Decent compact .40S&W options
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Jonah71
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I would stay away from the Kahr CW40. It's been a real dissapointment. I only have experiance with the CW mod. I've heard good things about the rest.
speaksoftly
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A Glock and a Sig are two completely different firearms. You are going to have to decide between polymer or metal, striker fire or SA/DA, and ability to shoot reloads vs. inability to do the same.
For carry, polymer's a good choice. It tends to lighten up the load. If I were you and I wanted to stay in .40, I'd stick with the Sig 239 or Smith and Wesson M&P compact. The M&P is the equivalent of the Glock but with much better ergonomics and Smith lets you shoot reloads.
For what it's worth of the M&P's value. I can tell you that I had one, sold it to fund another purchase, and couldn't stop kicking myself until I bought a replacement. The M&P really is a fantastic carry weapon.
For carry, polymer's a good choice. It tends to lighten up the load. If I were you and I wanted to stay in .40, I'd stick with the Sig 239 or Smith and Wesson M&P compact. The M&P is the equivalent of the Glock but with much better ergonomics and Smith lets you shoot reloads.
For what it's worth of the M&P's value. I can tell you that I had one, sold it to fund another purchase, and couldn't stop kicking myself until I bought a replacement. The M&P really is a fantastic carry weapon.
i don't have alot of experience with a variety of compact 40s, but i now own a S&W MP40c, and i couldn't be happier with my purchase
for all the hoopla over the kick/recoil of the 40S&W round, i was beyond surprised at how little recoil i felt when i shot the MP40c
i won't poo-poo other guns/manufacturers, but i will tout something that i have experience with. the MP40c would be worth your time to consider
for all the hoopla over the kick/recoil of the 40S&W round, i was beyond surprised at how little recoil i felt when i shot the MP40c
i won't poo-poo other guns/manufacturers, but i will tout something that i have experience with. the MP40c would be worth your time to consider
easyg
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Glock 27.....
Or
Glock 23.....
You will not reget getting either one of these.
Or
Glock 23.....
You will not reget getting either one of these.
speaksoftly
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Ok, Easyg. If it's a gun porn war you want then game on! Haha
Disclaimer: photos borrowed from google because my camera is crap.
Disclaimer: photos borrowed from google because my camera is crap.
easyg
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speaksoftly
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Amen to that. As stated, the pics are borrowed from the interwebs. Personally I'm a benchmade guy also. My fav is my Benchmade 3550.
MikeNice
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My cousin recently purchased a Kahr P40 with night sights. It is definitely a very concealable gun and it shoots well. I had the chance to put twelve shots through it myself.
I think I would like something a little wider. I just didn't feel like I had enough gun to hold on to with the recoil. It is something that would probably get more comfortable with use. If I was looking to drop $750 on a .40S&W it would be on my short list.
I think I would like something a little wider. I just didn't feel like I had enough gun to hold on to with the recoil. It is something that would probably get more comfortable with use. If I was looking to drop $750 on a .40S&W it would be on my short list.
sledhead76
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What, you can't shoot reloads in Glock .40's? There's been countless threads and arguments on here, among other sites, to the contrary.
ColdDeadHand
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I have an M&Pc in 40. I would only go SD if you have budget constraints. The SD is cheaper for a reason. No interchangeable grips, no compact version.
My M&Pc is proving to be a good carry gun. I will say I'm 6'1" 170lbs, so pretty skinny. My M&P is unobtrusive but not invisible. I don't mind, but you might. And, admittedly, it could be my holster and not the pistol.
Recoil was brutal for the first 500 rnds. or so but we adapt and overcome. I've grown really attached to this pistol. I have a tendency to fall for pistols that never jam.
I would have to say exactly the opposite about my CW40.
Requisite gun pron, pictured with my PM9 ...
speaksoftly
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Def a +1
ET
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I have been really happy with my Glock 27. With the 9mm & 357sig conversion barrels you get a lot of versatility. I also have a SW40VE that has been reliable, but it's a Sigma
Sigmas have a bad name in the industry. It's the 12 lbs. trigger pull that everybody hates. I don't mind it. I've become a better shooter because of it, but that's just me.
Sigmas have a bad name in the industry. It's the 12 lbs. trigger pull that everybody hates. I don't mind it. I've become a better shooter because of it, but that's just me.Jonah71
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Mudinyeri.....to be fair, I must admit that my CW 40 is the only Kahr I've fired. It is fun to shoot as long as I'm not picky about the target size or reliabilty issues. It was the "solid feel" of the gun, plus the fact that it is American made that sold me. I guess it's just more of a personal preference. The Karh CW owners I've talked to at my local gun shop like it. Complaints about accuracy issues are the only negative comments i've heard. I'm not at all giving up on the gun. I plan on putting at least a couple of hundred more rounds through it after church. I may learn to like it eventually just as I did my 2003 Kimber and the Bersa .380 thunder Del. (what a fun little gem that has turned out to be). Some guns just take time to "get to know."
I absolutely love my Glock 27 like many other folks have offered up, but my little PM40 is now with me most of the time in the right front pocket of my Levi's, or even the lightest pair of shorts.
And contrary to what many say about the PM40's recoil, controlability, and shootability, it's a nice all-day shooter at the range. It's a fun gun indeed.
Dirty
And contrary to what many say about the PM40's recoil, controlability, and shootability, it's a nice all-day shooter at the range. It's a fun gun indeed.
Dirty
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Depending on what you shoot, besides the Kahr, it can definitely take some "getting to know." I have several XD variants and a Beretta 92FS. The Kahr is VERY different.
I second the RAMI
http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-2075-rami-p/
The polymer frame version of the CZ 2075 RAMI, The RAMI P is a sub-compact semi-automatic based on the proven CZ 75 line of pistols. The trigger mechanism operates in selective DA and SA mode depending on the shooter’s preferences. Several safety devices are used including a firing pin block and a manual safety. Incorporating the CZ double-stack magazine design, the little RAMI P accommodates 10 rounds of 9mm Luger, or 8 rounds of 40 S&W, plus 1 in the chamber. With a 3” barrel, and unloaded weight of less than 25 ounces, the black polycoat, alloy frame RAMI P is ideal for concealed carry.
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The CZ 2075 RAMI is a sub-compact semi-automatic based on the proven CZ 75 line of pistols. The trigger mechanism operates in selective DA and SA mode depending on the shooter’s preferences. Several safety devices are used including a firing pin block and a manual safety. Incorporating the CZ double-stack magazine design, the little RAMI accommodates 10 rounds of 9mm Luger, or 8 rounds of 40 S&W, plus 1 in the chamber. With a 3” barrel, and unloaded weight of less than 25 ounces, the black polycoat, alloy frame RAMI is ideal for concealed carry.
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