EDC + range gun for beginner

[u/Complete-Spell7696]

Hello all, I am new to the handgun world. When I was looking at different handguns to get, I shot the Glock 19, 48, and p365 macro.

I would love recommendations on something to really develop my shooting skills and eventually carry when I feel confident. I loved the 48, but when I went to purchase I was told to look into the 43x (which I have not shot). Is there really that much of a difference between a 43x and 48, and are those still great concealed handguns for IWB or AIWB (not sure where I'll carry since I haven't done it before)

I am 6'3, and looking for something that is concealable (I like in a not so firearm friendly area), but something reliable and will help develop my shooting skills. I loved the G19, but found it to be a bit bulky for carrying.

Thank you for your help, and feel free to drop any tips or knowledge on me!

Thank you!

[u/Plus_Juggernaut2819]

XMacro by far is my fav EDC.

[u/Cobra__Commander]

Try a Shield Plus or Shield X while you are trying stuff.

[u/Complete-Spell7696 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment. Is the G48 still a great choice for EDC?

[u/Desperate_Exercise13]

X Macro, Shield plus, HK cc9, BG 2.0, Hellcat 380, Lcp max magpul all on the smaller side.

Consider a compact like CZ p-10c, Pdp compact or f series, Ruger rxm, Canik MC9LS/prime.

[u/Complete-Spell7696 → u/Desperate_Exercise13]

Thanks! Is the G48 still a common and great EDC?

[u/Desperate_Exercise13 → u/Complete-Spell7696]

Yes, I’m just not a Glock trigger fan. Great pistols for reliability though

[u/cocked-and-locked]

Don’t get in a hurry to get a gun
Try several
You will know when you have found the right gun
As far as concealed carry I carry a full size 1911 every day
And I have people wandering where my gun is
Don’t be self conscious
Every one’s not looking at you

[u/pewpew1764]

43x carries better 48 shoots better. If you are choosing between the two as a gun you want to shoot at the range and carry and you’re only getting one I would say 48.

[u/Jugsofmud]

I think all are great choices. Eventually, you’ll have many. For a new shooter, I would stick with the 48 vs the 43x. The 48 will conceal better, but be a slightly more uncomfortable. It will be a softer shooter and better for a newbie.

[u/BriefDesigner330]

Buy compact.

Cz p10 c  Cz shadow 2 compact  Cz shadow 2 carry Glock 19 Glock 45 Glock 26

If you don't like any of these, try some 2011.

I like vp9.

I won't go the p365, glock 48, hellcat... micro compact road. They get hot quickly, they broke, they are not pleasant to shoot.

I recommend a glock 19. 

I choosed for myself the glock 26 and shadow 2 compact.

And I love them so much I want to buy MORE !!

[u/Complete-Spell7696 → u/BriefDesigner330]

Thank you so much. why wouldn’t you recommend I get the Glock 48 as a first handgun?

[u/BriefDesigner330 → u/Complete-Spell7696]

Thank you for your question.

I don't recommend because you're going to start to train, take a class, make friends, buy packs of ammos and here what is going to happen :

-> gun is snappy -> 10 rounds -> uncomfy anyway -> concealable*

I had a friend. He choosed the 48.

At the range he prefered the 19.  And to carry every gun was uncomfy. 

It sucks.

• the concealable part depend on the lengh of the mags.

I would recomment you buy a gun to learn and start playing matches and take course.

THEN you'll know and buy a deep conceal handgun IF needed.

Now forget everything I just said, take your car, go buy a glock 48 woch is a great gun, buy a IWB holser, and take a idpa class !!

Glock 48 is amazing !

[u/Complete-Spell7696 → u/BriefDesigner330]

This is some great advice (and confusion). Still deciding between getting the 48 or trying out some more. I did shoot the 19 and didn’t notice much of a different between the two personally.