Going to be moving to the states. What pistol should I get?

[SigWig]

Sig p226 LDC 2 german made if you can find one

 

[n17steve]

Walther PPK

 

[NAA]

If it was me, of the choices, I'd go with the Glock 19.
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NAA.

 

[guysavard]

If I could do it all over again, a Glock 19 gen 3. I’d probably choose a Ruger rxm if I was in the U.S.

 

[derek2007]

Damn Lucky Ducky, so jealous. Glock 19 gen 3 my fav but any will do

 

[guntech]

Gun related deaths In Indiana...

The gun death rate was 34% higher than the overall rate of gun-related deaths in the US in 2024. The state saw a 5% increase in the overall gun death rate from 2022 to 2023. The highest rate of gun-related deaths in Indiana occurred in Marion County, IN, with 31.9 per 100,000 people. The lowest rate was in Hamilton County, IN, with 8.6 per 100,000. The average gun-related death rate among US counties was 16 per 100,000 people in 2024.

 

[bunny]

4” 629 S&W

 

[mildot]

Gun related deaths In Indiana...

The gun death rate was 34% higher than the overall rate of gun-related deaths in the US in 2024. The state saw a 5% increase in the overall gun death rate from 2022 to 2023. The highest rate of gun-related deaths in Indiana occurred in Marion County, IN, with 31.9 per 100,000 people. The lowest rate was in Hamilton County, IN, with 8.6 per 100,000. The average gun-related death rate among US counties was 16 per 100,000 people in 2024.

Good thing they let folks CCW and defend themselves

 

[coryqc]

Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS with Aimpoint ACRO.

Tried and tested, and less money than the Sig P365.

A Glock 48 MOS is worth a look as well. Slimmer profile.


Get the same ammo as the local police force or the FBI for carry.

The one thing that you have to remember about concealed carry... If you have to defend yourself (God forbid), you'll have to turn the pistol in for evidence. No point in getting something expensive.

Congrats on the move!

Can I ask what you'll be doing in the US? No need to name the company, just the field you work in.

Electrical Engineering

 

[coryqc]

Gun related deaths In Indiana...

The gun death rate was 34% higher than the overall rate of gun-related deaths in the US in 2024. The state saw a 5% increase in the overall gun death rate from 2022 to 2023. The highest rate of gun-related deaths in Indiana occurred in Marion County, IN, with 31.9 per 100,000 people. The lowest rate was in Hamilton County, IN, with 8.6 per 100,000. The average gun-related death rate among US counties was 16 per 100,000 people in 2024.

Good thing I'm moving to Hamilton County

 

[Sights4Nights]

S&W J-frame Ultimate Carry or a Kimber K6S would be my first freedom piece.

 

[mildot]

You're going at the right time, you mentioned the RXM, well PSA has something coming well worth a look IMO. Nevermind the removal of the $200 tax stamp for SBR's and suppressors. Enjoy my friend.

 

[IanC]

Personally if it was me, I’d go with a stainless Smith & Wesson J frame snubnose 357 with compact wood grips but I’m a bit of an aficionado.
As per your question though Glock19 or a 26

 

[JTF#]

I am moving to the states in June and have started doing some research on the best utilitarian gun. Currently leaning towards a glock 19, but below are a couple models I'm looking at:

• Sig p365 macro
• Glock 19
• S&W M&P
• PSA Dagger
• Ruger RXM
• Springfield echelon

What do you think of the above/what would be your go-to recommendation?

why would you ask the people here to tell you what to buy?.. a gold plated .44 automag with ivory grips. get that.

 

[708fan]

4” 629 S&W

I was scrolling to the end to type that.

 

[wolf300H&H]

For a carry gun ? Or general purpose?

 

[guntech]

A PPK is probably the most comfortable to carry on a regular basis. I had a friend in the US who packed one daily for 40 years.

His 'door' gun in his house was a 45 and a 357 Mag.

 

[struff55]

I am moving to the states in June and have started doing some research on the best utilitarian gun. Currently leaning towards a glock 19, but below are a couple models I'm looking at:

• Sig p365 macro
• Glock 19
• S&W M&P
• PSA Dagger
• Ruger RXM
• Springfield echelon

What do you think of the above/what would be your go-to recommendation?

if you live in the usa the only one to own is a 1911

 

[70m4h4wk]

All of the ones on your list are good. Also grab a s&w bodyguard carry comp for your underwear gun

 

[pmt]

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