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I'm looking for input on a carry gun. I was thinking about a PPK or a Sig 238. I was also considering a Glock 27, Shield, or SR9.
I'm looking for input on a carry gun. I was thinking about a PPK or a Sig 238. I was also considering a Glock 27, Shield, or SR9.
I'm 5'11 150lbs so I'm pretty thin. Unless I'm wearing a hoodie a Sig p239 prints very easily on me. I'm looking for a summertime carry gun, something I can wear with a tank top. I was thinking maybe something that will fit in my pocket but then I started looking at different carry methods OWB vs IWB. It seems like IWB may be best for me since I am so skinny....? I've got no experience with it but it looks like since the gun is closer to your body that the same gun IWB may print less than OWB, true? Once I get a new job lined up I plan on going to as many gun stores and probably KTP just to hold and fondle as many guns as I can, but before I do I'd like some input from you experienced members. Specific models I should look at. I'm taking note of what is in this thread already. As much as I want a Glock 19 or 26 as a carry gun I fear they may be too bulky for my build. I'd like to stick with a 9mm but I'd go .380 if I had to.
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I'm 5'11 150lbs so I'm pretty thin. Unless I'm wearing a hoodie a Sig p239 prints very easily on me. I'm looking for a summertime carry gun, something I can wear with a tank top. I was thinking maybe something that will fit in my pocket but then I started looking at different carry methods OWB vs IWB. It seems like IWB may be best for me since I am so skinny....? I've got no experience with it but it looks like since the gun is closer to your body that the same gun IWB may print less than OWB, true? Once I get a new job lined up I plan on going to as many gun stores and probably KTP just to hold and fondle as many guns as I can, but before I do I'd like some input from you experienced members. Specific models I should look at. I'm taking note of what is in this thread already. As much as I want a Glock 19 or 26 as a carry gun I fear they may be too bulky for my build. I'd like to stick with a 9mm but I'd go .380 if I had to.
If you stick w/9mm (which is wise) think single stack. IMO the bigger and heavier the gun, the wider the holster need's to be to displace the weight, ie Milt Sparks or Crossbreed style. For smaller,lighter guns I prefer thin Kydex in a minimalist configuration. Check out : Sentinel Concealment Gear - Custom Kydex Holsters Super comfortable holsters. They are pro grade and very reasonable priced. IMO the smaller,lighter guns just don't need the extra support that the others offer.........
Glock 19 all day every day, sometimes I throw the 30SF in the mix.
Keep in mind, if your going with a sub compact Glock (26,27) if you add a pinky extension on the mag, it will print the same as a 19,23.
I used to carry my glock 19 and 26, but after getting the shield.. its been shielding me 90% of the time, and im a glock fan girl, but the shield is one amazingly thin gun, i can carry that gun with just a tank top on. where as i usually need a cover garment with the rest.