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Originally Posted by MaRoFreK
I looked into the Colt Defender as a CCW it looks like it might just work. Also looked into a Ruger LCR 357. The Body Guard 380 you mentioned I have already talked to my wife about one of those for her to carry but I might pick on up myself. Im not a huge guy 6' 1" 200lbs but I think i could probably hide that FNX. My dad carrys a M&P 45 but he really dont care about concealing it cause he's a Trooper. But he always told me if I'm gonna carry a pistol to carry a 45,38, or a 357. lol
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yeah, I agree there... I'd take a .38 special over a .380 anyday. To me, .40 is a happy medium between velocity and bullet mass. A .45 is a big heavy slug that only moves around 850fps if I remember correctly (although it does vary by loading). The .40S&W is a faster velocity round, but its very effective at transfering energy. 9mm is a great penetrator, but in a home defense scenario.... you really don't want a projectile that will penetrate heavily and possibly go through a wall and hit something or someone in the next room. A .40S&W with a Jacketed Hollow point won't travel through most walls, and when it hits someone, they won't go far
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The FNX9 or 40 you could probably conceal in a shoulder or IWB hoster, although the .45 would probably be a bit large and heavy. btw, I'm 6'-2" 195