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First Gun
« on: February 17, 2012, 07:14:57 PM »
I know i'm a virgin on here so please be gentle.....want an honest opinion of what I should get for first carry gun?
I like the .32 or even the .380 due to low profile under clothing and being I'm in environment with a lot of un-gun friendly people...LOL...don't need to be getting dragged to HR.....however being I work for a large well known surgical/health company...you never know whats coming thru the door
I'm definitely buying a used gun (Semi Auto) for first handgun...any thoughts/suggestions would be cool

Thanks for your time

Be Safe,

Thanks for your time..
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 07:29:02 PM »
Do you have a pistol permit?  What have you shot?  If .32 or .380 are all you are looking at, stick to ATLEAST a .380.  It's generally the smallest caliber recommended for self defense...and not that recommended at that.  I would suggest going to Hoffmans and checking out their used gun counter, see how they feel in your hands.  I shot the Keltec P3AT, seemed like a great pocket pistol.  A friend just got a Ruger LCP and loves it.  My wife has also been interested in the Walther PPk (not for carry).

Also, have you checked into your employer's weapons policy?
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2012, 07:32:05 PM »
Also  consider a smith 642 or one of its predecessors.  I often carry my wife's 642 during the summer. Super light weight , no major profile. Fits in a pocket. You can carry 6 more rounds in strip loader.
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2012, 07:33:31 PM »
Permit in the works.....I really like the .380

Believe it or not...no real weapons policy.....obviously....you cant scream FIRE or be an A-Hole...I know several upper management carry...Just wanna be cool and not start Drama
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2012, 07:37:44 PM »
Here is a photo of my small 642.
it is the one below the big silver revolver.  I have two holsters for it. One for square pocket pants, and one for curved.


That colt in the for sale section would be an excellent buy also.  Both would out last 99% of the 380/9mm/32 pocket guns on the market.
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2012, 07:51:13 PM »
I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 9mm.  The holster and belt you select are going to be more important in carry/concealment than the size of the gun.  A lot of people think they need a mouse gun to be able to conceal.  Most people can conceal a Glock 19 just fine provided they have the proper equipment to do so.
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2012, 07:59:06 PM »
Quote from: CTbuilder1 on February 17, 2012, 07:51:13 PM
I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 9mm.  The holster and belt you select are going to be more important in carry/concealment than the size of the gun.  A lot of people think they need a mouse gun to be able to conceal.  Most people can conceal a Glock 19 just fine provided they have the proper equipment to do so.
I agree. I carry my G26 at work in a Crossbreed supertuck deluxe. Only  my other buddy's that carry also and I've been shooting with know. Get at least a 9mm. I have an LCP and wouldn't want to throw 300 rounds down range with it because it's too small to enjoy shooting. If you have the funds to buy a small pocket pistol and a range gun then I would do that. My .02.
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2012, 12:44:58 AM »
Carrying in an office environment is difficult unless you do get a very small gun. I doubt you could easily conceal most doublestack guns in 380 or 9mm where you might have to wear a shirt and tie and be tucked in your pants with people around you all the time. One time you will print and if they are antigun it could cause you issues.

My smallest carry is a Kahr P9 9mm and can hide that in the summer under a lose tshirt . I am not a fan of mouse guns like the ruger lcp , keltek 380 as I think they shoot like carp, but the thin pf9 , walther pps , kahrs are best for DEEP ccw .

I just recently got a Ruger sr9c, and am very happy with it. Just a hair thicker than my Kahr p9, but more ammo and better trigger and safety.
Go to your local gunship and see what feels right.
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2012, 01:18:50 AM »
Quote from: Grouse on February 17, 2012, 07:32:05 PM
Also  consider a smith 642 or one of its predecessors.  I often carry my wife's 642 during the summer. Super light weight , no major profile. Fits in a pocket. You can carry 6 more rounds in strip loader.

Hate to disagree, but I would never recommend a snubbie for someones first gun. It is light weigh and easy to conceal, but not as easy as some newer slimmer, small 9mm. And it is not a gun for a beginner. Very short barrel (1.75 inch on the 642), very minimal sights, very short sight radius, very heavy trigger pull. By far the hardest gun to learn to shoot acurately. Yes, I know revolvers are reliable, no slide to rack etc. but they DO malfunction, and if they do they are usually out of commision for a long while. New semi-autos are just as reliable and much easier to clear should one jam.

I own a 642, and you are very welcome to meet me at High Rock some day and I will give you some time behind the trigger and you will see what I mean. I can also let you try my Ruger LC9, only 2 ounces heavier and much slimmer than the 642. Still a long trigger pull for safety but much easier to learn to manage.
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2012, 08:51:46 AM »
Quote from: CTbuilder1 on February 17, 2012, 07:51:13 PM
I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 9mm.  The holster and belt you select are going to be more important in carry/concealment than the size of the gun.  A lot of people think they need a mouse gun to be able to conceal.  Most people can conceal a Glock 19 just fine provided they have the proper equipment to do so.

This plus one, I can conceal a full size 1911 under a t shirt, it's a system holster, belt, clothing , attitude.

As far as what to put in it, what ever you feel most comfortable with, and shoot most accurately a 44 mag that doesn't hit it's target is much less effective then a 380 that does. Remember that a semi requires additional training over a revolver as well.
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2012, 09:19:21 AM »
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Re: First Gun
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2012, 09:41:00 AM »
Quote from: CTShooter on February 18, 2012, 08:51:46 AM
Remember that a semi requires additional training over a revolver as well.
Yes, but malfunction drills are so much fun to run.  8)
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