Looking at .40 subcompacts for concealed carry, guide me.

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Hi, I'm looking for something in .40 S&W with about a 3.5" barrel for concealed carry. So far, I've identified these choices, but I'm interested in others I should be looking at.

1. CZ RAMI (P)
2. Glock 27
3. SA XD 3"
4. S&W M&P Compact

EDIT: additions:

5. SIG P239
6. Walther PPS
7. Kahr PM40

Please give me your opinion on your favorite and why. Thanks!
 
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I don't own one, but I've shot the XD sub and love it. Looks like it would make a great ccw.
 
+1 for the M&P Compact. Soft shooting, nice finish, easy to conceal, and natural pointer. Quite a slick little rig.
 
I have a Glock 27, my first Glock, I love it. The trigger is really neat, it's got an incredibly light and short reset that feels like a good single action to me, and it is accurate and for me pretty easy to shoot well. the two-fingered grip is odd at first but I learned it pretty quickly, and it carries very well, being light, having a pretty short (top to bottom) slide and no extra stuff poking out of the sides. The RAMI would probably be my second pick for a subcompact.
 
The Glock 27 is the industry standard, and is the best for the money. The M&P is a good alternative, and some folks prefer it. The XD is also good, but heavier. The RAMI is a quality gun, but I don't like a TDA with safety for this type gun.
I'd also look at the HK P2000sk, but its more money.
 
I love my Glock 27. That being said, I've heard good things about the small M&P too. I don't care for XD's, but that's a personal thing.
 
I looked at all of those choices for CCW as well, and finally settled on the M&P. My friend really tried to steer me to the Glock, but while a very reliable and well made gun, the ergonomics were terrible to me.

I think the CZ is a beautiful gun and I REALLY wanted it, but upon doing some web research, it became apparent that there were major issues with FTF in the .40 S&W RAMI. If those were/are fixed, I would definitely pick one up, although they are a little on the heavier side and accessories are a little harder to find.

It came down to a choice between the M&P and XD for me. They are both great guns, but I am not a fan of the trigger and grip safeties on the XD. The grip felt excellent on the M&P and with the rebate check and mags, it was a great deal. Both have great accessory markets and good quality, but the M&P just seems to be the better platform to me. The XD has more safety features, if that is a factor for you.

You might also consider a Walther P99. Awesome gun.
 
They speak of "leading edge" - I worked for an IT shop where we were a "Beta" site. We would get discounts on software because we would
identify bugs prior to general release. Our director called it living on
the "Bleeding edge." We finally got tired of it, and paid a bit more
for no surprizes. It's ok, with softwared but with new firearms I like to
see them come out and monitor forums for any problems. Indeed, the
Rami in .40 S&W has some issues.

Have you considered the CZ 75 .40 S&W Compact ? it has an
ambi safety. Perhaps there's feedback on the CZforum.

Did you look at the Sig P239 .40 S&W ? 3.3" Bbl. a single
stack may be an easier/slim profile for ccw. the standard
mag cap. is 7 but there's a 10 rd extended mag available with
a plastic extension to lengthen the grip for the pinky finger.

Randall
 
Kahr PM40?

I often pocket carry the PM9 when I don't want the bother of carrying a pistol. I've fired the PM40, the recoil is a bit stouter then the PM9, but not crazy bad (crazy bad is a Ruger SP101 with hot 158gr .357 loads) for me.

BSW
 
I carry an XD .40 subcompact and it works great for CCW. I also have an HK P2000 and that works great for me. The P2000sk would be a good option but a bit more expensive. The M&Pc is nice as well.
 
i like my xd service model, but i love my xd sc it is a sweet shooter, accurate and reliabel and fun to shoot at the same time. i think you should get one. in keeping with the sc theme you could also check out the kahr line they are very nice too especially the steel framed models.
 
I have an XD SC in .40 with a coversion barrel for 9MM and I love it, but I would be looking at the thinner Kahr pistols for carry.
 
For me, slimmer is always better for carry. I can highly recommend the Sig 239. The Walther PPS and Kahr would be great carry guns too.
 
I think the CZ is a beautiful gun and I REALLY wanted it, but upon doing some web research, it became apparent that there were major issues with FTF in the .40 S&W RAMI.
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Mine had 2 FTFs today while on the range. That was in about 30 rounds of ammo.

I have noticed that it only happens in the first few mags. I might be doing something wrong when I clean it, but I don't have any other pistols that are that picky.

FWIW I've made -zero- effort to actually fix the problem. Probably just needs a heavier recoil spring.
 
I have owned and fired the top 2 choices. However, my CZ RAMI was an alloy frame. I prefer the Glock 27 though. It fits my hand well and offers me many different carry options.
 
I've made a spreadsheet with the features and price of all of these, and so far, I'm thinking the Springer and the S&W lead the pack as far as features & price go.
 
I have a Glock 27 and think it is a great concealed carry handgun. I carry mine in a Don Hume IWB, cross draw. Good gun, butt ugly, accurate and reliable as all get out.
 
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