[Bufford]

Still my P238 in dress clothes or G26 w+2 when in jeans. I admit that I did carry the Glock and an extra mag MORE during the holidays at the insane malls while shopping.

[fastbolt]

Originally Posted by Short Cut

Anyone been packing heavier lately? ... or considering it at least? What are you carrying or considering?

Sometimes. Depends (activities and planned location of same).

Instead of one of my 5-shot J's, I've taken to carrying one of my subcompact/compact pistols with 6, 7, 8 or even 10-rd magazines, and a spare magazine.

When I don't carry my LCP w/spare mag, that is.

I've been working on maintaining my skillset, too. (Necessary as an instructor, and since I'm of the school-of-thought that an instructor should be able to demonstrate anything being taught, at any time ... unlike some newer instructors who have come back from their basic school saying they've been told not to shoot in front of people they're training - but that's a topic for another day.)

[Bill Lumberg]

No. Same as always. Glock or 1911. Perhaps one spare mag.

Originally Posted by Short Cut

or considering it at least? What are you carrying or considering?

My typical load-out is a 1911 and 2 spare mags, which totals 25 rounds of 10MM or .45ACP. Lately I've been thinking about resurrecting an older G20, having the grip shaped at a 1911 angle and putting some new night sights on it. Maybe get a more concealable holster for it too.

With 2 mags my round count goes from 25 to 46. I'm probably more likely to get struck by lighting than face and active shooter scenario like we've been seeing, but I've been thinking that having a heavy load-out sorted out ahead of time for dicier situations may not be a bad idea.

[brisk21]

Walther PPS 9mm with a spare mag. I feel more than comfortable with that. I really don't feel I need more firepower than that for "self defense".

[JBL13]

I tend to carry something bigger in the winter since it's easier to dress around a larger gun. That usually means a G21SF or a 3" GP100 as primary. In the summer (at least this past summer), I carried a .357 LCR as primary.

I nearly always carry a .38 LCR as backup.

[Stvan1]

G22 converted to 357sig in an ultra infidel, very comfortable for me, or a SA XDS in a N82 basic holster. I'm feeling safe with either one.

[Spiffums]

Originally Posted by NEOH212

Nope. Still carrying the HK 45 and one spare mag.

However, I have been packing heavier in the sense of toying with carrying my Sig 220.

It weighs more than the HK 45!

Me thinks your HK45 is more than enough

[B.Reid]

Originally Posted by Short Cut

or considering it at least? What are you carrying or considering?

My typical load-out is a 1911 and 2 spare mags, which totals 25 rounds of 10MM or .45ACP. Lately I've been thinking about resurrecting an older G20, having the grip shaped at a 1911 angle and putting some new night sights on it. Maybe get a more concealable holster for it too.

With 2 mags my round count goes from 25 to 46. I'm probably more likely to get struck by lighting than face and active shooter scenario like we've been seeing, but I've been thinking that having a heavy load-out sorted out ahead of time for dicier situations may not be a bad idea.

These active shooter scenario's involve usually one shooter and even if it was two, one magazine should take care of things. If you start spraying bullets all around you will be the problem.

[Darkangel1846]

Naw carry the same as always, but just prior to the election I did load up a ***** load of AR and AK mags. I knew if Obama lost there were gonna be riots by our brown brothers.

[bilkay]

I just got a G19 so I'm carrying that instead of the G26.

[caraker0341]

Depends on where I'm going. Malls, theaters and other high traffic areas with my family, I carry a G22 with 135 HSTs and 2 spare magazines. If I go out alone, a G19 with 9BP and 1 spare magazine. Same holster and manner of dress.

Knowing that 46 rounds is probably going to be overkill for that one in a zillion that my family and I are caught in a crapstorm that requires a gun does not cause me to lose a single wink of sleep. The alternative has kept me awake at night.

[NEOH212]

Originally Posted by Spiffums

Me thinks your HK45 is more than enough

Me too!

[broncstomper]

I'm still carrying my 26 and occasionally the 19 but i am on high alert. In my area times are hard for people that might have been borderline criminals. Twice over the holidays ive had situations with people coming to my farm asking about jobs then scrap metal. One guy even wanted to walk around and see if he could find some pecans. This guy is a known criminal that just got out of a 10 year prison stay. Nothing happened but i was glad i was protected. Both times these guys were only feet away and made me wonder what people that dont carry one in the chamber would do if things went bad. I'm just saying dont walk around with your hand on your gun but definitely be more aware of your surroundings.


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[HexHead]

Nope. Just keep a spare mag in the truck. Of course, it's a fully loaded Happy Stick with 127gr +P+ Rangers.

I started carrying that since that State Fair incident where white folk were being dragged out of their cars and beaten.

[brisk21]

Originally Posted by HexHead

Nope. Just keep a spare mag in the truck. Of course, it's a fully loaded Happy Stick with 127gr +P+ Rangers.

I started carrying that since that State Fair incident where white folk were being dragged out of their cars and beaten.

Never heard about that. Do you have a link?

[awoodpd13]

Originally Posted by brisk21

Never heard about that. Do you have a link?

Here's a couple:

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story...storyid=213223

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documen...owa-state-fair

GOOGLE "iowa state fair beat whitey night" for many more...

[brisk21]

Originally Posted by awoodpd13

Here's a couple:

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story...storyid=213223

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documen...owa-state-fair

GOOGLE "iowa state fair beat whitey night" for many more...

Thanks.

[brisk21]

Man, the facebook comments about this story are brutal!!! I can't believe people are willing to be that openly racist!!! Im just as frustrated as everyone else with the liberal media for ignoring this story, but damn.....

[SCmasterblaster]

Same as always - G17 with 17 rounds of WW115gr JHP+p+ and 16 rounds in a spare mag. Things are quiet here in VT.

[Short Cut]

Originally Posted by caraker0341

Knowing that 46 rounds is probably going to be overkill for that one in a zillion that my family and I are caught in a crapstorm that requires a gun does not cause me to lose a single wink of sleep. The alternative has kept me awake at night.

Excellent point!

[Green Dragoon]

I think reacting (changing my habits) to recent events in the news would make me a little irrationale.

[Patchman]

Still the same ole' G19 with a spare mag. Plus always a cell phone. That has always been my worst case scenario (ie: 'active shooter') load.

[emtp2rn]

I've switched from usually carrying a Sig 226 .40 cal or P220 to carrying either my G19 with an extra mag or my P226 with the 20 round mags. Also I'm now carrying at least 1 spare mag always. It is more because of the season then other things.

[B.Reid]

If I need to go heavy, I'll bring a rifle.

[racer88]

No change for me. G27 (9+1) and spare G27 mag in weakside front pocket (in DeSantis Magpacker).