New Carry pistol-no taurus

[okc-zee]

CZ PO1,Kahr CM9,Kahr CW45...

 

[PT92]

Hello all this is my first post so be easy on me. I recently (6-8mos) purchased a Taurus 24/7 Pro CDS, have had absolutely nothing but problems out of it so I am considering purchasing a new carry weapon. I have looked into several different firearms, thinking of switching to compact 1911, CZ Rami, CZ 75 B, or possibly even a Bersa thunder UC, I seem to have bad luck choosing pistols so i was wondering if anyone had any knowledge or experience with some or all of these weapons. Looking for suggestions. Biggest concerns are conceal-ability and reliability (not necessarily in that order). Thank you High Road community for your help.

You will get lots of recommendations (overwhelming almost) so I would say if you have a range near you that rents out guns, try them to see which one feels good (or borrow a buddy's etc.).

That being said, if you are looking for a CCW piece and a quasi range gun (certainly not a competition piece), I would suggest a Kel-Tec P11 as it is the most affordable, compact 9mm that I know of. Check it out here for a real good price:

http://store.prairiearms.com/store/product/102437/KEL-P-11GN-9MM-BLUE-W-GRN-GRPS/

-Cheers

 

[SW1911HP]

That being said, if you are looking for a CCW piece and a quasi range gun (certainly not a competition piece), I would suggest a Kel-Tec P11 as it is the most affordable, compact 9mm that I know of. Check it out here for a real good price:

228?? Wow that is a really good price

 

[AJChenMPH]

There are a lot of solid pistols in the $500 range. I happen to like the Glock 26/27 series, but the S&W M&P-9c/40c, the Ruger SR-9c and LC9 are all solid pistols as well. A lot of folks like Kahr as well, although they can be a bit finicky out of the box until they're broken in.

See if your local range has a bunch in stock that you can try.

 

[chhodge69]

My standard answer to this question is to direct the person to a local range that rents handguns. If you can find one in your area with a decent selection go in prepared to spend $100+ on fees and ammo. Test drive as many as you can afford, it will save you from repeating your current headache.

 

[Apple a Day]

+1 for the Glock 26. I'm very fond of mine.
Try a revolver, too. You might like it.

 

[jdrink]

I have 3 Taurus 24/7 in 9mm and have had only 1 misfeed among all 3 and it was a bad round. I had a 24/7 in 45ACP before the 9's and it would not fire a full mag w/o a jam. Just goes to show you each gun is different.

 

[PT92]

I have 3 Taurus 24/7 in 9mm and have had only 1 misfeed among all 3 and it was a bad round. I had a 24/7 in 45ACP before the 9's and it would not fire a full mag w/o a jam. Just goes to show you each gun is different.

I will second that in that my 24/7 OSS Tactical 9 has been just as reliable as my PT-92 (but that Beretta design/feel/balance still wins the day for me).

-Cheers

 

[bergmen]

For CCW I recommend polymer...in whatever flavor you like (Glock, S&W, Springfield)

I've been carrying 17 years now...and I've went through several guns in that time, they all worked...but NOTHING carries like a small polymer pistol (mine is a Glock 36)

Ayup, I agree:

I put Pearce +0 mag floor plates on mine.

Dan

 

[Cokeman]

I want this

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I put Pearce +0 mag floor plates on mine.

A friend gave me one of those (actually he gave me the whole magazine)...It stays in the gun.

I do plan on ordering them for my other 3 mags too, just haven't done it yet.