The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Concealed carry auto choice? features, not caliber

checkmyswag · May 21, 2011, 08:23 PM

I know there is no replacement for handling and shooting the guns to find what is best for me.

What I think I am looking for is...

automatic
medium sized give or take
polymer (or reasonably light weight metal)
10 round capacity (give or take)
.380 - .45 cal (consider anything in between)

do I need a safety? I automatically go to SA/DA w safety. Why consider DAO?
not interested in revolvers at all
not interested in glocks at all

The short barrel 1911 is a good idea.

Point me to resources on selecting a concealed carry pistol if you can't guide my decision please. Again, not looking to get caliber vs caliber debate and thanks for not going there!

May 21, 2011, 08:23 PM	#6
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	I know there is no replacement for handling and shooting the guns to find what is best for me. What I think I am looking for is... automatic medium sized give or take polymer (or reasonably light weight metal) 10 round capacity (give or take) .380 - .45 cal (consider anything in between) do I need a safety? I automatically go to SA/DA w safety. Why consider DAO? not interested in revolvers at all not interested in glocks at all The short barrel 1911 is a good idea. Point me to resources on selecting a concealed carry pistol if you can't guide my decision please. Again, not looking to get caliber vs caliber debate and thanks for not going there!