Best caliber and gun for CCW?

Whatever you feel comfortable with. I like the Seecamp .32, Smith J .38, Glock 19, and the old Charter Arms Bulldog .44S.
 
Nobody on an internet forum can answer that for you. Nor can the guys at the gun store. It'll ultimately come down to you and your preferences.

Reliability is of the utmost importance, and if you have to sacrifice one factor in favor of another, stick with the most reliable gun. Beyond that, the general rule of thumb is to carry the largest, most powerful gun you can handle accurately.

Now get shooting!
 
Best !! there is no best, there is only the one your going to be comfortable with, shoot it, shoot it, get to know what it'll do and what it won't do. Carry it every where, every day, use it if you have too, but hope you never will. ;)
 
win-lose,

Will you quit showing that thing off??!!! :mad:

No, don't really, I love it! :D

The best for ME would be the Sub XD40 or the LCR in 38 +P :)
 
During this time of year I sometimes do carry a 3 inch .44 magnum a full lug 629 with unfluted cylinder to be exact. Because of the extra weight and balance it shoots about the same as a four inch standard 629.
I live in a rural area where it is not uncommon to encounter wounded deer and bears this time of year.

In terms of an all around gun for CCW I like a three inch K frame or a sub compact 1911 like the Kimber Compact and the Springfield Ultra Compact.
These guns are small enough to conceal easily and big enough to shoot well.

for a PURE CCW gun with CCW as your primary concern, you can't go wrong with one of the five shot .38/.357 guns with a docked hammer.
 
If the OP is comfortable with a J-Frame, perhaps a used K-Frame .38 in a 2-3" barrel?

You get an extra round in capacity, along with lower recoil. It'll be more accurate, since you can get all three fingers on the frame. There are lots of used Model 15's and 64's, as well as the Magnum counterparts, which also give you the option of upgrading at a later time.

Sez me, who's favorite carry guns are 4" K-Frames :)
 
I'm surprised. I thought the question would be settled beyond any shadow of doubt in the first couple of responses. ;)
 
I think the good old 2in 38 is best all around.

Mine is the Charter Off Duty --copy of a SW Centennial but cheaper.
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I've found the older Undercover and an early Charter 2000 Undercover good for pocket carry. An early Stainless is my yard walking piece.
 
1. German (often french) made Walther PP or PPK if you can find it. ( skip all us made ones)

2. Glock 30 for .45 fans

3. Khar MK-9 only in all stainless

4. Small 38 revolver

5. Walther PPS 9mm

6. Any other decent Full sized auto or revolver you can manage to CCW. :D
 
Depends on your concealment requirements, hand size, and shooting ability.

I've sifted through a half dozen and currently use this one:

Lightweight Colt Agent in .38 loaded with Speer Gold Dot's.
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It's reasonably accurate for close range work.
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