if u want a cheap gun that is very reliable and good. the smith and wesson sd9ve or the old police duty gun model 5906 are great guns and can be had for under 450. the msrp on the sd9ve is 300
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if u want a cheap gun that is very reliable and good. the smith and wesson sd9ve or the old police duty gun model 5906 are great guns and can be had for under 450. the msrp on the sd9ve is 300
I've found for a business casual office job, the best gun/holster combo for me (and most other people) is a compact polymer semi auto (GLOCK, M&P, XD) in a tuckable IWB holster (Cross Breed, Comp Tac) sitting on your waist between 3:00 and 6:00. See if that works for you
i avoid both like the plague
the LCP is junk and so is the bodyguard. Hey i like smith&wesson as much as the next guy but the bodyguard is a POS.
Kahr, Glock, S&W (other ones) etc. I really want a shield right now
TaxMan,
Two, don't be cheap. We're talking about a piece of equipment that will last longer than you will, and could save your life one day. This is not something you want to be thrifty about. It's well worth the extra few hundred dollars to buy the "right" gun for you, whatever that may be. Besides, most gun owners who go cheap on their first gun end up buying the "right" gun later anyway, and have to eat the cost of the cheap gun, so it's probably cheaper the buy the "right" gun first.
I bought a bodyguard. I carry it every day. The trigger sucks. The laser isn't particularly accurate. It is a 25 foot gun.
Every time I got to the range, I put 4 or 5 magazines through it. Every time. It is a chore. It is not fun, it is work.
I also bought a PM9. Heavier, less concealable as a pocket gun, quirkier, but a better shooter.
If you want to try both and are willing to make a trip out this way, (metrowest) PM me.
this.You would be better served by buying a full sized handgun and learning the basics. Then take an IDPA class, and get proficient at pulling from a holster and engaging targets while moving and in low light etc. After your proficient, then get a concealable handgun. It doesn't end there. Now use your CCW in IDPA scenarios and get proficient with that. Too many people carry, but don't have enough trigger time to safely protect themselves and their families. If you ever need to pull, hopefully you'll have enough stored muscle memory to make a difference. Just my 2 cents.
Four seasons has a used p238 for 450. With a holster.
My experience with tiny "baby" guns is that they have terrible triggers, and a stupid strong recoil spring. My friend's wife had a DB9, and it was total garbage. Even after a 500rd break in, it was still stove piping at least 3 rounds per mag.
I know the DB9 isn't a gun you mentioned, but that's my experience with small conceal guns. I agree with everyone else that you should start off with a larger frame firearm first to get your skillset down and then challenge yourself with a smaller frame later on. I conceal a Glock 23 just fine with jeans and a button up every day.
Going to strongly disagree with that and recommend the DB9. The older series had all kinds of problems. Every micro gun is a little tough to use but the new DB9s are a whole different gun http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...amondback-db9-first-impressions-thoughts.html
I just read all of that, and form the description you gave, my friend's wife had the earlier version of the DB9. It's also completely possible that hers was just a lemon. But out of the 5 or so range days we took it on, it did absolutely nothing to impress me.
Going to strongly disagree with that and recommend the DB9. The older series had all kinds of problems. Every micro gun is a little tough to use but the new DB9s are a whole different gun http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...amondback-db9-first-impressions-thoughts.html
I personally prefer a much larger gun as my primary carry gun, but the DB9 is awesome for anyone set on a micro pistol.
Amazing response and offers. This community is willing to go out of their way to help a random newbie.
I think I've decided to put off the purchase for a little bit. As of this moment my plans are to take a concealed carry class and eventually buy the PM9. In the meantime I'll continue to shoot anything I can and see if anything feels better.
Thanks again!
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i avoid both like the plague
the LCP is junk and so is the bodyguard. Hey i like smith&wesson as much as the next guy but the bodyguard is a POS.
Kahr, Glock, S&W (other ones) etc. I really want a shield right now