Hurray for permits

[bettingpython]

For concealability I prefer a single stack weapon vs. the wider grip of a double stack. I have a para p10 .45 and the width of the grip tends to make it bulge and "print" under a light concealment shirt. Plus the dam things just enough thicker that even with the tension screw backed all the way out on my favorite holster it bumps the mag realease button. So new leather for carrying oit when I get around to it.

That being said both 9mm .40 are very light recoiling rounds even in +P load forms. I wouldn't get the compensated weapon, in low light situations the muzzle flash directed upwards is even worse than the fireball out of the muzzle and any firing in a position close to your body could result in some pretty nice powder burns from the compensator.

I have carried a full size and compact 1911 in an aker flatslide paddle holster xr19 item 268a here. http://www.akerleather.com/pages/concealment_holsters.htm

I wear this rig under a one size too large light cotton short sleeve shirt and never had anyone notice it. The worst thing you can do is let the general public know you are carrying it scares them. Be prepared to spend some money finding a good concealment rig that works well for you and your lifestyle. You can always go the fanny pack route but nothing screams gun or nancy boy more than a fanny pack on a dude....LOL

whatever rig you go with be it a small of the back. IWB, loop slide or paddle holster a good stiff leather belt that securely holds the weapon and has e reinforciing layer between the leather layers is a must. I have to wear dress belts quite often and favor the Galco concealment belts. http://www.securityandsafetysupply.com/products-duty-gear/galco-2.html

Stay away from shoulder holsters makes you look like you have a colostomy bag under your arm and doesn't really conceal shaZam!, any movement that causes your concealement clothing to move will show the weapon.

If you use an IWB rig remember you'll need to buy your pants about 2" larger in the waist.

[yamahonkawazuki]

when i carried, i altered my pants, where the weapon was on my leg, behind the pocket., which was hard to do. look at my avatar, im about as skinny as skinny gets while being healthy  ( rider with backpack on, lol and its a glock back pack too)

[natedawg120]

Well here is what i plan on doing. The CCW permit is essentially to allow me to carry a firearm in my car without worrying about the @$$hole cop that may or may not pull me over.  I will have my weapon for home protection and if going to a more shady area, anyone been to the bad side of Richmond, VA  .  I will get a holster that mounts to my belt, already have a weight bearing belt good for that, and choose my shirts wisely when i am carrying on my person. 

Mostly though i am looking for a gun to shoot with and better my marksmanship with a pistol, because i simply enjoy shooting, personal protection is a bonus and the CCW is just something that is smiled upon by police officers of VA when you carry a gun.

[natedawg120]

And BP a single stack vs a double stack is a good point.  I will look into that but if i remember right the single stack guns feel a little small in my hand but I haven't held or shot one in a good bit.