Gun for conceal / carry

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  • shadow3829
    shadow3829 Posts: 103 Member
    I have a Sig P238. I love it!!!!
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    whats your budget?

    I carry the Ruger SR9C or the Kel-tec P-11

    Check out some web sites before you spend your money....Sigs & Glocks are nice, but a little pricey.
    I personally don't like the way Glocks fit in my hand.
    The Ruger comes in 9mm or .40 cal. I think it is the best bang for the buck right now ( excuse the pun )
    The P-11 is just meat and potatoes, nothing fancy...about $ 275.00

    thehighroad.com
    mouseguns.com
    gunblast.com
    thefiringline.com

    Check out any of these websites before you make any decision.

    I've been carrying for 10 years and I compete in 3 gun, ISPC, and USPSA.
    ISPC is all about CCW accuracy and speed.
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
    I chose a S&W .380


    I wanted a S&W .45 compact, but it was too large to fit inside the waist of my pants. Had the same problem with most 9MM I looked at also. Went to many pawn shops and gun shows...."sir, is it ok to see how this fits in my pants?" LoL


    So I went with the .380. Ammo is more expensive than 9MM ammo, but I am happy with my choice.
  • tdm2592
    tdm2592 Posts: 30
    Agree w/ Scotty on the Ruger SR9C. The smaller mag still fits comfortably in the hand and is an easy conceal. The larger mag with grip extension makes it feel like a full sized SR9. I've run plenty of cheap ammo through it without an issue. My wife has gotten very comfortable with it and can handle it quite well. My personal preference for carry is no less than a 9mm.
  • MrUgly
    MrUgly Posts: 54 Member
    Personally, I carry a full size Taurus PT1911 in a Crossbreed Supertuck, with a P3AT as a BUG.

    Kind of happy/annoyed that I have lost so much weight I have to buy new gun belts.
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Like anything else, what are you using it for? If it is personal protection where you are likely to use it, at least a 9MM. I would get a semi-auto. I like Glocks, but there are other good brands. It's personal preference.

    Because I like small, I have a KelTec .32 which makes me feel safe enough. I don't use much, so it fits the need. I have 5 others that I like to use at the range, and those are Glocks, Walther, and Smith & Wesson.
  • harristim88
    harristim88 Posts: 48
    springfeild xd sub compact 40 cal its my off duty weapon and i love it fed thousands of rounds threw it never had a jam misfire or anything pretty much dead accurate from a confrontational distance or any distance thats in reason for a hangun really. the grip is a little small but with the mag extender its great draws easy and you can get right on target plus i love the 40 s&m 45 imo has a little too much kick for a smaller weapon that u would want to conceal and 9mm lacks some stopping power the 40 in just right you hit the aggressor with this weapon center mass hes going down idc if hes on bath salts meth pcp your gonna do some real damage
  • cindylou617
    cindylou617 Posts: 51 Member
    Ive carried all 9mm.
    I really like the Springfield XD subby.
    The longer XDMs are really nice.
    Glock 19-but it didn't sit well in my hand...maybe a SF would have worked better.
    SO has a Sig Pro 2022 9mm and that is really nice.

    If you think choosing a sidearm is hard wait till you have to find a holster you like!
  • harristim88
    harristim88 Posts: 48
    also to answer the questions about .22s yeah they can be light weapons to carry on the run or what not. but it seriously lacks stopping power. a lot of the 22 ammo is more prone to not fire which leads to more malfunctions and misfires. and when your carrying it for self defense the first shot counts. i wouldn't trust my life on a .22.

    i had a sig mosquito it was a fun gun to shoot hardly any recoil was fairly accurate when the rounds fed correctly but i always had problems with the ammo malfunctioning i cut this way down by buying cci mini mags but still had problems.

    so with that being said if i needed a light weapon if that was my goal id most likely go with kel-tec.

    and as far as revolvers yeah some have great stopping power they are stone reliable but i still have my concerns. i know worst case scenarios are just that."WORST CASE" but these days you never know when your going to find yourself in that situation. even with having the upper hand that most would have when engaging a target from a concealed weapon. i would not want to be carried by a few rounds. exsp if their was more then one aggressor.
  • TGKvr
    TGKvr Posts: 123 Member
    Oooh great timing. I just picked up a .38 special, a Lady Rossi today. I haven't shot it yet but will later when I get the chance. If anyone has experience with that particular gun, I'd welcome feedback.

    I love the .380, and even though I think Glocks are kind of ugly, they are a blast to shoot and very accurate!
  • bugtrain
    bugtrain Posts: 251 Member
    You said you don't want to carry a .22
    How come you have eliminated it?

    thanks for all the info (I didn't quote), very helpful and good points.

    Why not a 22... i'm open minded, convince me! :P
    maybe a 22 would be good to carry as a secondary firearm, or in certain situations. I wouldn't want it for home defense though. right?

    I also carry for self defense in the wild. I have shot my fair share of big snakes due to the nature of my occupation.

    Have you seen the... I think it's the Smith and Wesson Governor? It's a pistol that can fire .410 shot! I really should get one of those for the snakes :)
    My .410 is an awesome snake gun....my husband is getting ready to buy either the Governor or a Judge to carry when on his tractor(for snakes) and also as a home defense gun.
  • _HeathBar_
    _HeathBar_ Posts: 902 Member
    I'll be getting a Glock 19 once I finally get my permit. I keep procrastinating though....
  • travisseger
    travisseger Posts: 271 Member
    I normally carry my S&W Model 642 Airweight .38.

    It's extremely light - it doesn't even feel like I'm carrying - and I like the reliability of a revolver. Hopefully, I'll never have to use it in self-defense, but if I do, I like knowing that it's going to fire. There's always the chance that a semi-auto is going to jam.

    the airweight, that has the concealed hammer right?

    Yes
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I run with my Ruger LCP .380
    Carry my S&W .38
    Target Practice Winchester .22
    Next purchase: Derringer or Judge
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    I have a Ruger .380 LCP. Her name is Black Betty, and she goes everywhere with me.

    The Taurus Judge is fine for home defense or if you're out in the country. Not as many rounds as a semi-auto, but they're shotgun rounds, so ...

    I'm using my Ruger for home, but I'm thinking seriously about getting a 12 gauge pump-action.
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    I have a Ruger .380 LCP. Her name is Black Betty, and she goes everywhere with me.

    The Taurus Judge is fine for home defense or if you're out in the country. Not as many rounds as a semi-auto, but they're shotgun rounds, so ...

    I'm using my Ruger for home, but I'm thinking seriously about getting a 12 gauge pump-action.

    Can't go wrong with a Remington 870...put a military pistol grip on it and a 7 shot tube extension. then load 8 shot, 8 shot, 8 shot, 00 buck, 00 buck, slug, slug.

    No one will be alive by the time you pull trigger 7 times.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Wow there is some horrible advice in this thread

    From loading your shotgun with multiple types of rounds to revolvers never fail

    I like the Sig P229 but it can be quite bulky in the summer, but if you can afford one try it!
    Check out the FN FNP9, I got a screaming deal on one and its a bit easier to carry, never had a problem with it
    Also check out some 1911s
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    Well the shotgun was more of a jest than anything.
    A 1911?? seriously? This was for CCW,
    I suppose if he wants to carry one, you would recommend the Les Baer Centennial for $2500?
  • stephenglover
    stephenglover Posts: 87 Member
    Wow there is some horrible advice in this thread

    From loading your shotgun with multiple types of rounds to revolvers never fail

    I like the Sig P229 but it can be quite bulky in the summer, but if you can afford one try it!
    Check out the FN FNP9, I got a screaming deal on one and its a bit easier to carry, never had a problem with it
    Also check out some 1911s

    LOL, at the 870 and I said revolvers never fail .ok, excuse me! It was not bad advise but a little off at worst. Rarely will a revolver fail if properly maintained, any gun may fail but revolvers unlike semi-auto's will not be jamming. I dont care who makes them they will jam eventually due to ammo or gun possibly.

    I can say I have never had my S&W 357/38 or short nose misfire and be correct in that staement.

    Now go out and shoot, it is addictive though,lol.
  • stephenglover
    stephenglover Posts: 87 Member
    Well the shotgun was more of a jest than anything.
    A 1911?? seriously? This was for CCW,
    I suppose if he wants to carry one, you would recommend the Les Baer Centennial for $2500?

    Agreed the 1911 is to bulky unless you where a jacket year round.

    I will also recommend a Colt, Gold Cup or Compact Officers Model, Now that is one fine shooting set of guns.
  • gary6531
    gary6531 Posts: 11
    Lots of good advice.
    +1 on finding a place to rent what you are condisering
    Gunshows are great to get a "feel" for what fits your hand
    Don`t go cheap! You don`t want to bet your life on a cheap weapon

    I carry a Kimber 1911 .45 Ultra Crimson Carry II. I`ve never had a problem with it and it is easy/comfortable to conceal. I did upgrade to a set of meprolight night sights. Well worth it. However you don`t need to spend big money. I tell folks $500- $600 for a good dependable sidearm.
  • harristim88
    harristim88 Posts: 48
    i also have never been really big on shotguns for home defense. exp the people that load them with the home defense 3 in rounds i just think this packs a little to much punch then i would be comfortable firing with my 3 year old sleeping in any close range. also the recoil was always a problem to me the best shooter can miss under pressure in a chaos like setting while aiming at another human being and just waking up from a dead sleep. and its way easier to get a handgun back on target imo im sure a lot of other people would rather have that extra punch. im content with a handgun that fits well to me that is simple to operate and reload. also loaded with hollow points. to try and minimize collateral damage. but if u have someone breaking in and they hear that distinct racking of a shotgun most people would split lol

    i also shake my head at this alot. the people that tell me they use their ar15s for home defense
    don't get me wrong i love the weapon system and platform it did carry me home from a few combat zones ill forever be indebted to it.
    but would not want to be firing it in a house with my child. i have seen first hand the crazy trajectories of entry/exit wounds
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    Why would you carry? Why do you feel the need?
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Why would you carry? Why do you feel the need?

    This.
  • Baddabing5475
    Baddabing5475 Posts: 1
    Really depends on where your going to conceal but for me I have a Glock 19 with night sights. 40 cal is perfect for my hands where it is big enough to stop a man yet small enough to stay on target. Mine is either in a belly band or inside the waistline (holstered). It is uncomfortable and takes a long time to get used to.
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    also dont understand the need to carry...
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    just curious: Why would a person feel the need to carry a concealed weapon? It's such a foreign concept to me. I realize that people will probably be upset by my questioning it but I just do not get it.

    Do you fear attack all the time?
  • DFWTT
    DFWTT Posts: 374
    The best firearm for concealed carry is the one you can see yourself carrying comfortably, EVERYDAY and in every situation. Light summer clothes make concealing most difficult and even seasoned CHL's have to make adjustments for a slightly thick Glock, about 1.14" width if my memory serves. Also remember that when you pick up a firearm in a gun store, it is not loaded. Add a few more ounces for that. Shop smart and take these factors into consideration.

    Some you might look at if you like the 9 are:

    Kel-Tec PF-9
    Kahr CW9 or PM-9
    Sig Sauer P290
    Taurus Mil-Pro

    One that I am fond of is a single stack Glock G36. It is a .45 but about a tenth of an inch slimmer than a true baby Glock.

    Good Luck!!

    Ahh yes and edited to say
    >>>>> I'm carrying a full size G22 in a Comp-Tac tuckable IWB in my profile pic.
  • stevepierson
    stevepierson Posts: 119
    I conceal carry a S&W J Frame 5 shot revolver. It's very easy to conceal, has the revolver benefit of never misfiring, and with hollow point protection rounds, it does the job.
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    I carry the following..depending on my mood or clothing:

    S&W Bodyguard .380 (on duty backup weapon as well)
    Glock 27
    Ruger LC9

    less often:

    Para ordinance warthog .45
    S&W M&P .40 Compact
    Ruger LCR .380
    S&W Scandium .357


    Yes, we need them. You may feel you don't. Thats your choice. Let us have our choice.

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