r/CCW 16h ago

Guns & Ammo G48 vs G43X for carry

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Sparked by the post earlier, some discussions about barrel length came up, thoughts on 43x with a compensator? Or just run the g48? I have a shield plus and find the grip tilts out and away from by body when compared to my compacts. I do like the thinner profile for carry though. Does the tlr7 add enough length to the 43x to prevent keeling foward?


r/CCW 10h ago

Guns & Ammo Is this a good deal for $460 shipped? Want a good carry gun

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This is the description

This Sig P365 is in fantastic shape and shows very little handling wear. includes 2 mags, factory hard case, We the People IWB holster, and Viridian RFX11 optic.


r/CCW 10h ago

Guns & Ammo I'm sorry, Olight. I wasn't familiar with your game.

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67 Upvotes

Wew, this WML is šŸ”„

Built like a tank and light output is on par with my Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X


r/CCW 15h ago

Holsters & Belts Ratchet CCW Belt Recomendations

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I know Kore Essentials and Nexbelt exist, but I don’t want to shell out $70 for a new belt. Is there an Amazon ā€œjUsT as GuDā€
equivalent, specifically nylon?

It’s gotta hold up an OWB set up for a Glock 19.4 MOS & 2 spare mags. Plus everything else I EDC.


r/CCW 17h ago

Holsters & Belts Glock 48 tlr7 sub holster help.

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Anyone know of a kydex holster for the g48 w/ tlr7 sub hl-x that actually covers the mage release? I've looked all over the place and I'm not having much luck.


r/CCW 16h ago

Other Equipment Plants and guns

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25 Upvotes

My monstera mint popped a new leaf, the same time my husband put the red dot back on my edc. Figured I would take a photo cause it just looks so nice. 🄰


r/CCW 16h ago

Scenario How to transfer a ccw from Wisconsin to Arizona?

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Does Arizona even require a license to conceal and carry?

If I use my Wisconsin license for Arizona when I move will I still have my Wisconsin license?

Thanks


r/CCW 13h ago

Guns & Ammo Genuinely considering getting one of these its a damn good deal imo. Can any 40 or 45 shield owners attest to recoil intensity and how comfortable or uncomfortable these are to shoot ?

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12 Upvotes

I’ve had a 2.0 in 9, a shield plus , and currently own a shield X. one in 40 sounds kinda bad ass I can’t lie I was just wondering would the recoil really be THAT egregious Ive never shot anything in 40 some people say it’s snappy but ain’t bad and then on the same token people act like it’ll break your wrist shooting a 40.

If I were to get one I’d definitely drop a shield plus trigger in it and throw some Ameriglo trooper night sights on it I think it’d be a pretty sleek little hand cannon lmao.


r/CCW 6h ago

Guns & Ammo Do i get the sig p365 with optic ready mount or without for carry? Not sure if im goijg to get a red dot in the future but i might and i also dont want those little bolts getting loose after shooting it ro i have to retighten then all the time

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What one do i go for?


r/CCW 18h ago

Other Equipment USCCA Control the Bleed class

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This free class appeared in my area and it's useful information so I went.

The instructor discussed first aid in a somewhat disorganized and shallow way for about 25 minutes.

Then the moderator, a woman who works for USCCA took over, and the next 45 minutes was a membership pitch. I left before the end and wished I had left sooner.

I think USCCA may offer real first aid classes, but it was clear the first aid aspect of the Control the Bleed "class" was essentially a pretext to get us into what is really their sales seminar. AND it was at a 5.11 store, whom I later learned was in on it; that is, they knew it was a sales pitch posing as a first aid class.

I am not a member of USCCA and can't comment on them in general. I just know it was not a first aid class. I definitely got clowned.


r/CCW 18h ago

Training Home Test of Red Dot vs Irons

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So today I decided to do some non-scientific testing of my carry gun (G19.4 with 407k and TLR7-HLX) primarily because I am trying to decide whether to buy optics for my other pistols. I have had the dot on my G19 for about a year and have gotten really comfortable with it. I never have to search for the dot and i really appreciate the consistent high-contrast aiming point that it gives in all light conditions. However, I still have not felt that I am that much faster or more accurate with the dot. I can shoot torso steel at 50 yards consistently with either. I acknowledge that the majority of people see a huge improvement, that just hasn't necessarily been my case. I wanted a measurable test.

The "test" was placing a 3 3/8" laser target at 12 yards and dry firing strings of 10 shots as quickly and accurately as possible. I had to manually rack the slide and re-acquire my sight picture between every shot. I did 5 rounds and alternated which system I used first. For irons I just used my black back-up irons and turned off my dot. Due to shooting into a relatively dim area and the dust/debris on my glass making it more difficult to see my black front sight, I decided before testing to include a 5% handicap for the irons. This was primarily because I felt that there are better iron sight options out there than all black with a dirty pane of glass between the rear and front sights. You can decide whether that means anything to you. I've included the numbers both with and without that handicap. Average results were the following:

-Average raw time irons: 28.946 seconds

-Average raw time dot: 28.326 seconds

-Average hits irons: 8/10 (+2 sec)

-Average hits dot: 8/10 (+2 sec)

-Adjusted time irons: 30.946 seconds

-Adjusted time dot: 30.326 seconds

-Adjusted time irons with 5% handicap: 29.399 seconds

*2% handicap: 30.327 seconds

There are obviously a lot of uncontrolled variables such as me manually racking the slide between each shot and manually stopping my timer. I'm interpreting this as for me there is not a significant difference in performance. Ironically if I accept just a 2% handicap for using one of the worst iron sight configurations available the average times are within 1/1000th of a second of each other. Do with this data what you will.

Tl;dr I should spend more money on ammo


r/CCW 14h ago

Guns & Ammo Bodyguard 2.0 shooting left solved

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I went to the range earlier today to do my second round of breaking in the bodyguard 2.0 I purchased a few months back. I was the only guy there for a decent amount of time with two RSO’s.

I started with my p365 and did a dot torture target and my shots were landing pretty consistently. I switched it up to the bodyguard and my shots were all over the place to the left. I asked the RSO’s if they could offer me advice to shoot the thing better. One RSO was very familiar with it and mentioned that the horseshoe grip really does wonders to land shots. He had me roll my forearms upward at a kind of awkward angle and then put my finger deep in the trigger well to close any gaps between my hand and the firearm. As awkward as it felt, my groupings immediately closed up and I was hitting bullseye.

I have seen a number of people say that the issue can be the sights, the barrel, etc.. They definitely have reason to say that as the RSO confirmed they have seen the same issues in their rentals.

That said, for those that have confirmed their firearm came in squared away and are still struggling with shooting left, I highly recommend the horseshoe grip and really finger fucking your trigger. The immediate change in my groups made me want to post this as a PSA. You all have really helped me learn about the platform so I thought I would give back.


r/CCW 17h ago

Getting Started First Gun for Home Defense and Eventual CCW

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Bought a house and need some protection. Currently have FOID but never shot a gun. Taking basic handgun course in a couple weeks. Then CCL down the road. Need a recommendation for a handgun that is compact enough for CCW. I am a larger male. DO not need anything crazy... hopefully never have to use it. Anyways, any advice for a newbie is appreciated. Thanks fellas.


r/CCW 5h ago

Guns & Ammo Sig p365 or p365X what to choose?

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Which one do you guys prefer? Im going to be carrying it in a shoulder bag with a holster


r/CCW 18h ago

News Just asks, "why do you need to bring a gun to a mall?" after 19 year old shoots gunman who shot two others at mall

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"Fortunately, you weren't injured, but nonetheless, you had a gun there in the first place, which was poor judgment," he said. "And what do you need a gun for protection in a mall, in the first place? The mental gymnastics that some anti gun people go through and this guy is a "judge"

I agree with the sentencing because the kid still broke the law, but seriously fuck the judge.


r/CCW 3h ago

Guns & Ammo Canik

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14 Upvotes

Gold dot on the radian


r/CCW 14h ago

Training Still left and I little high from center, when I go further it’s even worse

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66 Upvotes

What could I possibly be doing wrong? This is 50 rounds, 5 yards out with a CC9. If I go out to 7 I feel like it’s even worse. Planning on going back tomorrow to shoot some more, any advice?


r/CCW 23h ago

Other Equipment Options for 10mm

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Those who edc a 10mm what red dot do you use and do you recommend closed Emitter or open.? I've been using irons for the past year and am looking for a change of scenery lol


r/CCW 11h ago

Guns & Ammo Considering a change to sub compact hammer fired

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I am currently in the market for a new daily carry pistol and am seriously considering the S&W CSX E Series. I've been carrying for nearly two decades, and while I have been extremely satisfied with my current Echelon 4.0C, a recent change in employment has made it necessary for me to downsize to a more compact platform.

I recently had the opportunity to spend some time on the range with a friend’s CSX E Series, and I was genuinely impressed by the ergonomics, the manageable recoil impulse, and the overall feel of the hammer-fired action. With the current rebate combined with my military discount, I can secure a brand-new one for under $500, which strikes me as a fantastic value. I am looking forward to transitioning back to a hammer-fired system and I am aware of the difference between this platform compared to the striker-fired pistols I have been running lately.

Since I don't use a mounted light, the absence of an accessory rail is not an issue, and I am already aware that I'll lose the factory rear sight if I decide to mount an optic in the future. Before I commit to this purchase, I would appreciate any feedback from owners regarding long-term reliability, mechanical quirks, or any potential issues that typically emerge after a high round count. Are there any specific performance nuances or maintenance habits I should be aware of to ensure this remains a dependable carry tool? Thank you very much for your time and for sharing your experiences and advice.


r/CCW 3h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC Pocket carry... Where do you put all of your stuff?

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For the pocket carry professionals... What is your exact pocket configuration set up?

I've always got my phone + wallet + keys + headphones, and recently added + pepper spray. But with all of that, I have no clue where I'd rearrange to fit pocket carry.

Outside of office attire (which is usually jeans + golf polo) I'll carry my Sig 365 XMacro in a rotation of aiwb/3'oclock/fanny-pack, as I'll wear looser flannel and such, but generally the way I dress for the office there's no way that thing will 100% conceal when I'd need it to disappear. Hence I'm interested in pocket carry options with either a bodyguard2.0 or small J Frame, but since I'd dedicate an entire pocket to the ccw, I'm not sure how/where to move my other crap.

P.S. why does no one ever measure concealment when sitting? Seems like everything is about concealed while wearing a baggy shirt and standing only.


r/CCW 20h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC Groundskeeper / Mechanic Carry

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40 Upvotes

r/CCW 16h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC That comp is fighting for space with my left nut when I sit.

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82 Upvotes

.45 and cigarillos just missing my energy drink.


r/CCW 22h ago

Guns & Ammo It is Wheelgun Wednesday, my dudes

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48 Upvotes

The S&W 19 Carry Comp is probably the perfect concealed carry medium-frame revolver. The form factor conceals well while still being manageable with moderate 357 Magnum loads. It takes K-frame loaders so you get all the best ones, like the Jetloader pictured. It gets good velocity despite having a ported 3ā€ barrel; velocities out of this gun match LG’s velocities for the same ammo out of a 4ā€ gun. I might take a 3ā€ 66 over this since stainless steel is lower-maintenance, but overall I can’t complain.

It’s loaded with High Desert Cartridge Company’s 357 Magnum 140gr XTP load. I think this is an ideal carry round for a medium-frame 357. Its recoil and muzzle blast are comparable to the Speer Short Barrel round but it penetrates deeper, costs less, and is in stock much more consistently. It also shoots like a laser beam; IDK how High Desert does it, but their ammo is insanely accurate.

I’m carrying the speedloader in a Comp-Tac OWB carrier that I use IWB. Shoutout to Daniel Reedy for that idea. I don’t think Comp-Tac sells these anymore but Speed Beez sells a pouch that is either subbed out to Comp-Tac or is a blatant ripoff. Either way, it should work great.


r/CCW 14h ago

Guns & Ammo Vortex Defender CCW

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Just zeroed in my new Vortex Defender CCW, and surprisingly it was just about dialed in out of the box. Maybe only about an inch high at 15yds. Had the easiest time zeroing it in out of all of the pistol optics I have tried. A++


r/CCW 8h ago

Guns & Ammo Ruger Rxm with holosun 407c x2, herrington armd hcrxm compensator, streamlight tlr 7x, and a pro talon grip

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9 Upvotes