Pinky Carruthers
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Bersa Thunder 9,.40 or .45 Ultracompact. They have a safety/decocker.
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Suggestions for Sub-Compact (small) conceal carry weapon
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griz312000
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Why are we so worried about not having a safety on a DAO semi-auto? We've been carrying DA revolvers for over a hundred years and no one ever thought they needed a manual safety. Carry it in a holster that completely encloses the trigger guard and keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot. It won't go bang unless the trigger gets pulled!!
rugersp101
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another vote for the Ruger SP101, except mine are in .38+P only, I save the .357 for my GP100's.
izzkidioto
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I am gonna give the Khar P9 another +1. Had a KelTec PF-9 before that, it is a little bit wider, but much easier to shoot and the trigger pull is much nicer.
Uncle Mike's Size 1 (IWB) Holster for most occasions (untucked).
Dressed up, I am going to be trying the SuperTuck from www.crossbreedholsters.com. Heard good things about it.
Uncle Mike's Size 1 (IWB) Holster for most occasions (untucked).
Dressed up, I am going to be trying the SuperTuck from www.crossbreedholsters.com. Heard good things about it.
I don't know how helpful a post on older guns would be, but I have some favorites, availability notwithstanding.
Star Firestar .45. Probably the most satisfying pistol EVER.
Colt King Cobra, 2.5". Not as fancy or spendy as a Python. NICE, 6-shot .357.
Not so compact, but the Taurus 431 3". 5-shot .44 spl.
Colt Commander. Of course!
The Firestar and King Cobra made everything else look like crap. Gotta say it. Now you have a lot more options in tiny guns but there's still nothing like the Firestar. Tiny, slim, all steel, SA, nice "manly" recoil spring, cocked and locked, 6+1, reliable and fun as hell. Super easy to conceal. I'm gg to have to look this one up as soon as I hang up. Cheese: I used to carry my Firestar with Starfire ammo. I wonder if that's available anymore too!
Edit: found it, oh man this takes me back:
Star Firestar .45. Probably the most satisfying pistol EVER.
Colt King Cobra, 2.5". Not as fancy or spendy as a Python. NICE, 6-shot .357.
Not so compact, but the Taurus 431 3". 5-shot .44 spl.
Colt Commander. Of course!
The Firestar and King Cobra made everything else look like crap. Gotta say it. Now you have a lot more options in tiny guns but there's still nothing like the Firestar. Tiny, slim, all steel, SA, nice "manly" recoil spring, cocked and locked, 6+1, reliable and fun as hell. Super easy to conceal. I'm gg to have to look this one up as soon as I hang up. Cheese: I used to carry my Firestar with Starfire ammo. I wonder if that's available anymore too!
Edit: found it, oh man this takes me back:
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I have begun laughing at threads like this. They always contain many suggestions that I find appealing, but they remind me that everything about concealed carry seems to be a compromise of some kind.
My own first choice was a Springfield XD.40 Subcompact. It CAN be carried inside a front pocket in a pocket holster. It has adequate caliber. It's reasonably priced and very accurate for me.
But then I followed that acquisition with a S&W 60 revolver and the Ruger LCP. I have several watches to suit my moods and apparel as well.
My own first choice was a Springfield XD.40 Subcompact. It CAN be carried inside a front pocket in a pocket holster. It has adequate caliber. It's reasonably priced and very accurate for me.
But then I followed that acquisition with a S&W 60 revolver and the Ruger LCP. I have several watches to suit my moods and apparel as well.