what is the best carry pistol that is accurate, light and easy to conseal under a shirt.?

Question

I have a carry state issued permit to carry concealed fire arms... I am not a idot bank robber or muderer so please answer the question only if you have an answer to what I have asked! I was looking at the kel tec 380 but I heard it jams after a few hundred rounds and my Glock 23 which I love is just to large and heavy to tote around all day, plus it shows. Thank you

Answer 1

Wow, you got a lot of useless answers there! And one or two acceptable ones.

First off, there is no "best." Get that thought out of your head. There's a "best for you" and a "best for someone else" and a "best for some other guy." Everyone's going to have an opinion on this (even the stupid ones), so just take what you can and go from there.

You're looking for a small carry pistol. Nowadays, accuracy is pretty good from almost every manufacturer, except ones like Lorcin, and Jennings, and other crappy gun makers. Avoid them at all costs. You'll end up regretting it later if you buy one. If you're really lucky, you'll LIVE through it!

Good manufacturers like Glock, Ruger, Walther, Kimber, H&K, Sig Sauer and so on will all make a great gun. Personal opinions will vary. Some will tell you they hate the Glock and love the Sig, and vice versa, and so on.

Usually, it all comes down to ergonomics--how does the pistol fit your hand and feel in your hand? Is it comfortable? Does it naturally point well when you aim at the target?

I know some people that will argue all that too, but my take on it is that if the gun doesn't point well and fit your hand well, and is not comfortable, you will not shoot it regularly and will not become proficient with it.

The other thing you want is reliability, which again, most major manufacturers can offer. Jam-o-matics (lorcins, jennings, etc.) are not worth your time or money, and they can't be fixed by sending it back to the manufacturer, so avoid them in the first place.

I carry a Walther P99c. Nice gun, no issues with it.
Compact and subcompact Glocks are good.
H&K makes a few compacts, as does Taurus and Khar (I think I spelled that right?).

Look around, go to the local gun range and rent as many different ones as you can find. Try them out. You'll soon discover what's "best" for you.

Check out this site for some tips on choosing the right one for you:

Answer 2

The keltec is a good gun. If you take care of it and clean it should not have any firing problems. If you actually shoot it several hundred times, you may have to do some maintenance. It is small enough to get a pocket holster and light enough not to weigh you down. I have a keltec that I carry almost all the time and nobody knows. Well until now. A little gun is a lot better than no gun if you need a gun.

I also carry my G23 on occasion. Look at www.sidearmor.com. They make the best holsters you can buy for concealed carry. That is a bigger gun and takes work to carry fully concealed. I am a police officer and still do not want people to know I have a gun if I am off duty. The element of suprise is worth a lot.

Answer 3

Many choose the Glock 19. A Kahr cw9 is valuable, yet purely 7 rounds. i fairly like the FNX 9, however the grip is a touch long for easy concealment. in case you determine you are able to desire to hold an entire length pistol, you only could could desire to swap your gown somewhat. in case you have not have been given a situation changing the shape you gown- then you are able to hold very almost something. I stay on the Gulf Coast and summertime carry could properly be a project. With an IWB holster I fairly have carried a Springfield 1911 and an XD. it fairly is do-in a position. yet a smaller gun is plenty much less puzzling to handle in heat climate.

Answer 4

I don't like the 380 so I use the Kel Tec 9mm; it is light, easy to carry and very reliable. I have shot over 500 rounds through it with not one glitch. If you had a problem you should have it checked out; they are under warranty. Anything made by mankind can have glitches as we are prone to err. If you like an exposed hammer check out the EAA Witness Compact 9mm; it is a real sweetheart.

Answer 5

I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry II with "Crimson Trace" Lasergrips. It is expensive but otherwise meets the criteria that you asked for.

It's probably a little on the cliche side, but the Walther PPK (the 007 gun) really is a good gun for these things too.

I would like to add, after thinking about this question for a while, that a huge part of carrying a concealed weapon is also having the right holster that fits your needs. And, like finding the right gun, finding the right holster can be trial and error. I have found 2 companies that I like. Galco, at and FIST at are good companies. For under the shirt I like an "in waist band" (IWB) style holster. Both companies make them. FIST Inc is not as pretty on their website at Galco, but I use their holsters more frequently.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

First and foremost it is mandatory that you have a ccw permit issued to you, and that you are 100% aware of where you may or may not carry a weapon. (You will know this if you take the pre requisite classes for a ccw)
I prefer a .40, although 9mm are popular. If you have large hands, stay away from glocks, they are not really made for big handed people.

Answer 8

get a little 38 special revolver. i just bought a ruger gp100 357 with the 4 inch barrel yesterday, and i definately dont have the body frame to carry that sucker lol. my father carries a taurus 9mm and he can throw that in his pocket with nobody being the wiser. id say the best thing is to go to a shop and see what fits you the best for where you want to carry it. everyone is different. my next carry will probably by a colt xps 45 commander (4.25 inch barrel). still a decent sized gun but thin enough for me to carry/conceal.

Answer 9

380 is just as good as any, I'd say....great question to ask on here, so many idiots to sass you bout it. As long as you have a permit, be careful cause it would hurt if you didn't put it on safe and the trigger snagged & you blew a hole through your own guts.

Answer 10

AA hit it right on the mark. Good aim, Sir. (or ma'am).
This is like trying to advise your sister on what makeup she should use.
Just go to your local gun shop and try out a few combinations, then YOU decide what is best.