When it comes down to it, what is your "go to" EDC?

[Trebor657]

I have carried a Ruger SP101 as my EDC for many years, but of late, I am thinking of going to a semi auto for various reasons. Although I love the SP 101, in this day and age, combined with my getting older and other factors, there may be better choices for EDC. I know alot of guys that carry micro, compact, medium and large frame semi autos as their EDC. I have been fortunate enough to try many of them at the range and have asked everyone the same question....Why is this your EDC? It's obvious that there is no one "best" EDC, it depends on the person and many other factors....

I am pretty sure alot of us have experimented with EDC pistols, trying to find "the one" that is perfect for you and your situation. I know I have shot over 15 different semi autos in the last 2 months or so and have narrowed the field to a handful. I will be making my final decision soon after a bit more shooting and research....I am not one to switch between multiple handguns for seasons, area to be visited and such, so I need to consider several factors in my final decision...

Just curious, what is your "go to" EDC? Even if you have cycled through multiple choices, what one EDC do you always return to and why? Thanks for any input...

 

[Bassbob]

Usually either a .45 Shield or the HKs. VP9 and P30L.

 

[HayesGreener]

Sig P220 Legion .45 for about the past 5 years.

 

[SimonRL]

For me it’s a VP9SK, the recently added Canik Meté MC9 or my FrankenSig P365, in that order.

 

[bc22wm]

S&W 638, Pachmayer compacts, standard pressure 158grn SWM, in a Yaque style holster.

 

[Mr.W.]

Ninety-seven percent of the time I carry a pistol designed for CCW; an original XD-S 9mm, with nine rounds of 147 gr. HST on board, plus a spare magazine. Otherwise, I carry an LCR 38 special, loaded with Federal Punch 120 gr.+P, plus two speed strips.
Best of luck with your search.

 

[Faulkner]

Glock 23 Gen 3. Every day, on or off duty, it's my preferred firearm.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Sig 228
Last 15 years

 

[Marek71]

Glock 19, if I'm somewhere that printing concerns me I'll carry a Hellcat Pro.

 

[belladonna]

Hellcat, Ruger Max 9, S&W M&P9 2.0. Working a couple of new ones into the rotation soon.

 

[HayesGreener]

Sig 228
Last 15 years
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That's a fine pistol. I was issued one M11 that I carried for 20 years.

 

[HansGruber]

J-frame of one type or another.

 

[mveach99]

Hellcat, lcp depending. Might have to put the sr9c in there again

 

[Pitdogg2]

XD-m Elite 3.8 10mm

 

[XD94045]

XD9 Subcompact
XD 45 ACP
Sig P229
M&P Shield in a pinch

 

[wolfpack076]

Glock 48 or SA Hellcat or S&W Performance Center Shield Plus or my Smith J-frame 637. Depends on where I'm going and the weather. Just my two cents...

 

[Old_Me]

SA Hellcat most all the time, but when i take that for a workout, then my Glock G-30

 

[southtex]

Shield Plus PC, Shield 4" .45 or EMP CCC as of late. Bought a S&W sub compact that I am working with at the range and will carry this frequently.

 

[Wirenut]

For the good neighborhoods.

For the bad neighborhoods

 

[Sld1959]