Pistol ?

[agerber]

so i am about to get my concealed carry permit and want some input on what pistol i should get

[bonecrusher]

S&W 500 mag

[Goldeneye]

Depends what your requirements/needs are.  There are a ton of options out there.  My normal concealed carry is a .40 S&W sigma. 

[woodswalker]

With out knowing you or you skill level, I'd make the generic recommendation of either a 9mm semi-auto or a .38 special revolver.  Further dissection is difficult due to a large number of factors.

That said...I'd choose the medium power levels represented by the above choices and advise you to practice, practice and practice some more under widely varied conditions.  Keys are shot placement above about ALL else once things drop in the pot and MAKING the decision to do so.

LEARN the carry laws well, be prepared.

Good luck, Welcome and have fun!

[Elk-aholic]

For carry I would buy the Walther PPS in 9mm, I'm happy with mine!

[Gringo31]

I've had a few "run-ins" and very quickly as I really thought out scenarios, sold my 357 blackhawk and went to a 9mm.  High capacity clip gives you more tries 

[markts]

I have a Kimber Custom II 45 you could have for a granny Mark

[carpsniperg2]

need more info on what you are looking for my   for any "pistol" is the xdm the new 3.8 is very nice in 40s&W can't be beat in my eyes the only "pistol" i trust my life with every day.

[jdb]

for concealed carry i'd opt for a s&w snubby probably w/ a concealed hammer

[Bofire]

You need two Para Ord P-14s in shoulder holsters, two kimber 45, pro carry two's in ankle holsters, a beretta P92 in a small of the back holster, and a derringer in a throat holstster.
you'll be fine
and a riot gun
 
Carl

[agerber]

You need two Para Ord P-14s in shoulder holsters, two kimber 45, pro carry two's in ankle holsters, a beretta P92 in a small of the back holster, and a derringer in a throat holstster.
you'll be fine
and a riot gun
 
Carl

i could be the dad from boondock saints

[ICEMAN]

for concealed carry i'd opt for a s&w snubby probably w/ a concealed hammer

Best option for someone new to concealed carry.

[bobcat]

S&W 500 mag

  Don't they make anything bigger?   

[Wenatcheejay]

How about a 454 Casull?


Really? If you are that curious then take a CCW class.

[bonecrusher]

S&W 500 mag

  Don't they make anything bigger?   

they do but i thought this would be a good beginner carry gun  i was talkin bout the 8 inch barrel not the big one

[predatorpro]

or a desert eagle, they look so intimidating hopefully punks will just run off! hehe but really there are so many different brands and guns out there you really need to get to a gun shop and look alot, see how it feels, i personally really like walthers and cz, i have a cz 52 thats like 40+ years old and i love it, shoot it all the time and have never had a jam or anything, they dont look super cool and only have a 8 round clip but they dont cost $800 either, you can find them for $150 pretty easy most places unless they have gone up

[44 Flattop]

... want some input on what pistol i should get

Perhaps you should do a lot of shooting with different pistols before YOU make a choice? 

What you are asking would be very much like asking for someone to make a decision about a mate for you.   Do you like blondes?  Brunettes?  Redheads?  Tall?  Short?  Fat?  Skinny?  Or guys........

44

[Rob]

S&W 500 mag

  Don't they make anything bigger?   

I think this might be bigger...  not in caliber, but holy cow...
http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18933

[Rob]

So i had to look...  the shooting times ballistic tables show a 45-70 to have 1640 ft pounds at the barrel...  but a 500 S&W has 2800 ft lbs!!  That is right around the equal of a 30.06 energy wise.

Still a pretty intimidating looking handgun in that link though!

I would go with a hammerless 357 with a 2 inch barrel for CC.  if you want a semi auto, I'd look at a 40 S&W.  I am not a fan of the 9mm or a straight 38 special.  they are fun to shoot, but just don't carry much knock down power.

And of course, it is nice you can shoot 38's out of a 357 when you want to plink

[rasbo]

go with a wheel gun,save your nuts :chuckle:sp101 is a good one

[JackOfAllTrades]

Determine the primary use for any gun, then determine what gun best suits that task.

If all you're looking for is a gun to carry as self defense, then yes, a snubby 38spl, (Taurus85, Ruger LCR),  357mag, (SP101), Glock in various semi-auto cartridges. (I hate Glocks so I'll just say HK, Ruger, Glock, or other plastic/hybrid semi-auto) will do fine.

If you're looking to hunt with pistol, you'll need a bit more fire power, like 44mag (Ruger Redhawk or Super Blackhawk), and above with at least 6" barrel. If you're looking to carry concealed, while just hiking in the woods, then a revolver with say... 4" barrel in at least 357mag would be a fine choice for cats, bears at close range protection and meth heads. (Ruger GP100)

If you've got more money to spend, Kimber, Colt, DanWesson, 1911 in 45acp would be fine.

-Steve

[superdown]

Here are the two that I own and carry. clothing permitting