Best Carry Pistol

[JellyFish]

I've got an SW99 in .40 (compact model). Works for me.

 

[Coyote33]

Coyote,
What is something similar that you like and available in MA?
That Guardian looks appealing.

I guess a Kahr if you can get your hands on one. I know the K9 was available and the MK9 for a short time. Not sure about the PMK9 or whatever the polymer model is named. I'd say the polymer one if that is available since it melds the size with a lighter weight.

Otherwise, a .357 small revolver. I think S&W is the only game there which is too bad, because Taurus and Charter2000 make some appealing models.

A slightly different option is a Makarov, which is pretty compact, powerful enough, and inexpensive and available enough.

 

[Jay G]

I've got an SW99 in .40 (compact model). Works for me.

Hmmm, that picture suuuure looks familiar...

 

[drgrant]

I think one of the best carry guns ever devised is a Glock 19. (9mm).

Good capacity, and the size is not too big but not too small. If it points
right for you and fits your hand, there isn't a better gun out there in its
size class.

I have an early 90s model and have been carrying it just about all summer, at
least when I can carry.

The problem is it might blow your budget, the refurbs go for like $600
in MA. I'd suggest putting one in your hand and at least seeing how it
fits.

And this is all coming from someone who isn't really a Glock person.... I bought
mine on a lark and quickly grew to admire it as a carry weapon.

-Mike

 

[Weerd Beard]

Warthog. Want one so bad, but untill I move to a gun-friendly town, there's not much point to dropping the coin.

I lust after 1911s and .45 ACP, so why look for anything else?

Arrrr

-Weer'd Beard

 

[vellnueve]

Every time I walk into FS I'm tempted to buy a SW 38 carry gun, but considering my neutered license, there's really no point. I know they say that you can shoot groups with a 1 1/2 inch barrel, but I have enough problems doing that with my fullsized Sigma at 25 feet. (more problems with hitting the bullseye than grouping well)

 

[Weerd Beard]

Every time I walk into FS I'm tempted to buy a SW 38 carry gun, but considering my neutered license, there's really no point.

Sucks doesn't it

 

[Producer]

I've got an SW99 in .40 (compact model). Works for me.

+1
That be mine too. In the summer I carry a PPK. I do wear shorts and a T-shirt sometimes.

 

[Green_Manelishi]

Hey, whats up, new to this site so hopefully I get some good feedback..

I recently wanted to get a concealed weapon to carry with me; i have a Class A "all lawful purposses"

I have been doing a bit of research and wanted some opinions on the best carry weapon people have been using.

I'm looking for something small, yet accuarate and around the price range of $500 used.

Was wondering if you all can post some carry weapons that you all have liked. Thanks

If noone else has yet said it, let me: The "best" is the one that you will carry and practice with on a regular basis.

 

[Buster]

I've got an SW99 in .40 (compact model). Works for me.

In the summer when we wear less clothes, I switch out between my American Derringer 45lc/.410 and a S&W 669 9MM. When it gets cooler here in South Florida <all 12 days> then its a shoulder rig with my 70 Series .45ACP Colt/Sti hung safely under a second shirt. I noticed one post about the Kel-Tec's...I have had great experiences with the .380. Its a no-brainer, just drop it in the back pocket and you dont really know its there.

 

[matt1956]

I would go warthawg, but it is a bit bulkier then the single stack... but they now have a "lite Hawg" Same gun... single stack... bit norrower.

I have shot the hawg and loved it... question is simply can I live with 7 rounds... or do I really need 11?

 

[adweisbe]

I would go warthawg, but it is a bit bulkier then the single stack... but they now have a "lite Hawg" Same gun... single stack... bit norrower.

I have shot the hawg and loved it... question is simply can I live with 7 rounds... or do I really need 11?

Nigel Tufnel: The numbers all go to eleven. Look, right across the board, eleven, eleven, eleven and...
Marty DiBergi: Oh, I see. And most amps go up to ten?
Nigel Tufnel: Exactly.
Marty DiBergi: Does that mean it's louder? Is it any louder?
Nigel Tufnel: Well, it's one louder, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where?
Marty DiBergi: I don't know.
Nigel Tufnel: Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?
Marty DiBergi: Put it up to eleven.
Nigel Tufnel: Eleven. Exactly. One louder.
Marty DiBergi: Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?
Nigel Tufnel: [pause] These go to eleven.

First thing that came to mind. Capacity is nice though, especially these days when you don't have to add much more weight (Glock 17 22 oz. , 1911 38 oz.)