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This method's not for everyone, but I appendix-iwb carry a S&W 642 in a cheap nylon holster. It's completely invisible no matter how I move even in my most slim fitting t-shirts. It took a little while to get used to sitting down (and to the idea of having a loaded gun in such close proximity to...

I'm going to throw in another suggestion that you check out the Ruger SR22. It is small on paper, but feels substantial in the hand, and has some heft to it. It shoots incredibly well and is very accurate to have such a short barrel. It also has the added benefit of being manufactured by the...

I really want to like the G19, and almost bought one a couple of years ago, but my only experience with it has been my dad's Gen3 which has been plagued with stovepipe and brass-to-face issues. This left me with a less than great impression of its reliability. What's the status of the...

Thanks for the post. My wife borrowed her dad's Sig p232 for her CC class and loved it. As much as I would love to buy her the Sig, the cost is prohibitive right now, and we plan to go have a hard look at the Bersa as I've read nothing but good about it.

If the well-worn trope that "shot placement is more important than caliber" is true, then the saying's truest application is embodied the P232. The thing points and shoots so well that as long as you're doing your part, you're going to hit what your aiming at, and the size of the projectile is...

$330-$350 here in LA. $400 is too high. You can find better deals online and still come out ahead after paying fees. They're currently out of stock, but Kentucky Gun Co. lists the standard SR22 for $299.

Two of my good friends and shooting buddies have the 709, and neither have had the first malfunction or complaint. I borrowed one of them for my wife to try, and she didn't care for the stiff trigger pull. Not the gun's fault at all. No reason to trash Taurus over this.

No problem. Didn't mean to be jumpy. I totally agree with you on this. More what I meant was that you can't bank on having the opportunity to see or use your sights. You're right that you should train for every type of defensive shooting. And like you, I think fewer gadgets and more time...

But you get my point. Self defense situations are, more often than not, point and shoot scenarios. There is rarely enough time to draw a bead on your attacker. As other commenters pointed out, you can't depend on the possibility of having the time to put a laser on someone. "Mash" the...

I'm glad guido4198 chimed in with some real-world input, as mine is only obervational/anecdotal. I'm of the opinion that lasers and night sights are largely money-making gimmicks. As others have said, more range time will make the difference, but even that's beside the point. In the heat of the...

I'll echo some of the other posts with regard to size, and suggest that you compare them all side-by-side. The SP 101 is substantially bigger than both the 642 and the LCR. While the LCR is a shade lighter than the 642, it is also a shade bulkier than the 642, due mostly to the "hammer hump" and...

Age--or generation, rather--does seem to play a part here. But I'm 32 and chose a revolver for my first carry gun almost three years ago, a SW 642. Ease of use and reliability were big reasons, but also it's lightweight and can be concealed in any type of clothing. I grew up shooting mostly...

The Hi Power is a thing of beauty. Haven't been fortunate enough to lay my hands on one personally yet. Good point. This is exactly how I feel about my S&W 642. No infatuation, just a deep platonic bond.

I took my relatively new Ruger P95 out along with my 22/45 yesterday. After being a little bummed that I still haven't really warmed up to the P95 yet, I realized I never had that problem with the 22/45. The first time I shot it, I knew it was meant to be, and my love has never wavered. Other...

Here's another vote for the SR22. Personally, I have a 4.5 inch 22/45 and love it. But my brother has a P22, and a friend has an SR22. Between the two, the Ruger is better in every respect--feels better, shoots better, better build quality with better materials. And as others have pointed out...

For some reason I don't understand, the SR22 feels bigger than it looks. On paper, it's pretty much identical in size to the P22, but it feels and handles much better.

Will do. I think gunbroker would be a last resort for me, but still an option. One of my favorite local stores quoted me a good price, but just didn't have access to them at the moment. They're my first choice, and I'm going to keep checking with them.

Hilarious. I don't claim to be superior to anybody in anything. Does my bad experience with a Glock somehow invalidate your good experience(s)? Or does it otherwise offend your sensibilities? I love how no one has a sense of humor when it comes to this manufacturer. If I had said something bad...

Thanks for the feedback, and the link. I've never used Gunbroker, and hadn't thought to check it. I agree that it's likely on its way out, considering how small .380s have gotten recently. But it is a fine gun. Thanks again.

No, but I need to encourage him to do that. The gun was a retirement gift and he really wants to like it, but since it hasn't acted right he hasn't spent a lot of time worrying about it. I know Glock's reputation, and I know that hundreds of thousands of Glock owners aren't all wrong. His just...