Carry 9mm - Poll

Which Compact/Subcompact 9mm

  • Glock 27

    Votes: 52 16.0%

  • Sig P250SC

    Votes: 8 2.5%

  • Ruger SR9C

    Votes: 44 13.5%

  • M&P 9C

    Votes: 51 15.7%

  • XDSC

    Votes: 27 8.3%

  • Other - Explain

    Votes: 143 44.0%
  • Total voters
    325
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Getting my CCL back in under two months and have narrowed my gun preference down to compact/subcompact 9mm.

I have the Glock 27 listed since I can drop in a barrel and practically have a 26 as well.

The Glock has an advantage and disadvantage. First, the fact that it accepts the 26 barrel gives me two guns. But at the price of $520 for the gun and roughly $200 for the G26 barrel. For a tad more I could have two Sig P250SC in 9mm and 40 S&W.

Buton the side of magazines, glock wins since I could carry larger capacity mags on my belt where as the P250SC, as far as I know, does not.

So i'll leave a poll and maybe people can give their opinions.

And a side note. I already have a PF9 and I can't wait to sell it. Don't like the weight for the recoil of +p ammo nor the trigger.
 
Kel-Tec P3AT or Ruger equivalent. It's a .380 acp not a 9mm but just drops in the pocket, very convienent to carry. Remember you're not going to war, if you are then the AR 15 is a better choice.
 
I voted M&P. Only because it fits my hand just a little better than the Glock, and I like the trigger a little better. The Glock would be my second choice, especially if pricing is a concern. IIRC, the M&P is roughly $100-150 more.
 
I am currently in the market for something a bit smaller than the Glock 19, so I was looking at the Glock 26. Its a great gun, and I love Glocks, but still a bit bulky. For a subcompact 9mm, I am currently giving some serious consideration to the Kahr CW9. Only 6+1 rounds (as opposed to the 10+1 of the G26), but significanly lighter and smaller in all dimentions than the Glock, make it a much more attractive alternative for IWB or pocket carry.
 
Kel-Tec P3AT or Ruger equivalent. It's a .380 acp not a 9mm but just drops in the pocket, very convienent to carry. Remember you're not going to war, if you are then the AR 15 is a better choice.
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So I guess everyone should use .380's then? No thanks.

The kahr is .90 inches thick at the slide compared the 1.27 of the glock. The kahr is also over .3 inches longer and 4 rounds less. IMO, the harder part to conceal is grip length.
 
M&P but in .357sig :)

I like all the choices except the SIG P250... there is a reason why they are giving them away... The XD is a tad top heavy but a fine choice, the SR9c are really nice and i really like their adjustable sights and the packaging they give you with the full size and compact option but that LCI is just huge.

For me it would be between the Glock and M&P.

I find the M&P the most comfortable in my hands although i own a glock 27 the M&P feels smoother on recoil in the compact size and the M&P has good sights unlike the crappy plastic sights on the Glock.

The best answer though is to try them all and put them in your hand and see what you shoot best. If i shot a Keltec better than a Glock, id carry a Keltec. Whatever feels good and you are good at shooting gets my vote.
 
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For a subcompact 9mm, I am currently giving some serious consideration to the Kahr CW9. Only 6+1 rounds (as opposed to the 10+1 of the G26)
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Hmm, perhaps you meant the CM9; the CW9 is 7+1:)

The kahr is .90 inches thick at the slide compared the 1.27 of the glock. The kahr is also over .3 inches longer and 4 rounds less. IMO, the harder part to conceal is grip length.
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If a stock Kahr 9mm has 4 rounds less capacity than a stock G26, then it's a CM9, MK9, or PM9: all of which measure less in height, length, thickness, and weight than a G26.

Regards,
Greg
 
Of those listed I voted for the SR9c. I really like the M&P9c too but the Ruger is a little more compact. If you want a really small 9mm then think about the Ruger LC9.
 
I voted OTHER because I either carry a Sig P239 or a Glock 19. Love them both. The Sig is a little less blocky and I prefer carrying it. The funny thing is both guns are almost identical in size but the G19 weighs an ounce LESS with 15 rounds compared to my P239 with 8 rounds. Oh well.
 
Glock 19. Best all-around concealed carry pistol out there IMO. Others will, of course dissagree and there are many other good choices of course.

I am not Glock fan boy but I must stay I like them a lot for the simplicity of operation, maintenance, and ease of finding holsters etc.
 
On-duty I carry either an XD45 or XDm40.

My off-duty go to gun is the XDsc 9mm. Tough as nails.
 
Other. Kahr P-9. Thin and light weight enough to conceal well. Full 9mm. Accurate. Nice trigger. On the short list for off duty from my Dept.
 
CZ-75D PCR, lightweight, alloy compact 9MM. 14 + 1 capacity. Accurate, reliable, easy to shoot well. Can double as a range gun or HD.

HK P7 PSP. Slim, reliable, extremely accurate with a recoil impulse that goes straight back into the hand/arm.
 
I voted "other". The XDm 3.8 Compact is only about 1/4 inch longer and taller than the Glock 26, comes with a standard 13 round mag plus a 19 round extended mag with boot that matches and extends the grip. You can also get a .40 cal barrel and mags that drop right in to the 9mm frame/slide if that appeals to you. Using the standard mag, my pinky is 3/4ths on the grip on the XDm verses dangling on the Glock. It all comes down to personal preference and hot buttons that appeal to you but the XDm 3.8 Compact is worth considering if you are leaning toward the G26.

Your original post says Compact/Sub-Compact. I don't think either of those two really qualify as Sub. Check the Sticky regarding Comparison Charts, good stuff there.
 
I like the G29. It is only 1mm larger, after all!

Seriously though, it is like carrying the Fist of God in a holster.
 
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