[BigBolt]

I don't need to know you or your capabilities, I know that cartridge like the back of my hand and what it is capable of, along with every other cartridge you listed off above. Irresponsibility is irresponsibility. I did not actually accuse you of anything. I just answered your question. If you don't believe that, go back and read my responses again. You asked a smartass question and got a response you deserved. I posted a 1 word question in response to your post, "Why?". There is no nicer way to ask that.

You are not the first person to come onto this board and boast about CCWing a 500 mag, you certainly won't be the last. If you had any "capabilities" whatsoever, you'd know better than to draw a gun like that in a public place. Having said that, I don't believe anyone carries a gun CCW that they would never pull. Not you or anyone else. Not even if its easily accessible while a less lethal option is tucked away in a hard to get to place, like your pocket. That tells me the easy to access is the primary weapon. The entire purpose of CCW is so that you have it if needed.

I asked, you answered. You asked, I answered. I didn't accuse you of anything. We can drop it here or make a big deal out of it, your call.

If you do not like the answer that is your issue, no one can make you mad you can only do that to yourself. As I do, all you have is opinions on what ifs or what could be or may be. Nothing concrete or provable by any means or by any real statistician evidence just opinions. You make assumptions and inuendoes without a fact basis and assume what I would or would not do. You need to take a chill pill before you blow a gasket.

 

[Oldoutlaw]

Yes, you can ask it in a different way however, would you have the same question if; it was a 44-mag single six with 6" barrel or a desert eagle 50AE, a 460 S&W Magnum, a .480 Ruger, a Ruger 454 casual or a S&W .500 revolver with 4" barrel? In the original post I was also caring a Kimber micro 9mm in my pocket at all times. Does it really matter what anyone carries or why? I do not carry it very often but when I do, I typically carry to and from hunting, to and from target practice or sometimes it is just because I want to. For one it is a very intimating gun I know a guy who carries the same model in 45/70 for the same reasons. You should see it in a western rig with a 25-round belt.

Yes, I would have to ask the same with any of those large calibers you mention.
So you and your friend are intimate with your guns??? Pretty strange relationship with a gun.
Course you may have meant "Intimidating" perhaps.
Kinda says to me you are a show off who likes to scare some folks.

 

[Speed]

We can drop it here or make a big deal out of it, your call.

I'd go with the underlined former.

 

[Russ D]

Back to the topic, years ago, for a very short while, a paratrooper stocked SKS in a backpack. Then a full size 1911. Also many years ago.

And I don't believe any part of the topic was "can you justify it?".

 

[Philmo11]

I'd go with the underlined former.

😂🤣😂🤣 aye, there’s some things in this world that can’t be fixed.

 

[Popeye]

Well, my was a BFR 7.5" .500 S&W magnum in a shoulder rig under an oiled western duster. Along with a 9mm Kimber micro in my front pocket. It was actually comfortable as I designed the shoulder to fit me.
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Betcha its weight makes it tiring to carry

 

[Square target]

 

[GTX63]

A 1911, however, I don't go in town much so concealed is sort of relative on my property. A good belt and holster makes all the difference in the world.

 

[BigBolt]

Betcha its weight makes it tiring to carry

Not really, the shoulder rig makes it tolerable and well balanced to carry. Carrying western style is not too bad either.

 

[Popeye]

I carried a Ruger Blackhawk, chambered in .41 Mag., for a short while. Used a shoulder rig better used as a hunting holster.

 

[AgedWarrior]

I carried my .45 Colt Anaconda for part of a day due to an odd and potentially hazardous situation I could not avoid. 4” barrel tucked in okay in late fall work clothing. 🤔

 

[Bogeymanjcc]

Taurus PT1911, .45 acp, 5". Horizintal shoulder rig w/ dbl mag pouch under the other arm.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

Because I can for the same reason people driver different cars and trucks. The question should why not?

Just because you can do something, does not mean that you should do it.

 

[Speed]

Just because you can do something, does not mean that you should do it.

Enough.
This has been covered. Drop it and move on.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

A 1911, however, I don't go in town much so concealed is sort of relative on my property. A good belt and holster makes all the difference in the world.

Close to three pounds of iron is a PITA to carry regardless of the belt & holster. IMHO

 

[Snake Pleskin]

I used to carry a SIG 220 and a 226. Big pistols IMHO.

 

[budroe]

Probably my Colt Combat Commander .45 acp or my Browning Hi Power 9mm.

 

[BigBolt]

Just because you can do something, does not mean that you should do it.

 

[GTX63]

Close to three pounds of iron is a PITA to carry regardless of the belt & holster. IMHO

I agree. I am rural and live on property frequented by large predators, including bears. If I lived and frequented the city more often, I might change to a smaller piece, or avoid those areas altogether.

 

[Artie1957]

Back on topic- A Springfield XD-40 with a 3 inch barrel in a shoulder holster.