Carry 9mm - Poll

Walther PPS or P99 compact

I voted for the Ruger SR9c. I have never felt comfortable with the size or shape of the Glock 26 grip frame. One day at the range a gentleman shooting in the next stall over asked me if I would like to try his new SR9c. It felt great in my hand, just the right balance of size and weight with really good ergonomics. The sights came up quickly on target and the trigger was fairly light and clean, and I proceded to put all 5 rounds in the black at 30'. Shortly after that I went out and bought one for myself and I have been very satisfied with its performance every time I use it.

I voted other because as of lately i have been carrying a taurus pt111 pro 3rd gen. 12+ 1 and it's very compact. It's hardly noticeable and i often forget i am carrying it. The grip is a bit slim for my mitts though a sleeve can correct that.

Another vote for G27 - 9mm/40S&W option is a definite plus but I shoot 9mm out of Lone Wolf 40-9 conversion barrel. I also use Pearce magazine base extensions for 3 finger grip and added magazine capacity.

S&W 6906, Love the 3rd gen smiths.

Robert

Cz p-01

I'll second Pilot's vote for the CZ75B PCR. A compact with the ergonomics of the 75B, but with a lighter alloy frame.

I had to vote XD, of every pistol I have ever shot, the XD was by far the tightest shooting, and I have never once every had a jam or any other issues. The Glocks I have fired have grouped ok, and feed reliably, but the egronimics were very akward.
The Sig 250C did not impress me, gritty trigger, cheap overall feel though it too never failed to chamber a round.

Other! Another vote for the XDm Compact.

I personally love the Kahr P380 (but I know the .380 isn't an optimized round). But out of the choices, I choose the M&P. To me the top handguns for carry are the Sig P228, S&W M&P, XD, SR9, USP45, & the Glock (any 9mm). But if I had to choose which Glocks preferably The 17,19, & 26.

SR9c for me. Got one on my hip right now.

From a pragmatist...

Assuming they all fit and feel comfortable to you (Glocks never did with me), iff'n it were me...
If you want/like a grip safety, XDSC9.
If it doesn't matter 'bout the grip safety, either M&PC or XDSC9.
If you don't want a grip safety, M&PC.

Unless you REALLY need some particular option offered by the XDM line (like different backstraps to fit your hand), I'd pass on the M line...
although you will be passing up the MATCH GRADE BARREL!
If you do decide XD, see if you can find an Essentials package so you don't get stuck with all the not quite ready for primetime accessories.

Since the above two are double stacks, and thus a little thick, if you want to go thinner at the expense of round count, I'd seriously consider the Ruger LC9.

My personal CC is an XDSC9 with Pearce Grip Extender added to fix the danglin' pinky. In winter, I often carry a SIG P229R in 357 SIG.

Picked up an LC9 a few months back-probably gonna work it into my CC rotation for warmer weather and times when a double stack is a bit hard to conceal.

I voted other since I carry my Kel-tec PF9. Love it! Light and thin.

I voted other... I would go with a G26 or a single stack polymer framed subcompact of some sort.

Kahr pm9 DLC

If you want 9mm in the the smallest package and quality I'd say the pm9 fits the bill. If you check the size charts , the pm9 is the smallest next to the Roh. 9 but they are high maintance and very costly, next would be the Kimber Solo,and good luck trying to find one,also I'm not sure all the bugs have been worked out.I personally have bought two pm 9's and love them. My personal choice would be the Kahr but thats just me , God has given us all different taste.

I second Gunner 442's pick but the P99cAS. Although the new PPQ is growing on me the more I shoot it.

I carry the Glock 23 most of the time. (I like the .40 cal. round) Or the Kimber Pro C .45acp. Other times the 23 and the Kimber are too big and I go with the G 26.

I have carried a Glock 26 for the past few years. Before that I carried my S&W 3913. I think either of these are fine options. Recently however I have been carrying a Kahr CM9. I am able to pocket carry. I love the trigger. I have never warmed up to the Glock trigger. I like the DA of the S&W but the transition between DA and SA has always thrown me off. I like shooting revolvers so the Kahr trigger is nice. I also like the fact that it just fits no adjustment etc. Also I find it extremely accurate. I dont just mean for a pocket gun to me its extremely accurate for any gun.

I voted for other because I find all the given choice too bulky for regular concealed carry. All good guns but too bulky and/or heavy for comfortable ccw. YMMV.

You should look into some of the "real" compact pistols. There are alot of single stack under 1lb semi-auto pistols that are great for ccw. Kahr makes several nice options.

S&w 3913.

EDC

IWB: Walther PPS in 9mm or .40 in rotation. OWB: FNP-45 (cold weather only-needs a coat or bulky sweatshirt or sweater to hide).

HK P2000sk

Why? Because its an HK.

HK P2000sk

Why? Because its an HK.

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Such an informed response. You know that HK's have problems too right?

Kahr PM9