Metal Frame Pistols For Concealed Carry?

[nwslopoke]

The CZ P01 is a very nice light weight choice. It is an alloy framed DA/AS as well as the TriStar P100.

I started with striker fired. Moved over to metal framed pistols and now decided there is no right answer. Do both.

You could compromise. The CZ75 Phantom is back on the market and CZ P07 are both polymer DA/SA that are hard to fault.

 

[titsonritz]

Once upon a time, I carried a Para P14.45 & an S&W 686 7 shot, I'll never carry a metal pistol again for CCW. Big horsepower from a wheel-gun is a different deal.

 

[Jonnyuma]

6904 in a Milt Sparks SSII... never even notice the weight.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Just do like a normal person and pick up your fallen foes guns like John Wick and stop worrying your scritchy little head about it.

















lol

 

[Kid@Heart]

Surrender yourself to the certainty that you will end up with a trunk full of belts and holsters, just like the rest of us.

 

[Member 5605]

I curry a Kimber Micro-9 and it's almost not noticeable.

 

[nammac]

I curry a Kimber Micro-9 and it's almost not noticeable.

Likey me some Micro 9 too. Lite, compact, disappears in an iwb holster. And there's the option of pocket carry too...

I use the Sig P938 extended magazines, fit and work perfectly, giving an extra round to boot.

 

[Member 5605]

Likey me some Micro 9 too. Lite, compact, disappears in an iwb holster. And there's the option of pocket carry too...

I use the Sig P938 extended magazines, fit and work perfectly, giving an extra round to boot.

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Were you aware that Hogue has the pinky extensions now for the 7 round mags? Had them on preorder and was worth the wait for my paws.

 

[nammac]

We're you aware that Hogue has the pinky extensions now for the 7 round mags? Had them on preorder and was worth the wait for my paws.

Didn't know that, will need to look into them, thanks for the heads up.

 

[JRuby]

I have 3 carry pieces a model 15 snub nose a cs40 and 4516. I feel comfortable carrying them all day - no weight issue.

 

[Vendor Hidden]

Surrender yourself to the certainty that you will end up with a trunk full of belts and holsters, just like the rest of us.

Speaking of which, I just ordered a belly-band holster as an alternative to my Alien Gear IWB. I wanna see if I like that method better. That'll make about six different holsters in my drawer so far, but I've only been shooting three years, so…

 

[Flopsweat]

Surrender yourself to the certainty that you will end up with a trunk full of belts and holsters, just like the rest of us.

"Free to a good home: 3 crappy holsters and 6 sorta OK ones. Minimal to no visible wear. Most are for 9mm semi-autos."

 

[American123]

I am thinking about selling my Glock 19 and buying a CZ but I was just wondering is it even practical to carry a metal framed pistol? Even a compact one? I just feel like it would be super heavy. Should I stick with my Glock? I just keep hearing people rave about their CZs...

First things to consider. 99.99% of all gun owners claim that what they carry is the best thing and is the most comfortable.

Secondly, every gun owner dances to a different tune even ever so slightly, so what works for them may not be your preference.

I personally make my carry decisions based on what I think and what I experience, if I worried about carrying what other gun owners said I would need to buy dozens of more pistols because the recommendation would change often depending on the company.

(This coming from a guy who carries either a sig 938, or a Glock 17 w/TLR)

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I carry a full size Colt Series '70 Government Model...
A good solid belt and holster , keeps the pistol secure and free from "sagging" .
The trick is finding that good solid belt and holster....it can get expensive real quick ...And often you end up with a pile of belts and holsters , till you find the right combination....
Andy

 

[SUPER X]

I carry a full size Colt Series '70 Government Model...
A good solid belt and holster , keeps the pistol secure and free from "sagging" .
The trick is finding that good solid belt and holster....it can get expensive real quick ...And often you end up with a pile of belts and holsters , till you find the right combination....
Andy

I Found a good solid leather belt made by a home craftsman at a affordible price .I will look for the info and post it. Its been the best Ive had for years.

HERE is the Contact info for gun belts. hes a 1 man operated small business so it might take a bit. but the quality is the best Ive seen in along time.Feel free to move this if info to a better local if necessary


Custer Custom Leather Company

Phone: (270)-385-1981

Email: [email protected]


Phone Hours:

Mon-Fri: 9-5 pm

Sat: Closed

Sun: Closed


Shop Address

247 Noonon Rd.

Columbia, KY 42728

 

[titsonritz]

My EAA Steel Compact (similar to CZ 75 compact) weighs 30 ounces, less than 3 ounces more than S&W M&P 2.0 Compact. My Tanfoglio full size TA90s weigh about 5 ounces more than my Compact. The CZ P-01 weighs in at a little more than 28 ounces.

Some of the polymer guns don't save as much weight as you think. There are some aluminum frame compacts that are good choices (CZ P-01).

I consider aluminum framed pistols to be the worst of all worlds. Yes, they can be lightweight, however, they are rigid like steel but where steel has the heft to dampen recoil the aluminum does not, putting that force into the shooter's hands.

I have shot two Commander-size Colt 1911s side-by-side, one steel, one aluminum. The LW Colt got real old shooting it through drills, it was slower on the timer and more difficult to hit well, while the steel frame remained pleasant all day.

By contrast, polymer frame pistols are LW but they are also flexible absorbing much of the felt recoil, allowing better control and faster follow up shots. Polymer is substantially lighter and more corrosion resistant than steel, in addition, they typically cost less, therefore, are easier to kiss goodbye should the need arise.

For CCW my preference...
Polymer > Steel > Aluminum
YMMV

That said you could do a lot worse than a CZ.

 

[P7M13]

I've only carried steel framed, and don't notice the weight at all. The only thing I do notice is the size when I'm not wearing it right.

Daily : Kimber CDP in OWB, SOB, or Shoulder. OWB prints most often, Shoulder in winter, requires coats, SOB is most comfortable. Have an IWB but I haven't found a comfortable wear spot yet. Probably that I'm too fat to pull it off.
On Compact Steel frame - it's an instant litmus test : camping in the Mt Hood Wilderness last week, I didn't bother with concealment. When you see that look, big, deer-in-the-headlights look, you know they've noticed your sidearm. When they scuffle away from you, they are declaring their state of "snowflake."
Hunting : Tanfoglio Compact in 10mm or CZ75B in 40, both OWB.

[edit to add] Correction, I note the CDP is an aluminum framed 45.

Don't sell the glock to buy a replacement. Buy the replacement, give yourself a chance to decide if it's what you want than sell the glock if needed.

Get the replacement, keep the old one. Win-Win.

 

[titsonritz]

SOB is most comfortable

And the most dangerous...
The Danger Of "Small Of The Back" Carry

Don't sell the glock to buy a replacement. Buy the replacement, give yourself a chance to decide if it's what you want than sell the glock if needed.

Get the replacement, keep the old one. Win-Win.

I agree, don't sell a known for an unknown. Give yourself time to figure out which one you prefer. Like them both keep them both.

I've gone through a lot of guns with no intention of keeping many simply for the sake of education. Blasting a few rounds out of a rental will only get you so far. I'll take that class of weapons and flip them to continue the process.

 

[P7M13]

And the most dangerous...
The Danger Of "Small Of The Back" Carry

Thank you for the link.

 

[SUPER X]

I've only carried steel framed, and don't notice the weight at all. The only thing I do notice is the size when I'm not wearing it right.

Daily : Kimber CDP in OWB, SOB, or Shoulder. OWB prints most often, Shoulder in winter, requires coats, SOB is most comfortable. Have an IWB but I haven't found a comfortable wear spot yet. Probably that I'm too fat to pull it off.
On Compact Steel frame - it's an instant litmus test : camping in the Mt Hood Wilderness last week, I didn't bother with concealment. When you see that look, big, deer-in-the-headlights look, you know they've noticed your sidearm. When they scuffle away from you, they are declaring their state of "snowflake."
Hunting : Tanfoglio Compact in 10mm or CZ75B in 40, both OWB.

[edit to add] Correction, I note the CDP is an aluminum framed 45.

Get the replacement, keep the old one. Win-Win.

I used to carry owb with shirt hanging over. but when the wind blows A snowflake was flashed .now Iwb 90% time .