This is Why I Stopped Carrying a Glock...
A former CIA contractor discusses his evolution in concealed carry weapons, starting with the Glock 17 and 19 before transitioning through the SIG P365 to ultimately adopting the SIG P365 Macro as his current everyday choice due to its superior ergonomics and performance.
Summary
The speaker shares his personal journey with concealed carry firearms spanning his time as a CIA contractor and beyond. He began carrying a Glock 17, which held significant sentimental value as it was also carried by his best friend Gabe Acardi. As his needs evolved, he transitioned to the more compact Glock 19, which became his preferred everyday carry weapon for an extended period. When SIG released the P365, he made another shift, appreciating its improved ergonomics including reduced weight, wider handle, and softer recoil characteristics compared to previous options. He carried the P365 until very recently. The introduction of the SIG P365 Macro represented another upgrade in his view—offering increased length, extended range, and improved accuracy over the standard P365. This newest model has now become his primary everyday carry choice, indicating a preference for incremental improvements in both comfort and performance over his previous selections.
Key Insights
- The speaker's Glock 17 held deep personal significance because it was the same model carried by his best friend Gabe Acardi during his CIA contracting work
- The speaker carried the Glock 19 as his everyday choice for an extended period before transitioning to other platforms
- The SIG P365 offered tangible ergonomic advantages including less weight, a wider handle, and noticeably softer recoil compared to previous carry guns
- The speaker carried the standard SIG P365 continuously until the P365 Macro was released
- The SIG P365 Macro improved upon the standard P365 by adding length, range, and accuracy, making it his new preferred everyday carry weapon
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Transcript
[0:00] I started carrying a concealed weapon when I was working under contract for the CIA. Everyone was issued a Glock 17. This gun probably means more to me than any other I own. It was the weapon of my best friend, Gabe Acardi. Over time, I started carrying a Glock 19. It's a little smaller, more compact. This was my everyday choice for quite a long time. The Glock 43 appeared. Never been a big fan of it . And then SIG released the [0:30] P365. He has more weight. It has a wider handle. It is not as sharp in recoil. I wore it literally until today because we just got a new model. Then SIG released the…
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