So I feel myself a bit out of place sometimes because my EDC is a Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec Defender, 5" Barrel. A lot of people said about getting the compact pistol, but I have no problem carrying this. I use a Cross leather suspender strap, and with it anchored to my belt, I don't feel the weight at all, and I'm not rubbing against it either. It feels comfortable, and I also have no problem reaching it fast (Been practicing a lot). So I ask everyone here, Should I get a Compact Pistol?
In a World of Compacts, Is it Bad my EDC is a Full Size?
Thanks for the input. It seems that these days all the manufacturers are going with the Compact or micro framed pistols, nothing wrong with that, I've tested and held a few of them they aren't bad but I seem to always gravitate toward full sized pistols.
rcurtner
Professional
I think a lot of folks carry smaller framed short barreled handguns mainly because they are easier to conceal and don't weigh as much as say a 1911 Government model. To me any handgun with a barrel shorter than 4 inches is a compact maybe even a micro-compact with a barrel length around 3 inches or less. Just my opinion.
And I think that's perfectly fine, which ever a person feels comfortable carrying is what they should be carrying. I just talk to a lot of EDC individuals in my area, and all of them said the Compact/Micro is the best way to carry.
Ummm......mine's 7 rd capacityI don’t think it matters what anyone carries as long as it has more than an 8 rd capacity.
SimonRL
Hellcat
Oh dear…Ummm......mine's 7 rd capacity
Well, I could put one in the chamber...7+1....Oh dear…
SimonRL
Hellcat
I like the way think. If you got an extended mag with an ETM base pad you could do 8+1 and qualify as high capacity. I like 20 rds so that the bad guys see my extended mag and know that I am a gun ninja and not to be trifled with.Well, I could put one in the chamber...7+1....
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,
Some body types may need smaller guns in order to conceal well or be comfortable. As many have said here, "You do you." I don't do it often but I can carry my .45 1911 Garrison, cocked and locked with one in the pipe plus a 10 round extended magazine as a spare. Yes, training is essential. I normally carry one of my 4" 9mm models. I don't have anything shorter because I can't hit nothing with it. All my pistols are 4", 4.5", 5", or 5.25" because these old eyes need the sight radius. So, whatever you do, just don't get old.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Some body types may need smaller guns in order to conceal well or be comfortable. As many have said here, "You do you." I don't do it often but I can carry my .45 1911 Garrison, cocked and locked with one in the pipe plus a 10 round extended magazine as a spare. Yes, training is essential. I normally carry one of my 4" 9mm models. I don't have anything shorter because I can't hit nothing with it.
All my pistols are 4", 4.5", 5", or 5.25" because these old eyes need the sight radius. So, whatever you do, just don't get old. Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Lo-Profile
Elite
Once of my first carry guns was a full size 1911 .... Then my second one was a CCO platform gun.
BTW, I have a Springfield Defender Series 1911 .... Sweet shooting gun
BTW, I have a Springfield Defender Series 1911 .... Sweet shooting gun
wolfpack076
Professional
Carry whatever you are most comfortable with. What works for you may not work for me and vice versa. As long as you are comfortable and can obtain "hits" with it then you're good to go.
I figure with a 5” barrel you will be more accurate and have a higher energy projectile so you shouldn’t need as many rounds as long as you can resist the urge to spray and pray. My EDC is a compact so I can better conceal it but I know I am giving up accuracy and energy. If you can conceal it, go for it. I would pack around a 12 ga. Pump if I could hide it!
KillerFord1977
SAINT
OldGrunt
Master Class
Please don't tell me that you're one of those people that carry without one in the chamber!Well, I could put one in the chamber...7+1....