I didn't carry a gun while living in Mexico. Almost nobody did, legally or otherwise. One benefit to being back in the US is that I can carry a firearm to protect myself and my family again. I am carrying my Glock model 27, a sub-compact pistol in .40S&W. It's the first handgun I ever bought, and I've owned it for more than a decade.
You might notice some customization. Years ago, I stippled the grip with a woodburning tool, polished the barrel with a Dremel tool, added an extended magazine release and extended slide release, heated and remolded the back of the grip a little, and added white nail polish to the recessed letters and numbers that are machined into the slide. If I were to do it again, I might skip a couple of those things. :)
I also added XS Big Dot sights, which are absolutely amazing for quickly getting a shot on target.
My favorite holster ever is the Comp-Tac MTAC leather/Kydex hybrid holster. I like the secure snap/click you get with the molded fit of a Kydex holster, but I prefer the softness of leather against my skin. Made of half leather and half Kydex, this holster is the best of both worlds!
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