Help me pick a handgun

[Viper GTs]

[Viper GTs]

That Ruger LCP .38 looks like a strong candidate...Size wise for me...Thoughts???

[Forkin' Crazy]

Nice piece. Not much not to like about that one!!!

Yep, my new carry gun is a Springfield XD sub 40.
I installed a Dragon fire match barrel and a Laserlyte rear site.
For a 2-1/2" barrel it is incredibly accurate.

[Forkin' Crazy]

How about the EMP? Any one have one of those?

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=24

[Forkin' Crazy]

I have a few Rugers and like them as well. None that model, but it looks nice. I like the laser option.

That Ruger LCP .38 looks like a strong candidate...Size wise for me...Thoughts???

[Viper GTs]

How about the EMP? Any one have one of those?

Spensive! 22oz...
To heavy Kinda' likin' this one...... 32 cal 6.6oz..2.8 oz clip...What ya think???

[Robby321]

I like that one! ....(course I like'em all!)

[Forkin' Crazy]

Bigger is better!!! 32 is where I'd draw the line on a self defense weapon. In shooting trials, anything under .40 you have to double tap (so I hear from my cop buddies).

I would rather have a double shot derringer in 38 special or better.

[vnemous]

Just remember if you have an concelled to carry weapon and you alter it in any way, you open yourself up to multitudes of civil action if you use it,even if it a justified shooting. JMO

[Hydrophobic guy]

Just remember if you have an concelled to carry weapon and you alter it in any way, you open yourself up to multitudes of civil action if you use it,even if it a justified shooting. JMO

That may be true in the peoples republic of NJ but, it doesn't in most states that allow open carry. I've been thru them all and have been in combat and had to use side arms in the service and have been involved in "justified" shootings in my civilain life and have to say never give up firepower for comfort and size. I use to always carry a 1911 style 45. utill I got used to the Springfield. Do yourself a favor pay a little more and get the gun you like.

Yes Kevin I gave up my carry Kimber.

[john j 80 viking]

Using handloads for self defence is also a very bad idea.

[Robby321]

Last some posts, ..yep, a double tap, 38 Hallows, should stop any threat...and (I don't wanna go here, but its the way the US works now, GD libs, AH judges..)...if some scumbag is on my prop, and I feel "life threatened", well, one us gonna be DOA, and the other in jail/court for years. Ya always have to remember, ya pull a weapon, squeeze, your life will change forever..(my Merc guru here, a street cop, detective, now sometime HS "resource officer", or doing traffic. Seen it all, done it all, his kid just gradded out the WA State Patrol. I got any questions, I got a damn good source, an answer. Best I can say here, any "popping some one", better be well justified the action. As the Lib courts will blame YOU, a hell of a lot more, any Perp. And still break yer back, legal, run yer bank account, into the "legal BS", to theres...

[Hydrophobic guy]

Hey!
I just noticed your in CT.
I'm down there all the time.
Drop me a PM and I'll get ya set up have an auction coming up here 1-6 that I'm going to.

[M. HARDEE]

I HAVE BIGGER ---ITS BETTER TO HAVE SMALLer than almost brought BIG ---- But u more apt to tote 24/7 if it comfortable my choice ---------lite wt hammerless revolver ---or ---- Ruger 380 LCP auto -- plus p ammo 6/1 CLIP LESS THAN 12 oz. 300.00 new ----- Every week blow the poket dust out and drylube and goMitch

[vnemous]

That may be true in the peoples republic of NJ but, it doesn't in most states that allow open carry.

I should have add the disclaimer "Check your local laws" However if say you lightened you trigger and unintentionally shoot someone your gonna have a civil suit where ever you live. Again JMO