Gun guys please enter, liberal pansies stay out

[cnsaguy]

The Orlando Gun Show is coming up in July and again in August. I think I'm taking the plunge after years of wanting to.

I have a bunch of questions.
-Best bet for a small, concealable? .380, 9mm?
-Manufacturer?
-Price point? Looking for reliable and well built, not top of the line
-What's a good size with affordable ammo combo?
-What should I look for in a dealer?

I will get my concealed permit for this. I think I know the answer but a few more will make me feel better: As a veteran, I don't need to take a class only present my DD214 correct? If I can save 2.5 hours of my life I'd be grateful.

 

[jetsaholic]

Doesn't matter, they're all AR-15's.

 

[UCFWayne]

I prefer 9mm. Ammo is cheaper/easier to find. Hard to go wrong with a shield.

 

[UCFRogerz]

 

[Bob the Citronaut]

AR-15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[UCFKnight85]

Get a Smith and Wesson 9mm Shield. For the size, ease of shooting, and caliber, you simply can't beat it. It's the smoothest shooting "small frame" conceal firearm I've ever shot. It's also really affordable.

 

[Bob the Citronaut]

I've been thinking about getting a shield .40 for carry. I like my sd40ve just fine and the only reason I'd get the .40 over the 9 is for consistency. It has pretty good reviews and is priced pretty well.

 

[fabknight]

I prefer a .380 but mostly because I'm not a big guy. I can easily conceal a small .380 in my pocket but the 9mm pistols are slightly larger and don't hide as well for me.

I carry a S&W Bodyguard which is extremely reliable but the trigger pull is very long, so my accuracy suffers somewhat. My wife carries the Ruger LCP .380 which is basically the same exact gun as the KelTec .380, only more expensive. It's easier to shoot but a little snappier IMO. I've shot others but the Sig and Diamondback .380s are my favorite.

The Diamondback had issues on initial release but they seem to have corrected them. It is easy and VERY accurate.

 

[btbones]

Another vote fur the shield .

 

[UCFKnight85]

I prefer a .380 but mostly because I'm not a big guy. I can easily conceal a small .380 in my pocket but the 9mm pistols are slightly larger and don't hide as well for me.

I carry a S&W Bodyguard which is extremely reliable but the trigger pull is very long, so my accuracy suffers somewhat. My wife carries the Ruger LCP .380 which is basically the same exact gun as the KelTec .380, only more expensive. It's easier to shoot but a little snappier IMO. I've shot others but the Sig and Diamondback .380s are my favorite.

The Diamondback had issues on initial release but they seem to have corrected them. It is easy and VERY accurate.

Let me tell you a dirty secret- the Smith and Wesson guys hate the Bodyguard.

As for the Ruger .380- I bought it and promptly destroyed it for being such an unreliable piece of shit.

Buy a 9mm Shield already.

 

[cnsaguy]

Thanks. Another question: Are there any models/manufacturers that I should stay away from?

 

[1ofTheseKnights]

Going to let the FBI know you like ISIS & wanna kill people. You'll get fast tracked.

 

[1ofTheseKnights]

I've a Glock 26, can't go wrong. Or the S&W.

 

[barrister1602]

I'm a Glock guy. When I concealed carry (which isn't often), I carry a Glock 27 which is .40 caliber. Glocks might be slightly more expensive but their reliability is legendary. I also like Glocks because you can use the mags from the larger guns in the smaller ones. For instance, in .40 caliber Glock makes the following models: 24, 35, 22, 23 and 27. The 27 is the smallest. But you can use the mags from all the larger models in the 27. Same principle applies to the all their 9 mm, 10 mm, .45 caliber guns as well. You can use the mags from the larger guns of the same caliber in the smaller guns. That along with the reliability make Glock the choice for me. Glock does make a good single stack 9 mm. But I prefer .40 caliber. Little better stopping power but still small enough for concealed carry. For revolvers, I like Smith and Wesson. But I wouldn't use a revolver for concealed carry. Good luck.

 

[fabknight]

Let me tell you a dirty secret- the Smith and Wesson guys hate the Bodyguard.

As for the Ruger .380- I bought it and promptly destroyed it for being such an unreliable piece of shit.

Buy a 9mm Shield already.

I would like to try before I buy. I've held a Shield and it's a little bigger than the Bodyguard which juuuuuuust fits in my back pocket nicely while the Sheild sticks out a some. Why do the S&W guys hate it so much?

As far as the Ruger LCP, I've never had a problem with it and I've put over two hundred rounds through it. I didn't find it unreliable at all. I know of two cops that carry the Kel Tec version as their personal carry weapons and they've put shitloads of rounds through that. I don't understand the hate.

Edit: I did a quick search of reliability issues on the LCP and everything I've read contradicts your statement about being unreliable.

 

[btbones]

Id stay away from the cheap shit like hi point etc . If it's a bargain model in a handgun it's not if , it's when it fails

 

[chemmie]

Have fun shooting your eye out.

 

[jetsaholic]

Have fun shooting your eye out.

He said liberal pansies stay the fukc out, you fukcing liberal pansy.

 

[MACHater02]

I have a s&w .38 J frame, but I don't need to carry it because I'm not a wimp.

 

[UCFRogerz]

He said liberal pansies stay the fukc out, you fukcing liberal pansy.

 

[btbones]

I have a s&w .38 J frame, but I don't need to carry it because I'm not a wimp.

We all wish we were as cool , tough , smart and bad ass as you are . Congratulations

 

[jetsaholic]

I have a s&w .38 J frame, but I don't need to carry it because I'm not a wimp.

You're a horrible liar.

 

[btbones]

I have a s&w .38 J frame, but I don't need to carry it because I'm not a wimp.

I actually think a .32 fits you better .

 

[1ofTheseKnights]

I have a s&w .38 J frame, but I don't need to carry it because I'm not a wimp.

All you have to is tell that to the shooter when he starts shooting you

 

[jetsaholic]

#wimplivesmatter

 

[btbones]

#wimplivesmatter

#notheydont

 

[jetsaholic]

#notheydont

#banwimpsthen

 

[MACHater02]

You're a horrible liar.

I could see if I said i have a gold plated dessert eagle, but a revolver?

 

[jetsaholic]

I could see if I said i have a gold plated dessert eagle, but a revolver?

A lie is a lie is a lie is a lie...

 

[MACHater02]

We all wish we were as cool , tough , smart and bad ass as you are . Congratulations

BT, I appreciate it but there's no need to state the obvious.

 

[MACHater02]

A lie is a lie is a lie is a lie...

Stop licking the window!

 

[jetsaholic]

Stop licking the window!

I've read better material in your mom's basement.

 

[btbones]

Mac is about the only liberal we have here with a decent sense of humor . I tip my hat to you sir . You are a rare breed

 

[btbones]

And that's the second compliment I've paid to you . If this one isn't reciprocated there will be no more

 

[jetsaholic]

And that's the second compliment I've paid to you . If this one isn't reciprocated there will be no more

You fellas need a (rest)room?*

 

[1ofTheseKnights]

Liberal pansy free zone failed. Need moar laws.

 

[MACHater02]

I've read better material in your mom's basement.

If only you knew what she said about you.

 

[jetsaholic]

If only you knew what she said about you.

NEWSFLASH: everybody knows what she's been saying about me.

 

[MACHater02]

NEWSFLASH: everybody knows what she's been saying about me.

LMAO

 

[jetsaholic]

LMAO

I'll tell you exactly what she said at the Maryland tailgate. Leave your AR-15 at home and bring your drinking shoes, ok?