Originally Posted by spyguy

For on duty I currently carry my department issued Sig 226. But, I just purchased an HK P2000 LEM V2 in .40 cal to take its place. I also own a HK USP .40, and a Glock 27 in .40 cal.

I'm curious to know the break-down of ppl who are LE vs CCW for everyday carry or off-duty because here in California, the standard caliber is .40. I have been to several gun stores lately and they all say they sell .40 calibers 10 to 1 vs 9mm.

sir this is strictly hearsay from my own research on same subject,but ccw people are buying the .40 for several reasons.match up to L.E.in case they shoot some one the persecutor/prosecutor can't say your shooting this sexed up bullet that rapes,maims,robs,and eats your lunch before killing you if L.E.is shooting same rd.(we've all seen them do it justice has nothing to do with the law sadly)and my L.E.friends,shoot mostly what there agency shoots and that ammo is plentiful and is dis-counted to them or given outright to train off-duty equipment use some have smarter chiefs,and most L.E. i know are very frugal,plus the.40 i feel is a compromise rd[is that heresy he speaks]me i'm leaning toward a p229sig in .40 and buying a.357sig barrel which has similar properties of .38 super flat,fast,hard hitting rd a sort of 2 for 1 should tickle my frugal nature since.40 is cheaper to shoot to practice,and no mag difference .just my observation is all ,cause free advice is worth what you pay for it.now i mostly shoot and carry.45,time for new ideas or i just want a new gun

Originally Posted by Steve M1911A1

I own, and have carried, a Star PD (.45 ACP compact). It is accurate and reliable.
Some Star parts, in particular sears, were through-hardened in manufacture, making them brittle. There's no way to tell until one breaks.
That's why I prefer to carry some other compact .45, instead of the Star, when I need serious social protection.
I use the Star PD when nothing else is available. I do wish that there were some way of testing the sear and hammer-notch, short of destruction.

check with caspian or maybe llama for the sears i had a extractor from caspian re-worked/installed by smith few yrs ago it's out lasted the smith who passed away last year hard to find a good smith.

As far as I know, only Star PD sears and hammers will fit into Star PD pistols.
However, Numrich Arms (Gun Parts Corp.) have spares of both in stock.

Glock 19

I never leave home whith out it.

I carry my LCP .380. I'm a small guy. Even my Taurus PT 145 is kinda big on me. What I'm waiting for is a compact 9mm in the same size and that will be sub $600 to come out.

I carry a Ruger SR9C

@ DjSaneR
You ought to go look / handle the Ruger LC9



It's a 9 mm that's about 20% larger than your LCP

And a great gun

Originally Posted by DjSaneR

I carry my LCP .380. I'm a small guy. Even my Taurus PT 145 is kinda big on me. What I'm waiting for is a compact 9mm in the same size and that will be sub $600 to come out.

Take a look at the Kahr CM9

I carry a S&W Bodyguard .380. But I plan on getting a compact .45 for daily carry.

Originally Posted by VietVet68

Take a look at the Kahr CM9

Its a real nice weapon!

RCG

I carry a Glock 26 everyday. Love that weapon. Shoots like a dream, and no malfunctions. I would feel naked without it.

Sig 229 357 sig

One of the two.....depends on my mood......

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I carry a Kimber 1911 Covert 45acp and the wife carries a G27.

While I love my Glock 19, my Keltec P-32 sees way more carry time.

I carry a LCP more than anything else but am getting a LC9 for Christmas.

I had to go with the .380 ACP. In either of my Berettas or my P3AT. Most of the time I just carry my Kel Tec, and yes people it is a reliable weapon, at least mine has been for me. I was out and about today carrying it on my ankle with one spare mag on the belt.

My Smith & Wesson SW99. 40 either in concealed holster or shoulder sling. : )

Nice bitches ; )

I carry a Glock 23 on duty. Off duty carry is a Glock 27 or S&W Airweight .38. Recently purchased a Kimber UC II which I'll also usd once I familiarize myself with it and qualify.

Originally Posted by Sebastian04

I carry a Glock 23 on duty. Off duty carry is a Glock 27 or S&W Airweight .38. Recently purchased a Kimber UC II which I'll also usd once I familiarize myself with it and qualify.

Sebastian04, this is off the original subject, but from your post I presume that you are a LEO. I have a question. When police retire or leave the force, do you guys and gals have to go by the laws for CC or OC like the rest of us?

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SP101 backed up by a LCR 357 every day.