Carrying A Glock 34

[Th@tGuy]

So my primary carry has been the Glock 19X but I decided to switch things up and go with a big boy for the last couple of weeks. I’ve used the same holster that I carry the 19X in until my Slimfit holster for the 34 comes in. For reference I’m 5’10 165lbs and I concealed carried the 34 without any problems whatsoever. It wasn’t uncomfortable, and my movements while carrying it wasn’t affected either. Is it practical? That’s up to the owner. Will I continue to carry it? Yes, every now and then.

Just wanted to share my experience with it, anyone else out there are a fan of carrying larger handguns?

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I carry my XD9 almost exclusively even though I'm also "permitted" to carry Mrs. BassCliff's smaller Kahr CW9. I plan to add a 5" 1911, or 2011, of some sort after I move out of this restrictive state and will carry it. I'm 6'0" at 215lbs so I think I'll be able to carry a larger pistol without issue. In fact, I'm looking forward to it.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Keystone19250]

So my primary carry has been the Glock 19X but I decided to switch things up and go with a big boy for the last couple of weeks. I’ve used the same holster that I carry the 19X in until my Slimfit holster for the 34 comes in. For reference I’m 5’10 165lbs and I concealed carried the 34 without any problems whatsoever. It wasn’t uncomfortable, and my movements while carrying it wasn’t affected either. Is it practical? That’s up to the owner. Will I continue to carry it? Yes, every now and then.

Just wanted to share my experience with it, anyone else out there are a fan of carrying larger handguns?

On occasion I will carry my XDM 45ACP 4.5 barrel in a SafariLand level 3 holster, the holster is basically what law enforcement use so it doesn’t conceal very well however on my wildlife rescue calls I don’t worry about it being covered up.

 

[nmedge]

Once upon a time I carried bigger guns but because of age and back issues the smaller 9mm's are working for me now.

 

[Sld1959]

So my primary carry has been the Glock 19X but I decided to switch things up and go with a big boy for the last couple of weeks. I’ve used the same holster that I carry the 19X in until my Slimfit holster for the 34 comes in. For reference I’m 5’10 165lbs and I concealed carried the 34 without any problems whatsoever. It wasn’t uncomfortable, and my movements while carrying it wasn’t affected either. Is it practical? That’s up to the owner. Will I continue to carry it? Yes, every now and then.

Just wanted to share my experience with it, anyone else out there are a fan of carrying larger handguns?

I carried a 4.5 inch 44 magnum Redhawk a few times concealed, just because. I found that yes, carrying such a large handgun is possible but really, why. They can actually slower to get from concealment than a smaller option can be because of the extra measures the larger weapon needs for concealment, and actually the extra weight and size can be an issue in the draw.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I'm not a compact fan, but own a 4" handgun. Full size from 4.4 - 6"+ for normal carry with a few owb holsters. I like shoulder holsters best and will order some when I find 1 I like. I don't carry normally or seldom do mainly because I hate waist carry. Shoulder or drop (not thigh) is best for me and gun weight is ZERO concern!

 

[Annihilator]

Yea, I am not a fan of small guns for ccw, right now I use my SD40 as my carry gun, like it a lot, I use a Versa Carry OWB holster, hides pretty well.