Suggest Concealed Carry Gun?

[jyl]

Earlier thread malfunctioned. So reposting -

One 2007 project is to get my Oregon concealed carry license. Don't have a suitable carry piece right now. Suggestions? Criteria - at least 9mm, small/light enough to carry in front pocket as well as IWB, ultra-reliable, not terribly expensive.

Was thinking about Glock 26/27 or S&W J-frame.

[nostatic]

Sig p239

[Danny_Ocean]

Ixnay on the autos. You want something quick/reliable/no safety. I carry a S&W Model 442 Airweight with concealed hammer (.38 sp +P). Point, shoot. No wondering about "do I have one in the chamber?"...

They also make a .357 model (Model 340?). Not sure I'd want to fire a .357 with a 1 7/8" barrel, though...



I have the waistband grip which has a small hook that rests on your belt so you can carry the gun inside your pants without a holster.

As a back-up, my "car gun" is the Glock 27 with extended finger grip allowing for one additional round.

[jyl]

SIG seems a bit pricey for me, unless I found a really good deal.

Gun is going to ride in pocket a lot, in pocket holster but even so. Lint, snags, maybe even a stray coin or key when I make a mistake. Don't want anything too nice.

Weight seems like an issue. Am guessing will be a comfort difference between 12-13 oz and 20-27 oz, that's before ammo.

Anyone know about the old S&W model 40/42 with grip safety?

[nostatic]

Too nice? Hell and back reliability...don't think pocket lint is going to phaze it.

Rick Lee has a p239. Maybe he'll chime in. They are a bit more than a Glock or a S&W, but they are sweet tools.

[HardDrive]

Originally posted by Danny_Ocean
Ixnay on the autos. You want something quick/reliable/no safety. I carry a S&W Model 442 Airweight with concealed hammer (.38 sp +P). Point, shoot. No wondering about "do I have one in the chamber?"...

They also make a .357 model (Model 340?). Not sure I'd want to fire a .357 with a 1 7/8" barrel, though...

+1 for the S&W .38.

I would skip the .357. I shot the scandium frame .357 recently. It was not pleasant. Unless you have a very tight grip on the gun, it bucks up, and the trigger guard wacks your finger pretty hard. On the upside, you only have to fire it once. Anyone not dead after that first shot is running in the other direction. The fireball and concussion are pretty impressive.

[HardDrive]

btw, if price is a huge factor, you can always get the Taurus version of the gun.

[fintstone]

These are nice:

[nostatic]

that doesn't fly in CA

[fintstone]

pity...they can come in handy in tight spaces.

[RoninLB]

It's in the instructions that the S&W lightweight .38 will become loose with powerful rounds. I tested one while it was still brand new. Sent it back and cost me zero. It started getting noticably loose after around 10 rounds. It's a nice front jacket pocket or fag bag choo choo train gun.

[speeder]

That thing is great, Fint. "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight, son."

[HardDrive]

Originally posted by RoninLB
It started getting noticably loose after around 10 rounds.

What started getting loose? The workings of the gun, or was its becoming less and less accurate?

[RoninLB]

Originally posted by HardDrive


I would skip the .357. I shot the scandium frame .357 recently. It was not pleasant. Unless you have a very tight grip on the gun, it bucks up, and the trigger guard wacks your finger pretty hard...

a bud used a 2" 357 Python for tunnel work yrs ago. He didn't like it and he was very strong guy. It quickly became just another toy at work. Windows would rattle when he was timing his breathing at workouts.

[RoninLB]

Originally posted by HardDrive
What started getting loose? The workings of the gun, or was its becoming less and less accurate?

the cylinder

[alf]

For the front pocket consider a Kahr PM9 or a Walther PPK/S. I have one of the latter and it works great super reliable and accurate. Thinking of getting one of the former.

[fintstone]

Originally posted by speeder
That thing is great, Fint. "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight, son."

Less than 2 ft long. Easily concealed in a coat or a backpack. With a backpack, you can carry a second loaded with slugs for a little more range is you are not walking too far.

[RoninLB]

i have a pistol grip 16 or 18" Mossberg 12ga w/removable barrel for shark'en. [Which ever is the shortest you can legally buy.]

00 is a lot of work for small frame old me.

[fintstone]

Yes, it is had to miss with that short barrel and buckshot...but it will buck a bit. It pays to use both hands.

[RoninLB]

Originally posted by fintstone


...but it will buck a bit. It pays to use both hands.

gotta use both hands while twisting and leaning off a boat and it's still a lot of work.