As an everyday carry gun, I'd recommend the Kel-Tec P32. It's not huge firepower, but it's lightweight and tiny -- easy to keep in a handbag sidepocket, or even in the pocket of your running shorts if you go running. The only gun that's going to save you is the one you have with you when the need arises. And as the story at the top of this thread shows, criminals don't usually stick around to check the caliber of your gun once they discover you have one.
I haven't looked at that one. So far I've leaned towards this Walther:
http://www.waltheramerica.com/p99qa.htm
I've used the one on the left with an extension added at the bottom. With it, my pinkie fits perfectly...kind feels like it was made for my hand. It's also a good size. Don't run, though, so that's not an issue. But I'm at home a lot.
I'll look at the one you mentioned.
And as the story at the top of this thread shows, criminals don't usually stick around to check the caliber of your gun once they discover you have one.
Maybe you can help me. I'm looking for info on a F.I. Industries Model "D" 38 cal. Know anything about it?
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The Kel-Tec 32 is a nice gun...they also offer almost the identical frame in a .380, and it's an amazingly light and small gun...but if you put some Federal hy-shock rounds in it, it is very lethal. On the 10 Yard tactical range, I was able to empty a magazine into the 10 circle...so it will put the rounds on target. This is my personal concealed carry weapon, and I really do think it is a terrific gun for that purpose.
I agree with many other posters who said for home use, especially for non-shooters, a nice shotgun is great...I have a semi-auto baretta 20 set up for my wife when I travel...the heck with racking a round to scare someone...fire one through the bedroom door...that'll raise his pucker factor!
Make sure you spend some time at the range with those Kel Tecs (good advise for any gun) - the long trigger pull makes me shoot really low with my 32