Rhino
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That really can't be emphasized enough.The moral of the story is GO TRY SOME GUNS AND FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. Nobody can tell you what's best. You have to see for yourself.
That really can't be emphasized enough.The moral of the story is GO TRY SOME GUNS AND FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. Nobody can tell you what's best. You have to see for yourself.
I think superprincess bought one a short time ago. You could PM her and ask for her impressions of it. The best answer though is to find a range that rents and fire as many weapons as you can chambered in your caliber(s) of choice. The right weapon will feel like it was made for you like a tailored suit.Can anyone tell me about a Beretta Nano?
No she got a Beretta PX-4, and I guess she likes it but it is bigger than a NanosI think superprincess bought one a short time ago. You could PM her and ask for her impressions of it. The best answer though is to find a range that rents and fire as many weapons as you can chambered in your caliber(s) of choice. The right weapon will feel like it was made for you like a tailored suit.
No she got a Beretta PX-4, and I guess she likes it but it is bigger than a Nanos
I'm trying to choose a concealed carry weapon. A little background; I am a mother of a toddler with one on the way. I am not SUPER proficient with handguns though my husband is (he is law enforcement). He typically shoots with a .40 or .45 though, and as I am trying to choose a concealed carry weapon for myself neither of those would be a good fit for me.
I plan to carry everywhere. I've never shot a .380, only 9mm (Ruger LC9 and Glock 17). I would love the stopping power of a 9mm but I am just not sure I can comfortably conceal and carry a 9mm gun with chasing around and carrying a toddler and an infant. Typically, my husband is with me and carrying, but for the times he isn't I definitely need something.
Can anyone tell me more about .380s? Models, preference, recoil, malfunctions, shooting long range, etc. It is not a requirement, but I REALLLLLY would prefer something with a manual/external safety with always having my small children with me. I would prefer to carry on my person, which would help the safety issue, but it would just put my mind more at ease with a manual.
Thanks in Advance!
Kaytee
In responding here I would first like to dismiss the myth of stopping power in a handgun – it doesn’t exist. As I just posted something similar in another thread, I will paste that below.
So you don't think stopping power exists?In responding here I would first like to dismiss the myth of stopping power in a handgun – it doesn’t exist.
Why? If stopping power does not exist, then performance does not matter.I have no wish to start a caliber war here, but the .380 has some concerns if the application is SD. While shot placement is more important than caliber, without adequate penetration, shot placement becomes irrelevant. I would consider the .380 at the minimum of performance.
Now you're saying stopping power does exist, and that caliber is important, so you're contradicting yourself. It'd be nice if you could make up your mind.In northern climates during colder months, the penetration challenges are aggravated by clothing. So, you should take that into consideration. To best mitigate the forgoing, hardball ammo is recommended. My personal comfort would not permit me to carry a .380 in colder winter months.
In responding here I would first like to dismiss the myth of stopping power in a handgun – it doesn’t exist. As I just posted something similar in another thread, I will paste that below.
I have no wish to start a caliber war here, but the .380 has some concerns if the application is SD. While shot placement is more important than caliber, without adequate penetration, shot placement becomes irrelevant. I would consider the .380 at the minimum of performance. In northern climates during colder months, the penetration challenges are aggravated by clothing. So, you should take that into consideration. To best mitigate the forgoing, hardball ammo is recommended. My personal comfort would not permit me to carry a .380 in colder winter months. I will do it occasionally in warmer climates if necessary for deep cover or as a BUG.
I believe the best advice that has been given is to shoot as many different platforms as you can. I know you said you were not proficient with a handgun, but going forward you will need to be. Another consideration is 9mm ammunition is going to be cheaper than .380 and will provide more training/practice opportunities if you are cost sensitive. In closing, I would recommend adequate tactical training for whatever option you decide.
Postscript - There is no reason for you not to carry when your husband does. In fact, I would encourage it and incorporate that into the training.
Personally, I am not a fan of external safeties for SD. It is just one more thing to remember - or worse, forget - and execute in what will be an extremely stressful event. The best safety is between our ears. I do agree with carrying on your person for several reasons, including tactical. But, you must choose what is comfortable for you. Just ensure you are exceedingly proficient with that choice.