Affordable Handgun for Concealed Carry?

[Kilroy]

I just wanted to ask you guys, what is the best handgun for Concealed carry that is pretty affordable (Less than $500)?

[BuckeyeSgt]

Depends on what caliber you are ok with and the platform. You can get a rock river .45 1911 for your top dollar amount. Or a CZ82 would be good for the cheap side. My Taurus 738 is in my pocket all the time. Easy to carry and conceal but only a .380 Then there are a ton of other options in that price range. You want a wheel gun or auto? Caliber?

[Kilroy]

I am looking for something either in .45 or 9mm...
Preferably a Semi-auto double action.

[ponycarman]

I got my ruger lcr 357 for under $500. Around $450. A kahr cm9 9mm can be had around $400. It really just depends on the size, caliber, and style of pistol you want. The smith and wesson j frames are nice. But I like my lcr's trigger better. What size of pistol are you looking at? Small and easily concealed or larger.

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[Kilroy]

Size wise, I am looking for something around the size of a Sig P226 or smaller...
Edit, and I am not too big on Revolvers...just not my style.

[ponycarman]

You have alot of choices for that budget. Kahr cm9, ruger lc9, maybe the smith and wesson shield, kahr cw9/cw45. There are tons that fit that price range. I went really small because I pocket carry alot. I wasn't into revolvers either at first. Then I got one and the grew on me fast haha. They just made more sense to me the more I thought about them. I'm hoping to add some more handguns to my collection soon if I can get away from rifles haha. Maybe a couple revolvers too

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[Greasemonkey]

I'll second the CZ-82, The wife and I both carry one. I also have a S&W Bodyguard .380, much smaller, less capacity, but much easier to hide. A Ruger LCP is what my father totes. It's one of those things like BuckeyeSgt said, wheel gun or semi, caliber, there is a ton of options.


Here is the Bodyguard .380. Small grip took a while to get used to, but for the size, it's easier to shoot/handle than the Polish P-64 I have. The added factory laser, I'm not overly thrilled with, I prefer the sights.

[tjtM38]

Don't rule out Kel-Tec. Not the prettiest gun but very well made; the PF-9 is light compact and packs 9 x 19 firepower. Sells for under 300 most places.

[ponycarman]

I had one and had alot of problems with it. Wouldn't extract anything lol. Even after I sent it back for repair. It was uncomfortable to shoot and very very snappy recoil. I got so frustrated with it I sold it. Thats why I got the cm9. Had never jammed on me, is about the same size or smaller, and is way more comfy to shoot.

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[Kilroy]

I like that Kahr CW9

[Junk Yard Dog]

Ruger GP100 .357 magnum, or one of the 1911 clones.

[pacanis]

The LGS sells a LOT of Bera Thunders and none come back. They're styled like a Walther PP. They seem like a nice affordable pistol.

[ponycarman]

The bersa thunder was my first firearm. Its a great handgun! Easy to shoot, easy to care for, and accurate. I stupidly sold it though. I got rid of my 380's because I got tired of high cost of the ammo. Now I have mostly 9mm's

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[Rongo]

All good choices.

[Kilroy]

Dang it guys, now I have TOO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!

haha

<3

[SA1911a1]

How about a used Colt or Springfield 1911, or a new RIA 1911. Don't go telling me that you can't carry a gun that big, cause I do it every day, and I am not a large man. You just have to buy a good belt and a good holster (Uncle Mike won't work) I would rather have 9 rounds of .45 ACP with a back-up mag or two then a whole damn box of 9mm.

And, you all don't have to remind me of my pasty white skin, but you have to admit, I have a nice butt.

[Kilroy]

How about a used Colt or Springfield 1911, or a new RIA 1911. Don't go telling me that you can't carry a gun that big, cause I do it every day, and I am not a large man. You just have to buy a good belt and a good holster (Uncle Mike won't work) I would rather have 9 rounds of .45 ACP with a back-up mag or two then a whole damn box of 9mm.

And, you all don't have to remind me of my pasty white skin, but you have to admit, I have a nice butt.

O_o

That's a full sized 1911?

I'm sold, I know what I want, screw price.

[SA1911a1]

How about a used Colt or Springfield 1911, or a new RIA 1911. Don't go telling me that you can't carry a gun that big, cause I do it every day, and I am not a large man. You just have to buy a good belt and a good holster (Uncle Mike won't work) I would rather have 9 rounds of .45 ACP with a back-up mag or two then a whole damn box of 9mm.

And, you all don't have to remind me of my pasty white skin, but you have to admit, I have a nice butt.

O_o

That's a full sized 1911?

I'm sold, I know what I want, screw price.

That is a full size, plain Jane, 1990s Springfield 1911a1. I carry it daily, and comfortably. It shoots very well even after tens of thousands of rounds down-range. The only things I ever changed were the grips (the wooden ones irritated me if I didn't have an undershirt on) and I had my jeweler put gold dots in my sights for greater visibility. (Cheaper than you would imagine)
Edit: I thought you all might like to see the results of the gold beads. The Jeweler, who is also a WWII vet, added the beads for $20.00.

[Kilroy]

Also, a little off topic, just noticed your photos are in front of a metric ton of mosins, lol
=P

Well, looks like I am going to go for a 1911, I am 6' 2" so I should have no problem concealing it.

[SA1911a1]

Also, a little off topic, just noticed your photos are in front of a metric ton of mosins, lol
=P

Well, looks like I am going to go for a 1911, I am 6' 2" so I should have no problem concealing it.

Actually, Kiloy, I only own one old rusty, obsolete Russian rifle and one pistol. That was just an illusion.