Looking for my first conceal carry

[BryanXBarber]

Hello all! I'm looking at getting my first daily conceal carry. I have a budget of 200-350. Please help me out! Thanks. Ton!

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[JBSTRD]

Buy this: WTT OR - Glock 43

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

On a budget I would get the Ruger EC9 for about $212 shipped +background check Ruger 3283 | G4G Guns

For a bit more you can move up to the Ruger LC9s which in my everyday pocket carry for $254 +BGC Ruger LC9s Standard 3235 | G4G Guns
Same pistol, just with a better finish, adjustable sights and more mill work on the slide. It is in my pocket right now, in a BlackHawk Size 3 pocket holster with the flat magazine baseplate.

The Ruger LC9s PRO version is the same price but does not have the manual safety or magazine disconnect. Ruger LC9s Pro 3248 | G4G Guns
I would only carry the PRO in a kydex holster and not in a pocket.


I have not ordered from G4G guns, I just found that they have the best price on the net for the LC9s.

The LC9s with safety and HiViz fiberoptic sights in only $299.95 shipped +BGC Ruger LC9s Black 9mm w/ Hi-Viz Sights

You are going to want to pick up a second 7 round magazine, they all take the same, and/or a 9 round extended mag.

Stay away from off brand cheap guns
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[DirectDrive]

The Walther PPS-M2 in my opinion, is the best sub-compact on the market right now.
It beats the S&W Shield and Glock G43 it's main competitors, in most all the test reviews.
And it's the most comfortable to shoot, so you will like practicing with it.
It even passes Lucky Gunner's most critical review :

Get the LE version and the low price currently is $319

 

[Jonnyuma]

+1 for the PPS. M2 or Classic (if you can find one), either is a solid choice.

I have no doubts about the Ruger either, I just happen to own and carry PPSses.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

The Walther PPS-M2 in my opinion, is the best sub-compact on the market right now.
Get the LE version and the low price currently is $319

Don't you have to be a Law Enforcement Officer to get the LE price?

 

[Jonnyuma]

Don't you have to be a Law Enforcement Officer to get the LE price?

The LE version comes with an extra magazine and night sights. It may be DAO too, I'm not sure. It's not like Glock's "Blue Label" pricing program.

 

[DirectDrive]

Don't you have to be a Law Enforcement Officer to get the LE price?

No.
It's just the upgraded kit and well worth the few extra bucks.
I really like the 8 round mag and you don't get that with the standard kit.
Same striker-fired pistol (not DAO) as in the standard kit.

 

[druiseeker]

Shoot different guns and compare. Find what YOU like and works with the way you shoot/comfortable in your hands. Go to a range that lets you rent their guns and try them out.

 

[Patrickffbritt]

Get the best gun u cannot afford. 3 things u don't buy for price:. Motorcycle helmet, handgun, parachute

 

[Alexx1401]

Have you shot before? If so what? If not taking advice from here is just as likely to go not well as it is to go well. At the high end of the budget you set you have a VERY large selection of options. If you are not familiar enough to know what you want first spend a little on a range that has rentals. Run a box of cheap ammo through a few that you like the feel of, then start looking to buy. If you buy first, then decide you don't really like what you got, then you have to sell to get something else. Far cheaper, and just plain fun, to get to try out at least a few options first. Test drive so to speak.

 

[DirectDrive]

+1 on the test drive
Also it's useful to get ideas here so you know what you might want to test drive.

Edit:
I was shooting with a Glock G43 guy the other day.
He simply could not keep his hands off my PPS-M2
I think he wants to trade up.

 

[rscinsc]

Threat Dynamics (Sherwood), Safe Fire (Camas, WA) and some others all offer gun rentals. Spend $50 renting guns & time at that range and see what you like. I would shoot .380, 9mm, .40s&W, .45acp and .357 just so you understand the recoil differences.
IF you are a novice handgun shooter, be hones with yourself, I would also try a couple of revolvers.

 

[Kruel J]

First things first, do you have your CHL?

 

[rscinsc]

First things first, do you have your CHL?

Actually, first thing is to ensure you have a gun you are proficient at shooting...then get the CHL.

 

[Kruel J]

Actually, first thing is to ensure you have a gun you are proficient at shooting...then get the CHL.

Well, there's always that....

 

[TheSmokinOgre]

I love my millennium G2c in 9mm and I got it for 200$ Brand new. I've shot 700 rounds of mixed ammo with absolutely no FTF or FTE and I really like the grips that come with it.

 

[Phillyfan]

I sent you a private message. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[BryanXBarber]

Have you shot before? If so what? If not taking advice from here is just as likely to go not well as it is to go well. At the high end of the budget you set you have a VERY large selection of options. If you are not familiar enough to know what you want first spend a little on a range that has rentals. Run a box of cheap ammo through a few that you like the feel of, then start looking to buy. If you buy first, then decide you don't really like what you got, then you have to sell to get something else. Far cheaper, and just plain fun, to get to try out at least a few options first. Test drive so to speak.

Have you shot before? If so what? If not taking advice from here is just as likely to go not well as it is to go well. At the high end of the budget you set you have a VERY large selection of options. If you are not familiar enough to know what you want first spend a little on a range that has rentals. Run a box of cheap ammo through a few that you like the feel of, then start looking to buy. If you buy first, then decide you don't really like what you got, then you have to sell to get something else. Far cheaper, and just plain fun, to get to try out at least a few options first. Test drive so to speak.

I have. I used to own a Ruger lc40. I've also shot Glock 9mm and a 1911 at range. My buddy has a LC9S and I loved the feel.

 

[BryanXBarber]

The Walther PPS-M2 in my opinion, is the best sub-compact on the market right now.
It beats the S&W Shield and Glock G43 it's main competitors, in most all the test reviews.
And it's the most comfortable to shoot, so you will like practicing with it.
It even passes Lucky Gunner's most critical review :

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Get the LE version and the low price currently is $319

I saw on budsgunshop for 365. Not too bad and it looks great.