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Originally Posted by edogg
If you're looking for a carry gun, the PPQ is probably going to be too big to conceal well. Unless you're going to open carry or don't care if your gun prints on your shirt, that is.
I'd look to something smaller like a Glock 19, Glock 26, Sig 229, or Sig M11. The Smith & Wesson M&P series and Springfield XD series also come in compact sizes that are better for concealed carry.
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I agree, the PPQ is too large for MOST to C Carry.
I'm 6'1", 225 lbs and large hands (over 8.5" wrist to middle finger tip). I find the compacts too small (they don't point naturally due to small grip/large hands, and the shorter sight radius of the smaller slides require more attention to putting sites on target).
Also LOVE the long range accuracy of a full size (Those 50yd to 80 yd shots in Hickok45 PPQ vid are IMPOSSIBLE with a compact, and needed in an "active shooter" situation)
Being a tall, not too heavy person, I find the full size service duty Sig 227 with IWB holster works well (I dress "loose", XXL shirts, 38 waist pants/jeans/cargo shorts (could wear XL shirts & 36 waist but go larger for IWB holster)).
When I suit up (Italian suits, tighter fit), I use a Bianchi shoulder holster under the jacket. My tailor has told me I'm not the only one getting fitted with a shoulder holster. Gotta love Texas!