What is the Best Weapon for Concealed Carry?

[Harley Man]

I don't think I can add anymore than hasn't already been said, but if your new to conceal carry, finding the right weapon for you is just the first part. Being mentally prepaired to use it is the other part. Thank God I haven't had to pull my weapon YET, but what I do in order to keep prepaired is everywhere I go I set up in my mind what could happen, and how I would react. I believe this mental conditioning is what will help me in case I DO have to use my weapon.
By the way I'm also new to this site, and already love it and the knowledgeable people you deal with.
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[Eleven Mike]

I like a Barrett 50 cal. I just pretend my leg is broke and stick it down my pant leg.

What a little mama's boy. Real men pack a Barret 80 cal.

 

[ChrisVV]

I would go for the most uncomfortable weapon I could find. Get something that you are unable to hid under every shirt you own. The heavier the better. Then I would make sure I was very ineffective with it.

I know that is not very highroad of an answer. So just take everything I said and do the opposite.

Seriously though.

The answer for me at least is that there is no "one" firearm.

get yourself a Glock 19 and a hammerless S&W Snubnose 38.

You will find that you need them both.

 

[hpridgen]

Kahr PM9, Kahr PM40, Sig 239, Sig 225, Sig 229, Sig 245, Sig P232, Glock 26, Glock 27, Glock 19, Springfield XD9 SC, H&K P7M8, H&K P7PSP, H&K P2000SK 9mm, and Seecamp are all good choices. As others have indicated many factors are involved, including dress code, body habitus, and numerous other particulars pertaining to your specific situation.

 

[Corporal K]

Frag grenade

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

Frag grenade

Does anyone make IWB holsters for those yet? I don't feel comfortable with a smartcarry.

 

[Drgong]

The best concealed carry weapon is your brain.

as it

A) can get you out of trouble if you use it.
B) lets you try a number of pistols, renting them at a range, to see what you like and find confortable, and then carrying it.

 

[TurnerJim]

"Replies" to my inquire

Thanks...I guess to many of you.

To those of you that approached my question with a semblence of seriousness...I truly appreciate it.

 

[yesit'sloaded]

A bunch of people will say 2 inch revolver, but they really are more of an "experts" gun. With hot loads the recoil is nasty and the short sight radius doesn't help a thing.

 

[rainbowbob]

A bunch of people will say 2 inch revolver, but they really are more of an "experts" gun. With hot loads the recoil is nasty and the short sight radius doesn't help a thing.

Nah...t'ain't true. I was a relative newbie when I started shooting my snub. With the right grips (T-Grip on original wood stocks) I was shooting pie-plate groups at 7-10 yards. That is good enough for self-defense purposes. I will say the ultra light weight ones are more of a problem to control, however. Mine is an old blue steel model 36.