I have been shooting a little over two and half years now, and have finally become comfortable and proficient enough with a handgun that I no longer feel cc would do me more harm than good (aka get me out of a sticky situation rather than put me in one).
So its time for me to pick out what my conceal carry handgun will be.
I already have two guns which would be ideal for cc (an xd-40 and an m&p 40), however after spending some time testing guns at my local range yesterday (beretta 90two, cz 75b, sig 226 and 239) I have decided that it will be a Sig of some sorts.
My reasoning is simple: 1) the Sig just fits me- I picked up the gun (239 or 226 take your pick) and immediately shot better than I have with either my xd or my m&p, or my 1911 for that matter, and 2) I like being able to carry with one in the chamber while still keeping the hammer down in da with the heavy trigger pull (I know I'm going to get a bunch of gruff for this, its just as safe with the xd cocked n locked etc etc but I am just more comfortable carrying this way rather than hot on the xd/m&p, so just bear with me).
I liked the cz, but the muzzle flip seemed less on the sigs for me, and I like the straight 8 sights on the sigs as well.
So basically, I have decided that Sigs might just be the guns for me, even though they are more $$$ than I would like to spend. I have even considered trading in one of my other guns to make the Sig more affordable, which is hard for me to do as I kind of like collecting stuff, but that is how sure I am of my affinity for the Sigs.
So basically it boils down to a battle of Sigs for cc. What advice can you experts offer me between the p226, p229, and p239? I hear nothing but good things about all of them. I know the p239 is the smallest of the bunch and therefore easiest/most comfortable for cc, but I hear a lot of ppl say the p229 is there cc weapon of choice. Is this usually b/c of the increased capacity, or is there other reasoning involved?
How should I go about deciding which one is best for me? I shoot both the 226 and the 239 equally well, and assume the p229 will be the same.
I know the 239 has a lower capacity, but that is not a major concern to me.
I guess what I am asking is how much of a difference would I notice in comfort and concealability of the p239 vs the other two options/why would I go with the p226 or p229 over the smaller and seemingly easier to carry p239.
How did you decide on your first cc weapon?
I am 6'1" 160 lbs (aka bony) and will be carrying iwb. Any help is appreciated.
So its time for me to pick out what my conceal carry handgun will be.
I already have two guns which would be ideal for cc (an xd-40 and an m&p 40), however after spending some time testing guns at my local range yesterday (beretta 90two, cz 75b, sig 226 and 239) I have decided that it will be a Sig of some sorts.
My reasoning is simple: 1) the Sig just fits me- I picked up the gun (239 or 226 take your pick) and immediately shot better than I have with either my xd or my m&p, or my 1911 for that matter, and 2) I like being able to carry with one in the chamber while still keeping the hammer down in da with the heavy trigger pull (I know I'm going to get a bunch of gruff for this, its just as safe with the xd cocked n locked etc etc but I am just more comfortable carrying this way rather than hot on the xd/m&p, so just bear with me).
I liked the cz, but the muzzle flip seemed less on the sigs for me, and I like the straight 8 sights on the sigs as well.
So basically, I have decided that Sigs might just be the guns for me, even though they are more $$$ than I would like to spend. I have even considered trading in one of my other guns to make the Sig more affordable, which is hard for me to do as I kind of like collecting stuff, but that is how sure I am of my affinity for the Sigs.
So basically it boils down to a battle of Sigs for cc. What advice can you experts offer me between the p226, p229, and p239? I hear nothing but good things about all of them. I know the p239 is the smallest of the bunch and therefore easiest/most comfortable for cc, but I hear a lot of ppl say the p229 is there cc weapon of choice. Is this usually b/c of the increased capacity, or is there other reasoning involved?
How should I go about deciding which one is best for me? I shoot both the 226 and the 239 equally well, and assume the p229 will be the same.
I know the 239 has a lower capacity, but that is not a major concern to me.
I guess what I am asking is how much of a difference would I notice in comfort and concealability of the p239 vs the other two options/why would I go with the p226 or p229 over the smaller and seemingly easier to carry p239.
How did you decide on your first cc weapon?
I am 6'1" 160 lbs (aka bony) and will be carrying iwb. Any help is appreciated.
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