Comments on: Square One for Concealed Carry

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 21 May 2011 01:59:22 +0000

I really like semi autos,and own several, however I prefer a revolver with external hammer for concealed carry.
I can’t seem to get past the possibliliy of possible accidental discharge of a semi auto. I even saw a story online about a guy that got in his car and when he sat down, his glock 19 discharged through the seat and floor board.
I carry a Charter Arms 2″ revolver (.38), I also like it very much and love to shoot it, I practice alot, different possible situations that might arise.
So if some of you out there are concerned about the gun going off accidentally, you might consider a revolver, they can’t go off unless you cock the hammer.
Just a thought, since I don’t see any other mention of revolvers on here.

By: Lila

Lila — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:26:03 +0000

I actually just got the HK P2000. I am in love! I have firbromyalgia so there are days when pulling a slide can be hard but the smoothness of this gun is amazing. I went shopping on a day when my hand strength was horrible and it was the only handgun I could not only pull the slide but also engage my slide release with. It was a little bigger than my husband had pushed for but the ease of use was worth it for me. I can’t help but rave about this gun!!!

By: dave

dave — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:38 +0000

I’m a small guy. My every day carry is a Kimber ultra II in .45 cal. It’s a handful to shoot because of the 3″ barrel, but I can wear it year around with an extra magazine comfortably. This is also the gun I gave to my daughter and some other young ladies as graduation presents. A good short barrel hammerless revolver in .38 is easy to find these days and easy to carry also. Many manufacturuers are making single stack small 9mm and .380 pistols about the size of a cassette tape. Like the article says, ask questions at your local gun range. I can’t imagine a range that won’t go out of their way to make anyone feel comfortable and let them try out guns. Lessons are more than likely available for cheap if not free. Exercise your right to protect yourself and practice, practice, practice.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:51:42 +0000

I find the Glock 19 too big to carry comfortably – and difficult to conceal on a small frame. But I do love shooting it anyway.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:28:26 +0000

My favorite gun to carry is a S&W Walther PPS. It’s a cute little 9mm that has 6,7, or 8 round magazines and is relatively easy for a petite girl to conceal most of the year. I’ve given up on carrying a gun during July/August, but the rest of the time it’s a great little gun. My husband found it for my for around 550-600 about a year ago.
I couldn’t agree more that before you buy a gun you should try it out. I love my little Walther, but I also know people who can’t stand it and prefer something like a Glock. A good place to find suggestions and get to try out a lot of different guns is the range. There are always people willing to let you try their toys, especially when you are looking to buy one.

By: Colin

Colin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:28:19 +0000

I know in my line of work (PoPo) a lot of times I don’t have a choice and I have to get creative with clothing when I’m trying to conceal my M&P40. It’s a big gun, and I’m not that big of a guy (only in mind).

So I agree with Steve that some firearms can be seasonal. I know I have my favorites in the winter as well as the summer. One of my personal favorites is my S&W 642. It’s a .38 Special snub nose revolver that is amazingly light. My negative is it is only 5 shots, but of course my whole focus is to get out of a sticky situation as quickly as possible and not hang around for things to get worse.

I can’t stress enough that whatever you find you need to get comfortable with. Make sure you find something that fits both you and your carry needs. And when you find it, shoot it until your proficient and then shoot it some more.

Great topic ladies…and good hunting! (no pun intended)

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:04:25 +0000

Shelley,

Though not to the same extent guys often have the same issue. Sure I can pack that 3′ 629 great in the winter, but come summer when it’s shorts and a polo shirt?!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:04:50 +0000

Besides whether or not the gun is comfortable to hold and shoot consideration to where and how it will be carried must also be considered. A Glock 19 just won’t work in an ankle holster.

Other guns I’d consider would be the Ruger LCP, Ruger LC9 (Provided it proves reliable), Smith and Wesson’s M&P and Springfield Armory’s XD series.

On the wheel gun side I would consider a Ruger SP101 or S&W 632 in .327 Federal or stepping up a bit a Ruger GP100 with a 3″ Barrel. Of course the one that is near and dear to my heart that you can’t get any more new, is the S&W Model 65 LadySmith.

In all honesty I’d lean more towards the semi-autos because they are a bit easier to work, and carry more rounds.

By: Shelley Rae

Shelley Rae — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:11:17 +0000

Here’s the problem: As women our differing wardrobe dictates different carry needs. It is nearly impossible for us to have one gun that will suit all situations, just like you wouldn’t own just one pair of shoes or one type of bra.

By: Gunmart

Gunmart — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:40:02 +0000

How bout the new Kahr CM9 for the same gun at a much lower price point.

… a NAA .32 for the same reason

… Cough! Glock 26

… and maybe a revolver of some sort should make the list?