Winkman822
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Okay gang, I'm back at looking for a lightweight small, compact CC pistol. Right now I'm carrying my Wilson Combat CQB Compact, and it's fine during the colder months or when I'm wearing sturdier clothing (i.e. jeans), but it's far from ideal for my office attire (dress slacks or suit) where the belt loops are such that use of a proper belt to support the weight of an all steel pistol just isn't possible. I'd like to find something slim like the 1911, but a good measure lighter.
Here's a quick rundown of things I've tried:
Glock 23 Gen. 3 (twice) - weight and physical size were okay, I just don't care for how the Glock feels in my hand. It feels too big for my hand with it's square profile and finger grooves that slightly force my fingers apart.
Glock 26 Gen. 4 - good weight and physical size, but still feels a little uncomfortable in my hand for the same reason as the 23 above. The pinky was a non issue because I used Pierce extensions to give me somewhere to put my finger
Springfield XD 9 Sub Compact - Just felt unnecessarily top heavy. Would have been a perfect option had it had a slide profile that was more like the Glock or S&W M&(.
S&W M&P 9C - Overall good physical size and weight, but didn't care for the trigger. Mine felt mushy and did not have a very tactile reset.
HK USP Compact - Really liked how the gun felt in my hand and how it shot, but just felt a little too bulky for CC. Seemed to nearly have the same bulk feeling of a 1911
HK P2000 LEM - Loved everything about it except the trigger. I also tried one of these in DA/SA and like it just fine except for the rear mounted decocking button.
Presently, I'm thinking of trying a P30SK, M&P 9 Shield, Glock 43, Walther CCP, and Springfield XD-S.
Anyone have some thoughts on what to try? My local rental range lacks any of the above for testing before buying.
Here's a quick rundown of things I've tried:
Glock 23 Gen. 3 (twice) - weight and physical size were okay, I just don't care for how the Glock feels in my hand. It feels too big for my hand with it's square profile and finger grooves that slightly force my fingers apart.
Glock 26 Gen. 4 - good weight and physical size, but still feels a little uncomfortable in my hand for the same reason as the 23 above. The pinky was a non issue because I used Pierce extensions to give me somewhere to put my finger
Springfield XD 9 Sub Compact - Just felt unnecessarily top heavy. Would have been a perfect option had it had a slide profile that was more like the Glock or S&W M&(.
S&W M&P 9C - Overall good physical size and weight, but didn't care for the trigger. Mine felt mushy and did not have a very tactile reset.
HK USP Compact - Really liked how the gun felt in my hand and how it shot, but just felt a little too bulky for CC. Seemed to nearly have the same bulk feeling of a 1911
HK P2000 LEM - Loved everything about it except the trigger. I also tried one of these in DA/SA and like it just fine except for the rear mounted decocking button.
Presently, I'm thinking of trying a P30SK, M&P 9 Shield, Glock 43, Walther CCP, and Springfield XD-S.
Anyone have some thoughts on what to try? My local rental range lacks any of the above for testing before buying.