[jwr_747]

have read every word ever written about whats the "best CCW".have prowled the internet from the day Al Gore invented it.listened to experts and folks who play expert.know all about the FBI reports ect,ect,ect. so lets try this.you've had a vision that today you gonna meet an armed BG,just you and him.you know how to shoot,you hit what you aim at,you'r "Chuck Norris" packing heat. you can choose from a older Charter Arms Bulldog,44 spec.with 5 rounds of 240gr.LSWC @ 255 FPE (foot pounds of energy) for a total of 1275 FPE. a S&W 3914 with 8 rounds of 9mm Luger 115gr.JHP @ 307 FPE for a total of 2456 FPE. or a CZ82 with 13 rounds of 9X18mm MAK 94gr JHP @ 251 FPE for a total of 3263 FPE.which one you taking with you/why ??. thanks lots jwr

[Ed Ames]

I've only fired one of those (the CZ) and I'm going to be waiting a while for my concealed carry license so I can't give anything like a comprehensive answer.

My take:
The Smith would be the best choice for concealment because it's fairly flat. The bulldog would be fine if you know how to use revolvers well (I don't have enough practice with them myself). The CZ would be my first choice.

The problem with the CZ is the thick full size grip. That makes concealing it similar to concealing a larger pistol. On the other hand, concealing a full size double-stack 9mm pistol isn't *that* hard. At the same time the grip (and excellent ergonomics) make fast accurate shooting easy. It's a gun I enjoy owning/shooting and it's cheap and usable concealed... not a bad combo.

Hopefully someone who knows more will answer.

[The Bushmaster]

Sorry, but if you KNOW for a fact you are going to meet a bad guy that you know for sure is going to try to take your life......I'm packin' my 12 gauge...

[Geronimo45]

Sorry... for Chuck Norris, ammunition capacity is not an issue. I've seen him lay down suppressive fire with a handgun in slidelock. :p
Of those choices... I think I'd go with the CZ 82 for capacity's sake (anything worth shooting is worth shooting repeatedly).