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SW40F · October 10, 2011, 04:59 PM

1) Controlability - Tends towards larger, heavier guns,
..... but .....
2) Concealability - Tends towards smaller guns.

For concealed carry, with the intention of having a gun for closeup self defense at ranges from eyeball-to eyeball out to a few yards, you should find almost anything is 'controllable' with a bit of practice. Target practice 'controlability' may not need be as important as it would be if you were looking for a target gun...

Also, unless you are looking for a 'pocket' gun, plan on a good belt and holster. With those you can conceal almost anything if you wear clothing that is loose enough.

3) Stopping Power
There is no Easter Bunny, and there is no One-Shot Stop. Most guns give you at least 5 shots, and you can use them all. There will be a lot of back-and-forth on this subject, but in my opinion your choices are almost unlimited.

4) Price
Once you find a range of guns that meets your approval for #1, #2 and #3 above, pay what you want from that selection.

Any gun you pick will be up to the task. Some of your 'friends' will approve, and others will think you're crazy. The gun you buy does not care about opinions, only service to you.

Besides, you will probably buy another gun after your first...

October 10, 2011, 04:59 PM	#5
SW40F Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2001 Location: Western MI Posts: 563	1) Controlability - Tends towards larger, heavier guns, ..... but ..... 2) Concealability - Tends towards smaller guns. For concealed carry, with the intention of having a gun for closeup self defense at ranges from eyeball-to eyeball out to a few yards, you should find almost anything is 'controllable' with a bit of practice. Target practice 'controlability' may not need be as important as it would be if you were looking for a target gun... Also, unless you are looking for a 'pocket' gun, plan on a good belt and holster. With those you can conceal almost anything if you wear clothing that is loose enough. 3) Stopping Power There is no Easter Bunny, and there is no One-Shot Stop. Most guns give you at least 5 shots, and you can use them all. There will be a lot of back-and-forth on this subject, but in my opinion your choices are almost unlimited. 4) Price Once you find a range of guns that meets your approval for #1, #2 and #3 above, pay what you want from that selection. Any gun you pick will be up to the task. Some of your 'friends' will approve, and others will think you're crazy. The gun you buy does not care about opinions, only service to you. Besides, you will probably buy another gun after your first...