Curious as to a good Concealed pistol for beach detecting

[toddbbq]

I am looking to get a good firearm for beach detecting protection. Something concealed of course and can handle a the saltwater environment. I am not looking to submerge it as it would go in a dry box when I decide to hit the water.

 

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[jeff of pa]

They're testing you and your reactions. Next time they may come up and engage in conversation while another scumbag sneaks up behind you. AC is full of tweekers

I stood up, put the flattened can in my pouch and
immediate turned my back to the He/She/it and started swinging again.
when I glanced to look if they were still there
it had rejoined it's Twin. I don't remember after that who left the beach first.
I'm only about 5'5" maybe 5'6" the one that approached was probably the same.
weather was warm, only reason that came to mind for the hoodies was
to make it impossible to I.D. or fashion statement

though definitely nervous , I can't say it was fright of them.
Old "one eye" the night before on the boardwalk did throw more a shock trough me.
reminded me of a movie Vampire or Ghoul

 

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[holepuncher]

You all sound like a bunch of scared little boys! Just saying. Try metal detecting in places that Are less threatening

Where pray tell is that nowadays??

 

[Red James Cash]

1 more thing. Put regular hollow points in it. God forbid you ever had to use it and now you're in court trying to explain to a judge and jury that you're not bloodthirsty and why you had to have "Exxxtreme Penetrator!" or "RIP" rounds that cost 1.50 per bullet in your gun.

A hollow point is a hollow point regardless of what they are named,they're all designed to do the same thing.

 

[trdking]

I live north of you. I'm sorry to say but, we are going the same route as Cali. We've got "Moonbeams" cousin running our state. More restrictive guns laws coming down the pike.

We just got Governor Nuisance he's worse than moonbeam wants to give the state back to Mexico and pay them for taking it.

 

[Oddjob]

We just got Governor Nuisance he's worse than moonbeam wants to give the state back to Mexico and pay them for taking it.

Thats not so bad, everything is cheaper there, you could dredge, police tend to look away at things that may happen to Libs. Guns, wont even go there, I was born in Mexico, family still has ranches on both sides, I have heard the opinion of what people claim are gun laws there but I have never seen them.

 

[My Dixie Wrecked]

I had a big thing typed up to let you know that hollow points are not just hollow points (That sounds like something i'd hear on CNN) but if you have to ask i'll assume you don't shoot and just say

OK.

 

[releventchair]

https://northamericanarms.com/product-category/firearms/22-magnums/

 

[Jackalope]

Concerning the original question, if I assume for concealed carry someone is looking for a good quality, accurate, well made, concealable, pistol ... I've compiled the rating/reviews of over 400 pistols (no revolvers) into a searchable database and searched (just a guess what might be good as CC while detecting) using these keywords: "small", "High-rating", "light", "Accurate", "less recoil", "Cheap pistol" and here are the results (for entertainment purposes):

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[TR]
[TD]Phoenix[/TD]
[TD]HP22A[/TD]
[TD]HP22A[/TD]
[TD].22 LR[/TD]
[TD]$140[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Kel-Tec[/TD]
[TD]PMR-30[/TD]
[TD]No. 408320267[/TD]
[TD]22 WMR[/TD]
[TD]$425[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Springfield Amory[/TD]
[TD]XD-S 3.3[/TD]
[TD]XDS9339B[/TD]
[TD]9 mm[/TD]
[TD]$494[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Springfield Amory[/TD]
[TD]Armory SD Mod.2[/TD]
[TD]3.0 inch Subcompact[/TD]
[TD]9 mm[/TD]
[TD]$556[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]CZ USA[/TD]
[TD]75 B MATTE STAINLESS[/TD]
[TD]91128[/TD]
[TD]9 mm[/TD]
[TD]$500[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Taurus[/TD]
[TD]709 Slim[/TD]
[TD]1-709031FS[/TD]
[TD]9 mm[/TD]
[TD]$198[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]S&W[/TD]
[TD]M&P9 Shield[/TD]
[TD]180021[/TD]
[TD]9 mm[/TD]
[TD]$394[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
If you list the traits you are looking for (up to 10) I can see what pops up. Pistol filtering is limited to the following keywords: Small, Full-sized, Light, Heavy, Accurate, Cheap ammo, Cheap pistol, High-rating, Less Recoil, High-Cap, DA, SA, DA/SA and/or a particular caliber(s) like 40SW, 45ACP, 9mm, 50GI, .357Sig, 10mm). Because I'm not interested in less powerful pistols than 9mm, results typically don't include smaller calibers since they aren't in the database (in this case a few .22s showed up because they are highly rated and interesting at the time).

-Jackalope

 

[Red James Cash]

I had a big thing typed up to let you know that hollow points are not just hollow points (That sounds like something i'd hear on CNN) but if you have to ask i'll assume you don't shoot and just say

OK

You don't know me too well do youAre all hollow points designed to expand?whether lead,jacketed or semi jacketed,or are they not?

 

[mrmilom1990]

I am looking to get a good firearm for beach detecting protection. Something concealed of course and can handle a the saltwater environment. I am not looking to submerge it as it would go in a dry box when I decide to hit the water.

Since you're looking for a CC gun for your specific activity, how about using a pocket pistol? It's smaller yet handy. I did some research and here's what I got for you: https://gunnewsdaily.com/best-pocket-pistols/. I'm sure this will be perfect for you.

Let me know what you think. Cheers!

 

[Honeyman]

I have a CCP an carry a parkerized keltec P32. Very small and light.

 

[toddbbq]

Since you're looking for a CC gun for your specific activity, how about using a pocket pistol? It's smaller yet handy. I did some research and here's what I got for you: https://gunnewsdaily.com/best-pocket-pistols/. I'm sure this will be perfect for you.

Let me know what you think. Cheers!

My activities for this would be multi-purpose like detecting and Personal protection I am considering the glock 26 in 9mm. Thanks for the help I appreciate it.

 

[islamoradamark]

doesn't matter what you carry in a salt environment just remember when done for the day wipe off with a nice oily rag and get that salt air film off of it even stainless will pit

 

[sprailroad]

What ever the make, model or cal., I'm thinking "open carry" would keep the more curious away on a "busy" beach.....just a thought. Just a little humor here fella's, no need to pay attention to it.

 

[toddbbq]

doesn't matter what you carry in a salt environment just remember when done for the day wipe off with a nice oily rag and get that salt air film off of it even stainless will pit

I have seen what salt water and sand can do to firearms as I was assigned to a special forces unit for a few years. Will always do a good cleaning to it just like my detector and other gear after a outing.

 

[bc5391]

pocket gun, 380. Many brands to choose from,easy to conceal, you do not have long range but as much stopping power as the 9mm. Prospecting I open carry my sig 40, and conceal carry my 380, I am usually 20-25 miles from the boarder, and only use ear buds so I can hear what is around me. The military taught me to be aware of your surroundings

 

[Dechert360]

I used to pocket carry a S&W Bodyguard .380 in a DeSantis Nemesis holster. Completely disappeared in any pants or shorts even board and gym shorts.

 

[Barrell]

And true revolvers never jam. A 44 is a whopper and a heavy one. If I had to carry a big pile of lead in my pocket or holster, I would not want a lot of it. But of course it has the most knock down. I would think a light 9 mm would be fine.

The fbi's police involved shooting statistics show the 9mm is veyr effective and stopping.With a 9mm its all about the ammo. Police ammo is 1400fps and the hollow points are designed to make it through heavy clothing and stop. All that being said 9mm are not as easy to conceal when wearing a bathing suit. The glock single stack 43 is getting decent reviews. I carry a Taurus ch85 in stainless sometimes. Its a 5 shot 38 with a concealed hammer. More comfortable then most auto pistols. Using 38 plus P ammo its gets extremely close to 357 mag performance I still want something small that will fit in my swimsuit pocket so Im buying a Ruger lpc2. Every gun shop has shelves full as they are selling like crazy for around $250. They are a 6 shot 380. Not the best round for killing but you never want to kill , you want to stop.

 

[Barrell]

My activities for this would be multi-purpose like detecting and Personal protection I am considering the glock 26 in 9mm. Thanks for the help I appreciate it.

The 26 is a double stack mag and it stands out under your t shirt and really digs into your hip or ankle. I wore one as a backup gun for 12 years. Look at the new glock 43 single stack if you really must have a glock 9mm.

 

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