"Hey, what should I get?"....
Every now & again, a new forum member who wants a CCW asks what they should get.
If you are
new or entry level to the shooting sports/guns, Id suggest renting or trying a few brands to see what meets your needs or budget.
What one person chooses, someone else may not like.
In general, for a 9x19mm(9mm) carry gun my first choice would be the new Shield 9mm(no thumb safety). It's safe, compact, comes with a lifetime service plan, is easy to field-strip/clean, and conceals well. Holsters, gear & after market parts are easy to find for the Shields too. Some say the .40S&W is better but I like the extra rounds of the 9mm & the lower recoil. The 9x19mm feeds/cycles better out of the smaller Shield too.
The Glock 27 .40S&W with a 9x19mm conversion barrel could do well too. The 27 is better than a 26 9mm IMO because you can buy after market barrels in 9mm, .40, .357sig or .22LR(with a special kit). That is practical if you want to carry or shoot different handgun calibers.
The Glock 26/27 has been around since the mid 1990s & has 1000s of loyal users. Some think it might be too small or compact. If you think it's not the proper size, move to the larger Glock 19/23. Id feel well armed with a Glock 23 & a 9mm conversion barrel.
The Bersa Concealed Carry 9mm is a slick little 9mm. I like the OD green frame style. They sell for approx $400.00. Id look for a pistol with the extra Davidson's lifetime warranty. It offers extra protection if the gun has any problems.
Note; the Bersa Compact & a few other brands like the Ruger SR line have magazine safety features. This means the pistol will
not fire if the magazine is removed. Some gun owners & cops like this feature, others do not.
Just be aware that if your pistol has a mag safety you can't fire any rounds w/o a seated magazine.
Other well known 9mm models include; the SIG P290RS, the Beretta Nano, the Kahr CM9, the SIG P250 sub-compact, the Ruger LC9.
Whatever brand you decide to get,
learn the local gun & use of force laws. Also read the owners manual & keep the firearm clean. There are many great cleaning & gun care items out there. Id suggest a simple CLP product like FrogLube, LPX, Gunzilla or Ballistol. Don't soak the firearm in oils or CLP either,
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Use light amounts of cleaner or oil. Take a safety class or tactics course too if you can. Some gun trainers are better than others. Save up if you can & go to a top rated program. Document your skill training & classes too.
Rusty
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