So, I have to choose between handgun hunting, concealed carry, or plinkability.
Damn.
It's HOT out here, so a long barreled magnum is out. Even though the other week I had cash in hand ready to buy a 6" Security Six until the seller flaked. I need something concealable and light for shorts and sandals weather.
A good solid .22 revolver is out due to low horsepower (and because the .22 ammo situation is too stupid). Even though I was immediately about to buy one before the panic struck.
It pretty much comes down to a snubnose, which is not a gun I would normally be interested in.
I think I would go with a Ruger LCR in 9mm, which is not a gun I would otherwise purchase. It's lightweight, readily concealable, offers enough horsepower for defense, and the ammo is cheap enough to plink with.
Even though it's a fine pistol, I would probably still be unhappy with it, and grieve the loss of my semiautomatics.
Damn.
It's HOT out here, so a long barreled magnum is out. Even though the other week I had cash in hand ready to buy a 6" Security Six until the seller flaked. I need something concealable and light for shorts and sandals weather.
A good solid .22 revolver is out due to low horsepower (and because the .22 ammo situation is too stupid). Even though I was immediately about to buy one before the panic struck.
It pretty much comes down to a snubnose, which is not a gun I would normally be interested in.
I think I would go with a Ruger LCR in 9mm, which is not a gun I would otherwise purchase. It's lightweight, readily concealable, offers enough horsepower for defense, and the ammo is cheap enough to plink with.
Even though it's a fine pistol, I would probably still be unhappy with it, and grieve the loss of my semiautomatics.