Harukichi
Member
I am just starting to look into possibly purchasing a handgun to carry concealed. This is a bit more of a challenge than it may be for some. Here is some criteria of what I am looking for/need:
At the moment I am looking for a semi-automatic handgun, revolvers have not grown on me yet.
I have small hands so it would have to be something single stack with a grip that is not bulky.
It will have to be small over all (I have a conceal carry purse but i'd also like to be able to carry in a small holster and not have it print much). but I definitely want it to have a barrel length at least 3 inches.
My wrists are relatively week so I would prefer a recoil that moves back into the hand or at least doesn't jump badly when fired (I plan to practice with the weapon, not just use when necessary).
the gun would hopefully not be too light because of re-coil but also not too heavy so it'd be manageable as an easy carry piece.
Also, because of weak hands/wrists the slide will have to be fairly easy to pull back (I have no problem with my walther p22 but my huband's 1911 is more than I can handle without a few attempts and a table to catch it on)
I am thinking of something in 9mil but am not opposed to 38 special.
Also, something ambidextrous would be a bonus but not necessary as I like to switch hands when I shoot
If this is in the wrong place or I did not post this right please feel free to let me know. Thank you all for your advice.
At the moment I am looking for a semi-automatic handgun, revolvers have not grown on me yet.
I have small hands so it would have to be something single stack with a grip that is not bulky.
It will have to be small over all (I have a conceal carry purse but i'd also like to be able to carry in a small holster and not have it print much). but I definitely want it to have a barrel length at least 3 inches.
My wrists are relatively week so I would prefer a recoil that moves back into the hand or at least doesn't jump badly when fired (I plan to practice with the weapon, not just use when necessary).
the gun would hopefully not be too light because of re-coil but also not too heavy so it'd be manageable as an easy carry piece.
Also, because of weak hands/wrists the slide will have to be fairly easy to pull back (I have no problem with my walther p22 but my huband's 1911 is more than I can handle without a few attempts and a table to catch it on)
I am thinking of something in 9mil but am not opposed to 38 special.
Also, something ambidextrous would be a bonus but not necessary as I like to switch hands when I shoot
If this is in the wrong place or I did not post this right please feel free to let me know. Thank you all for your advice.