Overlooked and underrated...

[thatGirl]

Back in the day we picked up a 637 (if memory serves) 38sp+p for thatGirl and it hurt more to see that pistol leave than it did to see her go.

Wow, that hurts a little. You can pick another lil snub nose up for $500, but my company is priceless   

@Ken, there are places even a CC permit won't allow you to be armed, some of us don't have a CC permit cause we find it unconstitutional to require such a thing, and even if you are legit to be packing, you don't necessarily want folks to know.

My revolver is lightweight, easily concealed in pocket or boot, the trigger's stiff enough that I'm not worried about firing it accidently, and as 1000meter said, I can fire it while it's still in my pocket with only minor scorching possible... and I carry knife too for opening letters and cleaning dirt from under my nails of course 

[Kentactic]

Back in the day we picked up a 637 (if memory serves) 38sp+p for thatGirl and it hurt more to see that pistol leave than it did to see her go.

Wow, that hurts a little. You can pick another lil snub nose up for $500, but my company is priceless   

@Ken, there are places even a CC permit won't allow you to be armed, some of us don't have a CC permit cause we find it unconstitutional to require such a thing, and even if you are legit to be packing, you don't necessarily want folks to know.

My revolver is lightweight, easily concealed in pocket or boot, the trigger's stiff enough that I'm not worried about firing it accidently, and as 1000meter said, I can fire it while it's still in my pocket with only minor scorching possible... and I carry knife too for opening letters and cleaning dirt from under my nails of course 

I understand. Even if CA starts issuing CCW's as "shall issue" like it appears they might, I will not be applying for one.

 Im just partial to "Fighting Pistols". I too, carry a knife.

Keep in mind when carrying in various positions, your brain has a "go to" spot it will revert to when its time to draw a pistol under stress. This location is the spot you've trained most with. A gun in your boot will very possibly never even come out as you frantically fumble around on your belt line for your pistol. I recommend what smarter people than me, recommend. To carry in the same location at ALL times. Also knowing that the majority of self defense shootings outside the home happen within arms length, having to kneel down to an ankle holster or into a boot is going to seriously effect performance. I understand that a gun in the boots better then a gun on your night stand at home if you need it. But it is possible to always be armed with the pistol in a proper holster attached to your belt. Slightly adjusting clothing choices will take care of it. For those that carry without a CCW, they know that being "made" EVER is not an option but many still manage to carry in an IWB holster at all times.

Its funny how some people who do have a CCW think its cool to print like a Xerox just because they've got state approval.

[thatGuy]

Dude the 'when I can't carry' deal is about bars, churches and schools.

[Kentactic]

Dude the 'when I can't carry' deal is about bars, churches and schools.

So does that mean that these people usually print hardcore so when they go to these places they must change their carry setup?

[thatGuy]

No it means anyone who EDCs a snub nose is a ne'er do well

All joking aside it is so easy to CC a 38 air weight that after a while you don't give a toss about the sign on the door because no one is ever gonna know anyhow. Check out my pistols ahoy video and look at how small that sob is!

[JohnyMac]

In RI, if you have a Town issue CCW and you telegraph through your cloths and someone drops a dime on you, it is the same as brandishing a firearm. Not the same if the State AG issues you your CCW. A state issue is CC and or OC.

Not that you folks give a crap but in RI, Town Issue CCW's are a "shall" issue and can be used across the state while AG issue permits are a "may" issue.

Of course PA. is a "shall" and can be carried CC or OC.

As everyone has been saying CC means just that. Chose the weapon that will give you the best option of truly going CC. A nice 5 shot J type frame will absolutely do the trick 

I put nothing in my boot but a socked foot! 

[thatGirl]

I put nothing in my boot but a socked foot! 

Now I know who not to hit up for a boot-topper of whiskey at the next concert I attend in RI

Joking aside, a custom made holster on the inside of your cowboy boot works just fine for some folks I know. I wasn't suggesting that anyone just stuff a gun in their boot...

[JohnyMac]

  ThatGirl!

I forgot about cowboy boots. The last pair that I owned I was 8 or so. 

[thatGirl]

ThatGirl!

I forgot about cowboy boots. The last pair that I owned I was 8 or so. 

Were they bright red boots, JM?

I figured some of yous yankees might be scratching your heads trying to figure out how to cram an upholstered pistol into the top of your lace-up work boot 

[JohnyMac]

Yeah yeah I was scratching my noggin but I finally figured it out.

Nope not red but a saddle leather brown. I think they were Justin. I really wanted them and I kept bugging my folks.

My mom would say, "Those boots will ruin your feet." My da would say, "They are too expensive and you will grow out of them in a month."

My grandmother finally bought a pair for me. 

[Kentactic]

No it means anyone who EDCs a snub nose is a ne'er do well

All joking aside it is so easy to CC a 38 air weight that after a while you don't give a toss about the sign on the door because no one is ever gonna know anyhow. Check out my pistols ahoy video and look at how small that sob is!

But does your regular carry allow others to know you're concealing? See what im getting at here.... 

[thatGuy]

Yeah it does.. A full frame G22 has a tendency to shine a little..

[Kentactic]

Yeah it does.. A full frame G22 has a tendency to shine a little..

So perhaps something between 6 round revolver and 15 round glock would be a better all time carry gun? I have no doubt that a G26/27 can be totally concealed.

[rah45]

Depends on the holster you carry, too. All I have at the moment is my Sig SP2022. I'd say it's a medium size handgun, though I suppose an argument could be made for full-size. However, with my Crossbreed IWB holster, even if all I have on is a t-shirt and jeans it won't necessary print at the 4 o'clock position...and I've got some extra weight on my sides. I have to wear a black t-shirt to help conceal any accidental printing, but as long as I'm not trying to do calisthenics or anything other than basic walking/sitting/crouching, it serves its purpose. That said, I'm currently saving up for a S&W Shield 9mm. I already have a 9mm, already am used to semi-autos, the Shield is very compact and has stellar reviews across the board. I don't have anything against revolvers, but since I'm already committed to semi-autos and the 9mm cartridge I think I'll stick with what I know. Once I get it, I think I'll have both IWB and ankle holsters for it. 

[JohnyMac]

This morning while at breakfast, I saw a gentleman with an inprinting at 4:00. No big deal as everybody carries near the cabin. I was just curious in  what he was carrying so I kept an eye on him.

Well he reached for his back right pocket and now was my chance to see what he was packen.

Well I was a bit discapointed to find he was packing a big ass cell phone at 4:00. 

[thatGuy]

I was sitting in church behind a guy who everytime his hands came above his waist he showed the business end of a 1911.. Good to know its 1950 again..

[JohnyMac]

Pretty crappy cover TG.  Either that or he weighed 300 lbs.

90% of the time my EDC is a 1911 and nobody (As far as I know) has ever tagged me.

I consider it a BIG kudos if I don't know someone is carrying and they are. You just don't need to announce it to the flippen world. 
 
In another gear here TG...YOU were in church?  I got'a meet that gal you are seeing now.