I kinda want to get something small like this (Ruger LCR .22 LR) for concealed carry. I’ve never owned a gun before, and based on my reading revolvers sound more reliable (plus I’ve always thought they looked cool). Went with 22 because of that time ammo got super expensive and 9mm was ridiculous compared to what you could get going for .22.
But is this gun stupid? Is concealed carry stupid? It’s okay if I’m dumb, I know very little about guns other than like the last few nights I’ve spent trying to research a good, small concealed carry.
Ruger
Yes, stupid gun.
Jk of course. The best gun to have is one that shoots, but a .22 is not reliable stopping power or ammo comrade
Great points from everyone else, but one other thing I’d like to add to the argument against a CC revolver is that generally revolvers have a double action trigger, which means every single trigger pull will be heavy and thus less accurate (unless you already have years of experience shooting DA pistols), while most seni-autos have a much lighter striker fire trigger, or at worst a DA/SA trigger where only the first pull after disengaging the safety is double action.
It’s not stupid if it’s purpose is to have fun at the range.
If you want to cc get a P365 and call it a day tbh
Edit: Just get any of the popular compact/subcompact carry 9’s and you will be fine, there is a reason this is considered the gold standard now - typically the best compromise between terminal energy and shootability with good capacity to boot
yes because it doesn’t look cool
About .22 - not only does it kill people slowly, it’s also some of the least reliable ammunition. Misfires all the time.
I’d really recommend a decent 9mm semi auto + a somewhat basic .22 semi auto. The .22 semi auto will help you practice for way cheaper. Be sure to practice on the 9 too.
I really really like the M&P Shield EZ. My wife bought it because it’s extremely easy to operate, and honestly almost all pistols should be that easy to operate. I literally could not find another handgun that she could physically operate at all.
- Loading rounds into the magazines is so fucking easy - there’s a tab to pull down, you don’t hurt your fingers at all.
- Racking is so fucking easy
- Shoots great, 10 rounds in a standard magazine
- Medium weight, so it’s not tiring to hold but doesn’t kick like a smaller pistol
Absolutely. It’s not a be-all-end-all, but for a beginner I can’t give an enthusiastic enough recommendation. When I go out into the woods I carry a Ruger American, a medium to large duty pistol with 17 rounds
