How To Choose The Wrong Handgun

By James England

When it comes to modern handguns, there’s not too many real ‘bad choices’. Most firearms are reliable enough to shoot so long as they’re properly maintained. However, in this article, we’ll go over some of the worst criteria when it comes to choosing what handgun is best for you.

…And, in full disclosure, I’m also delving into my own indiscretions that I’ve personally made in my own handgun purchases.

‘Blinded By The Hype’

It happens. When a new gun hits the market, whether it be at Shot Show or any number of other national or regional events, people tend to ‘ooh’ and ‘aaahh’. Even us gun reviewers can be prone to personal prejudices which may blind us to a gun’s shortcomings in a certain set of environments.

A great example of ‘hype’ is the Taurus Curve. Chambered in .380 ACP, it marketed itself as a great solution for concealed carriers who didn’t want to lug around an inside-the-waistband holster and just wanted a very basic gun for personal protection.

And you know what? For some, the Taurus Curve WILL be a great answer for them. However, by and large, it is a very niche gun that’s really only a good choice for a small subset …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation