looking for a good carry 9mm

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hey guys, my tax refund is on the way and im looking for a midsized carry handgun. Right now my top 3 are G19, M&P9, and xd9 compact.

I have handled all of them and shot the first 2 and like them all.

i love the feel of the MP9 but it feels to fat to conceal well (just a guess i havent carred it)
the trigger and simplisity, of the glock
and the xd has a great grip angle (for me), ok tigger, and ok comfort...
so im stuck.

the reliablity of all of them is great from what i hear. what do you guys think? I know a lot of this is opinon based but i want to get as much info as can before i buy.
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I like the G19. The shop let me try on a G23 (same size) with a Crossbreed Supertuck holster and it concealed very well. I have a CZ 75 PCR that's similar in size to the G19. Different system of course, but it is accurate and fun to shoot. I don't think you could go wrong with either the G19 or the PCR. The PCR is alloy frame, so it's a bit lighter than the regular CZ 75 compact. Many to choose from and I'm sure others will have good recommendations as well. And I might add if you're willing to go a bit larger, the Beretta PX-4 is one of the best 9mm guns I've shot. Again, accurate and recoil about as minimal as they come. My shop sells the PX-4 now for less than the Glock. Used to be priced about $50 more.
 
C-75D PCR
CZ P-01
HK P7 PSP (current German surplus)
Sig P228
Glock G19
 
There is no wrong answer. But given what you said about the XD, that might be your answer. Feel is everything. plus it has a grip safety. plus you can easily improve the trigger.

Personally, I second Pilot's suggestion of a P228. But you didn't mention it on your list.
 
Try a Sig p229 you wont regret it. I own the middle of the road guns like Glocks, they preform wonderfully, but they always left something to be desired. Sigs have this workmanship like a Swiss watch and a feel of an extremely high quality item. They are only a few hundred more.
 
I've come to love my g19. It has it's faults and it's strengths, but I now carry it daily instead of my favorite 1911 commander.

The m&p is slightly fatter, but after carrying a g19 IWB...I really don't think the m&p would bother me. As a matter of fact, I've ended up with two g19's and I'm probably going to trade one off for an m&p 9c.

Yes, that is an awful slide cover plate, but it was a birthday present and I thought I'd at least put it on for some pictures so the person would think I liked it. :neener: Shhhh...

Edit:: I liked my 19 much, much better once I installed a g17 smooth faced trigger, polished all the interior surfaces (google "25 cent trigger job") and added a 3.5lb connector. This is the newer one that I haven't shot much, yet...hence not much wear showing.

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I have no experience with the M&P, but I own a Gen4 G19 and an XD40SC (virtually identical in size to the XD9SC) and carry the Glock most of the time. The XD probably fits my hand a little better, but the 4th generation Glock grips are a better fit than the Gen1 and Gen2 grips and the G19 is a very natural pointer for me.

None of us is going to be much help, though, as it mainly comes down to what fits you best.
 
Thanks for the quick and helpful responces.
If i was to get trigger jobs done on the M&P or XD how much would it cost and how comprable would it be to a glock trigger with a 3.5 lbs disconector?
The reason im so big on a good trigger is because for me that is what makes the differnce of 10" & 4" groups.
 
G19 would be my personal vote, but i am not you. Really on your own instincts and tastes. Good luck
 
The reason im so big on a good trigger is because for me that is what makes the differnce of 10" & 4" groups.
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My 1911's spoiled me for years with their crisp breaking, short triggers.

My glock with it's awful trigger actually helped make me a better shooter by forcing me to really, really concentrating on trigger manipulation more.

Once I got familiar with it, I added the connector and it helped even more.
 
I had a Glock 19 as my first CCW handgun, just a little bit too large for year round carry and the grip was not ideal for me. I looked at M&P and XD and was underwhelmed by both. But I saw the new XDm Compact in my gun store a few months ago and after picking it up I had to have it. Traded the 19 for it and never looked back. Really awesome gun that points very naturally (for me) and has a 19 round magazine as well as the 13 round giving me two guns in one package. I think before you make up your mind you should try handling (read: fondling) on of the new XDm compact in 9mm or .40.
 
No opinion on the guns you're looking at, (I'm partial to HKs and Kahrs), I just wanted to say hey, from a fellow Hokie, VTCC, H Squadron, '75. Good luck with your search for the perfect CCW. :D
 
so the g26 is too small?
i know many oin here will say that the g19 isnt much bigger and therefore the better choice, but I love my g26. It is an extremely handy size with a small pinky extension (pearce model with no capacity increase) and with a flat mag baseplate it really hides in an IWB. Far better than a g19, IMHO.

It may be only 25% smaller than a g19, but that doesnt translate to it being only 25% better for carry. That seems to be the logic used when people argue against designs like the G26 and Sig's P239. Many people will say that a p229 is just as easy to carry as a 239 because it is not much bigger and it really isn't much bigger, but it is not even close to being as comfortable in an IWB. Same goes for the Glocks. When you have both a 26 and a 19, you can really notice the differences in situations like sitting down in a car seat, or wearing a less than bulky shirt.
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with the pinky extension it really feels good and the Gen 4 model is an improvement, for me atleast. I have large hands, so it's not an issue of the grip being too large on the Gen3 (i owned a gen 3 26 as well), but the reduction on the lower part of the backstrap changed the way the web of my palm (between the thumb and forefinger), all the way down to the heel of my palm, contacts the grip. I get a much fuller grip.
 
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My glock with it's awful trigger actually helped make me a better shooter by forcing me to really, really concentrating on trigger manipulation more.
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That's funny, because I look at Glocks like they are the easiest pistol to pick up and shoot accurately. I recommend them to beginners all the time. 1911's do have a crisp trigger, but the heavier recoil takes a little more control.

DA revolvers and autos are the real test for trigger control.
 
UT PROSIM said:
Thanks for the quick and helpful responces.
If i was to get trigger jobs done on the M&P or XD how much would it cost and how comprable would it be to a glock trigger with a 3.5 lbs disconector?
The reason im so big on a good trigger is because for me that is what makes the differnce of 10" & 4" groups.
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Remember, opinions are worth what you pay for them ... I see no need for a trigger job on a self-defense weapon. Practice with the weapon a lot (before you carry it for SD). That will "wear-in" the moving parts, familiarize you with the weapon and ascertain whether or not the weapon can be counted upon. Done. You won't know the difference between a 6 lb trigger and a 3.5 lb trigger when you're defending yourself (assuming the same amount of practice with either trigger).

Now, if it's a fun gun strictly for the range or to tinker with ... that's a horse of a different color.
 
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