Selecting the Right Gun

What is the Right Handgun for You?

• Primary Element = Purpose

• Concealed Carry

• Home Protection

• Target Shooting

Selecting the Right GunKey Factors

• Caliber you are

comfortable shooting

• Your size and normal

dress

• Holster options that work

for you

• Where & when you plan

to carry

Other Considerations

• Grip size, shape, angle, &

material

• Grip Length

• Placement of finger on

trigger

• Balance

• Price

Tap the handgun options below to see a list of the relative pros and cons of each choice.

TYPESKILL LEVEL

REQUIREDPROS CONS

Double-Action Only

(DAO) RevolverLow

• No safety or decockers to worry about, just point and shoot.

• A heavier, longer trigger press requires more intent to shoot, reducing (but not eliminating) the chances of a negligent discharge.

• Disassembling this firearm for cleaning consists of opening the cylinder.

• If a round fails to fire, you simply press the trigger again.

• Revolvers typically have fewer rounds than semi-automatics; typically five rounds on a carry-sized revolver.

• Revolvers have a wider profile than most semi-automatics, making them more difficult to conceal in a belt holster.

• Revolvers are slower to reload than semi-automatics.

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TYPESKILL LEVEL

REQUIREDPROS CONS

Double-Action Only

(DAO)

- or -

Striker-Fired Semi-

Automatic

Moderate

• No safety or decockers to worry about, just point and shoot.

• A heavier, longer trigger press requires more intent to shoot, reducing (but not eliminating) the chances of a negligent discharge.

• Higher ammunition capacity than a revolver (up to 20 on some 9MM).

• Probability of a failure is much higher than with a revolver. The owner MUST practice clearing these malfunctions.

• Semi-automatics are more complex to break down and clean than a revolver.

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TYPESKILL LEVEL

REQUIREDPROS CONS

DA/SA Semi-

AutomaticIntermediate

• While the first shot will be a double-action shot, all subsequent shots will be in single-action, since the moving slide automatically cocks the hammer/striker during the firing cycle.

• If the pistol has an exposed hammer, the shooter has the option of also shooting the first round in single-action.

• The two different trigger weights and travel can cause the shooter to miss the first shot.

• Decockers and safeties can be confusing in a stress situation.

PROS AND CONS OF HANDGUN OPTIONSTap the handgun options below to see a list of the relative pros and cons of each choice.

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TYPESKILL LEVEL

REQUIREDPROS CONS

Single-Action Only

Semi-AutomaticAdvanced

• Light, short trigger press aids in accuracy for experts or competitors.

• In a stress situation, the lighttrigger press can make a negligent discharge more likely.

PROS AND CONS OF HANDGUN OPTIONSTap the handgun options below to see a list of the relative pros and cons of each choice.

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Selecting the Right Gun

Concealed Carry

• Small & Concealable

• Single Stack (Thin)

• No safety (most)

• Long Trigger Pull

• .380 or 9mm

• Minimal Open Sights

• May be SAO or DAO

• Ruger LCP/LC9s

• S&W Bodyguard

• Sig Sauer P239/P938

• Kimber Micro

• Beretta Pico

• Glock 42/43

• Kahr CW380

Popular Options

Beretta

Pico

Kimber

Micro

Ruger

LCP II

S&W

Bodyguard

Sig Sauer

P238

Pocket Pistols

Browning 1911-380

• 85% Downsized 1911• Beavertail Grip Safety• Ambi-Thumb Safeties• Accessory Rail• Barrel 4.25”• Magazine 8+1• Weight 18oz MSRP $830

Street $650

Pocket Pistols

Remington RM380

• Ambi-Mag Release• All Metal• Light DAO Trigger• Magazine 6+1• Barrel 2.9”• Weight 12.2oz• Easy to Rack

MSRP $436

Street $350

Pocket PistolsRuger LCP II

• Weight 10.6oz

• Barrel 2.75”

• Easier to Rack

• Capacity 6+1

• Requires new Mag to lock slide open after last shot

• Trigger 5# SAO

MSRP $349

Street $299

Pocket Pistols

Sig Sauer P238

• Weight 15.2oz• Barrel 2.7”• Easy to Rack• Capacity 6+1• Trigger SAO• All Metal• Thumb Safety

MSRP $706

Street $630

Pocket Pistols

Kimber Micro

• Caliber .380 ACP• Weight 13.4• Capacity 6+1• Barrel 2.75” - Stainless• Ambi-Thumb Safety• Easy to Rack

• Clone of Sig P238MSRP $597

Street $597

Carry Pistols 9mm

Kimber Micro 9

• Barrel 3.15”

• All Metal

• Weight 15.6oz

• Capacity 6+1

• Caliber 9mm

• Thumb SafetyMSRP $654

Street $600

Carry Pistols 9mm

Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact

• Ambidextrous Safety• Auto Firing Pin Block

• Interchangeable Backstraps• Drop-Free Magazine

• 13+1

• Reversible Mag Release• Accessory Rail• SnapGrip Extension• Chamber Indicator MSRP $650

Street $570

9mm

Barrel 3”

26.1 oz

SA/DA

Polymer Frame

Carry Pistols 9mm

Remington R51

• Reintroduced• Caliber 9mm +P• Barrel 3.4”• Capacity 7+1• Ambi-Mag Release• Grip Safety• All Metal• Weight 20oz

MSRP $448

Street $430

Carry Pistols 9mm

Walther PPS M2

• Ergonomic Grip• Capacity 6/7/8 +1• Barrel 3.18• Weight 21.1oz• Short Trigger Travel & Reset• Cocking Indicator• Chamber Viewport• DAO

MSRP $469

Street $450

Carry Pistols 9mmRuger American

• Capacity 12+1• 17+1 Mag Available

• Full Ambidextrous Controls• Chambered for 9mm +P• Multiple Backstraps• Short Crisp Trigger• Accessory Rail• Weight 29.2oz

MSRP $579

Street $450

Now in Subcompact Version

Carry Pistols 9mmSpringfield Armory XDs

• Caliber – 9mm, .45 ACP• Capacity 7+1• Sights: Fiber Optic Front• Polymer Frame• Weight 23oz• Accessory Rail• Chamber Indicator• Grip & Trigger Safeties

MSRP $499

Street $415

Carry Pistols 9mm

S&W M&P Shield

• Caliber 9mm

• Capacity 7+1

• Thumb Safety

• Barrel 3.1”

• Weight 19oz

• Polymer Frame

• 3-Dot Dovetail Sights

MSRP $449

Street $350

Carry Pistols 9mmGlock 43

• Barrel 3.39”

• Weight 17.95oz

• Capacity 6+1

• Easy Takedown

• It’s a Glock!!

• Supremely Reliable

• Simple to operate

• High Resale Value

MSRP $529

Street $456

Selecting the Right GunHome Defense

• Medium to Large

• Double Stack

• Front Accessory Rail

• Largest caliber you can

handle

• More stopping power

• Added Features

• Better grip size

Popular Options

• Glock 17/19

• Ruger SR9c

• Springfield Armory XDm

• S&W M&P

S&W M&P

Shield

Glock 19

Springfield

Armory

XD(M)

Ruger

SR9c

Selecting the Right Gun

Target Shooting

• .22 Caliber

• Cheaper ammo

• Long barrel – 5.5” – 6”

• Increased Accuracy

• Top rail for Optic

Popular Options

• Ruger Mark I, II, III

• S&W Victory

• Ruger Mark IV

• Browning Buck Mark

• High Stndrd Sport King

• S&W Model 41

Ruger

Mark IV

S&W

Victory

Browning

Buck Mark

Target Pistols – 22LR

S&W Victory

MSRP $409

Street $343

• Easy Takedown ANDReassembly

• Interchangeable Barrel 5.5”

• Thumb Safety

• Capacity 10+1

• Adjustable Trigger Stop SA

• Stainless Frame Weight 36oz

Target Pistols -.22LR

Ruger Mark IV

MSRP $529

Street $430

• Easy Takedown ANDReassembly

• Target & Hunter Models

• Capacity 10+1

• Barrel 5.5”

• Weight 35.6oz

SummaryCarry Pistols 380

• Browning 1911-380

• Remington RM380

• Ruger LCP II

• Sig Sauer P238

• Kimber Micro

Carry Pistols 9mm

• Kimber Micro 9 (Sig P239)

• Beretta PX4 Storm Sub

• Remington R51

• Walther PPS M2

• Ruger American Subcompact

• Springfield Armory XDs

• S&W M&P Shield

• Glock 43

SummaryFull Size

• Sig Sauer P226

• Sig Sauer P229

• Many Others…

Target Pistols

• S&W Victory

• Ruger Mark IV

• A Few Others…

Care & Feeding

Gun Cleaning

• Every 400-500 rounds

• Before storing or

taking out of storage

• 5-10 minute job

• Safety Glasses & Latex

Gloves

• NO Ammo in Room

Needs

• Q Tips

• Mechanics Rags

• CLP or Equivalent

• Wire Brush

• Rod & brush or

Hoppe’s Bore Snake

• Owner’s Manual

Gun StorageFor Access

• Gun loaded & ready

• Must be accessible to

you yet inaccessible to

unauthorized persons,

especially kids

For Storage

• Gun unloaded

• Cool, Dry place

• Combination Safe

Vaultek Gun Safes

Advanced Features

• Night Stand Size

• Touch sensitive illuminated keypad

• 4 month Lithium rechargeable battery

• Bolt to Drawer bottom

• Steel cable attachment

• 16 gauge steel

• Anti-pry flange

• Bluetooth phone app

Vaultek Gun Safes

4 Ways to Open Safe • Multiple finishes

• Dimmable interior light

• Finger print scanner

Gun Storage

Storage Options

• Bio Safe

• Night Stand

• Accessible in dark

Gun Vault MVB500 - $193

Top of Night Stand

Gun Vault GV2000s

$130

In Conclusion…

Any Final

Questions?