First Carry Gun (On a Budget)

[NyleRN]

For God's sake just ****ing carry. Who gives a rats ass how he does it?

I second this motion

 

[stephen87]

For God's sake , don't OC.

For goodness sake, don't talk.



OP, get a good belt and a holster, if it hasn't been said. Who cares whether you OC or CC, do whichever fits you best. With the way the world is going these days, carry spare mags.

If you really want to buy another, save up and buy what you want. Don't skimp out just because you have bills. I've built two ARs and bought a Glock "on a budget." Pay bills first, then put aside what you think you can. Even $25 a week is $100 a month. Me personally, I'd buy a Glock.

 

[wtfd661]

Please don't, more division isn't what we need.

This

 

[chezuki]

I second this motion

The motion passes.

 

[addictedhealer]

There are cheap guns that are great guns. Kahr, shield, LCR, LC9/P and many others. Like always I suggest on a compact or subcompact. Heavy bulky guns get tireing and a gun left at home is no use.

 

[MusicMatt]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm gonna try to make a LC9s or Shield work.

 

[cosermann]

Since you have a VP9, this would technically be your second carry gun.

FWIW, polls here on INGO [1] have pretty consistently showed that most respondents carry something mid-sized or larger (i.e. G19 ish let's say) whether it's OC or CC. The VP9 falls pretty well in that category.

[1] - https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...cussion/153070-favorite-frame-size-carry.html
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ense/64019-advantages-carrying-full-size.html
What do you OC? - View Poll Results

 

[Excalibur]

I'd say trade the VP9 back for a good carry pistol.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I guess someone else's idea of "first carry gun on a budget" is different than mine.

So what you're wanting is a SECOND carry gun on a budget. Which means spending MORE money on the second gun. And holster. And mags.

I wish you the best in your choices, OP.

 

[Fordtough25]

I guess someone else's idea of "first carry gun on a budget" is different than mine.

So what you're wanting is a SECOND carry gun on a budget. Which means spending MORE money on the second gun. And holster. And mags.

I wish you the best in your choices, OP.

I tend to agree, if I was the OP I would get a good IWB holster and belt and carry the VP9.

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

actually, I have a cz-82 that I put less then 100 rounds through that Im looking to offload, would be a perfect gun, a compact 12 shot gun that fires cheap ammo

 

[Archer]

A good alternative to the Kel-tec is the SCCY CPX-1 or CPX-2, phenomenal improvements over the trigger of the P11 and PF9. They can be had for $299.99 plus tax.

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Also, I would heavily recommend a bulgarian makarov pistol. They can be had for 275, are exceptionally accurate, carry well, but as I think most importantly, are actually pleasant to shoot. Sure, its nice to have a little kel-tec or CPX-1 or LCP, but unless you are going to spend alot of money and time practicing with it you wont be all that proficient. But if you get a carry gun you enjoy shooting and will shoot recreationally with it, you will get much more trigger time and enjoyment with it and when the time comes you are going to be more proficient and comfortable with the gun.

 

[MusicMatt]

Thanks for all the responses. I am trying to stick with 9mm because it is what I have stocked.

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Look into the FEG Hi-Power clones