considering a new ccw piece...

[Revolver Ocelot]

I've been considering getting a new gun for ccw, I'm a big fan of revolvers, so much so I have never owned a semi auto but am not against the idea.

 

[Black Majik]

Got some criteria?

Weight limit? Caliber? Single or double stack? Barrel length and size? Price range?

 

[fishingjld]

how about a kel-tec pf9 or p11. i just got my p11 and after 100 and change rounds no hiccups of any kind. love it. light, fits in my front pocket. and 9mm. cannot be beat. i paid $260 for mine in east tennessee. good luck.

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

there aren't any particular boundries that I was looking to stay within, I've been carrying a gp100 and I had no problem with over all weight of the gun but rather its over all size so I think its time to find somthing alittle smaller, I would however like to keep it under 900 bucks but thats still a good amount of room to work with imo.

 

[GunNut]

Small reliable semi-auto would be a Glock 26, small reliable revolver would be a 642/442 or 340M&P.

You really need to give some more background on what you already have and what role this gun will fill.

 

[GunNut]

For $900, pick up a Glock 26 and a S&W 642. Practice with both and carry whichever you prefer.

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

I'd like to keep any funding left over after the purchase of the gun to put into various accesories like ct grips and such, your suggestion is very tempting though

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

once I make a decision however it looks like I may have found where to get my holster for it

 

[Black Majik]

Sweet $900 is a lot to work with.

First of all, the compact Glocks area really almost the perfect size for CCW. The G19/23/32 (9mm/.40/.357sig respectively) are fantastic for carry. Holsters are very abundant since they're popular for carry.

HK P2000. A smaller, more refined USPc available in a DAO (LEM) or DA/SA variant. A similar compact size to the compact Glocks, but not as blocky. Smoother triggers out of the box also, but the DA for the DA/SA can be quite heavy and long. This is my choice for a carry pistol and I'm quite happy with it.

P99c/M&Pc/P2000sk/XDsc/G26/G27: These are the subcompact versions for very light carry of a polymer pistol. Here we have the subcompact versions for the P99, M&P, P2000, XD, and Glock pistols. A great alternative. For $900 you can proably get a compact Glock and subcompact as a backup.

For a metal gun, the P228 is a great choice. They're harder to find now since it's no longer imported, but they're still out there. Stamped slide 9mm compact with alloy frame, it offers a nice capacity in a lightweight all metal gun.

Colt Commander: All steel, very flat and thin, 7 or 8 rounds of .45 ACP in a 1911 platform. 4.25" barrel offers great sight radius in a compact pistol. Heavier than all others I listed, but it'll be easier to conceal than a GP100.

Good luck!

 

[bdg146]

Since a G26 is on the list, I'm assuming you'll be fine with 9mm as your caliber (i know some are not). In that case, my vote goes for the 9mm HK P7. You can find a P7-PSP German Police trade-in for around $700 right now (the P7M8 goes for well over $1,000... but it's essentially the same pistol, with slight modifications). If you're not familiar with it, the P7 is striker fired. It has a squeeze cocker on the front of the grip... so when you're holding the pistol, it cocks the striker, allowing for a nice, single-action trigger pull. When released, the striker is uncocked and the pistol is completely safe. It takes a bit of pressure to push the cocker in, but once it's in, it stays cocked with relatively little pressure (no more than a typical grip). It's got a fixed barrel too, which should help with accuracy. The pistol isn't too terribly small, but smaller than a GP100 and lighter. The most important thing for concealed carry, IMO, is how thick the gun is... the P7 is a very slim pistol. Another plus is that it's made from steel, which, if you're used to revolvers, you might appreciate more as compared to a polymer frame.

I can post some pictures of mine if you're interested.

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

9mm isn't my first choice for caliber in a pistol but I still see it as better then some of the others available, I am a fan of the 40 s&w and I do believe the glock 27 is smaller then the 23 if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[Kind of Blued]

Perhaps giving the Walther PPS a glance wouldn't be a bad idea. It is supposedly going to be released in .40 soon, if not already, and I've heard good things. Do your own research however.

 

[bdg146]

I am a fan of the 40 s&w

Ok, well, they do have a .40 S&W version of the HK P7, but you'd be hard pressed to find one and probably pay an arm and a leg for one. P7-PSP in 9mm is about the only practical option, but definitely one I suggest.

 

[rantingredneck]

Nothing wrong with anything on your list up there, but I'll throw out another suggestion to you here. Since you are already acquainted with Ruger's products in the GP100, take a look at the P345. This gun is about perfect (for me anyway) for CCW. It's light, slim, reliable and amazingly accurate, even with crap ammo. Dimensionally it's about the same size as a commander size 1911. The grip angle is a natural pointer and is an easy profile to conceal.

Good luck whichever you choose.

 

[SHTFmilitia]

357 snubby

 

[hexidismal]

there aren't any particular boundries that I was looking to stay within, I've been carrying a gp100 and I had no problem with over all weight of the gun but rather its over all size so I think its time to find somthing alittle smaller

Mostly in a thread like this one you're just going to get a listing of what other people use, and therefore think is optimal. Now, Ruger revolvers aren't really my thing. I personally carry either a 1911 or a S&W k-frame. Given what you've already been using though, I'd say an obvious choice might be a Ruger sp-101. Basically just a smaller version of what you've already got, and what you've most likely done the training with. Its also something known for excellent quality that's not unreasonably expensive.

 

[Pilot]

If you don't like 9MM, then a Taurus PT145 Mil Pro in .45 would be a nice CCW piece or a Glock 36.

 

[Calhoun]

You might also want to look at the CZ Rami. Very small and light, and they are avaliable in .40S&W. They have just come out with a polymer version also, but at only 1 oz. lighter tham the alloy version, I'd go w/the alloy.

Or, look at Kahrs. They are incredibly thin and concealable. You can get them in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45ACP. Steel or Polymer. They are also very accurate. I'd go with a steel version if you are going .40 S&W. I had a P9 and while it was light and nice to carry, it had quite a sharp kick to it. Doable, but a lot of recoil for a 9mm.

 

[LT1coupe]

I bought a Taurus PT145 about a year ago & have looked for reasons not to like it. You won't find another .45 this small/light & accurate with 10 + 1 capacity. The ergonomics are excellent, it shoots very accurately for a short barrelled gun & it's inexpensive. I carry mine daily.

 

[Moccw]

I carry a smith wesson 642-2 or a m&p 40 compact, in a milt sparks vm-2

 

[possum]

i daily carry an xd sc and i love it, over 2k through it no issues. it pairs with my service model nicely. i carry the sc in a iwb kydex holster.

not a fan of baby glocks but they would serve you well, either the glocks or the xd's you will need a grip extention on the low cap mags.

 

[Pindem]

My son owns a sphinx at-380. It is a stout little pistol that is well made, but it kicks like a mule. Keep that in mind when looking at that one.

 

[armoredman]

Top left, CZ PO1, (forged allow frame decocker 9mm), with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, now a factory option. Top right, CZ PCR, (cast alloy frame decocker 9mm), with Hakan Pek custom grips and brass screws. Middle lower CZ 2075 RAMI 9mm, (cast alloy frame, traditional safety), with Hakan Pek grips and optional extended 14 round mag. great pistolas. I carry the PO1 concealed in a Bianchi M-100 IWB rig with no issues.

 

[modifiedbrowning]

Walther P99C
Walther PPS
Bersa Thunder 9 Ultracompact.

 

[ravnew]

Another vote here for the CZ Rami, same size as a Glock 26, 10 or 14 round mags and can be carried cocked and locked or set for double action. Great carry piece.