20thGix Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 So i've been looking into getting a pistol to carry. I will be taking the class hopefully early spring. I went down to the gun shop saturday just to look around and get an idea of whats out there. You can only research so much on the internet. When i was there it was pretty busy so i just looked around. Here' a few im interested in:Ruger SR9CTaurus PT111Ruger P95Walther PK380I think i need to see how each feels in my hand but do any of you have any personal pro's or con's about them? Or any other suggestion? I would like to stay under $500. I do know that i want a quality firearm without breaking the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Let me know when you take the class. I would be interested in taking it as well! I know some knock it but check out s&w. I have a sigma 9mm and I love it. If you would be interested in firing it, your more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Let me know when you take the class. I would be interested in taking it as well! I know some knock it but check out s&w. I have a sigma 9mm and I love it. If you would be interested in firing it, your more than welcome.Im taking mine March 26th I believe. My gf gets to go free since I am paying for me so that's why we chose to take it there. I like free, especially when I would've had to pay for a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ruger has an LC9 coming out soon. I like the Kahr's personally i think you can get the cw9 for around 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 You have a lot of choices for under $500. You can pick up a Ruger P95 for less than $300 right now at Vance's. A S&W Sigma for $279. M&Ps (although actually intended to be used by limp-wristed girly men:D) will go for mid $400s, XDs and Glocks are right there as well. Bad is/was selling his Beretta PX4C for a great price on this forum as well. Go pick up a few and see how they feel. Stick with a major brand as there is some junk out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggO Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have a Ruger P95,,,and I think it's too bulky to carry. I also have the Ruger SR9C and I love to carry it! Not to big and thinner than the P95. Also have an AX sub compact 40 that nice to carry, and a Ruger LCP that fits in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Xd9 sc here and also picked up a bodyguard 38 revolver for pocket carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have a Ruger P95,,,and I think it's too bulky to carry. I also have the Ruger SR9C and I love to carry it! Not to big and thinner than the P95. Also have an AX sub compact 40 that nice to carry, and a Ruger LCP that fits in my pocket.P95 is too bulky. You'll never carry it. I have three in the carry rotation... Glock 19, Walther PPK, and SW 642 revolver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 all nice options you have there... Look into the Walther a little closer... I have heard from a reliable source the saftey is a problem for her... "?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 M&P./thread:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Nah, I don't carry the M&P... Ruger LCP is the everyday carry. It's a nice little gun ~$300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Check out the taurus TCP .. its a .380 polymer pistol.. my dad brother work mate and his father and i all have one.. no issues.. great little carry gun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Let me know when you take the class. I would be interested in taking it as well! I know some knock it but check out s&w. I have a sigma 9mm and I love it. If you would be interested in firing it, your more than welcome.When i get a date set i will let you know. I think im leaning more toward the Ruger SR9C or Taurus PT111. Hopefully next time i head down to Old English it wont be so busy and i can take some time and really find what fits. Looking around Vance's web site their prices seem alot better. Once i get the bike out i will probally make a day of shopping in Columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I suggest a sub compact. I carry a kel-tec p3AT .380. Similar to the LCP its very small = comfortable + easily concealed. I've looked at the SR9c and it seems a little large for summer clothing concealment. On the other hand there have been times when I've carried my xd .45. Not impossible just noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepetry Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 I got a Walther PK380. Nice gun, love to shot it. Small and powerful for what is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 When i get a date set i will let you know. I think im leaning more toward the Ruger SR9C or Taurus PT111. Hopefully next time i head down to Old English it wont be so busy and i can take some time and really find what fits. Looking around Vance's web site their prices seem alot better. Once i get the bike out i will probally make a day of shopping in Columbus.If you're going to Old English you might as well also run down to VRA which isn't far from there. They have a good selection, but prices vary depending on what you are looking for. They also have an array of used back behind the front set of counters, back where the AR's and stuff are.Target World down toward Cincy just off 75/275 has a large selection also and seem to be regularly running sales and specials on stuff. Last two times there they were running sales on sub-compacts and occasionally have manufacturers in that will let you fire a few rounds from what they bring in to get a better feel before buying.We've gone by OE when we're looking to pick something up and they've never had the lowest prices in the area when we've been looking. They usually sit about average. They are actually the one place we make regularly checks around at that we haven't bought from since we've always found what we want cheaper from either VRA, Gander, Peabody's or TW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Went down to VRA with my brother saturday. The guys down there are real nice and informative. He got out an SR9C and a Taurus PT111 for me to take a look at. After handling the Ruger i definatly did not like the Taurus. He didnt seem to care for them to much either. Then i asked if there was anything else he would suggested in my price range. He showed me the Springlield XD. That and the Ruger felt comfortable. The XD felt alittle top heavy but the salesman said it would balance out better once loaded. So after gettin some hands on i think im going to go with a XD. I think you get more for your money as far as whats included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 We have an XD 9 subcompact and love it. Great gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggO Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Went down to VRA with my brother saturday. The guys down there are real nice and informative. He got out an SR9C and a Taurus PT111 for me to take a look at. After handling the Ruger i definatly did not like the Taurus. He didnt seem to care for them to much either. Then i asked if there was anything else he would suggested in my price range. He showed me the Springlield XD. That and the Ruger felt comfortable. The XD felt alittle top heavy but the salesman said it would balance out better once loaded. So after gettin some hands on i think im going to go with a XD. I think you get more for your money as far as whats included.The Ruger SR9c or an XD subcompact,,,,,can't go wrong with either one.Even keep a Ruger LCP in my pocket everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRBirch Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I carry a XD(M) 40 and its kinda big and sometimes noticeable but I love the feel and how it shoots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 its kinda big and sometimes noticeable but I love the feel and how it shoots!Mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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