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I've been through a lot of carry guns over the years, the shield 9 is what I have been carrying for several years. It works for me.
I would shop around or find a few more bucks to go with the Ruger SR9c. It was my first real carry gun and it is a great option, accurate, reliable and with the insert, pinky baseplate and 17 round mag, it's easy to shoot a lot at the range and really enjoy. Plus the thumb safety does add a level of confidence while holstering for a neophyte concealed carrier.
Just make sure to practice a lot drawing and disengaging the safety, use snap caps.
Do they still make the SR9C. I was looking at Cabela's and the version they have is called the SR9 3818 and it looks like a compact version of the security 9. I can afford a little over $300 that's not a problem but I didn't want suggestions in the $400-$600 range right now. I want to start with a decent average priced gun so I can practice and figure out what I truly want in a carry gun and upgrade down the road if needed
There was recently a thread here in the autoloaders sub-forum discussing $300 & under carry pistols. Here is a link if you are interested in reading it.
https://thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/the-game-300-carry-gun.861659/
I believe the Security 9 you linked would probably be okay. If going Ruger I do believe either the SR series or the Ruger American Pistol would be more durable in the long run but I don't think any of them are junk.
If you are open to buying online you can go to gunwatcher.com or gun.deals & type the model of pistol you are looking for into the search engine there & find that model listed from lowest price to highest. Of course you also have to find a FFL close to you that does transfers & figure that cost & shipping into the equation. For instance just a few minutes ago I did a search for the SR9C at gun.deals & found a seller that has them for $256 & some change with free shipping. It just depends on what you feel is the best way for you.
Congratulations!I bought the SR9c from my local gun store…
I bought the SR9c from my local gun store. They are fair with pricing, have great service, and if I ever have a problem they have stood behind their products. It should be in next week.
I have no problem buying things online, but I like to buy local sometimes too
Well I stopped by a LGS after work and was able to hold the SR9c and the security 9 side by side and I definitely liked the SR9c better. He had an all black one for $400 which I thought was high and I was able to call the other store out of town and they were able to order one with the stainless slide for $330. I had them bring one in for me. Is the stainless slide a wise choice? I am assuming it's easier to clean and resists things like sweat and powder residue better. Any thoughts?
I have heard that .380 can be questionable in performance but I wonder sometimes how much of that is people trying to justify there bigger guns
The .380 round didn't even go through his pants. Weird angle probably what ever. He was very lucky. It dropped him to the ground and he thought he was seriously hurt at first.
Like I said dumb luck on his part or what ever you want to call it. But since then I have never taken a .380 seriously as something I would want to carry personally.
I bought the SR9c from my local gun store. They are fair with pricing, have great service, and if I ever have a problem they have stood behind their products. It should be in next week.
I have no problem buying things online, but I like to buy local sometimes too
Was he wearing Carhart pants and using ball ammo?