Carry Gun Selection HELP

[Nix]

ok i have an xd9 and a taurus 1911 .45

im looking for a carry gun with a few specific traits

1. i want to be able to carry it in condition 1 (external thumb safety)
2. i want it in .40 cal
3. i dont want a glock.

ive asked on other forums and i never really got a definate answer.

 

[prolanman]

HK USP Compact.

 

[DWARREN123]

CZ 75 Compact 40 S&W.

 

[SKM&P9]

Since you already have the PT1911, I'm surprised you didn't look at the PT140 Millenium Pro.

 

[Nix]

well i didnt look at the pt140 because i was told that the taurus models OTHER than the 1911 was not a good handgun... is that the truth? ive heard the new ones arent too bad except for the trigger... so if i spent the money for the trigger would i have a carry gun thats a good one? i mean i have the money if i must to buy the usp, but can the taurus be made as decent for less or the same amount of money?

 

[chaim]

My PT 140 Milennium Pro has been a great gun. 100%, the one issue was a ammo situation that might have resulted in a kB in some other handguns. I love it (around 1K rounds right now, mostly various JHPs).

If you want a .40S&W carry gun that can be carried "cocked and locked" here are some suggestions:

-Taurus PT 140 Milennium Pro
-Taurus 24/7 Pro (depending upon how big still means "carry gun" to you)
-Taurus PT 940 (I really want that gun myself)
-4" 1911 in .40S&W from any of the big manufacturers (personally I'll take my 1911s as .45s, but you said you wanted a .40S&W and the 1911, while a great .45, can also be a great .40).

 

[Rexster]

Does FN or Browning still offer the .40 High Power? Mine were 100% reliable.

 

[Setzer77]

FNP40 comes in SAO with an external safety. I prefer a DA/SA w/ decocker, but for what you describe a USP would do the trick.

 

[possum]

Since you already have the PT1911, I'm surprised you didn't look at the PT140 Millenium Pro.

he said it befor ei could. that is what i would look into as well, my wife is dead set on the taurus pt111, i have enough to get her any gun she wants and she wants that more than anything, so i guess that is what it'll be. that series from tarus meets all your requirements.

 

[tegemu]

I don't see a benefit of a .40 over a .45.

 

[Autolycus]

HK USP compact would do the trick nicely.

 

[jmancini]

+1 for USP compact.

Without starting the debate over calibers again, the main difference between 40 and 45 in a carry gun is usually magazine capacity; you can debate the relative merits of 6+1 .45 vs 9+1 .40 all you like.

 

[orionengnr]

Kimber Ultra CDP. Has the familiar 1911 layout, somewhat rare in .40 but available. Drop dead gorgeous, two-tone, rosewood grips, night sights, ambi safety.

I have owned four Kimbers so far (serial owner). I hear some people relating negative experiences, but each of mine has been 100%.

 

[Guitargod1985]

USP Compact is a great selection for your purpose. In .40 S&W, the mag holds 12 rounds and the pistol is only 5" tall and 6.7" long IIRC. The only problem that I ever had with the USP Compact was that the slide is a bit thick, which can make it difficult (for me, YMMV) to carry IWB, which is my preferred method of carry. It's a fantastic gun. The polymer frame really helps out with the weight. It has a red-painted loaded chamber indicator, it's DA/SA, has thumb safety/decocker which can be mounted on either side, can be carried cocked and locked, and has an internal slide locking mechanism. Frankly, i don't think you can go wrong with an HK USPc. I had one for over 30K rounds and I never did any "torture tests," but I never had any failures with that gun. I have a P2000sk in 9mm now, but I've only shot around 800 rounds through it so far. No failures yet, but I don't anticipate any in the future.

EDIT: One thing I forgot to mention is that due to the polygonal rifling, you won't be able to shoot lead.

 

[Euclidean]

I don't see a benefit of a .40 over a .45.

Smaller 9mm sized frame with .45 ACP power. (Don't believe me, check out some gel tests).

Higher capacity.

There's disadvantages too, just remember 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP all suck and no gun holds enough fire power.

 

[10-Ring]

HK USPc

 

[everallm]

+1 on the CZ range, available in the sub compact 2075 RAMI as well as full size with the 75B's

 

[Kitt]

HK 40C For Me...