Autoloader for CCW

[txgolfer45]

Other - Glock 26 or Kahr PM9 should work great for you.

Scott

 

[ILLINI]

I like the Glock 26. Compact fire power in a rust resistant package. My Keltec tends to rust when carried; the Glock does not. Another option is the Browning BDM. It is probably the flattest double stack auto around. With pre-bans you can have 15 rounds. Even with 10 round mags the BDM is a good selection... Illini

 

[txgolfer45]

Hey Illini,

I'm a fellow Illini too!

Scott

 

[varoadking]

Sig P239

Well put...

 

[HankL]

I like the Officer's because I'm a skinny guy with fairly small hands. The pistol conceals well on my frame using a Milt Sparks Versa Max II. It fits my hands better than my G26 and I'm a funky kinda guy anyway.

Reliability issues are a true concern when considering a 3 1/2 " barrel 1911.
My pistol, in original condition, would fail to feed on the last or next to last round every 3rd of 4th magazine. I have no firsthand experience with the new Colt Defender so I can't comment on how well they might run.

Loss of velocity from 5" vs 3.5" barrels is not an issue to me at defensive ranges. Well placed shots at close ranges from either barrel will stop a fight and that's all it is about.

If you are a small framed person and are willing to spend some time and or bucks on getting an Officer's up and running and willing to change out the recoil spring every few hundred, instead of few thousand rounds you may well want to look into one. I like mine.

 

[Mike Irwin]

On the fairly rare occasions when I carry a semi-auto for CCW, it's normally a Kahr K9.

 

[Dregan]

None, at the moment. I live in Ohio... You know...

But on the upside, IF things work out right this fall, I'll carry my Walther P99QA in 9mm. For a few reasons.

1. It's the only handgun I own right now...

2. With nothing to catch on stuff and being pretty thin, it's a natural.

3. 9mm 124 gr. Gold Dot +p = plenty of stopping power.

4. 16+1 with three more hicaps available.

and finally...

5. It's the only handgun I own... which I know I already said, but I thought that the point was really quite relevant, and might be worth mentioning again..

 

[aircarver]

A Makarov, refinished with a tuff-Coat plastic finish so's to be impervious to a hot & sweaty climate.

 

[Mark IV Series 80]

Semi-auto: Glock 36 in .45 ACP or Beretta 950 Jetfire in .25 ACP.

Not restricted to semi-auto (and we're not): an older S&W M638 Bodyguard Airweight with .38 Special +P's.

 

[Son of John]

Second that snubbie

Don't rule out a .38 +p by reading ballistics charts all day long. These are powerful little poppers esp with good JHP ammo. If the bullet doesn't do it, you might catch 'em on fire if you shoot close enough. You don't have to worry about the bullet not feeding or the gun going out of battery if you stick it in the bad guys belly.

I'd get a small .357 instead of .38 so you can stoke it up too. I agree with the other posters, try out a lot of small guns and see which one is best.

 

[Arts]

S&W CS9. 3" barrel and weighs 23 oz.

 

[MCNETT]

Based on your choices I would put a vote in for the Glock 26 or Glock 27.
-Mike

 

[Poohgyrr]

The Hi Power grip fits me about perfect and this is my first choice for general use.

If I was wedded to cross draw and needed a shorter grip, I'd look at the G26/27, or a round butt mid or small frame Smith revolver. The old J frame is about the easiest thing to conceal. A snub K frame hides better than some folks think. The G26/27's are thick, but when that's not a problem, hide pretty well. The Smith 3913 series hides very well too.

Canes work really well, and are legal most everywhere.

 

[tlhelmer]

I would go with a Glock 19 or pick the model in your favorite caliber. Sig and H&K are great as well for CCW.

 

[Safety First]

I voted for "other".. I know the Sig P-239 is not the best CCW gun for everyone, but don't buy until you check it out

 

[CTI1USNRET]

5" 1911A1

 

[yzguy]

I love my P-11, but as was mentoned before if your not going to carry with one in the pipe the double action pull is really not needed.... but then again, you may change your mind later, and it is still small and light.

 

[Berg01]

Sig P229 in .40 S&W or .357 Sig

 

[ChuckB]

CCW? What's CCW? I live in the not-so-free state of Illinois so, with our current state government (including de facto governor Richie Daley), the Cubs might win the World Series before honest citizens are trusted to protect themselves like those in 35 other states.

Chuck (in a foul mood)

 

[Arts]

I lived in WoodDale for 40 years and finally got sick of it and moved to San Antonio 4 months ago. No regrets. And when I carry it will be a S&W CS9.

 

[Snake Eyes]

Other

Colt Compact Model 1991A1

 

[jon1481]

Beretta 950bs and Colt lwt commander.