Hello.
I got my carry permit last year, and I've been searching for the best carry gun and method for me. I'm short (5'8") and slight of build, except for my middle-aged belly. My normal attire consists of slacks and a tucked-in oxford-style shirt. I occasionally wear blue jeans. I usually carry a Kel-tec P32 in a wallet holster. I can carry my Makarov in a belly-bend if I wear an un-tucked sweatshirt or sweater. I can ALMOST use this gun/method with a tucked-in oxford shirt, but not quite. It prints a bit, especially the butt. Since my belly-band doesn't have a true holster to protect the trigger, I gain peace of mind with the Makarov's safety/decocker. The trigger cannot be pulled without first disengaging the safety/decocker.
So here's the question:
What firearms are available that meet the following criteria?
1) Smaller and slimmer than the Makarov. A pistol with a butt that protrudes less is especially desirable.
2) At least .380 ACP, preferably 9mm.
3) Functional relaibility equal to my Makorov (100%).
4) DA/SA with a saftey that prevents the trigger from being pulled.
5) Is not a FEG PA-63 (I have one and its a Jam-o-matic. I also don't care for the upside-down safety.)
Thank you in advance for your advice.
I got my carry permit last year, and I've been searching for the best carry gun and method for me. I'm short (5'8") and slight of build, except for my middle-aged belly. My normal attire consists of slacks and a tucked-in oxford-style shirt. I occasionally wear blue jeans. I usually carry a Kel-tec P32 in a wallet holster. I can carry my Makarov in a belly-bend if I wear an un-tucked sweatshirt or sweater. I can ALMOST use this gun/method with a tucked-in oxford shirt, but not quite. It prints a bit, especially the butt. Since my belly-band doesn't have a true holster to protect the trigger, I gain peace of mind with the Makarov's safety/decocker. The trigger cannot be pulled without first disengaging the safety/decocker.
So here's the question:
What firearms are available that meet the following criteria?
1) Smaller and slimmer than the Makarov. A pistol with a butt that protrudes less is especially desirable.
2) At least .380 ACP, preferably 9mm.
3) Functional relaibility equal to my Makorov (100%).
4) DA/SA with a saftey that prevents the trigger from being pulled.
5) Is not a FEG PA-63 (I have one and its a Jam-o-matic. I also don't care for the upside-down safety.)
Thank you in advance for your advice.