need help finding a good concelable pistol.

[ICEMAN]

Bscman, great reply. I agree with you for sure. I would also suggest that a newbie to handguns consider a revolver. BIGINNER, you may want to check out a few of the .38cal hammerless models out there. They are easy to conceal, easy to learn on, you could also get the wife familiar with it, she may want to keep it and they you can get another handgun....

Don't listen to some guys who put the .38 or 9mm down. They are quite deadly. Easier to shoot, cost less and a great way to get started into the sport.

[Huntbear]

Iceman, I agree, newbies to carrying, should go with a small frame revolver.  We call them "idiot proof" since they will go bang every time you pull the trigger.  No feed jams, stove piping, magazines falling out after you hit the eject button, etc.... 

BIGINNER, look at the Ruger sp101 hammerless.  A sweet handling DA only .357 mag. revolver, will handle anything you can throw in it, and will never let  you down.  They are tough as nails, and quite concealable.

[fisheral87]

Kel Tec PF-9

www.kel-tec-cnc.com/pf9.htm

[huntlakewood]

I have small hands (I call them lady hands) I have a Taurus  Pro 40 I like it fits me great other guns just did not feel right for my small hands this also comes in a 9mm. If I remember right I paid $300/$350 for it a couple of years ago.

[HighCountryHunter88]

I carry a compact 9mm xd, i think they call it the service model. i like it, its my first hand gun and took a defense shooting class and they recomended a 9mm for a begginner because its easier to fire more rounds accuratly in a shorter amount of time than somthing with more kick.. plus ammo is cheaper

[ADAMS]

"they recomended a 9mm for a begginner because its easier to fire more rounds accuratly in a shorter amount of time"

Did they tell you about proper technique for gripping your handgun when firing more rounds in a shorter amount of time?

[ICEMAN]

this is good...

[carpsniperg2]

xdm 40 for me you should take a look at the line up they are great. i have always carryed a revolver but the xdm is the only semi-auto i will trust my life to. if you are a beginner the 38 in a revolver or 9mm in a semi-auto is a good choice.

[huntlakewood]

ICEMAN You have those on your un dont you 

[TribalDragon911]

I love my XD-40 compact. Great fit and reliable shooter. Only rounds I have had problems with are the cheap steel case russian rounds.

[ICEMAN]

ICEMAN You have those on your un dont you 

No wonder I keep missing!

[toyman2]

i roll with a XD-40 4" i dont have any trouble with it,its a work horse.
700rds through it and not 1 issue,but its a little heavy.

[NGOWENS]

When I turned 21 i went out and bought a CZ 75 B in 9mm!  Love the gun, accurate, reliable, easy to clean, relatively light, high capacity, and a thin profile!  Its not a shorty, but I love the hell out of that gun.  Its a little picky with reloads unless they are jacketed, but my dad has figured out a recipe for it!  It also is pretty cheap, I think around 400 when I got it.  2 clips, cleaning brush, case......I was very pleased with my purchase, and I knew it was a good gun when my gun collecting dad said if I ran into tough times he would buy it from me!  Well that's my 2 cents!

[wapiti hunter2]

Do not omit the Bursa Thunder in .380 or 9mm lugar from your search.  http://www.bersapistols.com/  I am doing the same hunt.  So far I have been to a half dozen gun shops to get a feel of what is good for me.  I want one that is fully concealable inside my belt and won't leave a bulge.  I do not wear long shirts or jackets.  The Bersa Thunder .380 is the nicest gun I have held so far.  The 9m  verson is a little larger but still a nice gun. 

[Craig]

BirdMan