Not that we're enablers or the likeSince you're on this forum, it probably won't be your last.
My thing was quality, best caliber, capacity, and ccw ability, as I intend to carry everything I purchase.To Post-1's OP,
I'd appreciate to hear what you all went through in your decision-making process.
It's refreshing to see your post, rather than a lot of questions between brands, models, calibers, and feel, when only the buyer can really make the final decision.
Each person will have his/her own reasons for making a final decision as to what to buy, but I would like to hear yours as it's been so long ago, I really don't know or remember what I went through before buying over the years (I think it was ~1988).
Either a Glock 42 or one of the Sig P365 variants.excellent.
now the big question what will be your second handgun? may i suggest its rimfire little brother, s&w m&p compact 22lr, for lots of cheap and easy practice.
welcome to the rabbit hole!
I have never shot or owned either of those, but I understand them to be fine choices. If you're looking for something as a smaller carry gun than that M&P, this is a Golden Age of Carry Guns. I've said that before, and I still think it's true. There are many good choices out there.Either a Glock 42 or one of the Sig P365 variants.
Nice gun. Until recently, I had a 1st generation M&P40c (similar in size to the current M&P 9 Subcompact). I bought a P365 as my most used carry gun, and I have a Glock 19 and CZ PCR when I want bigger. I thought having these three sizes in carry guns would cover my needs well, but in practice I found that if I was carrying the G19 or PCR when I wanted bigger and the P365 when I wanted smaller, I no longer had a niche for the M&P40c. Still, it was 100% reliable, it was accurate, and fun to shoot. Your gun is G19 sized, great overall, 1st or only gun. Large enough to be comfortable to shoot at the range and put in a lot of practice time, yet small enough to be a good everyday carry gun. I may have to pick one up in .40 or .45.View attachment 1149244
Smith and Wesson 9mm M2.0 Compact 3.6". 15+1 capacity. 3.6" Barrel.
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Winchester Defender 147 Grain Bonded JHP.
I love my P365 so much I bought a second one. Now I have one for carry and one for the range, so when one is my range gun I don't have to change out my carry gun (I don't clean my range guns every range trip and I wouldn't carry a dirty gun), I plan to switch out which is the gun in my holster and which is in my range bag every few months. As for the Glock, all of mine are larger (G44, G19 and G22), but I'd go with the G43 (or 43X) if you want a smaller single stack Glock. The size is similar, or in the case of the 43X you do have a longer grip but it is similar in width, and 9mm is far more capable than .380. Personally, for .380 I'd either want a larger gun for fun (I really want an older, nickel Beretta Cheetah or a CZ 82/83), or minimize the size for pocket carry (my current .380 is an LCP, though I actually don't carry it since my S&W 442 or Taurus 856UL usually get picked when I need a pocket gun). Careful though, if you really like carrying your new M&P, once you get something like the P365 (or the Glock if you go with the 43 or 43X) you will probably find it getting about 80-90% of your carry time. The capacity, controllability and ease of concealment is hard to beat.Either a Glock 42 or one of the Sig P365 variants.
My thing was quality,best caliber*cough 45ACP,capacity*Cough Spray and Pray?, and ccw ability, as I intend to carry everything I purchase.
Nice M&P! The next big question is what holster for it are you thinking about ?My thing was quality, best caliber, capacity, and ccw ability, as I intend to carry everything I purchase.
To follow up on @Zendude's question about holsters, I'll add: If you're going to carry, don't skimp on the holster or belt. You don't have to break the bank, but when you carry, a cheap, flimsy belt turns into a cheap, flimsy belt with an extra pound hanging off of it.My thing was quality, best caliber, capacity, and ccw ability, as I intend to carry everything I purchase.
Nothing wrong with an M&P. Well, except that it's not a 1911.........View attachment 1149244
Smith and Wesson 9mm M2.0 Compact 3.6". 15+1 capacity. 3.6" Barrel.
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Winchester Defender 147 Grain Bonded JHP.