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thanks for suggestions and advice.

Thanks guys.

The only other handgun I currently own is a Springfield XD 9mm. It definitely to big for me to carry and conceal.
I'm a novice when it comes to guns both rifle and hand. Therefore, features and styles I wouldn't know alot about.
I don't plan on carrying everday day.

Considering the LCP basically because I've heard good things about it. Also, heard good things about the Taurus Slim????
That's why I'm on this forum. I don't know alot about handguns and I'm looking for advice from experienced users.

I'm 5'9", 180 lbs, strong for my size, avg./med. hand and hip size.

Features I'm looking for:

Caliber: Big enough to pack a decent punch (although this can be based on the grain and powder, right?)

Size/Weight: Probably pocket size or something just slightly bigger. I'm not opposed to a gun that will need to be carried in a holster (inside pants, lower back, leg, side of pants as long as its easy to conceal) although I don't want something big and bulky (like I said I already have an XD 9mm). I eventually plan on purchasing additional handguns but for my first purchase I do want something thats going to be easy to conceal.

Safety: I do prefer something with a safety although I've noticed this is hard to find with smaller guns. So not to important. I don't plan on carrying loaded until I'm comfortable with carrying.

Cost: Preferably under $350 although cost is somewhat flexible. I'm willing to spend a little $$ for something nice.

Why are most people not a fan of the 380? It would easily qualify as a gun that would "STOP" someone right?

Thanks all for your help and bear with me, as I said I'm somewhat of a novice when it comes to guns.

I'm sure there have been previous threads on this subject but what gun does any of you recommend carrying.

I've been told the Ruger LCP is a good gun and Taurus has an equivalent thats good.
Both of the two that I'm speaking of are 380 caliber.

Should I be looking for something a little bigger?

What are you thoughts and suggestions? I do prefer something small and light.

Thanks!