gun enthusiast

[bmccaffrey]

Looking for a handgun cheap to shoot easy to clean take in the woods small game
but also conceal for my spyder trips.

Any sugestions
Thanks in advance

[safecracker]

Rugar has a new model, called "Security 9". In my area you can purchase it for around $285.00. Not a bad price at.all. Check out reviews online. Bruce

[GOZFST]

That'll be tough to do, small game like rabbits and squirrels will be pretty much blown up by anything bigger than a .22 and while .22's are cheap to shoot and can very accurate they are a poor choice for personal defense, still better than a sharp stick though. 9mm is cheap to shoot and a good choice for CC, but would be tough on small game. I'd look at something like a S&W 317, very light and accurate, my wife has one and it's a really well made revolver with good adjustable sights and a decent sight radius and yet small enough to conceal. Next would be Ruger Shopkeeper.

[Bob Denman]

You can pick up a used Ruger MKII pretty cheap.
The 5.5" Bull barrel configuration is well-known for it's accuracy.
Put a Dot-Sight on it, and a little bit of trigger work:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

are you over 21? bob how about you?

[blacklightning]

Very interested in this thread. Since I have legally been a concealed carry holder for the past year, I have been looking for the same. I was leaning towards a .380. I had one back in the day, but have since narrowed my line down in the handgun category to a sweet 9mm, a .22, and 2 other small caliber hand guns. I also would like something easy to clean and easy to conceal. No small game hunting for me, except with a shotgun or my dad's old .22 long rifle.

[Bob Denman]

Al,
I've got socks that are over 21!!
I shot a Ruger competitively for over 20 years. I eventually switched to an S&W model 41, and finally to a Walther GSP, in an attempt to "buy higher scores...."

But I shot my best with that cheap little Ruger!

[Bob Denman]

Very interested in this thread. Since I have legally been a concealed carry holder for the past year, I have been looking for the same. I was leaning towards a .380. I had one back in the day, but have since narrowed my line down in the handgun category to a sweet 9mm, a .22, and 2 other small caliber hand guns. I also would like something easy to clean and easy to conceal. No small game hunting for me, except with a shotgun or my dad's old .22 long rifle.

Concealment?
Seecamp .32 LWS.
Throw it in your pocket, and forget that it's there!

They make a .380 version, but the recoil is a bit stout for most folks.

[fjray]

I just bought the Sig P238 in .380. Very nice little gun and accurate for a pocket pistol. Take down and cleaning is very simple. Fits nicely in the pocket and for 1911 fans it feels just right.

[BigGuy66]

...
M&P®9 SHIELD M2.0™ Integrated Crimson Trace® Red Laser

I have the predecessor to this gun - the Bodyguard .380 with laser and I really like the integrated laser. This Shield, while I don't own one, is one I would consider to replace my Bodyguard...

[BigGuy66]

I just bought the Sig P238 in .380. Very nice little gun and accurate for a pocket pistol. Take down and cleaning is very simple. Fits nicely in the pocket and for 1911 fans it feels just right.

... is also a nice gun. I do like the 1911 style and it racks quite easily. I have shot this gun at the range and I like the feel and smooth action. Also a good choice. Remember that most calibers have a defensive round available.

[Grandpot]

Guns are like shoes, you have to try them on. Go to a good gun store, tell them what you want, then put several in your hand until you find the one that fits. This is like asking which tires to buy, everyone has an opinion.

[vided]

my first hand gun was the MKll. i enjoy shooting it,
but HATE the take down for cleaning

[Machinegunner]

My 22 is a Browning Buckmark. I think the new Ruger would be better now that the take down is much easier. As far as self protection, bigger is always better, but an accurate hit with a 22 is way better than a miss with a 45. Plus nobody wants to get shot.

[Orange Spyder Man]

go to your local gun range... some ranges rents guns .. that way you can shoot several different guns... personally I like Glock 9mm ... G26 is a great choice.. small enough for CCW.. yet potent .. I especially like the feature that the safety is on the trigger should someone threatened your life when seconds count there is not much time to fumble around trying to take a weapon off safety nor turn on a laser .. .. PRACTICE OFTEN . your life or the life of your love ones may depend on your ability to use your weapon..

[Bob Denman]

my first hand gun was the MKll. i enjoy shooting it,
but HATE the take down for cleaning

Putting about a brick of ammo through one: every week, for about ten years: you get the hang of it after a while.
It becomes a labor of love!
(I bent a paper clip, to help out with grabbing that lever in the backstrap!)

[vided]

How many manicures have I ruined

[Bob Denman]

I put over 500,000 rounds through that little pistol...
The sear broke on it at about 250,000, and it went full-auto on me at a match!
That was the extent of the troubles that it ever gave me!

[Beaudog]

Hmmm NY state Not sure a weapon concealed on a spyder is a really good idea.

[Bob Denman]

If you have a full-carry permit: no problem

NYS doesn't specify open, versus concealed carry.

[BigGuy66]

... carry and concealed carry laws for each state you plan to ride in and through. Here is a start:
https://www.usacarry.com/concealed_c...formation.html and another good site: http://www.handgunlaw.us/

Jim

[Saluda]

If you go with a revolver, there are shot (mini shotgun rounds) rounds that can be purchased. gives you some options.

[cptjam]

Small game calls for a .22
concealed carry/protection calls for bigger.
possibly a PMR 30. Shoots a .22, holds 30 of them! Not super easy to conceal, but even the dumbest crook will get the message after 15 or 20 shots!
Alternate weapon: Bond Arms .410 pistol. Also fires a .45LC. Easy conceal, takes small game, loaded with 00 buckshot, stops evildoers!!

[2dogs]

Don't be telling a newbe to go buy a Bond Arms .410/.45 long colt. You could be sued for that before you say "WOW, that SOB'n thing hurts like HE!!." You have to wear welding gloves to shoot that thing.

[Bob Denman]

Everybody perceives recoil differently...
Personally speaking: I LIKE the heavy-hitters!
At about 1,000 pound/feet of energy: my Super Redhawk in .44 Mag. was a nice start to the day!
But when I was something serious: I take out the .375 JDJ Handcannon... almost 2,500 pound/feet of energy at the muzzle.


But neither of them is designed for easy carry, or small game.