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Went to Gander Mountain on the way home, got all excited, then found out that the Glock 30 they had was the hideous multi-colored one and not the basis black one. I know that sounds superficial, but I will wait until they get the all black one.

You know, the more I research this, the more confusing it gets. Pocket carry, IWB, OWB, glock 26, glock 30..... ahhhhh.

I have done a lot of debating between the Glock 30 and Glock 26 (9mm), how I think I would prefer to carry, the weather in Houston, and I think I have finally settled on:

Glock 30. I know with proper placement (which I hope I never need to do), a 9mm and .45 would both do the job, but since I already have a Glock 21 and a good supply of ammo, why introduce 9mm when I already have good .45 ammo?

The Glock 26 is not REALLY a good pocket carry, so since that is not a consideration, I would probably go with the Glock 30 when not wearing shorts, and my Ruger LCR when wearing shorts (that IS a good pocket gun).

Been having a really stressful time at work, so I think I will treat myself tomorrow and pick up a Glock 30 on the way home from work. Kind of "girly" to treat myself by shopping, but since it is a gun......

I really do appreciate everyone's diverse input.

BTW, had my first concealed carry on Saturday at the HEB doing some grocery shopping with my Ruger LCR. I had baggy shorts on and a long t-shirt, so nothing showed. But man, you are REALLY aware of yourself and how you move. It almost felt like I was walking on ice the whole time. I hope it gets more natural over time.

Thank again guys, great advice.

Thanks guys, those comments are interesting to read. I've tried to google this and I've seen a lot of odd comments and I thought I could get some better information here.

Planning my first concealed carry tomorrow (just got my CHL)!

Hey everyone!

I have Glock 21 for home and a Ruger LCR for carry. I have been thinking that it might be nice to have a .45 for carry purposes (plus extra shots) and I was wondering if anyone has experience with either the Glock 30 or 36 for carry?

In Houston, it is often shorts weather, so I am wondering how practical it would be to have a Glock 30/36 for conceal carry. The Ruger LCR is great and fits in a pocket holster and is concealed quite nicely in shorts.

Thanks ahead of time.