Handgun

[theocean]

Best first handgun to buy?? Personal protection

[str8loco1]

Will you be carrying it or leaving it at home?

[Cub_Fan_Guy]

Originally Posted by theocean

Best first handgun to buy?? Personal protection

I think you should go to the gun rescue and adopt....

[Wolfwood]

shoulda posted on mayberry but I'd go with a double action 357 revovler

now let the debate about the 2nd begin

[Heresy]

Heckler & Koch USP .45 was my choice for my first handgun.

[str8loco1]

SpringField Armory just came out with a new XDM in a .40 caliber. It's a bigger gun but is said to have relatively lower recoil and can hold 16 rounds which is a lot for a .40

[theocean]

Originally Posted by str8loco1

Will you be carrying it or leaving it at home?

Probably a little of both...i just went through the right to carry class so i have that option

[younggunz]

Originally Posted by str8loco1

SpringField Armory just came out with a new XDM in a .40 caliber. It's a bigger gun but is said to have relatively lower recoil and can hold 16 rounds which is a lot for a .40

match components are fun....but the length isn't meant for CC..

if you are talking about concealed carry...anything under 4" is the way to go....
I prefer the Kimber Ultra carry 2 pro.

The XD sub .40 is nice as well..

its not that a full size or tactical model isn't capable in this situation...but cqc situations tend to be 10 feet or less....no need for the added length....get something you will be comfortable carrying everyday......a self defense weapon is useless if you leave it at home because its cumbersome.

[Lord of Lies]

We already know you're anti-gun, so don't even bother posting in here.

Originally Posted by Cub_Fan_Guy

I think you should go to the gun rescue and adopt....

[str8loco1]

Kimbers are nice as hell....a bit too rich for my blood.

Kel-Tec has a 9mm that's holds 9 shots plus one in the chamber. I think it's over all length is about 3 inches. Smaller guns like that have less accuracy though.

Kahr has some good concealed carry guns as well.

Are you looking to get a ****l framed gun or a polymer gun?

Taurus has the Millennium-Pro model that you can get chambered in .32ACP, .380ACP, 9mm, .40 cal, or a .45 cal. They're relatively small guns but the smaller chambered rounds have low recoil. MSRP's about 400 bucks. I'm sure you can find them for about 320 or so.