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Just curious if any of you guys have a good suggestion on a handgun for concealed carrying. I would like the stopping power of a .45 and something fairly compact. The Glock 30 caught my eye particularly as of late, but perhaps there are others I should look into?
I really like the glock also in the .357 Sig caliber. I think it would be a great CC gun since you have some stoping power combined with a higher capacity magazine.I have not bought one yet, but have held and shot them many times. I carrytwo (.45)kimbers......the standard full size model stays in the truck and the sub-compact stays on me. These are heavy guns when compared to the polymer frame pistols like the glock and the XD.
Sweeeeet, we can talk guns here now, this is gonna be FUN!
Just curious if any of you guys have a good suggestion on a handgun for concealed carrying. I would like the stopping power of a .45 and something fairly compact. The Glock 30 caught my eye particularly as of late, but perhaps there are others I should look into?
I like my Colt Defender -45 acp -
have put a few thousand rounds through it with no problems,I have a shoulder holster and afew OWB holstersthat I carry about 3:30
Only thing I changed were the rubber grips and put onAluma Grips.
Don't worry about what catches your eye, look for something that fits well in your hand instead. Go to the gun store and see how your hand fits the various types of firearms look at the various set ups and see what "you" like the best ie.. sights, ease of operation, weight, size, ammo capacity, comfort of the grip. When it's possible fit the gun to your hand and not your hand to the gun. Even better idea is to seeif you can get some of the handguns you like to the range and give them afield test and see how well/quickly you will be able to draw them(critical importance) aquire your target, and effectively engage the target. "Most" shooting situations LE wise at least are over inmere seconds(very very damn fast)it's horrible to generalize but whatever. So caliber isn't neccessarily the most important thing you should worry about.
Take into account how you would plan on carrying concealed ie holster wise as well: belly bands, belt pack, vest/jacket, ankle, inside the pants,shoulder holsters, middle of the back ect.. Just remember that time is not you friend when it comes to drawing you weapon and engaging the target, even miliseconds count and can make all difference.
Just some things to consider
THE MAMA has been talking about wanting a handgun. I have plenty of revolvers, but she wants something with less recoil than even a .38 Spl. And it has to be a wheel gun,; not a semi-auto. I'm looking at getting something in a .32 H&R magnum, probably a Charter Arms Undercoverette. The grip on it looks like it'd be easier for her to control things with. Couple others had really short grips.
Thoughts?
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THE MAMA has been talking about wanting a handgun. I have plenty of revolvers, but she wants something with less recoil than even a .38 Spl. And it has to be a wheel gun,; not a semi-auto. I'm looking at getting something in a .32 H&R magnum, probably a Charter Arms Undercoverette. The grip on it looks like it'd be easier for her to control things with. Couple others had really short grips.
Thoughts?
Have you looked at the "lady Smith" from S&W?? The have a really nice alloy frame DA (hammerless) model that is really nice. Its light and fits a small hand very well. I can easily be concealed in small purses and hand bags. Just a thought.
I don't have any experience with the Charter Arms brand so I'm unfamiliar with the models besides what's on the internet. Smaller than a .38 and a revolver hmmmtough call. Once again I would probably say to go into the local stores and just do some hands on browsing.(could be tough with that criteria)
if you wish to stay in the.32 H&R, other options to consider may be
Smith & Wesson Models 432PD and 631
Taurus 731
these may or may not meet your criteria
Stopping power may be an issue to contend with so more rounds to stop an attack may be required, just something to consider when training/practicing with the smaller caliber handguns ieincorporate drills into the 3 to 5 shot range or the "engage until the attacker stops drill"
One thing else I failed to mention earlier is how strong the trigger pullis which may be an issue for some ladies or guys for that matter, ensure you try that out too.
Bersa, or Beretta make a nice .380. people bad-mouth the .380,.....but you gotta figure ,....humans are not very resistant to ANY type of gunfire. Whatever you were doing is going to be of no consequence once you have one or two even 55 grain .22 cal chunks of lead in your belly.
For concealed carry,....i wouldn't have a problem carrying a .22 or a .380. Both are small,..and can put enough lead on a target to discourage even the biggest man.
I read somewhere most shooting occur within 10 feet. How would you feel about standing in front of someone at a distance of 10 feet and letting them shoot at you just one time,....with a .22 short.
-makes me laugh when people say ..."oh,...that gun is good for out to about 100 yards"
.........how bout you go out there 300 yards and let me take a shot at you.
I think if you want to carry a larger caliber weapon the Glock 27 is the best for carrying concealed. It's small in size, .40 cal, 10 rounds total with one in the chamber. It's a great weapon. You don't need large caliber weapons to stop an attack.
Any CC suggestions?
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