Another concealed carry poll. Opinions please?

I went with the glock 23 and other for the glock 27. You would have the same manual of arms, and could share the mags of the 23.

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This is EXACTLY what I would do. In my opinion, with two autoloaders, it would be hard to beat this setup.

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I went with the glock 23 and other for the glock 27. You would have the same manual of arms, and could share the mags of the 23.

This is EXACTLY what I would do. In my opinion, with two autoloaders, it would be hard to beat this setup.

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+1...Shared mags / same cal. / same manual of arms = very efficient

I voted for g23 and p2000.. but for the same reasons as above, I went w/ p2000 and p2000sk. The only reason I skipped on the glock is b/c I have a personal preference towards the LEM trigger... otherwise I shot both the best

some ppl have talked about glock having an unsupported barrel for the .40s? Maybe the glock could potentially break prematurely, but my shooting habits would never gather a round count to have that happen...

your three other options are just unreliable IMO (I have no proof). If u get a good one, great.. but browsing forums makes me think there's a higher chance of gettin a problematic one...

From that list, Glock 23. Reason: personal preference. Good combination of size, weight, capacity, simple manual of arms. Though much reviled, the factory sights are perfectly adequate for defensive use. That is, they are very easy to quickly see. If not, swapping them out with something else is easy.

But since you say you're a new shooter, the best approach would be to shoot samples of each, then decide what works best for you.

Not on the list, but among my favorites these days: Smith & Wesson's M&P. I much prefer the grip.

Of the pistols mentioned, the Glock 23 and Glock 27. The 23 is the gold standard for concealed carry - proven, light and reliable. The 27 is its smaller brother and makes a great backup. You can use 23 mags in the 27.

Well permit me to add my opinion in this. A 1911 is the worst CCW you could carry. The reason for that conclusion by me is that it takes two actions to fire the pistol. 1.Take off the safety then 2.Pull the trigger. I much prefer a pistol that only requires one natural action.....PULL the trigger. This was ONE of major considerations in the Military's decision to scrap the 1911 and go with the Beretta 92. Now 1911 are great range and play toys and I got a bunch of them but I carry a Glock or a Kahr and my wife carries a Kel Tec PF 9.

No flames needed this is just my point of view!

G23 + g27

Looks like "Other" is a run away!

I voted 1911 and other. I would recommend an STI Escort and a Kahr PM40

A 1911 is the worst CCW you could carry. The reason for that conclusion by me is that it takes two actions to fire the pistol. 1.Take off the safety then 2.Pull the trigger. I much prefer a pistol that only requires one natural action.....PULL the trigger.

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I'm going to have to disagree. If you are as proficient with your carry gun as one ought to be then swiping the safety as the gun is presented IS NATURAL.

The debate of an external safety has gone on many times and there is no need for a full rehash here. There are arguments on both sides. It certainly is not a disqualifying feature for a carry gun and it alone is definitely not enough to make the 1911 the worst choice for a carry gun as there are many other pistols that also have external safeties and but other attributes that make them far less ideal.

Oh and the military's considerations for a sidearm are FAR different than my considerations for a CCW gun

P2000, and it's not even close.

I would go with the FNX 40, or perhaps the HK 2000. Both are excellent pieces.

I went with the glock 23 and other for the glock 27. You would have the same manual of arms, and could share the mags of the 23.

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I just carry my 23 and an extra magazine. But if i were to carry two guns this would be it I suppose.

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I'm going to have to disagree. If you are as proficient with your carry gun as one ought to be then swiping the safety as the gun is presented IS NATURAL.

The debate of an external safety has gone on many times and there is no need for a full rehash here. There are arguments on both sides. It certainly is not a disqualifying feature for a carry gun and it alone is definitely not enough to make the 1911 the worst choice for a carry gun as there are many other pistols that also have external safeties and but other attributes that make them far less ideal.

Oh and the military's considerations for a sidearm are FAR different than my considerations for a CCW gun

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Well we concluded one thing real quick in the service. The 1911 was designed for right handed shooters only. When the south paws went on century they had to leave their pistols on half cock or hammer down on a hot round. I don't think I have to tell you what that created.

All things considered, make mine Glock for CCW and I play with my 1911 at the range. I show my friends my 1911 but my enemies will see my Glock real quick. In fact, I use my Glock to protect my 1911 collection. But that's just me.

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When the south paws went on century they had to leave their pistols on half cock or hammer down on a hot round. I don't think I have to tell you what that created.

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I can think of a better solution(s). As an aside, one should be able to run (draw, shoot, reload, clear stoppages, etc) their defensive handgun right or left handed including with only the left of right hand. IMHO that type of thing is basic stuff that anyone carrying a gun ought to know. If getting the safety of with the left hand is a huge problem one could use an ambi safety.

More than a few lefties carry 1911s.

For what its worth I carry a glock most of the time. I, however, would have no issues carrying a 1911 and consider a good 1911 to be a fine defensive weapon. My reasons for not carrying a 1911 more often have nothing to do with the safety or not being able to run the gun left handed. It may not be for everyone, but then neither is a glock.

I'll probably get thoroughly castigated for this, but to me the .40 S&W is a classic example of the definition of a compromise (between the 9mm and the .45 ACP), "a thing with the disadvantages of both and the advantages of neither". I just have never cottoned to that cartridge.

That being said, any one of the CZ 75 series as a primary, along with a PCR or a RAMI (if you want something really small) would be very difficult to beat.

Me? I carry a P-01 with a couple spare mags, but then again I don't live in an urban aggro-land.


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Kahr CW-40 and PM40~!

I shoot and carry a Sig P250 compact daily. I love the overbuilt straightforward design. If you do check one out avoid the older frame models that will be found at discount prices, these had some problems, and are obosolete. The new model frames will accept the current magazines, and are utterly reliable.

I would get something that reduces the recoil of the 40 like a BHP or a Beretta with the rotating barrel.

If the xd doesn't point naturally for you, the glock is for you.

I prefer 1911's. I had to learn to shoot my glock. An XD by comparison, pointed much more naturally to me.

There are no wrong answers. We can't tell you the perfect choice for you. Go and rent each one, and put 50-100 rounds at least through each...then make a decision. Good luck!

If you do use 1911, I would carry a Commander, or a Compact model.

Its hard to beat 1911s and compact glocks for carry IMO. I voted 1911 and G23.

Again I say it is important to try them out on a range that you can rent them. I prefer either the XD subcompact or the CZ75D for carry. Then the XDM or FNX9 for the range and shooting speed plates