Which handgun would you conceal carry?
If you had the choice between the following four handguns to conceal carry with, which one would you choose?
I can't speak for others' polls but in this case, I put forth a list of what I currently have to work with for concealed carry. I may get more choices down the road but right now it is either a choice between these 4 or don't carry at all.
I said it earlier in this thread but I listed the handguns in the poll that I have to pick from for concealed carry. I would add that I am a novice to handgun ownership and have never concealed carried before, so I asked for input which has certainly helped me in deciding. I will try and make follow up post(s) to let you know what gun I picked and how it went. I appreciate everyone's input. Thank you.
If you're a "novice" handgun owner and only own those four handguns at the present, and you're talking about a dedicated defensive handgun which is going to lawfully be carried concealed ...
Which one are
you better able to most easily (and safely) handle, manipulate and shoot?
Can you shoot any one of them better, especially if you consider increasingly more demanding and stressful conditions?
Have you taken any training classes using any of them? How well did whichever one you took do, for you?
How much/often have you used any of them?
How many rounds have you fired?
Are you more familiar with cleaning, lubrication and maintenance with one over the others?
Are you willing to dress around them, regardless of their size and weight?
How is your choice going to affect your normal activities, when it comes to wearing it during those activities?
My experience, background and preferences are likely quite a bit different than yours, so my choice would probably have little bearing (or none) when it came to comparing my potential choice to what would probably work best for you.
If you have to ask this question (especially as a poll), you could probably benefit from some more range time, and perhaps some structured training (a class or two), in order to better acquaint you with your available choices under a wider range of conditions, and hopefully better prepare you to make an informed choice that will be productive for
your needs.
After all, it's going to be
you who may have to actually use whatever it is you decide upon, and possibly under the worst circumstances imaginable, occurring when you may least expect it.
Best of luck in your selection.