Carry pistol-recommendations (Vanity)

[QualityMan]

I am looking for recommendations for a CCW pistol. I am working through the legalities of getting my permit, and am starting to shop for a weapon.

I already have a Ruger SR9, and am happy with it, but it is a bit bulky for CC. Want to stay with 9mm, or perhaps .380...leaning towards auto, but could be convinced to carry a wheel gun, also.

Your suggestions are always appreciated.

[MrPiper]

Kel-Tec PF9

[spookie]

a lcp 380 auto is fine. Small fits in palm of hand and light.

[surfer]

My two cents...for in vehicle carry...the Judge rocks. Lots of firepower and flexibility of loads.

For me...on person, Kimber 45, nicest handgun I have ever fired. It truly feels like an extension of your arm. Crimson trace and you can shoot from the hip if you have to.

But for availability of ammo, etc...a Springfield 9mm is a great choice.

[papertyger]

Seconded.

[QualityMan]

I was just looking at the PF-9 in a buyers guide. It looks like a solid little handgun, and reviews seem to be mostly positive. Price is attractive, too. do you have one?

[driftdiver]

I have a keltec but won’t buy another. Its very light but I’m not happy with the quality. Definitely not a fun gun to shoot.

[DYngbld]

I am really happy with my Glock 19. I am getting a Glock 26 later this week. It is a bit smaller, very easy to conceal.

[papertyger]

That is...seconded the PF-9!

[QualityMan]

thanks for the input. Can you elaborate on your quality concerns?

[13Sisters76]

I have a mini-Glock, which is light and easy to carry. But, far and away, I love the Walther PPK, and that will be my next gun.

[bmwcyle]

[clintonh8r]

bookmark

[mamelukesabre]

If SR9 is too bulky for ya, you won’t have much options bigger than a 380.

Kahr PM9

And that’s about it for 9mm. You better look at 380.

[crghill]

I luv my Springfield emp 9mm

[pingman]

Makarov in 9x18. Uber reliable and relatively cheap to shoot. Flame on!

[The Comedian]

Don't even screw around.

This is your *life* we're talking about saving here.

Compact 1911 .45, Crimson Trace grips.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[papertyger]

My two cents...for in vehicle carry...the Judge rocks. Lots of firepower and flexibility of loads.

What IS the attraction with that thing? It's got a cylinder like a coke can, and both 45 long colt and 410 are superceded by modern equivalents or duplex ammo.

I just don't get it.

[mnehring]

Personal preference: Walther P99

[Recon Dad]

leaning towards auto

You mean semi-auto. I can only recommend the Glock’s. If you want to carry try their sub-compacts, 27,36 etc. Good and reasonable. Anything with a .4 in it anything less and you can use it as a hammer or for throwing.