high country
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I am hoping for some suggestions on a new addition. I am looking for a 9mm compact for a general purpose handgun to carry in the truck on road trips, CCW, and range.
I have the full size niche filled with a P89 and GP100. I like the GP100 for its great trigger and ability to shoot light SWC through fire breathing magnums, but as a all around handgun I prefer the capacity of a semi and 9mm is a good balance of power vs. recoil for me. I really like the P89 and it has been my "go to" for a long time, but it is on the large end of full size. I have found myself wishing I could carry sometimes, and I don't feel I can conceal the P89 reliably. I would also like something a little more "refined".
Some considerations:
- double stack magazine
- good aftermarket support (grips, sights, holsters, magazines, etc.)
- compact size that is concealable, but not a huge compromise in med-large hands at the range
- prefer hammer fired decocker because that is what I am used to, but open to suggestions
- bonus points if a quality 22 conversion kit is available
I am going to try to handle a few this afternoon at the shops to try to narrow the list a little. I really want to look at a CZ75 compact, and will also take a look at a sig 226 and glock 19. I would greatly appreciate any other suggestions and comments on things that I should consider in my attempt to find a handgun to be my new "go to".
I have the full size niche filled with a P89 and GP100. I like the GP100 for its great trigger and ability to shoot light SWC through fire breathing magnums, but as a all around handgun I prefer the capacity of a semi and 9mm is a good balance of power vs. recoil for me. I really like the P89 and it has been my "go to" for a long time, but it is on the large end of full size. I have found myself wishing I could carry sometimes, and I don't feel I can conceal the P89 reliably. I would also like something a little more "refined".
Some considerations:
- double stack magazine
- good aftermarket support (grips, sights, holsters, magazines, etc.)
- compact size that is concealable, but not a huge compromise in med-large hands at the range
- prefer hammer fired decocker because that is what I am used to, but open to suggestions
- bonus points if a quality 22 conversion kit is available
I am going to try to handle a few this afternoon at the shops to try to narrow the list a little. I really want to look at a CZ75 compact, and will also take a look at a sig 226 and glock 19. I would greatly appreciate any other suggestions and comments on things that I should consider in my attempt to find a handgun to be my new "go to".