Top 5 carry guns

[Arickosmo]

I had a friend ask me this for months. He is new to guns in general. The last advice I gave him was, "Buy from a reputable, USA if possible company. Buy a less expensive gun for your first one. You won't know what you're missing and you'll maybe love it."

He bought a Ruger SCR9 compact I think and seems happy so far.

 

[gunduffer]

Ruger p89 doesn't fail
pf9 lightest 9 available
tcp.380 because you can forget your carrying it.
44mag ruger or smith, cause it will stop anything
22 with a 6" barrel everybody needs one

 

[LLDJR]

Smallest to biggest

Ruger LCP or Kahr P380
Kahr PM9 or PM40 = same physical size
Kahr PM45 or Ultra Carry 2 in .45 = 3"
Springfield GI Lightweight in .45 = 4"
Glock 19 or 23

 

[FN USA]

My list in no particular order:

-S&W M&P 40
-S&W 637 airweight
-Keltec PF9
-Ruger LCP
-Spring Field EMP

I do work in retail selling firearms and have had lots of experience with all of the above. It all comes down to what YOU prefer and work well with. my $.02

 

[Bersalover]

should I be surprised?

that my beloved Bersa Thunder 9 is not on this list?
I am fond of the lcp but also have heard great things about the springfield xd9. Have not fully explored those options yet.

 

[ret]

I had a PM9 with a crimson trace laser and wish I never sold it. I got hung up on capacity and went with GLOCK 26's. Also, the PM9 mags - carried loose - would always lose a round or two. They'd slide out of the mags. I have heard that is very common. As much as I want another PM9 - I know it could conceal as well as the micro 380's - like the P3AT I have.

So, One of the micro .380s - KT, Ruger...Kahr PM9...I still think the G26 is hard to beat even though its thick due to mag capacity/versatility.

 

[b66homie]

I don't know how people carry some of the guns listed in some of the posts. I have a Browning High Power and I love it, but there is no way I could carry it without everyone knowing I am carrying it. I have a Walther PPS and is very easy to conceal and is also very accurate.

 

[VERT]

I don't know how people carry some of the guns listed in some of the posts. I have a Browning High Power and I love it, but there is no way I could carry it without everyone knowing I am carrying it. I have a Walther PPS and is vary easy to conceal and is also very accurate.

Good belt, good holster. I am not a big guy but I don't have a problem carrying my Hi Power concealed. Look how many people prefer a full size 1911.

 

[brutalone]

Glock 19
Kel Tec PLR 223
DB380
Ruger MKIII (Preferably suppressed)
Ruger Blackhawk in 44 or 45lc

 

[Skip]

1911, um then, Glock 21 and then, um M625 and, um..............just about anything in 45ACP, um, really! haha

 

[GNRPowdeR]

glock
1911
s&w revolver
another glock
another 1911

^^^ What he says makes sence to me.

I learned on a Llama .45 what to do & not to do. Figure things out with something less expensive, then work your way up from there.

I've owned .22, .32, .380, 9mm, 40SW, .45ACP, .357, .38, .44 ... Found out that I enjoy shooting a .45 & .380 as my carry. The .380 w the right ammo is much easier to carry than a 9mm and has very similar balistics. Then for my primary carry I prefer a .45ACP... Slower, but less likely to over penitrate, IMO.

Just my
-GNRPowdeR

 

[Amishman44]

I recommend finding ONE that fits you JUST right -- not too hot, not too cold, not too hard or too soft, too big or too small, but JUST right, and shooting the bejeezus out of it until it's like an extension of your body. Shoot it until the springs don't spring and the firing pin is too dull to pop a primer.

Exactly...my choices are: Ruger SP101 in .357mag 2.25" (since Christmas 1994) and (NIB gen 2) Glock 23 in .40 (since October 2011)!

I have smaller hands and they both fit me like a glove! I'm not really interested in nor concerned about the rest!

 

[Colts]

1911, Colt 45 acp of course
Beretta 92
M 500 pistol grip shot gun with 18" barrel - a minimum for zombies
Rugers & Glocks if you need more than the first 3

 

[kevincullman]

little g that leaves a big hole!

GLOCK 30SF--got to love it, just hold on tight!!

 

[ApacheTactical]

OK you said to start your collection right?

#1. P229 Elite Stainless
#2 Glock 23 Gen 3
#3. S&W Model 637CT
#4. Taurus MODEL 444 ULTRALITE .44
#5. NightHawk Predator II

 

[b66homie]

Good belt, good holster. I am not a big guy but I don't have a problem carrying my Hi Power concealed. Look how many people prefer a full size 1911.

Do you carry ITW or OTW?

 

[VERT]

Do you carry ITW or OTW?

OWB in a Don Hume pancake style holster. Gun rides high so all it takes is a loose fitting shirt or jacket. It does take a good belt though or the weight of the gun will pull your pants down and the top of the gun will move away from the body. IMO the belt is more important then the holster.

To be completely honest I don't carry a full size auto much. I have gotten lazy and much prefer an airweight Smith snubby.

Another thing to add is that it takes a little bit of time just to get used to a gun hanging on your belt. At first I was completely conscious of the fact that the gun might print or otherwise show. That will go away with time. As long as you are not doing anything illegal or in a situation where a gun is unacceptable then no harm no foul if somebody thinks they see your gun.

 

[rlidgard]

i agree glock 27. but i picked up a used taurus pt 140. for around 200 bucks. it actually shot very similar to the glock. and put 200 rounds in it. and not one hiccup. and believe me im not a taurus fan at all. but it felt good descent sights. holds ten rounds and basically same size as glock 27. alot cheaper and reliable. and alot better than the pf9.

glock 27
sig p250
taurus pt 140
lc9
walthers p.380.
all under 400 and u can trust your life with them

 

[Shawn44]

I see the Ruger LCP is quite popular among concealed carry. I also carry an LCP quite often, as it's a great weapon for any type of clothing. Big fan of it in the hotter weather.

I don't understand the need for 5 pistols, however. You're either packing a full size or sub compact, or you've got a pocket pistol or a compact because you're not dressed to carry the full size or sub.

I've either got the Ruger LCP, or my CZ40p on me, or both.

 

[Tandor]

Glock 19
1911
Beretta 92
XD 45
and for the Ladies...
38 special