EDC a full size pistol

[MRH]

I have been EDCing a Glock 34 for a few days now. It is not a problem at all with a good belt and holster. I see a lot of people that are convinced it isn't practical or possible to do so without printing too much, but I am seeing hardly any difference in comparison to my G19. I once believed it was impractical too. Even with the addition of a Magpul magwell it is barely noticeable. No more than usual, anyway. I like it. Carrying full size is easy. One difference I have noticed is drawing the long slide vs the 4" G19. It isn't much different, but it is different. Something I will be practicing a LOT.

Anybody else carry full size? What belt(s) are you using?

 

[ChimChim]

My father in law used to edc a Glock 22 until I got a him a Shield 45 last Christmas. He said he wouldn't ever go back to carrying the Glock

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I think a lot of it is carrying the gun you shoot the best. I have been struggling lately due to hip issues. IWB pushes on the outside of hip and AIWB pushes on inside of hip. I am hoping to have this remedied soon. I like carrying a full size and Im not a full size guy. I plan to buy a JMkydex IWB 3 with a little more cant (20-25 degrees) to carry either my Glock 45 or a 17.

 

[blake]

I am 5'6", 150lb, 30" waist. I carry a Sig P320 Compact in a Raven Perun OWB holster with a Wilderness belt. Generally just have an untucked polo or button-up over it and it's fine. I do have wide shoulders and chest so my shirts naturally hang wider than my waist.

For me a 320C is essentially a full size pistol.

Carrying a tiny pistol is nice, but shooting IDPA style with one sucks compared to a duty sized pistol. I figure if I'm going to use a pistol I don't want to fight the disadvantages that come with a micro compact pistol.

 

[MRH]

My father in law used to edc a Glock 22 until I got a him a Shield 45 last Christmas. He said he wouldn't ever go back to carrying the Glock

I carried a G22 for years, but only in certain places at certain times with an OWB paddle holster.

In a world where almost everyone seems to be going smaller and smaller with carry guns, I am leaning towards the big guns. The world is getting worse by my estimation, and if I ever find myself in the unfortunate situation of having to shoot my way out of something, I want a big gun. Plus it is just as easy to carry the G34 as it is the G19...It is for me, anyway.

 

[MRH]

I think a lot of it is carrying the gun you shoot the best. I have been struggling lately due to hip issues. IWB pushes on the outside of hip and AIWB pushes on inside of hip. I am hoping to have this remedied soon. I like carrying a full size and Im not a full size guy. I plan to buy a JMkydex IWB 3 with a little more cant (20-25 degrees) to carry either my Glock 45 or a 17.

Totally agree with you. The G34 is a laser beam for me, and the trigger is very nice for a factory job. I'm not a huge guy either. 5' 11", 195lbs of raw steel and sex appeal. LOL!

 

[blake]

Everyone should go shoot some sort of class or match with their carry pistol and see how they do. There's a reason nobody likes to shoot snub 38s, G43s, and P365s when it counts.

Of course having one of those is better than nothing if you are in a situation where you absolutely can't carry a duty pistol. I have a P365 for certain times like that but I don't like not having my P320.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I am 5'7" 160 or so. Of course my wife is on a kick of eating clean and fewer carbs so I hope I will be able to carry more AIWB by the time we have eaten better and recover from possible surgery. Losing my gut to carry a larger gun is my incentive.

 

[ChimChim]

I'm 6', 265lbs. The 43X with the new 15rnd mags works best for me (got 2 on order) if I'm going to be travelling but around my stomping grounds I just carry a Shield with extra mags. It's getting too humid to edc a bulky pistol for me

 

[MRH]

Everyone should go shoot some sort of class or match with their carry pistol and see how they do. There's a reason nobody likes to shoot snub 38s, G43s, and P365s when it counts.

Of course having one of those is better than nothing if you are in a situation where you absolutely can't carry a duty pistol. I have a P365 for certain times like that but I don't like not having my P320.

Right on man. I can shoot my G19 pretty well, and I am confident with it. I have practiced with it a lot, and done multiple training classes as well. I have grown to love the G19, but I am even more confident with the G34. It is more accurate, period.