I’ve been shooting every now and then for the last 20-ish years and I’m a decent shot. I’ve shot a handful of different pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Leaning towards getting a pistol, not totally sure what I’d get. It would be for home/self defense but I like to go to the range sometimes. I’m considering:
- Some sort of 1911
- Ruger LC380 (is it even possible to get a CCW in CA?)
Any thoughts/recommendations?
You’re in CA? I’d start by finding out what you can legally have. Generally people are happiest with modern models like the Glock 19 or Sig P365 (or XL). Caniks are also good. Smaller is good for concealed carry, otherwise larger is easier to handle.
The big question is, what exactly is your threat model? What exactly do you anticipate needing to defend your self or home against?
“so I’m sitting in my living room naked, except for my holster, and the attacker starts screaming from 30 feet away” has always been the model I go with. Anything else is unrealistic.