r/concealedcarry

I have been wanting to get a new handgun for concealed carry. With that said - I am not super well versed on handguns but just want something dependable, that feels good, and is highly concealable. I am also wanting a manual safety for peace of mind.

With the research I have done I have grown to really want the S&W CSX E-Series. It seems to do extremely well in every comparison and I have yet to hear about anyone not liking it or having any issues with it. The problem I am running into is that it is not a particularly popular gun, so the ranges around me don’t have it available for rentals to try it and see how it feels. Would it be a terrible idea for me to buy it without ever shooting it? I’d love to hear your advice and if you think it’s necessary, other recommendations.

My key points are:
- highly concealable
- manual safety
- 9mm
- under $700

Let me know what you think!

This post to pertains to pocket carry of the Bersa Thunder pistol only. Just wanted to add this question elsewhere too.

I have another question for you Bersa guys and gals. My last question got so many awesome responses.

My question concerns the Bersa Thunder and pocket carry. Like, is it really realistically practical? I carry a S&W 642 constantly and have successfully pocket carried the following:

Glock 42, Ruger LCP, Beretta Pico, S&W Bodyguard 1.0 and Remington rm380. The Glock is the biggest but was actually easier/more comfortable to pocket carry than my S&W airweight. Problem is, I cannot trust a striker fire carried chamber loaded in the pocket.Just don’t trust it. In a good kydex holster on the belt a striker fired pistol condition 1 is fine. But a striker in a condition 1 in even a kydex holster in the pocket gives me the willies. Not rational I know, but very much my hang up.
So I guess my question is do you think I would be able to comfortably and effectively pocket carry a Bersa Thunder for long periods of time?

Thank you in advance for any responses to my questions. I have wanted a Bersa Thunder for many years but have stubbornly held off because I have been burned in the past. I would be embarrassed to tell you how many times I have bought yet another handgun -something I did not need at all, really had zero purpose for, and then it doesn’t even work properly?!!!! The guilt I feel afterwards tends to linger and make me hesitant on all future gun purchases. I also subscribe to the “happy wife/happy life” philosophy 😁