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Post by BOBinIN on Jun 29, 2011 18:21:21 GMT -5
Guys,
I have several pistols but all of them are too long and bulky to carry consealed. I use them for target practice and hunting. I am considering buying a small, lightweight, and easy to conseal pistol and would like your recommendations.
Caliber is not as important as the number of shots. What i'm saying is I'd rather have (8) .22 cal shots than (6) 38 or 32 cal shots. I have zero interest in big caliber guns, all I want is a small lightweight, pocket gun. Thanks for any advise. BOB
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Post by deerdude on Jun 29, 2011 18:29:59 GMT -5
i went with a smith and wesson m&p 40 compact and love it.ive had no problems what so ever out of it.went into the gun shop thinking i would walk out with a glock but the s&w felt so much better in my hand.they also was running a sale on them and i got it for about half the price of the glock.the 9 mm compact in this model is pretty dang sharp also.
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 29, 2011 18:35:36 GMT -5
The M&P compact gets a vote for me as well if you want semiauto. Hard to beat some of the compact 38 wheel guns though when it comes to ease of concealment.
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Post by dbd870 on Jun 29, 2011 20:25:10 GMT -5
No, you really wouldn't. 9mm/38 is a minimum for a first gun by everyone who has a right to have an opinion. (ie none of us!) I use a M&P9C. If you want a single stack the Kahr is worth a look.
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Post by parson on Jun 30, 2011 6:05:42 GMT -5
S&W J-frame is my choice. Only 5 shot, but very concealable. And, as dbd870 said, the Kahr is a really nice and concealable semi-auto, and if memory is correct, it comes with a 7 round mag.
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Post by omegahunter on Jun 30, 2011 8:11:26 GMT -5
I am looking at getting a Walther PK380 for the wife. She has already latched onto my P22 and loves it.
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Post by INDeerhunter on Jun 30, 2011 10:42:13 GMT -5
Im sure I will catch some heck for this one but I bought a hi-point 9mm that has a 8 round mag brand new from a local gun shop for $119.00 !! Thought it would be a great personal protection gun that was cheap to throw in the tackle box or backpack when fishin and huntin.
To my surprise the firearm is very accurate and easy to conceal but it is a lil heavy due to the cast slide. I put on a phantom sight which is nothing more than a circle on top of the frame. Kinda resembles a peep sight on a bow.
It is extremely easy to find the target looking thru this type of sight and I am very pleased with the performance out of the very inexpensive handgun. I would recommend them to anyone and have never ever had an issue with it, it has never jammed, and is an excellent hand gun for the price !!!
The only down fall is having a "pushpin" in order to field strip it but in all reality for the price I paid for it and the purpose it serves I think its agreat deal. Thats my 2 cents on it although I am not a guy that pays top dollar for firearms or other equipment for name brand.
~INDeerhunter~
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Post by BOBinIN on Jun 30, 2011 13:20:14 GMT -5
What about the Ruger LCP 380? Does anyone have any input on it? At the local gun store they have them for less than $190. Seems quite compact to me. Thanks guys for the feedback. BOB
(Sorry guys, a BIG typo...it was $290 not $190. What can I say I'm dyslexic.)
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Post by HighCotton on Jun 30, 2011 16:21:10 GMT -5
What about the Ruger LCP 380? Does anyone have any input on it? At the local gun store they have them for less than $190. Seems quite compact to me. Thanks guys for the feedback. BOB First of all...$190  !! Where at? My son is looking for one, too. That's a pretty good price in my book. I carry an LCP in an Uncle Mike's holster as shown below:  As a matter of fact, I carried the past 3 days since I was working in the Chicago and Gary area. I'm learning to love the lil gun. At first the trigger pull takes some getting use to. And I had to buff the feed ramp with some compound as early on the gun is prone to jam on some ammo. The last 500 rounds or so have been without a mishap. I would suggest shooting one first to see if you're comfortable with the gun. A good friend was convinced he wanted an LCP like mine until we hit the range. Mind you...he has huge hands. After a few rounds, he was convinced he DIDN'T want one. Still, I wouldn't balk if that $190 is a serious price. |
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Post by danf on Jun 30, 2011 20:13:11 GMT -5
Yep, $190 for a LCP is CHEAP, CHEAP. Normal retail is at least $100 more....
The Kahrs are good guns, I have a CW9 and it is quite accurate. It is a bit large for good concealed carry, but I think the CM9 solves a lot of the size issue.
I'm with Larry though, if the $190 price is correct, I'd snap one up now and keep any eye open for a CM9 later on. I'd rather have a 9mm than a .380, but having options is always a good thing!
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Post by stevein on Jul 2, 2011 14:57:24 GMT -5
I had a Berretta Model 21. A very nice high quality .22. I carried it for a few years and it fit in a pocket or inside the pants holster fine and was no problem to conceal. I had very few function problems and it was as reliable a .22 auto as I have ever had. There were just to many times when the prime in the .22 was not under the firing pin. I would get random misfires from all ammo I tried. Double snaps would not set them off. I picked up a S&W 36 and ended up selling the Berretta. IMHO you do not want a .22 to protect you and your family.
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Post by randyb on Jul 3, 2011 0:14:24 GMT -5
As others have mentioned the .22 vs something with more ability to damage tissue is a concern I would have. Based upon concealment and number of shots, the 12-13 round berretas and taurus might be in order. For what its worth i carry a Kahr cw9 or ruger sp101 most of the time.
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Post by danf on Jul 3, 2011 7:07:56 GMT -5
In a defensive situation, the number of shots in the magazine likely won't be an issue. I believe the statistics show that 98% of the time the situation is diffused by merely showing the firearm and no shot is fired.
Unless you are going to go with something like a 5.7x28, I'd be looking at something with a single-stack magazine if you want to concealed carry. A double stack mag will give you more shots, yes, but it also gives you more weight and bulk- two things that will likely lead you to leaving the gun at home rather than carrying it.
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Post by coyote6974 on Jul 3, 2011 14:00:35 GMT -5
I've worked full time as a police officer since 1979 when the model 66 S&W was the king of duty revolvers. For 30 years my off duty carry gun was my S&W model 60 chambered in 38 spl. I loaded it with Federal 125 grain hydra shocks, and always felt well armed as I went about my business every day. A couple of years ago I read an account of an off duty LEO who was with his wife at a shopping mall. Though I don't remember all the details, this officer was forced to confront an armed individual outside the mall. Though backup officers where enroute, this officer, who was armed with a S&W J-frame, ended up in a physical confrontation with this armed suspect, which resulted in numerous rounds fired by both the officer and the suspect. The suspect was armed with a hi capacity 9MM semi auto pistol which he used effectively against the off duty officer. Though the LEO used the best tactics he could and made hits with 4 out of 5 of his shots, it came down to his final round that he was finally able to make a head shot with that saved his life. This LEO sustained several gunshot wounds himself but was able to continue fighting for his life as backup officers were on the way.
After reading about this shooting incident, I took a hard look at my choice of off duty weapon, and decided that with the proliferation of high capacity pistols, I would be wise to look for an increase in both capacity and power. I chose to replace my model 60 with a Colt Defender lightweight 1911 in .45 ACP. With this pistol I am confident that even with marginal hits, I will have a better chance of disabling an aggressor. This pistol is much lighter than a full size 1911 and carries great in an inside the waistband holster or even just tucked inside my belt with no holster. With an easily carried extra magazine, I'm now carrying 14 rounds of .45 ACP as opposed to 5 rounds of .38 +P.
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Post by hornharvester on Jul 3, 2011 20:39:15 GMT -5
I carry three different guns, one is a PT22 Taurus 10 shot .22LR, Taurus Ultra light .38+P and a AMT .380 5 shot. I carry the .22 more often than the .380 or .38+P due to weight difference. With 10 CCI Stinger hollow points Ive never felt under gunned. I always tell people to buy the lightest carry gun they feel comfortable with because a heavy carry gun soon gets left home. h.h.
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Post by joen on Jul 4, 2011 10:01:14 GMT -5
I carry a colt 1911 45 or an amt 380 back up. I carry the 45 inside the pants with a crossbreed holster wich is the best holster i have ever used. the 380 i just stuff in my front pants pocket. I feel safer with the 45 but if I was going to a gun fight I would grab the m1a1.
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Post by deerdude on Jul 10, 2011 6:01:57 GMT -5
forgot to mention i jumped in and bought one of the crossbreed holsters also. my first time at going with cc. i tell you sometimes you forget you even have the handgun with you. they are a little pricey but dang well worth every cent.
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Post by irishhunter on Jul 12, 2011 7:19:29 GMT -5
If you havent picked up the S&W bodyguard in .380 you should it comes with a factory laser on it , its small and extremely packable... Not a bad little shooter
My personal carry gun is a Walther PPS slimline.. in a Crossbreed its hard to beat
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Post by hankhunter on Jul 13, 2011 15:45:48 GMT -5
All I carry anymore is the Para-carry LDA 45 acp. It's a little heavy but holds well with a 3" barrel. I really like the light double action too.
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Post by oneshot on Jul 16, 2011 9:24:22 GMT -5
I carry a Glock Mod 30 ,45ACP in a crossbreed holster. Its an easy carry.
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