[lacrew]

# Models available = # of opinions you’ll get :)

My 2 pennies - if you ever plan to carry this on a daily basis, make sure its compact enough (and light) to comfortably wear. There are alt of Clint Eastwoods out there who will steer you towards large caliber...but the 9mm have enough energy to be perfectly adequate.

[SnakeDoctor]

I figure I’ll have to buy a second gun for some carry situations ... I live in Houston and thus can’t bundle up much. I’m inclined toward the Wather PPK for carrying in hot weather — but want something with a little more kick for training.

The HK Compact line seems small enough to carry between September and April around here. I’ll probably still need a summer gun, though.

SnakeDoc

[Jack Black]

I agree with your statement that if you are going to carry concealed than the pocket 9mms are probably among the best choices.

[Pollster1]

My 2 pennies - if you ever plan to carry this on a daily basis, make sure its compact enough (and light) to comfortably wear. There are alt of Clint Eastwoods out there who will steer you towards large caliber...but the 9mm have enough energy to be perfectly adequate.

Don't go for anything larger than the S&W 500, or you'll be deciding daily whether to carry. A gun you'll carry that you can hit with is more important than the coolness factor (. . . would you believe it's as important?). My vote is for self-defense don't go for anything smaller than a .45 or 10 mm, unless you have issues with firing more than once with something that size. Otherwise, most of the decision depends on your individual preferences and depends on shooting each choice (and used weapons can be a good call).