I've recently applied for my Carry Permit in TN and am now in the market for a carry firearm. I'll be working at a law firm and will be wearing a suit/tie everyday. As such, I'm thinking pocket carry is my best option. I have a budget of around $850. I'm drawn to the idea of a airweight J-Frame in .357 Magnum, but have heard they are MISERABLE to shoot. My thought was I could practice with .38 special and carry .357 since adrenaline will be pumping. (I don't meant never practiced with .357, but when shooting for fun/general practice, shoot .38). This would then give me the option of buying a full size 9mm to have for "fun." (A used hi-power or Sig would be my thought on this.) The other possibility I've considered is a Kahr PM9. That would mean it would be my only firearm (given the cost), however, and I'm not sure about how "fun" it is going to be to shoot/practice with. I know a PM9 isn't going to be $850, but I would want a fullsize semi-auto for my second gun, and I could not get what I want in a fullsize AND the PM9. I'm not interested in Kel-Tecs.
So, given that I need a pocket piece, own zero firearms, and have the aforementioned monetary restraint, what would you suggest?
Thanks in advance. I'm headed to a big gun show this weekend where I'll hopefully be making a purchase or two.
So, given that I need a pocket piece, own zero firearms, and have the aforementioned monetary restraint, what would you suggest?
Thanks in advance. I'm headed to a big gun show this weekend where I'll hopefully be making a purchase or two.