Can you recommend a CCW weapon (vanity)

OC | 15May2010 | OldCorps

[OldCorps]

I just got my CCW renewed. I used to carry my S&W model 39 in 9mm. either in a belt angled holster or an under the arm counterbalanced sling holster. However, its kind of large and I'm looking for something more comfortable. I'm looking for ideas. I don't read a lot of guns and ammo threads but i trust by brother freepers to give some good advice.

What do i want it for? Just protection. I'm looking for reliability, concealment, ease of movement, ease of draw and accuracy for close in protection.

Thanks

[OldCorps]

looking for some advice, thanks

[rstark56]

I like my Springfield .40 XD sub-compact very easy to hide and will pack more of a punch than a 9mm. Also, .40 bullets are everywhere including Wally world.

[davetex]

Nobody will have an opinion on this. :-)

[Amadeo]

Hard to beat a SIG P-229 in .40 S&W.

[fullchroma]

Ruger is made in Arizona.

[OldCorps]

could someone ping the gun list please; i'd like to get advice from a wide variety of sources.

Thanks, OC

[Farmer Dean]

I’m liking my S&W MP in .45.A little bulky but I trust a .45 to get the job done.

[Gorzaloon]

I just got the Sig 232 in Stainless. Came with Trijicon night sites.

I lke it. Search the reviews.

Before we start the Mouse Gun replies:

Yes, yes, I have 9's, the .45 ACP, etc.etc, etc.

This is comfortable to carry and the gun you do not have with you does no good.

[DoctorBulldog]

Here’s an honest review of several Conceal-Carry handguns that helped me in my decision making process:

http://www.christiangunowner.com/best-concealed-carry-handguns.html

BTW - I carry a glock .40 S&W.

Cheers

[Java4Jay]

head shots work... http://www.ruger.com/products/lcp/index.html?r=y

[cripplecreek]

Are flamethrowers considered to be firearms?

[MarkeyD]

I have the Ruger LCP

[Lancey Howard]

Seecamp .32
The gun is very reliable with Winchester Silvertip ammo, and fits nice and flat in your jeans pocket. You can stroll right into a stadium while security is checking the ladies’ purses.

[texmexis best]

Taurus Judge in 45-.410
Bond Arms Snake Slayer 45-.410
Both fun to shoot as .45 long colts.

And both of them will shoot trap and Skeet!

[Dogbert41]

Ruger LCP, LCR, or SR9C. Glock 19, 23, 26, 27, 30...
S&W M&P 9C, .40C, .357C, .45C...
Springfield XDSC 9 or .40, or XDM 9 or .40...

Shall I go on?

[t-dude]

I just bought one of these. Ruger LCP .380. Very concealable.

[Big_Harry]

Ruger SR9 in a Gun Tee shirt holster. I can hide my P90 under my arm with one that I picked up at a show not long ago. The SR9 is absolutely invisible. http://www.guntee.com

[Repeat Offender]

I like my Glock 19. It is a compact but has 15 rnd mags. I carry it in an inside-the-pant holster.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

A no brainer,

SW airweight hammerless with 38+P ammo.

Very easy to conceal.
Extremely light weight.
Very Loud.
Perp cannot grab barrel,
No Magazine springs to wear out.
Virtually maintenance free.
Cannot block the hammer with a thumb.
Cannot jam.
In case of misfire, pull the trigger again.
Can be palmed by most men.
Just pull the trigger.

If 5 hollow points do it you’re toast anyway.

Not sexy but very utilitarian.

[JimBianchi11]

I carry a GLOCK G26 daily.

Easy to conceal, very accurate, 100% reliable.

Some people don’t like them because of the lack of an external safety. GLOCK all have three internal safeties that all come down too: if you don’t pull the trigger, the gun won’t fire.

My second favorite is the XD9SC. Very similar to the G26 but with the addition of a grip safety.