Alright so I've carried a few different handguns before, but always on private property and never concealed. From a S&W 5906 boat anchor, a Raven .25, a Hi-Point in .45, a Glock 19, A S&W 19-4, and my personal favorite the Beretta 92FS in a leather shoulder holster. But now with the big 18 fast approaching I need suggestions on a handgun that I can carry nearly everywhere in a practical manner. I'm a long gun person so I can't really think of many handguns that may fit me.
Here's my list of things a handgun has to meet for me:
-Quality
-Easy to work on
-Reliable
-Relatively easy to shoot
-Inexpensive to train with
-Easily concealable but not teeny tiny
Here's the list of things I'd like to go along with the handgun but really aren't deal breakers:
-Sub $700
-Inexpensive accessories
-Large aftermarket
-Higher capacity is better
I'm really leaning towards an older Glock 19. I like the way they feel in my hand. I can find one anywhere. 9mm is plentiful. Aftermarket is good. If I manage to break something I can fix it. I have 15 rounds ready to go. But I have looked at the M&P9c and I like it as well. I've messed with the 1911 platform and while I'm not against a 1911, I just hear so much about reliability issues. I'm also not opposed to revolvers. Basically, recommend me some handguns that fit my criteria. Any real world experience would be great.
Here's my list of things a handgun has to meet for me:
-Quality
-Easy to work on
-Reliable
-Relatively easy to shoot
-Inexpensive to train with
-Easily concealable but not teeny tiny
Here's the list of things I'd like to go along with the handgun but really aren't deal breakers:
-Sub $700
-Inexpensive accessories
-Large aftermarket
-Higher capacity is better
I'm really leaning towards an older Glock 19. I like the way they feel in my hand. I can find one anywhere. 9mm is plentiful. Aftermarket is good. If I manage to break something I can fix it. I have 15 rounds ready to go. But I have looked at the M&P9c and I like it as well. I've messed with the 1911 platform and while I'm not against a 1911, I just hear so much about reliability issues. I'm also not opposed to revolvers. Basically, recommend me some handguns that fit my criteria. Any real world experience would be great.