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firme67 · March 9, 2013, 12:40 PM

I have just finished my CC class and am looking to get my first "small" concealable handgun. I am either looking to purchase a semi-auto 9mm or a 38 Spl J-frame style revolver. The reason for these calibers is that I have a large frame semi in 9mm and a large frame revolver in .357/.38, and this would keep the ammo buying simple, plus I currently have a decent supply of each. I will eventually (hopefully) end up with both of my CC gun choices, but just wondering which one a guy should buy first.

I have been around guns, both long guns and pistols my whole life, and am comfortable shooting both the semi auto pistols and revolvers. However, I have just shot as a hobby and hunting so this idea of concealed carry is new to me and as I have never CC before.

Choices I am considering at this point are:

Semi-Auto: Kahr CM9, Ruger LC9
Revolver: S&W 442/642 or Ruger LCR

Thank you in advance for your suggestions, please feel free to reccommend other models of handguns for consideration.

March 9, 2013, 12:40 PM	#1
firme67 Member Join Date: October 29, 2009 Posts: 39	First CCW to purchase? I have just finished my CC class and am looking to get my first "small" concealable handgun. I am either looking to purchase a semi-auto 9mm or a 38 Spl J-frame style revolver. The reason for these calibers is that I have a large frame semi in 9mm and a large frame revolver in .357/.38, and this would keep the ammo buying simple, plus I currently have a decent supply of each. I will eventually (hopefully) end up with both of my CC gun choices, but just wondering which one a guy should buy first. I have been around guns, both long guns and pistols my whole life, and am comfortable shooting both the semi auto pistols and revolvers. However, I have just shot as a hobby and hunting so this idea of concealed carry is new to me and as I have never CC before. Choices I am considering at this point are: Semi-Auto: Kahr CM9, Ruger LC9 Revolver: S&W 442/642 or Ruger LCR Thank you in advance for your suggestions, please feel free to reccommend other models of handguns for consideration.