Single Stack for CCW?

[beakersloco]

Just keep in mind its a personal preference... what do you feel safe with.

[TacBlack]

I've actually been know to drive into town, walk around the mall, head out on the beach and otherwise "hang" without any firearm at all. I live in a pretty non-threatening environment.

The point I'm making is: Your mileage may vary.

I've also been known to carry an 45 XD Tactical in the car, with two mags and a laser sight, a 32 ACP backup in the console, .357 snub in my pocket and a 12 gauge in the trunk. Oh yeah . . . Cold Steel "Peace Keeper II" double edged.

Didn't need them, but this is America, and it's legal.

[TacBlack]

Originally Posted by AKpredator

You should think of your protection as a system.

I sympathize with those single digit mag capacity types. It is very sensible to like platforms with lots of bullets. I normally carry my Ltwt Officers or Wilson CQB, 25 rds JHP, a small Wegner Spyderco folder on my right, an Emerson Karambit on my left, and a good light in my left jacket/vest pocket. It matters greatly on how far I am from help for which weapon and how much ammunition I carry.

Call this paranoid but if &%*^ happens, you will wish you were armed with more than your box cutter.

I have a box cutter. Hell of a weapon when used by someone who knows what they're doing. Lately I had a knee injury and ended up with a cane. There's a weapon that gets overlooked. Right in there with a nightstick.

(Don't swing it like a club, much more effective when "jabbed" -- hard to block a jab.)

Most of the time I don't feel a need to be "heavily armed." I think the NAA Guardian, 7 rds 32 ACP is a bit "under gunned" but it beats no gun, and I'll carry it -- whereas I won't carry a 45 ACP, .357, or 9mm despite having several of each.

-- Never been mugged, punched, robbed, etc., and we're way past not being young any more.

[kat1950]

Kimber Ultra Raptor, 24 oz empty and accurate as hell, with a Wilson Mag, and a gem to conceal.

Second choice Glock 36, newer ones, only 6+1 but conceal pretty well.

[Alaskapopo]

Originally Posted by thejoe

I fully understand that carrying a spare magazine ought to be standard practice while carrying a concealed firearm. I carry one myself.

I'm considering converting to a 1911 for CCW since the round is larger and the pistol itself is slimmer (theoretically making it easier to conceal).

The question is, how many spare mags are enough? Those who carry their 1911, how many spares do you carry?

Right now I carry 25 rounds daily (12+1 in the pistol and a spare 12 rd. mag). I'm thinking that I'd like to match this if I convert to a 1911, but that makes it a little more difficult to conceal because I'll need 3 spare 7 rd. mags (or 2 spare 8 rd. mags) to make up the capacity difference.

Thoughts?

joe

I carry two spare magazines and a surefire light when off duty. When on duty I carry 2 spare 10 round magazines in a double open top magazine pouch and I carry a single covered magazine pouch for the GLock 21 with 2 8 round magazines.
Pat

[40packin]

Or you can just get a Para P14 and carry 14+1 in your 1911 double stack. The receiver's a little wider but so what, unless you have tiny hands it shouldn't matter.

[Alaskapopo]

Originally Posted by 40packin

Or you can just get a Para P14 and carry 14+1 in your 1911 double stack. The receiver's a little wider but so what, unless you have tiny hands it shouldn't matter.

First off Para's are not know for reliablity or long term durablity. There is a reason the FBI HRT team dropped its Les Baer built 1911's on a Para frame and went with single stack custom Springfields.

Secondly how well a pistol fits your hand is very important and will help you shoot better. Double stack 45's don't fit most people that well. Single Stack guns fit better for most people and with grip modifications can be made to fit almost anyone. You can only make a Para's grip so so small.

How well you shoot the gun will matter in a gun fight far more than having 15 rounds vs 9 rounds. Most gun fights are decided well before 9 rounds have been fired. If a double stack fits you well and you have a reliable one then by all means carry it. But I prefer the single stack design and that is what I will carry. Many well respected agencys and people agree with me. Like Delta, Marine Force Recon, FBI's HRT, LAPD SWAT and so on.
Pat

[tomfoolery]

going back a few pages here....to the gent that said "give the criminal what he wants and hel leave you alone" studies show that your chances of survival are far greater if you fight in a situation like this....granted i would probably comply first (depending on the situation, wallet, cash, etc.)

legally...in ohio anyway, there are 3 things that you need to prove before you can justify shooting.

1. means (knife, gun, bat, pipe, huge mother fu*$@r)
2. opprutunity (robbery, rape, mugging)
3. Intent ("im gonna kill you" "give me your money or il kill you" etc.)

if you can prove those 3 things then there are no worries.

back on topic....i carry an xd40 service 12+1 then an additional 12 round mag. 25 speer gold dots should be enough.

[Ishpeck]

Originally Posted by tomfoolery

legally...in ohio anyway, there are 3 things that you need to prove before you can justify shooting.

1. means (knife, gun, bat, pipe, huge mother fu*$@r)
2. opprutunity (robbery, rape, mugging)
3. Intent ("im gonna kill you" "give me your money or il kill you" etc.)

if you can prove those 3 things then there are no worries.

back on topic....i carry an xd40 service 12+1 then an additional 12 round mag. 25 speer gold dots should be enough.

Wouldn't just holding #1 in a threatening manner (muzzle/blade pointed at you, bat in position ready to swing) qualify for #3? Hell, even having any of #1 within 21 feet seems to qualify as #3 to me.

[turbosupra1313]

how do you prove he threatened you if hes dead? hehe. carry tape recorder... DUH. lol