Hello -
I am in the process of obtaining my CCW permit here in NC (several of my fellow attorneys here are going through the process together - late hours downtown, etc... an interesting group, but that's for a different thread).
Based on my usual attire (business casual) I am somewhat limited regarding choices of firearms. I own a FI Industries (imported Star) Model D .380, which is the only real option (the Browning HP and Taurus 92 are just too difficult for me to conceal). However, I am a little uncomfortable with the .380 caliber stopping power and with carrying it in condition 1, especially since I can't find a lot of information on this model. It's been reliable at the range through about 100 rounds, but I am relatively sure the design is such that it doesn't have a firing pin safety so condition 2 is not really an option and I don't see the point of trying to rack the slide and draw in an urban confrontation. It's also a little heavy.
Consequently I have been thinking about something like a Taurus PT-111, which has the advantage of being light weight, DAO, reasonable price and a more powerful caliber.
Is there any other semi that I'm overlooking in the under $500 category?
Am I making too much of the single action/DAO issue for concealed carry?
Your thoughts are appreciated!
I am in the process of obtaining my CCW permit here in NC (several of my fellow attorneys here are going through the process together - late hours downtown, etc... an interesting group, but that's for a different thread).
Based on my usual attire (business casual) I am somewhat limited regarding choices of firearms. I own a FI Industries (imported Star) Model D .380, which is the only real option (the Browning HP and Taurus 92 are just too difficult for me to conceal). However, I am a little uncomfortable with the .380 caliber stopping power and with carrying it in condition 1, especially since I can't find a lot of information on this model. It's been reliable at the range through about 100 rounds, but I am relatively sure the design is such that it doesn't have a firing pin safety so condition 2 is not really an option and I don't see the point of trying to rack the slide and draw in an urban confrontation. It's also a little heavy.
Consequently I have been thinking about something like a Taurus PT-111, which has the advantage of being light weight, DAO, reasonable price and a more powerful caliber.
Is there any other semi that I'm overlooking in the under $500 category?
Am I making too much of the single action/DAO issue for concealed carry?
Your thoughts are appreciated!