Conceal and Carry Recommendations

I am going to buy myself a new gun for Christmas.  I've been doing a fair amount of research and I think I have it narrowed down to the Ruger LCP (which is a .380) and a Glock 26 (StraightShooter turned me on to this option).  I just can't seem to pull the trigger (pun intended).

I am not one of those fanatics who will feel naked if I'm not carrying a gun.  If I had to guess, I'd probably end up carrying it 50% of the time give or take. 

In the resarch I've done the main criticism of the Ruger is that it can bark a bit because it's a really small gun.  I do not have overly big hands so I don't think that will be an issue.  While not as reliable as the Glock, most report very few problems with jamming, etc.  It's light.....9 ounces and change compared to 20 ounces.  And you can pretty much carry it in your pocket with no problem....easy gun to carry in summer.

That said, I would love to own a Glock.  I love how it feels in my hand (the Ruger wasn't too bad either) and I want to spend more time at the range.  This gun wouldn't flinch after a couple thousand rounds.  I've been to a few websites and the reviews are off the chart for this gun. 

The Ruger is $290 delivered.  I could get laser sites for another $160.  The Glock is $500.

Anyone have anything to add to help me make my decision.  Anyone have any personal experience with these two guns? 

For all of you out there who carry howitzers, don't tell me to run out and buy a .45.  I'm not interested in using a wheelbarrow to drag it around. 

I hear ya about the man angle but the problem with that is those martial arts classes give 90% of the students false confidence in that they can handle shit.

I think I am going to crane kick the next guy at the bar who starts talking shit. In the middle of his bablings, I will raise my two hands, hold the pose on one foot, then kick that bitch in the jaw!

That would be something to see

But back to reality, 90% of guys do not know how to apply what they think they have learned and end up getting hurt badly all while looking like a fool.

I am a believer in how effective knowing your stuff is but that does not apply to the average low self esteem wanna be who is trying to get tough by taking some classes.

But my vote is the glock

I did look at these as well and they seem to be pretty consistent and reliable.  The main thing with these smaller guns (and it seem consistent) is comfort level when shooting and FTE's (failure to extract).  The bottom line is, you probably have to sacrifice a little reliability and comfort if you want to go small.

Whatever you do, do not get a Kel-Tec P3AT.  A buddy at work had one.  It was unreliable and you pretty much had to shake the pain out of your hand after going through one magazine in quick fasion. 

Kel-Tec PF9

Easily carried in your front pocket of shorts, jeans, or whatever.

Most importantly...whatever you get, carry it 100% of the time (when legal). You have no idea when you may need it. If you only are carrying "50%" of the time, you may live (or die) to regret it!

S&W. Keep it simple. Not much is gonna beat anything they make in CC. (or much else)

Enjoy the purchase hutch. New gun...nothing like it.

It has nothing to do with “fighting like a man.”  It has to do with protecting yourself and/or your family from a deadly threat.

And feel free to go 1 on 1 against a guy armed with a gun with nothing but your martial arts.  Let me know how that goes big man.

“Seriously, what kind of guy feels the need to ever carry a gun in public?”

A guy who cares about protecting his family from all the scumbags out there.

“I think there's some kind of small penix thing going on here.”

I guess by that logic a guy who doesn’t care about doing his best to protect his family has a big “penix.”

“Just hope you never need to use it and if you do I hope you regret that act the rest of your life.”

So if he has to use a gun to prevent a criminal from hurting or even killing a family member you hope he regrets the decision to save his family member for the rest of his life?

Sure you did, Bruce Lee.  Sure you did.