TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Jeremiah S’s CZ P-07
I grew up in California for most of my youth, and the thought of owning a gun never even crossed my mind. After graduating high school, I moved out to Oklahoma to move closer...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Jeff the Griz’s M&P40c
I like M&P pistols. I started with a Smith & Wesson M&P40c for the wife for home defense when I first started buying handguns, and it just made sense to continue from there. I...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Erik E’s M&P Shield
As someone who's fairly new to the firearms world I’ve only had an opportunity to try a few guns, but I have tried most handgun styles. I’ve tried my hand at revolvers, 1911s, and...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – SpeleoFool’s Beretta PX4 Storm Compact
Warren Buffet is well-known for his advice to "invest in what you know." A similar philosophy led to my choice in a carry gun -- I carry what I know . . .
My first...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – BIG Lars’s Ruger SR9c
I've always been somewhat of a generalist. A jack of all trades, though perhaps a master of none. My rifle of choice reflects that sentiment: the versatile Marlin 1894C in .357 Magnum. With .38...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Brian F’s GLOCK 22
I currently work for a small private company in the Richmond, Virginia area that provides private law enforcement and security and specializes in high-crime, low-income apartments. As part of my daily assignments it's not...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Steve S’s Taurus PT111 Millennium Pro...
My family was not anti-gun when growing up but we never had them. When I made the decision to become a gun owner I started by learning as much about guns as I could...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Tyler H’s Custom Ruger LCP
I've been into guns for as long as I can remember, and why not? The history. The beauty. The mechanical innovation, customization. The fun and most importantly, the protection. I needed a gun to accompany...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Victor H’s S&W BODYGUARD .380
I carry the first and only gun I've ever owned: a Smith & Wesson BODYGUARD .380, with three crucial mods/enhancements:
1. Galloway Precision's short stroke trigger kit -- because even a noob like me could...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Harrishmasher’s FN Five-seveN
I’m originally from New York City, but spent 12 years of my adulthood in Colorado where I amassed a significant gun collection. Northern Colorado, though, was no great haven for gun owners, and in the...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Randy S’s M&P9c
The Smith &Wesson M&P9c is my go-to everyday carry gun. It wasn't my first choice, but once I crunched some numbers and got it in my hand I realized it was the right choice. I...
TTAG Reader: What I Carry and Why – Glen G’s GLOCK 19
Another GLOCK 19. Yeah I know, neither the most interesting, nor the most original firearm to carry, but then interesting and original are not luxuries that I can afford. You see, I live in South...