I am hoping for some suggestions on a new addition. I am looking for a 9mm compact for a general purpose handgun to carry in the truck on road trips, CCW, and range.
I have the full size niche filled with a P89 and GP100. I like the GP100 for its great trigger and ability to shoot light SWC through fire breathing magnums, but as a all around handgun I prefer the capacity of a semi and 9mm is a good balance of power vs. recoil for me. I really like the P89 and it has been my "go to" for a long time, but it is on the large end of full size. I have found myself wishing I could carry sometimes, and I don't feel I can conceal the P89 reliably. I would also like something a little more "refined".
Some considerations:
- double stack magazine
- good aftermarket support (grips, sights, holsters, magazines, etc.)
- compact size that is concealable, but not a huge compromise in med-large hands at the range
- prefer hammer fired decocker because that is what I am used to, but open to suggestions
- bonus points if a quality 22 conversion kit is available
I am going to try to handle a few this afternoon at the shops to try to narrow the list a little. I really want to look at a CZ75 compact, and will also take a look at a sig 226 and glock 19. I would greatly appreciate any other suggestions and comments on things that I should consider in my attempt to find a handgun to be my new "go to".
I would look at size and weight of gun plus compatibility of longer magazines for range use. The G26 comes to mind. Companies like Walther, H&K, FN,....offer similar size offerings. The H&K, FN can be found with hammer firing system. Not sure if you have to settle for used gun or they still make that configuration. The SiGSaur 365 is small and light but it didn't strike me as good range toy. I would not want metal-framed "anchor" as CCW gun.