inexpensive handgun

[Buckmark]

17oz & can be had for less than $400:

http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html

Those rugers are not real comfortable for people with big hands.

[Jason]

17oz & can be had for less than $400:

http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html

who wants to piss off a bear with a 9mm?  

[CP]

Who said anything about a bear?

[Jason]

Who said anything about a bear?

Well he did say he wanted to carry it while hunting and hiking as a safety measure.

[vandeman17]

I did say that but I didn't say what I could need the protection from. It could be a bear, a cougar, or dare I say... a wolf. I highly doubt I would ever need to use it under those circumstances but even if it just brings me that little bit greater sense of calm out there, it is worth it. I am not one that worries about wild animals attacking me in the woods because I know the odds are slim but crazier things have happened.

[NRA4LIFE]

Ruger SP101 in .357?

[h20hunter]

Ruger LCP .380.

[vandeman17]

So far the consensus seems to be either a Taurus or Ruger. I will have to get on gunbroker and check out some shops to see what is out there

[Mossy]

I bought one for the fiancee, fit's her great.  But do yourself a favor and pick up a Hogue grip for it then it should fit you pretty good.(sp101)

[FC]

I would buy a used Glock before I bought a Ruger or Taurus.

Police trade in pistols.

http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/glock/used-glocks/p/glock-22-40s-w-2nd-gen-good-to-very-good-condition/cPath/16_150_497/products_id/2518

[Suncrest Sniper]

Take a look at the Ruger P95 in stainless. I carry one all day long with me and the gun will eat any ammo with out a problem. These things are a work horse and can be had for under $400.00 brand new all day long. mine goes with me hunting, hiking, or just out on the town.

SS