gun choice

[tt11758]

Looking for a smaller cc pistol.  I live in Phoenix and cc is difficult. I have a Glock 19 and a Kimber 1911 but they are not comfortable for cc.  I no longer travel with a brief case to carry it in.  My question is I have been looking at the Walther PPS and the Taurus 709 Slim.  I am concerned about recoil in the Walther PPS .40 cal. as I have artheritis (sp)  In your opinion is the 9 mm with the right ammo alright for defence.  thank you

I can only speak for myself, but I have carried a 9mm with Hydra-Shock ammo every day for the past 8 years, and have never given a second thought to betting my life on it.

I know we can get into a whole 9/40/45 argument, and have on here before, but in my opinion, a 9mm is a suitable choice for a defensive cartridge.

That being said, the ideal carry gun is the one you'll carry with you EVERY day, since the best .45 will be ineffective at saving your life if it's at home in the gun safe when you need it.

YMMV

[tombogan03884]

I can only speak for myself, but I have carried a 9mm with Hydra-Shock ammo every day for the past 8 years, and have never given a second thought to betting my life on it.

I know we can get into a whole 9/40/45 argument, and have on here before, but in my opinion, a 9mm is a suitable choice for a defensive cartridge.

That being said, the ideal carry gun is the one you'll carry with you EVERY day, since the best .45 will be ineffective at saving your life if it's at home in the gun safe when you need it.

YMMV

Your mileage WILL NOT vary on that last line, a .32 in the pocket beats a cannon in the gun safe EVERY time.

[daearl1942]

Thank you for your comments on the 9 mm.  Also what about recoil in the small frame Walther pps .40 cal.  Any one own or have comments on the quailty of the Walther PPS and Taurus 709 Slim.  Thanks