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The Lone Haranguer
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The exact, polar opposite of my experience.
Some more guns worthy of the OP's consideration: the CZ75 compact and P-01, and the steel-frame Kahrs.
My carry piece is a Glock compact (G23). i dont know if i will have to say this in every CCW there, but let me tell you its all about making sacrifices. yes i would like to carry a Glock practical tactical (G34/G35) but it is simply to large.
thankfuly, there are alot of options out there. here is the most important consideration..will your gun be holstered on a belt strong side? if so get as much gun as you think you can carry and conceal.
oh btw. that CZ 75 compact or whatever they call it is truely a beautiful weapon. pictures just dont do them justice. i noticed one for the first time the other day at the store and could help but stare.
thankfuly, there are alot of options out there. here is the most important consideration..will your gun be holstered on a belt strong side? if so get as much gun as you think you can carry and conceal.
oh btw. that CZ 75 compact or whatever they call it is truely a beautiful weapon. pictures just dont do them justice. i noticed one for the first time the other day at the store and could help but stare.
romma
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Kel-tec p-32 or p-3at
In 28 years of daily carry, and trying dozens of guns, the best I've come up with is a Glock 26 as my general carry gun. There's not one thing to dislike about it as long as it's not meant as a pocket gun, which it's just a little too big for, IMHO. It's rugged, reliable, damn near rust proof, can take hi cap magazines and night sights and is very controllable and accurate. Add the Concealable Control mag floor plate to the 10 round mag and it's even better. Carry 17 round mags as spares.
For ultra deep concealment go with a KT P3AT, Seecamp or, if you can afford it, a Rorbaugh. For a pocket gun there are lots of options besides just the tiny guns listed above, the Kahrs, the KT PF9 and the AMT DAO Backup (which I recently acquired one of to play with) as well as the lightweight 38 revolvers.
But after having tried out so many I still find the Glock 26 is the perfect blend of size and power, in a heck of a rugged package.
For ultra deep concealment go with a KT P3AT, Seecamp or, if you can afford it, a Rorbaugh. For a pocket gun there are lots of options besides just the tiny guns listed above, the Kahrs, the KT PF9 and the AMT DAO Backup (which I recently acquired one of to play with) as well as the lightweight 38 revolvers.
But after having tried out so many I still find the Glock 26 is the perfect blend of size and power, in a heck of a rugged package.
G26 and Sig 239
+1 on 3rdpig's recommendation of the Glock 26. I have small hands and short fingers, and the Glock 26 does real well for me. Definitely not for your pocket, but is very easily concealed IWB.
The Sig 239 and Kahr MK9 are very close seconds IMHO if you simply can't do the Glock.
+1 on 3rdpig's recommendation of the Glock 26. I have small hands and short fingers, and the Glock 26 does real well for me. Definitely not for your pocket, but is very easily concealed IWB.
The Sig 239 and Kahr MK9 are very close seconds IMHO if you simply can't do the Glock.
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limit it to any caliber range, so I'll add the Sig P232. Light weight (mine's 22oz fully loaded), same size as the P239. Only available in .380 (9mm short), either stainless steel or steel slide with an anodized aluminum frame (mine).
I never have to worry about my pants being dragged down by the weight.
limit it to any caliber range, so I'll add the Sig P232. Light weight (mine's 22oz fully loaded), same size as the P239. Only available in .380 (9mm short), either stainless steel or steel slide with an anodized aluminum frame (mine).
I never have to worry about my pants being dragged down by the weight.
michiganfan
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Browning Hi Power
Mil Pro
We I just thought I'd add my two cents, I know the Mil Pro on your list has not been suggested too much, but if money is a concern it is a good way to go plus you should have enough left over to buy some quality leather, probably two different holsters and all the ammo you will need to break it in and still have some left over. Some may suggest the Mil Pro's are inferior in quality, but do some searches here at THR and you'll find a pretty devoted and pleased fan club. Most of the supporters are owners of the PT145, 10+1 of .45 in a small package is pretty nice. I have the PT111, cost is an issue for me and 9mm makes practice a bit more practical.
What I really like about it is the grip fits me and is very easy to get all fingers on it. My only regret is I got the blued not the stainless. You could also check out the PT24/7, the grip is not much larger, I have been looking at them the last few days and I love the way they feel.
Good Luck and Be Safe!
We I just thought I'd add my two cents, I know the Mil Pro on your list has not been suggested too much, but if money is a concern it is a good way to go plus you should have enough left over to buy some quality leather, probably two different holsters and all the ammo you will need to break it in and still have some left over. Some may suggest the Mil Pro's are inferior in quality, but do some searches here at THR and you'll find a pretty devoted and pleased fan club. Most of the supporters are owners of the PT145, 10+1 of .45 in a small package is pretty nice. I have the PT111, cost is an issue for me and 9mm makes practice a bit more practical.
What I really like about it is the grip fits me and is very easy to get all fingers on it. My only regret is I got the blued not the stainless. You could also check out the PT24/7, the grip is not much larger, I have been looking at them the last few days and I love the way they feel.
Good Luck and Be Safe!
PX4MAN
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If your life depends on it, no problems, go BERETTA !!!
Gordon
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I checked over the qualifacation records of a med sized (146) dept. for 2006 for back up guns. The Kahrs were down in the lowest passing score area with Berretta Tom Cats and Keltecs (there were 17 of various types) and the 34 various snubs were uniformly higher.The Compact models of duty standards did the best! Now of course this is anecdotal data so is not gospel. But I will say this : in courses I have taken where a secondary weapon is drawn under stress and fired at up to 15 yards or more, the DAO trigger and rudimentary sights of the Kahrs have made very good shooters look pretty poor compared to 'compact' series of full sized pistols. Just my $.02 and NOT to be taken as gospel. I know I shoot my Colt Agent MUCH more accurately than I can with the 4 different Kahrs I've fooled with. The Glock 26 and 27 are pretty good, but as mentioned blocky for some unknown reason! The Colt Officers and Commanders are by far the best CCW for me, accuracy wise and otherwise!
Why are you going to carry?
I see all kinds of recommendations of what to carry, but the big question is WHY and WHEN you are going to carry.
Make that determination before all others.
If you are carrying for self-defense and want to carry all the time, then I would recommend something small as your first carry.
Remember, the .22 in your pocket is worth more than the .45 at home.
Go to the gun shows and/or dealers and try the "pocket guns" and find what would be comfortable for you to carry all the time, even in your jogging shorts with no shirt. You can add to it later as funds allow.
My primary carry is a Kel-Tec P3AT .380 (239.00) with an ArmaLaser (159.00) and a spare mag (23.00). I can carry this no matter what I wear or where I go. Fits well in front or back pocket, IWB, USH, BB, and just about anything else you can think of. Weighs in @ 12 oz fully loaded w/laser.
Well within you price point with the laser and if you head out to the 7/11 on the spur of the moment you won't have to don special holsters, just drop it in your pocket and go, that is unless it is already in your pocket like mine is.
With the laser, you know you are on target quickly. "One shot, One kill".
My other carrys depending on where I am going are:
Kel-Tec P-11 9mm, ArmaLaser
S&W M-59 9mm
S&W Special .38
I see all kinds of recommendations of what to carry, but the big question is WHY and WHEN you are going to carry.
Make that determination before all others.
If you are carrying for self-defense and want to carry all the time, then I would recommend something small as your first carry.
Remember, the .22 in your pocket is worth more than the .45 at home.
Go to the gun shows and/or dealers and try the "pocket guns" and find what would be comfortable for you to carry all the time, even in your jogging shorts with no shirt. You can add to it later as funds allow.
My primary carry is a Kel-Tec P3AT .380 (239.00) with an ArmaLaser (159.00) and a spare mag (23.00). I can carry this no matter what I wear or where I go. Fits well in front or back pocket, IWB, USH, BB, and just about anything else you can think of. Weighs in @ 12 oz fully loaded w/laser.
Well within you price point with the laser and if you head out to the 7/11 on the spur of the moment you won't have to don special holsters, just drop it in your pocket and go, that is unless it is already in your pocket like mine is.
With the laser, you know you are on target quickly. "One shot, One kill".
My other carrys depending on where I am going are:
Kel-Tec P-11 9mm, ArmaLaser
S&W M-59 9mm
S&W Special .38
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Jkwas
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For Carry? Here's one you can always carry.
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Outlaw Man
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I used to carry a Hi Power and it's a fine gun, but I have found the Browning Pro-9 to be a bit more comfortable. It'll probably feel similar to some of the Sigs. Either one would be an excellent choice depending on your situation.
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