Looking to buy my first...

[nakinate]

Just submitted everything for my LTCH today. But before I ever consider carrying I need to become better educated. I'm looking to buy a good 9mm concealed carry gun in the $500 range. I've had my eye on a Ruger SR9c. Any thoughts or suggestions about what I should be looking for?

 

[nakinate]

And also what isI the best place to buy in Central Indiana?

 

[Ngdonut]

I've never shot a Ruger SR9c, but have only heard great things about the SR series. Also, consider the Walther PPQ or the M2 version. My father has a ppq and it shoots great!

Bradis guns seems to be a great place to buy from or even order through.

 

[Jordan]

Get a Glock 19. Very simple to use and clean. Stupid reliable. Great size. Great aftermarket support. The newest models are $550, older 3rd gen stuff is less. All these are things you will want to look for in a gun if you decide against the Glock. I do not own a Glock myself but if I did, it would be a 19 for those reasons. I think the aftermarket support is one of the big sellers, after their reliablity. They are like the iphone of guns. Everywhere you go you see every kind of thing you could desire for the Glock. Get a less common gun and you have to hunt around for stuff longer.

Bradis is a good place to shop indeed. You might also give Elmore's a try. These shops are around Indy in various burbs. Others I have liked are Plainfield Shooting Supply and Beech Grove Firearms.

 

[nakinate]

I would love to get a Glock 19 gen 3. Do you know anyone in the area who keeps them in stock?

 

[LANShark42]

Just submitted everything for my LTCH today. But before I ever consider carrying I need to become better educated. I'm looking to buy a good 9mm concealed carry gun in the $500 range. I've had my eye on a Ruger SR9c. Any thoughts or suggestions about what I should be looking for?

I really like my SR9c. It was my first gun back in Dec, 2012. Bought it for its safety features. Feels great in my hand. Versatile for the range or EDC with the 10 round and 17 round mags. Easy to take down and clean. Great trigger. Shoots flawlessly - I've put 400 rounds through it without a single failure. Much more accurate than I am. I added a Crimson Trace Laserguard to it. I really like the targeting that gives me.

 

[Flinttim]

Well, my last purchase was an M&P Shield so I'm a bit biased. I did shoot a friend's Nano recently and liked it a lot.

 

[Glock10MM]

Hmm. No one has mentioned the G26 yet, very easy to CC.

 

[Jordan]

I would love to get a Glock 19 gen 3. Do you know anyone in the area who keeps them in stock?

I want to say Plainfield Shooting Supply had one the other day.

 

[IndyND]

Handguns are fairly new to me but I have read a lot and fired a lot the past few years. I wanted to like my Ruger SR9 (regular length), but I just never felt great about the trigger and never shot it as well as several revolvers and 1911's. I am much more accurate with a nice single action hammer fired handgun. I love the 1911's. Have been looking at the sig 239 but haven't fired one. Good luck.

 

[actaeon277]

See if there is an INGO get together in your area. Meet & Shoot, Meet & Greet, Meet & Eat, etc. The best way is to try them out on the range.

You'll get to meet some great people. And maybe learn a little.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Glock-19 or Glock-26.

 

[Sonney]

Walter 9mm

You can't go wrong with the Walter 9mm ether M1 or the M2. It is a little over the 500 dollar mark but well worth it. The only problem it is hard to find a good holster for it. I have two and both are good but don't like ether. Take down is easy and very reliable. I have both the 9 and 40 in the ppq and they feel the same in my hand except for the wt. Trigger pull and reset is great on both guns.


Sonney

 

[sampo]

I would have to say a glock 19, its a cheap gun that'll function always

 

[billybob44]

Mid size 9MM??

For ME a mid size 9MM pistol is the perfect carry piece.
A friend of mine had a SR9, I shot it+NO LOVE here for the gun..

My choice of 9MM Mid size carry is my Glock 19, or my CZ PO-1. Check out those two before you buy+I think you will forget all about the Ruger SR series?...Bill.

 

[Dobber]

I bought my wife an SR9C for her first gun. Since I was an idiot and bought it without her input I basically bought myself an SR9c. I carry it about 20% of the time and love it. The gun is super comfortable to shoot, functionally concealable with the two different mag choices, and balanced very well regardless of whether you use the 10 or 17 rd mag. I don't have a single negative thing to say about the Ruger SR9c and would encourage you to go shoot one...and then buy it once you love it. If you're in the South Bend area I'm happy to meet at a range for some quality time.

-Dobber

EDIT: Not quality time with me. Quality time between you and the SR9c. I just wanted to make that clear.

 

[marco187]

Try the Sig Sauer 2022

 

[jwh20]

In that same class (i.e. compact 9mm) you should look at the Beretta Nano. I've had one as my EDC for some time now and it really can't be beat.

Price-wise it's in the $400 range so that will leave you some extra money for magazines and ammo and a good holster.

 

[patricktjms]

Glock 19 or 26. The smaller being the 26 and is easier to conceal but some like the slightly larger grip on the 19. If you are left handed, look at the Gen 4 models although they are a bit higher priced.

 

[Packin' Preacher]

Glock 19 or Glock 26 Hands down. Bob's in Plainfield has best Glock prices in Indy area.