Boating accident - need help replacing CC pistol

Me | 11-17-2015 | Self

[America_Right]

Hi all,

I lost all of my guns this past summer in a tragic boating accident in the middle of Lake Erie, and really need to replace my concealed carry pistol.

Anyway, I was hoping I could get some ideas from you folks as to what I should get. I would like something small enough to fit in a pants pocket without being obvious, but still have some stopping power (.38 or 9mm). Of course, this is just what I would like, not what I necessarily need. If you have any other ideas for concealed carry, please feel free to add them!

Thanks for any suggestions,
AR

[KTM rider]

SW/M&P Shield of course

here in my state CCW is "shall issue" I went in sat down and talked to the county sherrifs administrator to assure he would qualify me,

thought about it and decided against it

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

I strongly suggest that the next time you have a boating accident.....make it happen over the Marianas trench! ;-)

[Bullish]

My pocket revolver

This thing literally fits in the palm of your hand. it's a 5 shot revolver made by North American arms in Provo, Utah. It's just .22lr but with such a small barrel (3/4inch) it's as loud as a .44 magnum and that's shocking as hell coming out of nowhere. It's a scary little pistol that you can literally hide anywhere. It's for life saving last resorts and not for big game but as the BSofA always says "be prepared"

[Eagles6]

I’ve had a couple of Ruger revolvers which I loved but didn’t think I’d like the poly frame. I like.

[Domangart]

These boys need to clean the hull.

[Gen.Blather]

http://www.gunsandammo.com/handguns/compacts/single-stack-9mm-shootout/

[jstaff]

with you on that. I like a .38 +p with red dot sight. With pocket carry safety is a real concern, I would only consider a revolver for that.

[Gaffer]

I have a Bobcat 22LR and I have a Tomcat 32 auto. I love these two guns. All steel, solid construction and I really like the tip-up barrels to load that in-chamber round. They’re SA/DA and a snap to disassemble and clean.

I carry the Tomcat in my pants pocket because it’s so easy to conceal (I guess I’m opening myself up for that one :0) ).

The only drawback to them is that because they are tip-up barrels there is no extractor; they depend on the force of the blowback to throw the case out after firing. Once I learned to keep them clean and dry (no excessive lubricant), they worked just fine. Pricey but quality steel.

[locountry1dr]

bfl

[niteowl77]

It doesn't seem to get much love, but Beretta's Nano is a uniquely simple pocketable single-stack 9mm that has a very long but manageable trigger pull (much like a DAO revolver- definitely a "safety" trigger). They are worth trying if you visit a range with one to rent.

(I rented one on a lark after having heard mixed reviews, and I ended up thinking rather highly of it.)

Mr. niteowl77

[Bryanw92]

SigSauer P290RS. Small, high quality, accurate. Comes with a short 6 round mag that fits flush for easy concealment and a longer 8 round mag for a full grip.

I recently switched to the new Glock 43 that is slightly larger but a little bit thinner. The Glock is lighter than the P290RS.

Stil trying to decide which I like better for concealed carry.

[Slambat]

“tragic boating accident in the middle of Lake Erie”

That’s Northeastern Communist Block territory, are you even
allowed to have a gun there?

Check out the .22 TCM

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/10/29/rock-island-armory-22-tcm-single-stack-pistol/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-xJUSnkEA

[Jim Noble]

I’m very happy with my Glock 43.

That having been said, and before the “anything that begins with 4” crowd arrives, the stopping power of your rounds are contingent on hitting the target, so try to rent your choice first so you can evaluate - honestly - your skill level.

I have consistently outscored and outshot friends who can’t manage their 3” .45s with my Glock 43 (obviously YMMV, I’m no gunslinger).

[KevinB]

Ping.

[Renegade]

Ruger LCR .357.

[Labyrinthos]

The “lost my guns in a boating accident” is getting a little old.

[davetex]

Kahr CM9 Fantastic little piece.

[OftheOhio]

I’m with you on that. The little Bobcat 22lr would be at the top of my choices for CCW. I’m fond of the .38 special snubbie revolver too as second pick, with a hammer I might add. Heard of a report of a guy locally getting shot nine times with a Beretta .25acp and walking to the local bar, oh well, forget that. I wouldn’t shoot a dog with a 9mm. I have nothing but scorn for anyone who considers a 9mm as a premier weapon. My friend’s son shot his own toe off with one, idiot.

[Clean_Sweep]

Even if you buy a pocket sized gun, use a holster designed for pockets. They keep the gun oriented probably for drawing and reduce snagging. The holster will help prevent dirt and lint from finding it’s way into your gun.

[Joe 6-pack]

CZ Rami. It can be had with a steel or poly frame, in 9mm or .40: