Wanderling
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So, before I pull the plug on my EDC purchase, I want to get a 2nd (umpteenth) opinion.
I currently have a G17 which I like a lot, it's not difficult to carry, but a bit large. I wouldn't want to carry it every day.
I want to stick with 9mm Para, mainly so that I didn't have to worry about different ammo calibers.
I also want a gun that's light, has some kind of external safety (I outfitted my G17 with a Siderlock and plan to do the same with G26), is highly reliable, accurate, and not too expensive.
So, here's are the guns I've considered, in the order of preference. Please don't suggest any more, I am confused enough as it is
#1 Glock 26. First on my list. I rented one and it was very accurate and rather fun to shoot. Plus, the same exact gun, for all intends and purposes, as my G17 so no learning new things, can share some accessories. Cons: more expensive than some other guns on my list, kind of chubby, a bit boring (as I would like something different even though it's not the major consideration)
#2 M&P Shield 9mm. Cheaper, slimmer, has glowing reviews, even smaller than G26, but AFAIK has no external safety , high axis bore, fewer rounds.
#2a Ruger SR9c. I was almost set on it - it's only slightly larger than G26, cheaper, has good reviews, Ruger's CS is supposed to be very good. But then I read about barrel peening issues.
#4 CZ75 Compact, probably one with an alloy frame. Slightly cheaper than G26, a classic gun I've always wanted to try (although I am absolutely not interested in their polymer framed offerings), accurate, but heavy for it's size, and very hard to find in stock; not sure about their CS.
So, out of these guns (don't suggest any more, please ! ) which one should I be getting ?
I currently have a G17 which I like a lot, it's not difficult to carry, but a bit large. I wouldn't want to carry it every day.
I want to stick with 9mm Para, mainly so that I didn't have to worry about different ammo calibers.
I also want a gun that's light, has some kind of external safety (I outfitted my G17 with a Siderlock and plan to do the same with G26), is highly reliable, accurate, and not too expensive.
So, here's are the guns I've considered, in the order of preference. Please don't suggest any more, I am confused enough as it is
#1 Glock 26. First on my list. I rented one and it was very accurate and rather fun to shoot. Plus, the same exact gun, for all intends and purposes, as my G17 so no learning new things, can share some accessories. Cons: more expensive than some other guns on my list, kind of chubby, a bit boring (as I would like something different even though it's not the major consideration)
#2 M&P Shield 9mm. Cheaper, slimmer, has glowing reviews, even smaller than G26, but AFAIK has no external safety , high axis bore, fewer rounds.
#2a Ruger SR9c. I was almost set on it - it's only slightly larger than G26, cheaper, has good reviews, Ruger's CS is supposed to be very good. But then I read about barrel peening issues.
#4 CZ75 Compact, probably one with an alloy frame. Slightly cheaper than G26, a classic gun I've always wanted to try (although I am absolutely not interested in their polymer framed offerings), accurate, but heavy for it's size, and very hard to find in stock; not sure about their CS.
So, out of these guns (don't suggest any more, please ! ) which one should I be getting ?
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