Bigger or smaller on pistols?

[Anonymous]

Bigger

Smaller

[Anonymous]

Me personally I am about concealed carry. So all of my hand guns are purchased with that in mind. And as such smaller. 9mm is my choice caliber. I have a handgun chambered in 9mm small enough to carry in my front jean’s pocket. I also have one that has a full sized grip with a 3 inch barrel that Is carried on the waist or in a shoulder rig. (Not at the same time)



And I also own one of the NAA mini revolvers you posted as an example of small guns. Chambered in 22 magnum. That one is not my preferred choice but it is what I carry when I am in places where while not illegal to carry it is against the rules to so absolute discretion is required.


It comes down to personal choice, as well as ability. A larger frame but same caliber will be easier to shoot then a smaller frame same caliber. Also the larger frame will be more comfortable to shoot for extended range visits where as a smaller frame will start to fatigue and hurt the hand.


If you’re in the market for a pistol my best advice is either go to a store that also has a range and test out multiple brands, sizes and calibers until you find what works for you. Talk with the staff there. A good gun store staff member should be able to help guide you to a good option for you.


Or if you have a friend or friends with guns see if you can try theirs out.


I have been carrying concealed for over 10 years. I wish I would have done what I recommend here straight out the gate. I spent THOUSANDS. Over the years tweaking my carry. Going from gun to gun and holster to holster until I finally found what worked for me. Which ended up being a 1911 or 1911 style.

[MementoMori777]

Depends on the target lol

[Agape93]

Only. thing that matters is if you can use it right.

[jshm2]

Neither. They are fucking terrible for jamming

[LiamJHayden]

The one that fits the purpose. Some that are fine for open carry are not great for concealed carry.

[20yearsolder]

I Don't own anything that's small but they're small enough to conceal and then I also own full size handguns

[Anpu23]

When I carried I carried a Walther PPK. That.380 had plenty of stopping power for what I needed and it damn near disappeared if you CC.

[Dildорhobe]

Bigger doesn't break as easily when you insert a dildo into the barrel.

[hypojoe]

I like compact for semi auto and big on revolver

[Anonymous]

The smaller one is so little i love it

[Thatbaldguy]

I just purchased one of those. Not a bad little piece. Super easy to carry. It’ll due in a pinch. I carry it in areas were absolute concealment is needed.

[Opinion Owner]

does it actually exist tho

[Thatbaldguy]

Look up North America arm.

[Thatbaldguy]

North American arms*

[Opinion Owner]

I did n i love it it’s so mini. Can it actually kill someone?

[Thatbaldguy]

Sure. Proper shot placement. I wouldn’t want to be shot by it. For me this is a gun I carry when it’s a “something is better then nothing scenario” id much rather carry my usual 9mm vs this. Again though. If I find my self going somewhere that while not illegal but frowned upon and thus complete concealment is needed. This little guy is going in my pocket.

Per a few test reviews I saw the 22 magnum rounds fired from this gun were able to achieve 10-12 inches of penetration into ballistic gel. Definitely will put some holes in an attacker.

Also in my personal experience. Just introducing a fire arm into a situation has been enough to change the situation from potentially deadly to over. Not saying that will be EVERY situation but the one time I needed my fire arm caliber was irrelevant. The fact that I had it and was ready to use it was enough.

[Opinion Owner]

@Thatbaldguy nice. So It’s still quite useful and simple

[Thatbaldguy]

In my opinion yes. Situationally. I wouldn’t carry this as a primary unless the situation made it that it was the only/best option.

[Opinion Owner]

@Thatbaldguy got it