Need good "concealed to carry" weapon....any suggestions?
 

I'm checking SA pistols.

Leaning towards Glock or Beretta...

Needs to be easy to conceal in public so 44 magnum revolvers like Dirty Harry are out.

Links to images or sites for more information will be appreciated so show me your good, bad & ugly......

Thanks,

Bought a Sig Sauer P229 .40 on AaronM's suggestion and he was bang on because it's a fucking fantastic gun.

http://remtek.com/arms/sig/model/229/229.gif

I have several Glocks and they are awesome. Very reliable and feel good to handle. I am actually thinking about picking up a Sig as well.

The only advice I can offer is to try and find a shooting range that allows you to try different weapons. If, you can't find one of those, then I suggest at least handling as many as possible at a gun show to find out what fits best in your hand. Only you can say which one is best, Live Dose says the Glocks are great. Personally, I think they suck for me, but I know they are great weapons. I like the Sig 229 and the Springfield XD, more so the Springfield. I like the quick recovery from the recoil and it fits better in my hand and has a very smooth trigger pull.

http://www.ericsiegmund.com/images/f...hooting/xd.jpg

never get a glock.. they suck ass.. your better with a slingshot...


get the XD subcompact.. great weapon and only get it in .40 cal

a 9mm will not stop a human being

great weapon....

I have the Kimber Eclipse II and love it. It's a 45 compact, but a little heavy. I love mine.

What ever you choose, put it in this holdster

http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/beltslide.html

I only carry HK.

Well if I had a gun. I may or may not.

good luck carrying those they are still bulky.This is what i carry, Keltec .380

http://www.ericsiegmund.com/images/f...g/keltech1.jpg

just make sure you dont turn around with your cAr keys when a cop addresses you from behind while carrying lol

I'm not big gun nut but I'd also say the Springfield XD compact. I've been planing on buying one myself just never got around to it.

since I've moved to UK I can't even have pepper spray with me :( the only thing that left me is my sober mind and any heavy item I will find around...

People have already mentioned the first guns I would have. That being said, nobody has mentioned Kahr. They have some great compact models which are perfect for carry.

http://www.kahr.com/

If you do decide on a 9mm and this weapon is specifically for conceal carry / self defense....Be sure to pick up Cor-Bon 9mm 115 grain +P Jacketed Hollowpoint rounds. They are THE MOST POWERFUL 9mm rounds available. ALWAYS use JHP's while carrying but use standard ball ammo for practice.

Good call

When I did carry, the P230 was my choice. Could go anywhere with it.

Since you moved to the UK you no longer have a need to carry a gun.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=y-4XdPxYU9E
Size comparison
Walther PPS vs. XD vs. Glock

I think the Kahr subcompacts are even smaller too.

The XD felt really good to shoot :thumbsup

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh Sounds like a good reason :)

I've got the 9mm/.41AE standard version (black, all metal) of this but when I get my CHP I'll be getting the compact .40 in polymer.

http://www.rrarms.com/cat_images/GMR9400BL.JPG
http://www.magnumresearch.com/Expand...tCode=BE9400BL

https://youtube.com/v/YMDIFKrlqqg&hl=en&fs=1

http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_BabyDesertEagle.htm

Fuck concealing ^^

http://www.imfdb.org/images/1/1c/Tybaltgun.jpg

As if you care about the silky trigger action or the rubbered stock when you're fighting for your life.. Get the most reliable one, PERIOD.

Agreed... get an HK :thumbsup

They are expensive because they are worth it.

One of these in your back pocket, and you'll never have a problem :thumbsup
http://www.warbirdphotographs.com/AT...nRailGun-1.jpg

Look into the Bersa... VERY good gun and the 9mm and .380 are great carrys

HK usp is the best..

the p2000 sucks IMO

I have one but I do not like the trigger pull on it...

but most people do not want to drop that much on a gun I dunno why...


my rank in order of guns


HK
XD
Kimber ultra carry
slingshot

get a bazooka

When soldiers of the US military were polled as to their favorite weapon - it wasn't an assault rifle, it was their Beretta. Great pistol.

Thats funny...

Most soldiers that get issued a rifle, are not issued a pistol.

OK for starters unless you are a very experienced shooter I wouldn't even go with an automatic, most of the people here are obviously not very experienced.

The problem with an auto is do you carry it racked and ready or do you wait to rack the slide until you need it? If you carry it racked and ready you are more likely to shoot yourself unless you have trained yourself extensively with the weapon beforehand.

All in all youare better with a reveolver for concealed carry, something like the 5 shot Taurus .38 Special is an outstanding choice.

You also have the added psychological bonus that your adversary can see the hollow point bullets staring at him.

I have both a Walther seni auto and a Taurus revolver and for concealed I do prefer the Taurus revolver

Umm this doesn't make sense. What's the difference between an auto with one in the chamber but the hammer not cocked and a revolver? With my SIG I don't have to keep the hammer cocked, there's a decock mechanism right on the handle.

I would either do a glock 27 or this guy

http://www.gunblast.com/images/Tauru...e/DSC00272.jpg

shoots .45s or 410 shotgun shells. and revolvers dont jam.

Theres no difference, unless its an auto (like a glock) that doesnt have a hammer or decock function.

This is why I say, carry an HK... but thats just my personal preference.

HK's are great... although I have the leo variant on my hk usp I hate the de-cocking on the side it gets in the way all the time... plus leo variant give me a better and lighter trigger pull... I like my trigger pull at 3-5lbs another good thing about HK usp is they are da or sa from factory

and no semi auto will accidently go off.. your best safety is your finger bottom line... every gun I got are ready to rock with 1 trigger pull...

Anybody who suggests a .380 is out of their fucking head. :2 cents:

I agree.

You get a 9mm pistol in the same exact size and have 65% more stopping power.

My favorite is still a .45, although I'm really starting to like my FN FiveseveN. I mean if I had one. I may or may not. :)

Having been trained on several weapons, the Glock wins for me everytime, hands down.
Reliable, has not once jammed on me, feels good in your hand, recoil is low and the trigger safety is a gem.

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You guys all want to look like you're in the movies.

The best carry weapon for regular people is the old fashioned revolver.

People think when they get in a gunfight they are gonna be cool and in control, but in fact you act like a total goof. Just watch security camera footage of actual CQC gunfights...you can pretty much assume you will act the same way although in your mind you think you will act like Jack Bauer because you squeeze off a few rounds at the shooting range once a month.

You need a simple gun if you plan on getting in spur of the moment face-to-face shoot outs. Not to mention, the old fashion way of holding a pistol is better as well. With it down low and your elbow bent. You can make much quicker movements with it like that. Pistol training at arms length is good for target shooting but not good for gunfights.

Whaaaaa? That thing is awesome :thumbsup

If I were to ever buy a handgun, this would be my baby

http://www.lipseys.com/eImages/2008-EXCLUSIVE-GP100.jpg

Edit: For easy concealment you might prefer the SP101 or even an LCR. I just got a boner for the .357 myself.

Lets go shoot sometime.. I got a fiveseven last year have not shot it enough for ccw yet.. I like to carry something I've put 5000 rounds through (hk and xd) but I'd like to start packing this little armor piercing piece on princapal alone haha... I carry all .40 our team capt is all about the 45 he will hear nothing else it's funny.. ( he is 25 year navy seal)

not fond of having gun in my life

the cor-bon's are fantastic. i have those for both my 9mm and .45. the last time i went to the range with one of my friends i loaded a cor-bon in the magazine then stuck a bunch of normal target rounds on top, asked him if he could tell the difference when he got to it.

damn near everyone at the range could. :1orglaugh

pop -pop - pop- BOOM.

they're definitely a potent little round.

the kahrs are real nice guns as well. excellent for carrying because even full loaded they don't weigh all that much. no hammers or other odd protrusions to catch on clothing while drawing. my only real complaint about them is the length of the grip. my hands are big enough that my pinky hangs just a little bit off the end of the grip. not a deal breaker, but it annoys me a little bit, other than that i'm a big fan of those guns.

i prefer my kimber ultra carry II for concealment, it's a little bulky and heavy compared to other choices, but i absolutely love the way that gun shoots and i am more accurate with it than most other guns i have shot. it's also weighted very nicely so that even as the magazine empties it retains its balance nicely.

Just a note of thanks for the many excellent suggestions.:thumbsup

I have a great shopping list now.

Thanks again.
:pimp