What is your carry preference? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

yeahYeah · 07-08-2008, 08:56 AM

I conceal 95% of the time. it fits my dress style better. i dont like tucking my shirts in.

tomfoolery · 07-08-2008, 09:00 AM

I wear a 1911 in a Don Hume open top leather IWB holster. Usually with cargo shorts and a T shirt (untucked). Oh yeah, and flip flops!

Laid back office

AZXD40 · 07-08-2008, 09:01 AM

In General I am concealed.. But I make no hesitation to Open-Carry when the opportunity arises.

Wired · 07-08-2008, 09:04 AM

I have not open carried yet. We'll see if I do. I think it kind of designates you as a target to any threats.

xdfan80 · 07-08-2008, 09:05 AM

I live in Michigan so I dont really have a choice.

btiremank · 07-08-2008, 09:08 AM

So far I have yet to open carry. I did just pick up a nice paddle holster for the Sig, so I will be trying the open thing soon. The neighbors are going to love it. lol

AZXD40 · 07-08-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wired

I have not open carried yet. We'll see if I do. I think it kind of designates you as a target to any threats.

Yeah because criminals always pick out the one most likely to be able to defend themselfs? That has never made any sense to me. I am a 6' 260# man with an intimidating disposition, I am already a threat

... the sidearm just makes it clear. I do not live in a war zone, A video game, or a Movie. I do not go around living my life in fear of being ambushed, If somebody is going to choose me as a target I want them to consider the fact they will have to fight for it.

RSfireman · 07-08-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AZXD40

Yeah because criminals always pick out the one most likely to be able to defend themselfs? That has never made any sense to me. I am a 6' 260# man with an intimidating disposition, I am already a threat

... the sidearm just makes it clear. I do not live in a war zone, A video game, or a Movie. I do not go around living my life in fear of being ambushed, If somebody is going to choose me as a target I want them to consider the fact they will have to fight for it.

+1

Wired · 07-08-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AZXD40

Yeah because criminals always pick out the one most likely to be able to defend themselfs? That has never made any sense to me. I am a 6' 260# man with an intimidating disposition, I am already a threat

... the sidearm just makes it clear. I do not live in a war zone, A video game, or a Movie. I do not go around living my life in fear of being ambushed, If somebody is going to choose me as a target I want them to consider the fact they will have to fight for it.

To victimize and rob, rape, etc..., No; however, if they perceive you as a threat (meaning you will prevent them from getting what they want) then possibly. My father was a LEO for several years and growing up he never went out of the house unarmed if he had anything on that said Sheriff on it. Even a T-shirt, because that basically puts a big target on your back. That's just what I was taught.

If a criminal is going to rob someone, i agree with you and he will probably not go for the person with a gun. But if he want's to rob the local 7-11 and you just happen to be in the store and he see's you're pistol, well then he could perceive you as a threat and usually the good guys always react to the bad guys rather than pro-act.

I do not live in a war zone, video game or movie either, nor do I go around living my life in fear of being ambushed, but I'm not going to do anything to stand out in a crowd either. If some bad guy decides to threaten me with my life or serious injury, then he gets to face the consequences.

**XDONBOARD** · 07-08-2008, 10:27 AM

I always conceal. I live in a proud open carry state too. I just always prefer the element of surprise. Although I work at a bank and am restricted from carrying altogether. Evenings and weekends are always armed. Otherwise car is across the street in the parking garage.

View Poll Results: Preferred method
Open Carry	13	11.82%
Concealed Carry	94	85.45%
I don't carry	2	1.82%
Huh?	1	0.91%
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07-08-2008, 08:56 AM	#1
yeahYeah XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,663	What is your carry preference? I conceal 95% of the time. it fits my dress style better. i dont like tucking my shirts in. __________________ The American Revolution was a new war fought by a new kind of soldier...snipers built this country

07-08-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,599	I wear a 1911 in a Don Hume open top leather IWB holster. Usually with cargo shorts and a T shirt (untucked). Oh yeah, and flip flops! Laid back office __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

07-08-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 718	In General I am concealed.. But I make no hesitation to Open-Carry when the opportunity arises. __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

07-08-2008, 09:04 AM	#4
Wired XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,118	I have not open carried yet. We'll see if I do. I think it kind of designates you as a target to any threats. __________________ XD-40 4" XD-40 SC Smith & Wesson 629 .44 MAG 4" Remington 870

07-08-2008, 09:05 AM	#5
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,812	I live in Michigan so I dont really have a choice. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

07-08-2008, 09:08 AM	#6
btiremank XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northern utah Posts: 181	So far I have yet to open carry. I did just pick up a nice paddle holster for the Sig, so I will be trying the open thing soon. The neighbors are going to love it. lol __________________ *McCainPalin If for nothing else but judges!**

07-08-2008, 10:27 AM	#10
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,522	I always conceal. I live in a proud open carry state too. I just always prefer the element of surprise. Although I work at a bank and am restricted from carrying altogether. Evenings and weekends are always armed. Otherwise car is across the street in the parking garage. __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

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