Thread: Self Defense/Concealed Carry Handguns

Ummm... Bear?
You don't seem to realize that this thread is two years old.

For reliability and durability don't neglect looking at revolvers. The Ruger LCP in 357 Mag will stop anything that bothers you and you will never have a jam. If you can't fire, reload and clear a jam in your semi with one hand I prefer the revolver.

Tofer, I have one of the KelTek .380 pocket autos and have been well pleased with the way it shoots and the way it fits in my hip pocket with a holster. My favorite carry piece is an ancient Colt Cobra .38 which is a lightweight revolver with a handle large enough for me to grab onto. I'm pretty sure S&W also makes a similar lightweight revolver. One problem I have is the fact that I'm built sort of like an ice cream cone, with a severe case of the goneass, which makes it hard for me to carry any sort of hand gun on my belt without having my pants pulled off, so a lightweight gun is necessary. Down here in the South, shorts and T-shirt are often the uniform of the day, so a large gun is hard to conceal.

John G.---if I were your size and age, I wouldn't worry too much, either, but I'm too old to fight and too fat to run, so I can either squeal like a little girl or shoot the son of a b!tch. Squealing hurts my throat.

Originally Posted by ChileRelleno

Ummm... Bear?
You don't seem to realize that this thread is two years old.

ya i noticed he brought up another thread that was 2 years old too

I've been lurking trying to learn as much as I can. I don't want to ask questions that have already been asked.

Originally Posted by Bear

I've been lurking trying to learn as much as I can. I don't want to ask questions that have already been asked.

Glad you are enjoying the forum, thanks for joining up and posting. Nothing wrong with bumping up old threads, people trying to sell stuff do it all the time.

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see the question you asked pertinent to the thread's topic.

Originally Posted by ChileRelleno

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see the question you asked pertinent to the thread's topic.

woops me too

You've gotten good advice here. I was in law enforcement for 30 years and required to carry 24/7. I've tried several options, but from experience, the Block 9mm or 40 cal. Is your best choice. Its reliable, not a bunch of safeties and hammers to cock, flat and easy to conceal, light and plenty of power. One simple easy to carry gun. But like fishing reels, its a lot of personal preference. Just my two cents...

Originally Posted by fshntime

You've gotten good advice here. I was in law enforcement for 30 years and required to carry 24/7. I've tried several options, but from experience, the Block 9mm or 40 cal. Is your best choice. Its reliable, not a bunch of safeties and hammers to cock, flat and easy to conceal, light and plenty of power. One simple easy to carry gun. But like fishing reels, its a lot of personal preference. Just my two cents...

I concur , Glock 9mm , Law Enforcement and Military choose to carry these for a reason . You do not want to be fumbling around with a safety or having a hammer catching on something while you are removing your piece . A real PLUS ,as stated, "RELIABLE " .