PorkChopsMmm
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I am looking to get a CCW specific pistol for daily carry in business casual clothing, which with my body frame and many attempts to IWB carry, is limited to pocket carry. I shot an LCP and it's recoil and my inaccuracy with it and my lack of interest in the S&W Shield after shooting it has me looking to other options. Any recommendations for a carry piece or thoughts on the guns below?
Taurus TCP: Yes, it is a Taurus, but it seems to get excellent reviews. Only 380, but small, light, and is around the $200 price point which is attractive. Has slide lock back, which is nice.
S&W Bodyguard 380: On paper sounds awesome -- laser, almost same weight as LCP and supposed to fill your hand better, has real sights, has a safety if I want to use it, etc. But I keep hearing of bad reliability and frequent warranty work that needs to occur to get them to run properly.
SIG P238/938: This sounds like the Rolex of CCW pieces. A joy to shoot, SA if that is your thing, light weight, shoots like a larger pistol (from what I have read) and a quality piece that you will hand down to your kids. Crazy expensive and I don't like if I am a Rolex kind of guy. 9MM if you go 938.
LCR 357: I'm not sure if this is suitable for pocket carry. Opinions? Seems like it is the best of the 357 snubbies and is light, but only 5 shots seems limited (but that is an argument for another day). I have a 6" 357 revolver and a 357 levergun, so the ammo sharing is attractive.
I have about $600 to spend but I am hoping to spend less so I can spend the rest of my budget on a simple reloading set up. If I got with the P938 I won't have money left over but maybe it is worth it?
Any advice, feedback, etc? Thanks!
Taurus TCP: Yes, it is a Taurus, but it seems to get excellent reviews. Only 380, but small, light, and is around the $200 price point which is attractive. Has slide lock back, which is nice.
S&W Bodyguard 380: On paper sounds awesome -- laser, almost same weight as LCP and supposed to fill your hand better, has real sights, has a safety if I want to use it, etc. But I keep hearing of bad reliability and frequent warranty work that needs to occur to get them to run properly.
SIG P238/938: This sounds like the Rolex of CCW pieces. A joy to shoot, SA if that is your thing, light weight, shoots like a larger pistol (from what I have read) and a quality piece that you will hand down to your kids. Crazy expensive and I don't like if I am a Rolex kind of guy. 9MM if you go 938.
LCR 357: I'm not sure if this is suitable for pocket carry. Opinions? Seems like it is the best of the 357 snubbies and is light, but only 5 shots seems limited (but that is an argument for another day). I have a 6" 357 revolver and a 357 levergun, so the ammo sharing is attractive.
I have about $600 to spend but I am hoping to spend less so I can spend the rest of my budget on a simple reloading set up. If I got with the P938 I won't have money left over but maybe it is worth it?
Any advice, feedback, etc? Thanks!