CCW size and caliber compromise practical, and if so, what?

[zacman44]

I have a CCW permit for a Ruger SP101 357. I like the gun but for CCW it is a bit heavy and large (prints). I am new to handguns and although I don't intend to carry concealed a great deal, I am wondering if there is a light weight choice with a reasonable caliber that would be an acceptable compromise. I would be more likely to carry if the gun (pistol, I assume) was light but also recognize I should have a decent caliber as well. Is there a compromise re weight/size and caliber pistol that might work out here? Also, of course, it would need to be a "good" gun, i.e., reliable, and somewhat reasonable re cost. Again, all I know about handguns I learned from my CCW instructor and this forum. Advice appreciated.

 

[CR Williams]

There are some lighter revolvers, or you could go with a single-stack semi-auto 9mm or above.

 

[RonM0710]

+1 on a light weight revolver. I carry a Kahr PM9. A single stack 9MM.

 

[Hitking17]

I like my shield 40 for a light single stack but looking at getting a wheel gun.

 

[Scott Windelspecht]

Do a lot of research, some of the small mouse guns are very easy to conceal, some single stacks give more power and capacity but make it a little harder to conceal.

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[nontechguy]

Since you seem to like Rugers you could consider the LCR, either in 38SP or 357.

 

[zacman44]

Thanks to all who posted advice re this. I will check out the guns you recommended for me and go from there.