looking for a daily carry

[edward.reick]

I am still looking. Now I cant figure out if i want a 40 or 357. Obviously I want something small around a 4in barrell. My wife said my limit is Around 500. What do you think I should look at?

[Rotorwash]

I carry a Glock 19 in a Comp-tac MTAC IWB (inside waist band) holster for the days I wish to CC, and serpa paddle holster for the OC days when the only pants I have clean are the ones that are too small... I love the G19 and with an MTAC or Crossbreed it will conceal very nicely. Join the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation for $35 and buy a G19 for $425. http://www.gssfonline.com/GSSF_Pisto...nformation.pdf

[victory]

Midsized Glock in whatever caliber (they're all good and about the same)

[F16vipers]

Compact Glock 23 or 32. My suggestion would be the Glock 23 .40 S&W because the ammo is more readily avaliable and usually cheaper than the .357 SIG.

[1988 Olds]

There is hundreds of options out there for you. Best advice is to go to the gun shop and hold as many as you can. Shot friends guns too. I too put my vote in for a Glock. 19 or 23 both would serve the purpose well.

[Wild Eagle]

Consider the snub nosed Ruger LCR, it has received favorable reviews and the newer 38 +P rounds are closer to the performance level of a 357, with some rounds designed especially for the small revolvers like the LCR. And you can practice with light kicking wadcutters. Lots of choices in this caliber.

[Glock1963]

Get a glock36.They are freaking fantastic.Single stack 45acp.

[razorback17]

Whatever you get, make sure it feels like it's tailor made for your hand. No sense in owning a gun, no matter how proven it is, if you have to force yourself to "like it" instead of naturally having it fit you. This isn't a jab at Glocks, either, so don't take it that way Glock fans!

Here are some guns within your budget:

Nearly any Glock

FN FNP/FNX series

S&W M&P

Springfield XD

Ruger P series

Beretta PX4

Sig P6 (if you're ok with surplus and going to 9mm)

Sig P250

Sig P2022 (can't remember if they have a .40 version of this, but I know it's a great middle sized 9mm at the very least)

A compact CZ-75 such as the PCR or P-01 (might exceed your budget a bit depending where you look for these, you might be able to haggle them down or haggle your wife up on the budget a bit!)

RIA 1911, commander sized, I hear good things about them, the price is so low for a 1911 because they're a very bare bones GI type 1911, which is fine for defensive purposes

And there is a plethora of small .38 Special revolvers out there if you're willing to change your need for a .40 or .357. Ruger and S&W both have carry revolvers now with a half polymer frame, but I really think revolvers should stay metal, so I'd recommend a S&W 642 or something similar.

There are loads of other options out there, this is just what my sleepy brain could come up with for the time being.

[StrangeKnight]

Hell of a decision to make. If you are the type that wants a low maintenance gun that you can throw on your person and go, a pocket .357 would be great. If you like to fondel your gun a lot and want something that holds more rounds go with the 40. There is a great selection in both. Glocks are excellent. I also like the Ruger LCRs, and their SP101 is built like a tank.
My advice follows what others have already said: go to a gunstore and handle the different brands that make good firearms, See Razorback17's list, and note the fact that Glock is mentioned a lot " hint hint" and see which one fits your hand the best.
Good luck on your selection and keep us updated on your choice.

[victory]

Here are some guns within your budget:

Just to help out, I've edited razorback's list to include only guns which are sufficiently reliable in hard use:

-Glock
-S&W M&P
-Ruger P series
-Sig P6 (note: european style heel mag release versions are not suitable for carry, IMO)
-Smith, Ruger and Colt Revolvers...if you're so interested...which it seems you weren't...so i don't know why people are suggesting them