Help me pick a handgun

[Wingnut0302]

I do relieze its not the most powerful thing in the world but up close it should get the job done.I fulled the clip with federal 90 gr. hydra-shok hollow points to give it alittle help LOL.LCP stands for lightwieght compact pistol. No jamming issues with about 100 rounds through it so far.I used to carry the older Ruger DC 9 but it got to be a little big to conceal.I am far from an expert but just giving my experience with what I have had....Good luck.....O btw its alittle hard to get out in the middle of nowhere in this urban jungle im in over here LOL

[fastcat]

H&K USP 45 Compact is the only acceptable choice!

Thats what Im wearin.

[Forkin' Crazy]

Not at all. Arent they larger though?

Not really. The hammerless snubs are pretty small. I have a Colt Detective spec. 2" barrel with the hammer. Some people like the hammerless so you can shoot it through your jacket pocket and not having the chance of the hammer snagging.

[mirage243]

O btw its alittle hard to get out in the middle of nowhere in this urban jungle im in over here LOL

Oh,.............since your in the middle of Philly, just shoot the first one you come too.

[Wingnut0302]

I guess I could go to West Philly and let a few go,nobody would take notice

[Ted Stryker]

Not at all. Arent they larger though?

It's would be fine power wise as long as the weapon itself fits your preference... From a power standpoint it's probably something like a 9mm standard pressure load, but again shot placement will decide who wins or loses... You can also get Ruger's new offering of the 6-7 shot .327 Magnum in a very handy size revolver... The .327 mag is no slouch and not far off a .357 mag in power... I'll gaurantee a couple of those little fella's through the chest would way the odds in your favor significantly... Tough little round, but this will really come down to what works for your in a close personal sort of manner... If You find a weapon that your comfortable with then you'll carry it OFTEN, and that's the best kind...

[Forkin' Crazy]

You ought to see them in Jackson, MS... They are doing a pretty good job at it all by themselves.

I like to roll at least 200 rounds through an auto before I call it "broken in".

[vnemous]

Its illegal to carry Hollowpoints in New Jersey unless you are active law enforcement. Funny cause the ball ammo is gonna penitrate better than the hollowpoint. I guess the concept is a thru and thru is more survivable than the hollowpoint but than your more likely to hit an innocent bystander. I really never understood it. Maybe its just a Jersey thing. How about the rest of you states.

[Ted Stryker]

Here in Louisiana we can carry any commercially made ammo that will make a bad guy deader - quicker... It may not be that way forever, but so far we can..

[sammythebull]

40cal is said to be best two ways high velocity and stopping power.

[AwesomeBullet]

Agree with Vnomous that if its big and bulky you wont carry after a while, Thats why I want a little guy! no diff than havin' a cell phone with you..Al

Not really.....I thought that at first, then figured if I was going to pull it out, I wanted something I knew would go bang no matter what, had enough weight I could keep slinging lead on target, and enough lead that whatever I shot at wasn't going to shoot back....so I said screw it and bought a Glock 19. Put 190 rounds through it last weekend and love it!

[cltch]

I would go with a Kahr if you have the scratch. I carry a PM9 quite often (when I'm not wearing something that will easily conceal the Glock 19C). If you are stuck on that price you may want to look into a used Glock 26/27. The nice thing is the ammo carrying ability. They hold more rounds and can take the larger magazines if you want to carry an extra magazine with you. You may also be able to come across a Springfield XD sub-compact used or for not much more than you were looking to spend. All the guns I mentioned are very reliable. But so are little revolvers, I just find the semi-autos easier to shoot accurately and reload quickly.

Vnemous, we can carry just about any ammo we want out here (But like you, our dept issues hollow duty ammo) but if its available and legal on the federal side then its good to go. But then again, I'm in a state that allows anyone who can legally own a gun to legally conceal it. But I agree, it doesn't make sense to require ball ammo, over penetration could be an issue.

[jtaj77]

I have an XD-9 sub compact that I like. It's a little more than 400 new but you may be able to find a slightly used one for around that.

[Ted Stryker]

The compact or sub compact XD's, S&W M&P's, Glock 26/27, Walther, Sig, HK's, Ruger SR9c's are all nice and reliable... I recommend looking at everything..

[vnemous]

I was just shooting my Glock 21 for semi annual qualifications and just the magazine with 13 45 cal rounds in it would be like hitting someone with three rolls of quarters if you decide to take prisoners