Buying a handgun in June

[supergreek50]

I'm planning on getting my concealed carry handgun license in June for my 21st bday (providing guns aren't outlawed by then) and am having a little trouble deciding what type to get. Do any of you have any suggestions as far as revolver vs semi-auto, as well as brands?

[NonConformist]

If you are in-experienced, or dont have a lot of time to spend on gun craft get the revolver.


Semi-Autos require a higher proficiency levl AFA holding them so they cycle etc

I recommend a semi auto though, higher capacity and way more choices

AFA which one, go rent some at a range and try them out, find the one that feels and shoots right for YOU

[entryreqrd]

I'm planning on getting my concealed carry handgun license in June for my 21st bday (providing guns aren't outlawed by then) and am having a little trouble deciding what type to get. Do any of you have any suggestions as far as revolver vs semi-auto, as well as brands?

It depends on what is comfortable in your hands and how concealed you want your handgun(where you want to holster).

When I am home in the states I have a Glock .45 with a nylon inside the belt holster. On me it conceals very well because of the type of clothing I generally wear.

My Springfield 1911 longslide I carry with a shoulder holster but that is not the ideal concealed carry weapon.

[supergreek50]

does the glock conceal well with say bluejeans and a jacket, or would i need like a sweatshirt

[entryreqrd]

does the glock conceal well with say bluejeans and a jacket, or would i need like a sweatshirt

You have to consider if you go indoors and take off your jacket what you are left wearing to conceal your weapon.

I normally wear a flannel shirt or a sweatshirt and the Glock and my particular holster works for me. You need to check out a few different guns and holsters and see what is comfortable for you. I have pretty big hands so it was important to have something that wouldn't float in my hand.

[supergreek50]

You have to consider if you go indoors and take off your jacket what you are left wearing to conceal your weapon.

I normally wear a flannel shirt or a sweatshirt and the Glock and my particular holster works for me. You need to check out a few different guns and holsters and see what is comfortable for you. I have pretty big hands so it was important to have something that wouldn't float in my hand.

ahhh, well thanks for the advice, and i have i guess "medium sized" hands so ill probably get something a little smaller

[entryreqrd]

ahhh, well thanks for the advice, and i have i guess "medium sized" hands so ill probably get something a little smaller

Don't rule out the Glock without seeing it. My wife, aka PeeWee shoots with the Glock without a problem. I think I have the Glock model 37.

[NonConformist]

DOnt let size dictate your gun choice, start w/ caliber, and stick w/ it

I carry a full sized 1911 IWB, and wont carry a gun thats caliber does not start w/ .4

Many prefer 9mms, but I would NOT get anything less than a 9mm for defensive use

[entryreqrd]

DOnt let size dictate your gun choice, start w/ caliber, and stick w/ it

I carry a full sized 1911 IWB, and wont carry a gun thats caliber does not start w/ .4

Many prefer 9mms, but I would NOT get anything less than a 9mm for defensive use

.45 ACP is really the only caliber I would think of owning for a handgun. I don't see the point in another flavor. Extra shots, extra mags...

Years back I think it was from Ammodepot.com that I purchased a few dozen extra magazines for my 1911 longslide

[freebird]

the first thing I would do is check with the instructor. In Oklahoma if you qualify with a revolver that is all you can carry, but if you qualify with a semi-auto then you can carry either one.