.41 Mag or .22 Mag for CCW

[slik pak]

I decided to go with a walther ppk, as it seems the most suitable. I'm not a fan of semi automatics but it gets the job done.

 

[slik pak]

Yes. I meant it as defending my 2A.

 

[lobo9er]

defend your country? what are you talking about

lolololol

I wouldn't carry a 44 mag in a public/city setting either if given the option. Little much. Instead of down loading your own or buying expensive exotic ccw 44mag stuff (44spl) I think picking up a different piece was a good idea.

 

[slik pak]

I'm a man of extremes, I have 2 handguns under 44 mag. I had an uncle who was one of those .44 Magnum guys (we all know someone like this), who attributed the .44 Magnum to mythical levels of power.

I shot his a couple 4 years ago, and saw no reason to get anything weaker. As I got older I decided more power isn't always better (I killed a coyote with a .300 Ultra WinMag once).

 

[Zombiphobia]

I'm guessing he does not live here and there are probably limitations on what he can carry. Because of the calibers he's talking about I'm guessing he can't carry a caliber that could be considered a "military" caliber. That was the reason I suggested .44 Special loads for his .44 Magnum

I think you're reading too much into it.

 

[Zombiphobia]

I shot his a couple 4 years ago, and saw no reason to get anything weaker. As I got older I decided more power isn't always better (I killed a coyote with a .300 Ultra WinMag once).

Sounds like a fun example to make that piont. Was there anything left of the coyote?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I decided to go with a walther ppk, as it seems the most suitable. I'm not a fan of semi automatics but it gets the job done.

So will a S&W Airweight J frame...

 

[Missionary]

Good morning
Get yourself one of those titanium frame 5 shot 44´s. I sold all my 44´s years ago to settle on 41 mag & 45 Colt. Have a Taurus 5 shot titanium that is great to haul about all day. With 210-240 grainers at 900-950 fps I have no concerns about being underpowered for any situation.
You can get a 44 light weight 5 shot. They are out there for sale. If I still had 44´s that is what I would do. Reliable, simple and plenty of power up close.
Mike in Peru

 

[breeze010]

IMO a single stack auto is easier to carry than just about any revolver because most are much thinner. Especially for IWB carry I find thickness is the most important factor...for me.

That being said, if you really prefer a revolver there's no reason not to go with one. A J frame sized gun is fairly easy to carry, something like a S&W 442 or Ruger LCR is as close to perfect as it gets IMO. I have no problems relying on a good 38 special load and don't find that big of a difference in recoil compared to the ultra compact 9's/380's.

 

[AFDavis11]

Congrats! Walther PPK is a pretty good choice. I was rooting for the Single Action, as long as the .22 Magnum was still being considered.

I sometimes carry a SA in .45 Colt and kind of like some of the compromises it provides. If you can find a reliable auto they make easily concealed options.

Fun thread.