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11-14-2006, 09:20 AM
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I agree with 96-6spd. I carry a Taurus PT-145 and during warm weather, its not the easiest pistol to conceal. I have been looking at the Kel Tec .380 and the Kahr 9mm because of the easier concealment. My wife is not a fan of the PT-145, it just doesn't fit her hands.
If you can, narrow your search down to a couple pistols and go try them out if possible. You want to be comfortable with the gun. Who cares what it looks like, it is supposed to be concealed
If you can, narrow your search down to a couple pistols and go try them out if possible. You want to be comfortable with the gun. Who cares what it looks like, it is supposed to be concealed
11-14-2006, 01:36 PM
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NO F-in way I'd carry a Glock in condition one in a purse. Call me paranoid. If I were you I'd have a 9mm or larger and stick to double action guns w/ a safety, decocker, or both; or the tried-and-true small/med frame revolver from S&W or Taurus. That means: Sig Sauer (NOT 230), H&K ($$$), Taurus, S&W, or some other "off" brands like Bersa or something. IMO: Sig 229 or 239 in 9mm, .40, or .357SIG; or a small S&W (can't recall model numbers) DA Semi Auto in the same calibers. And for a revolver: the "lady-smith" S&W models (not being sexist, that's what they used to be called) in .38spc or .357mag (you can run .38's in a .357). I helped a friends mom pick out a nice stainless small frame S&W .38 and another woman find a Taurus .357. Both are lifetime warranty no-BS guns. The S&W had no hammer so no snags and no BS. For a purse, its hard to beat. I'd recommend hammer-down on an empty chamber and using some nice self-defense hollowpoints (Federal).
I like 1911's (small ones) in .45 for carry (cocked and locked), but if you don't want a .45 what's the point. Of course, I'd recommend you actually shoot one before you make the call.
Actually, you should ALWAYS shoot (and a lot) what you are going to buy.
I like 1911's (small ones) in .45 for carry (cocked and locked), but if you don't want a .45 what's the point. Of course, I'd recommend you actually shoot one before you make the call.
Actually, you should ALWAYS shoot (and a lot) what you are going to buy.
11-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
go to the guns section on seat stays up, lots of different pics and stuff there about guns.
http://www.seatstaysup.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2
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