Bad my EDC is a Full Size?

[Sld1959]

Heck we are all adults, and all have experiences/opinions that form our choices. Whatever works for the individual. Hell it would not be "bad" if your CC was a Smith 500, if you can pull it off.

My biggest handguns, non hunting, were a 3 inch Charter Arms Bulldog old version, and a Lightweight Commander, both were carried at various times during colder cover garment weather. Since getting rid of everything 4*, everything is now compact or smaller. My two largest carry would be a Smith Model 60 3 inch and P365Xl. Things evolve as we get older, i prefer less weight on the belt, and i do not feel any less well armed than I did in my youth. They fit my current life style and normal AO.

 

[HansGruber]

Heck we are all adults, and all have experiences/opinions that form our choices. Whatever works for the individual. Hell it would not be "bad" if your CC was a Smith 500, if you can pull it off.

My biggest handguns, non hunting, were a 3 inch Charter Arms Bulldog old version, and a Lightweight Commander, both were carried at various times during colder cover garment weather. Since getting rid of everything 4*, everything is now compact or smaller. My two largest carry would be a Smith Model 60 3 inch and P365Xl. Things evolve as we get older, i prefer less weight on the belt, and i do not feel any less well armed than I did in my youth. They fit my current life style and normal AO.

This is so true.

I used to carry Gov’t 1911’s, or a Glock 21 or 17, or a full-size USP either OWB or IWB…

I’ve switched now to, mainly, J-frames in the pocket, or a Sig P238 in the pocket (or both)…occasionally carry a full/mid sized pistol, like yesterday when I met someone for a face to face gun deal…the 3” 686+ came along in a shoulder holster, with the 632UC in the pocket.

But I doubt that I’ll find need to carry the heavy metal again for quite some time…

 

[Sld1959]

This is so true.

I used to carry Gov’t 1911’s, or a Glock 21 or 17, or a full-size USP either OWB or IWB…

I’ve switched now to, mainly, J-frames in the pocket, or a Sig P238 in the pocket (or both)…occasionally carry a full/mid sized pistol, like yesterday when I met someone for a face to face gun deal…the 3” 686+ came along in a shoulder holster, with the 632UC in the pocket.

But I doubt that I’ll find need to carry the heavy metal again for quite some time…

Smart. I did the similar two days ago when we went to Detroit for an appt. Carried the p365xl OWB and the Taurus 380 revolver in my hip pocket partially to arm wife if needs being.

Heading out the door to my local country Floyd the Barber i have the .380 in my hip pocket like most of the time.

 

[HayesGreener]

I can hide a big gun. With a few exceptions I have carried duty sized pistols for duty and CCW. Mostly because I am simple minded and don't want to mix up manuals of arms.

 

[Anchorite]

This is so true.

I used to carry Gov’t 1911’s, or a Glock 21 or 17, or a full-size USP either OWB or IWB…

I’ve switched now to, mainly, J-frames in the pocket, or a Sig P238 in the pocket (or both)…occasionally carry a full/mid sized pistol, like yesterday when I met someone for a face to face gun deal…the 3” 686+ came along in a shoulder holster, with the 632UC in the pocket.

But I doubt that I’ll find need to carry the heavy metal again for quite some time…

If I'm not wearing a suit to court, I'm in flip-flops and shorts. Rarely wear jeans anymore.

I used to carry a full size 1911, then a Commander, then a G22, now almost exclusively a Colt Agent 6-shot 38S. My lifestyle doesn't dictate anything larger, or for that matter heavier.

I avoid crowds, shop at random places and times so as to not be patterned and basically operate at condition yellow every single day of my life.

The wheel gun works just fine for me, day in, day out.

 

[The Night Rider]

Hell it would not be "bad" if your CC was a Smith 500, if you can pull it off.

I was riding my mountain bike home from work one day when I saw a guy walking down the street that looked like he was carrying a Smith & Wesson 500.

Remembering that I just got to look at him as I went by on the bike , I'm fairly certain the barrel was at least 8 inches long.

As for his holster it literally looked like he took a piece of black Kydex rolled it into a cone, presumably glued it together or whatever, cut the bottom off of it and hung it on his belt

 

[HayesGreener]

If I'm not wearing a suit to court, I'm in flip-flops and shorts. Rarely wear jeans anymore.

Jeans are back in style

 

[HansGruber]

Decided to stop for a burger & beer after running a couple errands.

632 in my pocket.

And before anyone clutches their pearls—THIS IS 100% LEGAL.

I *might* have a second beer; I’ll still be legal, if it’s enough time between the two (MN BAC legal for carry: .04; for me, that’s 1-2 beers per hour depending on AVB, and I’m sticking to 4-5% lagers…).

 

[Bassbob]

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Decided to stop for a burger & beer after running a couple errands.

632 in my pocket.

And before anyone clutches their pearls—THIS IS 100% LEGAL.

I *might* have a second beer; I’ll still be legal, if it’s enough time between the two (MN BAC legal for carry: .04; for me, that’s 1-2 beers per hour depending on AVB, and I’m sticking to 4-5% lagers…).

I had my pearls in my hand bro. You caught me in the nick of time.

 

[HansGruber]

I had my pearls in my hand bro. You caught me in the nick of time.

You grabbing a bit low for “pearls”.

 

[southtex]

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Decided to stop for a burger & beer after running a couple errands.

632 in my pocket.

And before anyone clutches their pearls—THIS IS 100% LEGAL.

I *might* have a second beer; I’ll still be legal, if it’s enough time between the two (MN BAC legal for carry: .04; for me, that’s 1-2 beers per hour depending on AVB, and I’m sticking to 4-5% lagers…).

Burger and Beer is a personal favorite early afternoon so to you. I also appreciated the mathematical breakdown for legal limit as it's a good guideline

 

[OldGrunt]

If the wife and I go out for a nice meal, you better believe I'm going to have a beer with my ribeye. And my J-frame in my pocket. Just like driving, you better know your limits.

 

[HansGruber]

If the wife and I go out for a nice meal, you better believe I'm going to have a beer with my ribeye. And my J-frame in my pocket. Just like driving, you better know your limits.

And that’s the rub; you need to know YOUR limits.

If you’re someone who gets a little belligerent when you have a drink…you probably shouldn’t carry and drink.

If you’re a lightweight (no offense with that; alcohol affects everyone differently, and it can hit some people harder than others for a number of reasons, many genetic and beyond control), and you get tipsy after one drink…you probably shouldn’t carry and drink.

Know yourself.

 

[OldGrunt]

And that’s the run; you need to know YOUR limits.

If you’re someone who gets a little belligerent when you have a drink…you probably shouldn’t carry and drink.

If you’re a lightweight (no offense with that; alcohol affects everyone differently, and it can hit some people harder than others for a number of reasons, many genetic and beyond control), and you get tipsy after one drink…you probably shouldn’t carry and drink.

Know yourself.

Agree.

 

[Oldmountaiman]

So I feel myself a bit out of place sometimes because my EDC is a Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec Defender, 5" Barrel. A lot of people said about getting the compact pistol, but I have no problem carrying this. I use a Cross leather suspender strap, and with it anchored to my belt, I don't feel the weight at all, and I'm not rubbing against it either. It feels comfortable, and I also have no problem reaching it fast (Been practicing a lot). So I ask everyone here, Should I get a Compact Pistol?

NO, I always kinda figured that looking down the barrel of my 45 on a full size frame just might say end of days and cause a wet spot on a persons knickers while said person says mama might save his life.