Of these listed which would you pick for your CCW and why?

S&W M&P9c is on my short list. Small enough to be easily concealable IWB yet large enough for good capacity and shootability. Until I buy one my friend's is not safe! Glock 19 is a close runner up but it is a little tall for my liking.

m&p9c. it would be easier to conceal, and 1911's aren't really my thing.

Either the S&W M&P or the G19, both would work equally well.

That being said, I EDC a G22

I was in this dilemma when looking for a new CCW recently. Being poor and hating grip safeties, left me to decide between the M&P9 and the G19.

I was set on the M&P9 for several reasons but decided to try both at a range first. After shooting both I hated the M&P trigger. So, I went with the G19.

M&P9c and G19 are both great guns....why doesn't Smith make a g19 sized m&p? it would be the shiznit!

G19, as I already have two and a G26.

Based on 12 years' ownership of mine, I chose the Glock 19. An honorable mention should go to the S&W M&P; the one I had was 100% reliable. I didn't find it as comfortable to carry IWB due to its wide slide. I have no experience with Kimber 1911s, but my experience with a couple of others was not good (poor reliability). The Taurus is very bulky for concealed carry, with a fat grip and wide slide; the G19 holds the same number of rounds but is much more compact. In fact, as I've remarked a number of times, it is the most "size efficient" handgun around.

G19 or M&P. It is a matter of personal preference. I would go G19 because I'm very familiar with it.

Kimber seems to be having a lot of QC issues lately. Taurus has never impressed me. Full sized XD is a big muther'. I have an XDSC-9 I like it, but all the XDs seem chunky to me.

I voted for the Glock 19, but I would actually prefer the G23 in 40S&W.

S&W M&P compact would be my very close second choice also in 40S&W.

Why?

Caliber - Contrary to common notion of 9mm being more accurate than 40S&W, my 180gr TCFP practice loads consistently produce very small shot groups off hand when rapid fired. With capacity being similar, I prefer the terminal ballistics of 40S&W JHP over 9mm.

Pistol - I have shot both brand models and ran timed match stages in comparison to other pistol models in various calibers (I think around 35 pistols total to include 1911s, Berettas, CZs, HKs, Rugers, Sigs, etc.) and Glock models consistently gave me the fastest time with smallest double-tap groups. This was done when I was not a fan of Glocks and I was shooting 1911/Sig primarily.

Since then, I have done similar timed comparisons with newer models of pistols and I have yet to find another brand/models of pistol that can out shoot the Glock time/shot groups. I will admit that I have a lot more trigger time on the Glocks though.

I chose the M&P as close second because of improved ergonomics over Glock models. I like the grip better and controls are more accessible than Glocks. The metal magazines always drop free for fast mag changes and I can shoot lead reloads in standard land/groove rifled barrel for cheaper practice. M&Ps are one of few pistols with ambi slide release in case you have to release the slide with your left hand.

I would choose the Glock 19 with the M&P9c coming in at a close second! And that is coming from a fan of the M&Ps. I just happen to like Glocks too.

I would choose the Kimber Pro. If you are carrying something as big/heavy as all the choices, it might as well be a .45. The slim lines of the 1911 carry well in an IWB holster. After the 1911's it would be the Glock.

I voted for the M&P9c for the same reasons as Mags.

G19 It fills my needs.

G19 or officers sized 1911. I am not familiar with all of Kimber's model designations nor do I care to be.

G19 good combination of power and capacity in an easy to carry, easy to maintain package.

One more for the M&P9c, for the same reasons. If it had been the 26, instead of the 19, I might have gone that way though. Either would do.

+1 for the M&P9c. i actually just purchased a M&P40c, although i'm a big fan of the 9mm.

M&P9c has great ergos, great capacity, and the 9mm is a nifty round

fwiw, i'm totally "in bed" with S&W as a company though...

i have a kimber pro carry .45 & love it. it has become my favorite handgun. i liked it so much i went out & bought the 9mm pro carry version. the only problem i had was that it did not like the mag that came with it. i use novaks for the range & wilsons for carry, these work great.

The Glock 19 and M&P 9c are my choices. Id go with the M&P 9c for the comfort and feel of it for CCW but the Glock 19 is a great choice as well... Its just a little too block like and bigger than the 9c.

JOe

G19: Size, weight, accuracy, reliability, earned reputation, make it as good of a ccw pistol as you could ever use. My personal choice over the G19 is not on your list, the CZ 75D PCR. SIG P229 or P239 are other good choices. I would not put my faith in any of your other choices... just my opinion and experience with the pistols I have mentioned.

Glock 19. It's as simple and reliable as it gets. I like the 23 better, but all Glocks are simply semi-auto revolvers to me, point and click...

i am looking to get an XD45 with night sights sometime this year, I like Springfield , i just hope the one i buy isnt a lemon!

Glock! They work and don't need a break in period. No more needs to be said as far as I am concerned

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Odd, i don't recall any of my 6 M&P's requiring a break in period?