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DerDer · February 20, 2006, 04:17 PM

First I would stick closer to the $350 range as this will allow you to save more money for ammo and range visits plus a POSSIBLE CCW certification. I have a similiar build 5'7" 140 lbs so I will recommend a few choices.

Any 5 or 6 shot 38 special or 357 magnum- A bit antiquated but reliable and can be used at point blank range. Can also be used as a club (See Goodfellas). Revolvers also have more character and are more pleasing to the eye. I would recommend stainless steel.

The Bersa THUnder .380- Reliable semi-auto with a decent magazine. High quality too for the price. Cost about $250 total. Check out the rest of the Bersa line.

$350 can buy a decent pistol. It can be a Llama, Bersa, Smith & Wesson, etc... Check out http://www.gunbroker.com and choose your dreampiece for $3500.

February 20, 2006, 04:17 PM	#6
DerDer Registration in progress Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 56	A few options... First I would stick closer to the $350 range as this will allow you to save more money for ammo and range visits plus a POSSIBLE CCW certification. I have a similiar build 5'7" 140 lbs so I will recommend a few choices. Any 5 or 6 shot 38 special or 357 magnum- A bit antiquated but reliable and can be used at point blank range. Can also be used as a club (See Goodfellas). Revolvers also have more character and are more pleasing to the eye. I would recommend stainless steel. The Bersa THUnder .380- Reliable semi-auto with a decent magazine. High quality too for the price. Cost about $250 total. Check out the rest of the Bersa line. $350 can buy a decent pistol. It can be a Llama, Bersa, Smith & Wesson, etc... Check out http://www.gunbroker.com and choose your dreampiece for $3500.