i want to buy a handgun?

Question

for a carry/conceal permit. most dependable and affordable.

Answer 1

I have owned more than 60 handguns and only found 2 to be comfortable to cary all day, part of the trick is having the right holster.
I like to carry s&w 38+p chief special, and the kimber ultra cary 45acp. both very reliable and accurate. Dont settel for 2nd to save a few dollars when it is a tool you will trust your life to.

Answer 2

If your not familiar with handguns then take a firearms safety class first. Then, if possible, go to a range that allows you to rent some handguns and practice firing different brands, types (revolvers and semi-autos), and calibers (.380 ACP, 9mm, .38 Special, .45ACP, .357 Magnum, etc.). From this you should have a general idea of what you like and dislike.

As far as what I recommend and like: Glock, Springfield XD, Kahr (stainless steel only), CZ, and Ruger revolvers. If you are willing to buy used then take a look at Colt revolvers, Sig Sauers, Browning Hi Powers, and H&Ks. Good luck.

Answer 3

Magnum Research Baby Eagle pistol. It comes in polymer compact: .40 S&W and 9mm; Steel Compact: 9mm, .40; Steel Fullsize: 9mm, .40 S&W. Steel Semi-Compact: 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP.

I have the all-steel compact model Baby Eagle in 9mm. It is a GREAT gun and at low cost. I got it for $479.99 + tax. It has very little recoil an is really accurate for a gun that cheap in price. It has an ambidextrous(spelling?) safety and a decocker.

The only thing I have against it is the weight. Because it's an all-steel handgun, it's weight is an issue. Even though it is heavy, it's going to be lighter than the Berreta 92. Also, the single action/double action trigger is outstanding. The double action is a little bit heavy but the single action trigger really makes up for it. It's one of the best feeling handguns I have fired, even despite its weight.

Oh, and one more thing, it's REALLY easy to strip down and clean. Cleaning doesn't take near as long as some of my other guns. And with the 9mm caliber ammo is cheap and plentiful. The one thing Magnum Research doesn't want you to do with the Baby Eagle is fire Sellier & Bellot ammunition from and also Wolf. These are the cheap 9mm ammunition and are called "dirty ammo." Stick with names like Federal Ammuniton and Winchester. I haven't fired Remington 9mm ammunition out of it, but I'm sure that too would be a good shooting round.

Take my word for it, it's an AWESOME pistol.

Answer 4

Get the smallest and most powerful package that you can handle. LIke someone else posted, affordable is in the eye of the beholder. You should master the usage of that gun even though self-defense range is close. And by the way, the only gun Ruger makes for ccw is the SP-101, and it is heavy for a small-frame revolver (as well as pricey). There are plenty of companies that offer reliable ccw guns that go bang when the trigger is pulled. Beware of people who suggest big bore or magnum calibers, because I would bet that they are not as proficient with those as they want us to think.

Answer 5

If you want dependable, you don't want a pistol. You want a revolver. The S&W model 642 is a great conceal carry gun. It is .38 special, small, lightweight, and extremely reliable and concealable. Here's a good article about it:

http://www.snubnose.info/docs/m642.htm

Answer 6

Pathfind, I got the Bersa mini 45 compact and love it. It is so accurate with that 3 1.2" bbl. that it thinks it is a target gun. I would recommend one to anyone. My buddy bought one and showed me. A couple of weeks later I found one and bought it immediately. Haven't been unhappy with my decision either.The only thing you have to worry about is some after market magazines don't fit well and will pop out when you shoot. I talked to the Bersa Company representative at the SHOT Show and told them about it and asked them why they didn't sell two magazines with each gun. They said they would work on it.
Sarge

Answer 7

Nothing less than a 357 Magnum in Smith & Wesson or Colt.* Buy new or used.* Buy quality Revolver. You can also shoot 38 caliber ammo in the 357 Magnum.* You get two (2)* handguns for the price of one.* It is a proven man stopper.*

Answer 8

Springfield Armory XD compact or sub-compact.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php

Better than the Glock with safety, comfort and just as reliable. Before you by a Glock, hold an XD.
I have heard not so good things from Bersa.

Answer 9

Revolver or Semi-Auto? Assuming semi-auto, it depends on your definition of affordable. A ruger is the cheapest I would go, and also one of the most dependable you could get. They aren't the prettiest in my opinion, but they are reliable and come with excellent customer service.

Answer 10

If you want something acceptable power and which is economical, try the Bersa .380 Thunder semi auto. This one is a real sleeper. It is double action, well made, reliable, and retails in my ares for about $240 plus tax.