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Which would you carry daily for CCW?

What are you taking with you?


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The number of 2011 votes is encouraging. Also would have been interested in how the BG 2.0 would have done if it was an option.
 
The number of 2011 votes is encouraging. Also would have been interested in how the BG 2.0 would have done if it was an option.
Wish the site didn’t have a small limit. Another 10-15 options would have been interesting
 
The number of 2011 votes is encouraging. Also would have been interested in how the BG 2.0 would have done if it was an option.
I'm seriously considering adding the bodyguard 2.0 to my license when I have to renew. It shoots really nice considering it's size
 
If you had to pick one main gun you’re going to carry 98% of the time - must be a compact or subkompact size handgun

Let us know!

Assume each model variant listed is compact or carry model if not stated. I know there’s so many but I had to try to limit to what the site allows

Also really wanted to fit the P229 there and a micro like the PPK/S.
I carry a Glock 19 Gen 3. It's light and after over 1000 rounds without a failure of any kind I think I can trust it.
 
I'm seriously considering adding the bodyguard 2.0 to my license when I have to renew. It shoots really nice considering it's size
It is indeed amazing. I’m partial to the carry comp direct milled for a rmsc optic. Just insanely light weight and concealable but shoots very well (both in absolute terms and relative to other similar sized and caliber guns) at speed and within 15 yards or so.

A new favorite of mine!
 
It is indeed amazing. I’m partial to the carry comp direct milled for a rmsc optic. Just insanely light weight and concealable but shoots very well (both in absolute terms and relative to other similar sized and caliber guns) at speed and within 15 yards or so.

A new favorite of mine!
I was hitting an 8x10 steel target at least 50% of the time at about 35 yards with mine on my first day out shooting it. It's the comped version. And iron sights. With a little more practice I could probably improve that percentage

Only wish was to have a 9mm version. But I understand why 380
 
If you had to pick one main gun you’re going to carry 98% of the time - must be a compact or subkompact size handgun

Let us know!

Assume each model variant listed is compact or carry model if not stated. I know there’s so many but I had to try to limit to what the site allows

Also really wanted to fit the P229 there and a micro like the PPK/S.
G19. Simple, reliable, never gets in the way wherever I go.
 
I carry a 365XL Rose 95% of the time unless I am pocket carrying my Gen 1 Shield 9mm, or the rare occasion I carry my G30 Gen4. Bodyguard carry comp *might* dethrone the 365xl because of how small it is.
 
It’s not on your list but I carry a j frame 38 about 90% of the time and a shield 2.0 in 45 for the rest of the time.
 
Anyone who votes for a micro or sub compact should have to post a video of a 5/10/15/20/25/30 yard bill drill with times and hits for each one
 
4 votes for the amazing PDP compact let’s keep it going
 
Yeah you easily can but I’d say checkout the VP9K or PDP compact instead of the G19. All are similar size
Pdp is to chunky, At least the full size as a competition pistol kinda should. By the time my permit is up for renewal there should be a few more options hopefully.
 
Pdp is to chunky, At least the full size as a competition pistol kinda should. By the time my permit is up for renewal there should be a few more options hopefully.
I tried one at the lgs you are totally correct it’s like hanging on a baseball bat no thanks I went with the mp 9 2.0
 
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