Small caliber defensive carry

[Nick Burkhardt]

S&W Bodyguard 2.0

 

[The Quiet Man]

My favorite "lite" is a .380. When I carry mine, its a Government Model 380. My wife's is a Ruger LCP.

If that's too much and you can shoot well, I would go to a .22 revolver if my hands required it.

 

[needmywallet]

I frequently carry these two Beretta .32's. I also have a disability that affects both my hands. Not to the point where I have to completely give up larger calibers for carry. I just don't always go anywhere for the day except for a quick run and that's when I grab one of these. Also great for warmer weather attire.

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Love both of those options! I carry a Beretta 30X. I love how easy it is to carry

 

[greenacarina]

I carry the ruger lcp .380
Very compact, fits nicely in a pocket. Like others have said, it's not a fun shooter...and not great at a distance. But, for what it was meant for...defensive shots at close range...it suits me fine.

 

[ma96782]

Not my recommendation. Though......have a read.

Self-Defense Warning: 7 Handgun Calibers Experts Advise Against

MSN

Aloha, Mark

PS....advice: Find something that will fit your Check Boxes. In no particular order.....
Price/budget
Reliability
Type....revolver, semi, etc....
Size
Weight
Finish
Caliber
How do you intend to holster it?
Consealability (sharp edges)
Etc..... you get the picture.

Life is often a COMPROMISE.

 

[nammac]

Not my recommendation. Though......have a read.

Self-Defense Warning: 7 Handgun Calibers Experts Advise Against

MSN

Aloha, Mark

PS....advice: Find something that will fit your Check Boxes. In no particular order.....
Price/budget
Reliability
Type....revolver, semi, etc....
Size
Weight
Finish
Caliber
How do you intend to holster it?
Consealability (sharp edges)
Etc..... you get the picture.

Life is often a COMPROMISE.

Interesting article about caliber choice. I'd challenge anyone to be a bullet stop for even the weakest .32 or .380 APC loads out there. I'm sure there won't be many takers.

As you say, go with what makes sense for you and your circumstances…

 

[Alexx1401]

Interesting article about caliber choice. I'd challenge anyone to be a bullet stop for even the weakest .32 or .380 APC loads out there. I'm sure there won't be many takers.

As you say, go with what makes sense for you and your circumstances…

Don't click anything from MSN but figured it was something like that. Been hearing it all my life. XYZ caliber will piss someone off. NONE of the people saying that ever offered to be the test dummy
Old rule of Alex has always been any gun beats the better gun you left at home.