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Moonduck · 08-20-2003, 12:51 PM

1. S&W J-frame hammerless, M640 specifically. Not the most powerful, or most capacity, but easily concealable, rugged, and acceptable accuracy
2. Glock 19 - a tad big, but relatively slim, well rounded, great capacity
3. Colt Commander - proven design, accurate, various solid loads
4. S&W 3913 - good design, fairly slim, accurate, reliable
5. Seecamp's .32acp nose gun - Weak round, but an undeniably concealable package and great manufacture

Too many guns marketed as conceable are not. Most staggered magazine autos are horrible for concealment purposes as the butt of the gun is simply too wide. I personally look to reliability first, then size second, and shooting characteristics third. A powerful gun is useless if it does not conceal well, and a solid shooting and concealable gun is useless for carry if it is not dead reliable.

My list represents two guns I own and thus trust, the first two, two that I respect and have fired, 3 & 4, and one that I have handled and know the reputation of. The Seecamp would not make it on my list due to its' anemic performance if it were not for the fact that some folk may have a valid need for a truly small gun.

08-20-2003, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	1. S&W J-frame hammerless, M640 specifically. Not the most powerful, or most capacity, but easily concealable, rugged, and acceptable accuracy 2. Glock 19 - a tad big, but relatively slim, well rounded, great capacity 3. Colt Commander - proven design, accurate, various solid loads 4. S&W 3913 - good design, fairly slim, accurate, reliable 5. Seecamp's .32acp nose gun - Weak round, but an undeniably concealable package and great manufacture Too many guns marketed as conceable are not. Most staggered magazine autos are horrible for concealment purposes as the butt of the gun is simply too wide. I personally look to reliability first, then size second, and shooting characteristics third. A powerful gun is useless if it does not conceal well, and a solid shooting and concealable gun is useless for carry if it is not dead reliable. My list represents two guns I own and thus trust, the first two, two that I respect and have fired, 3 & 4, and one that I have handled and know the reputation of. The Seecamp would not make it on my list due to its' anemic performance if it were not for the fact that some folk may have a valid need for a truly small gun.