New Pistol Decision - CWP

[maskedman504]

I am getting down to crunch time. I should be receiving my CWP any day and need to actually get the gun.

The short list:

HK USP Compact 9mm (OWB carry)
CZ P01 9mm (OWB carry)
Dan Wesson CBOB .45 ACP (IWB carry)
Browning Hi-Power 9mm (IWB/OWB carry)

Honorable mentions:

Sig P232 .380 (OWB carry)
Sig P238 .380 (OWB carry/pocket)
CZ-83 .380 (OWB carry)
CZ 2075 RAMI BD 9mm (OWB carry/pocket)


I really have no qualms about carrying 9mm over .45 acp with the +p hollow points available. .380 is my minimum caliber requirement, but this guns are attractive because of their small size. I live in FL an summers are hot. As for the honorable mentions- it seems to me that both CZs get the nod over the Sigs for cartridge capacity (CZ-83 has 12 to the Sig P232's 7, and P238's 6; the RAMI is 14 rounds of full size 9mm). The 'Dark Horse' is the Dan Wesson; the HK USP is almost surgical in how sterile and unexciting it is- but it is a near flawless option. The CZ P01 fits like a glove.

What do you guys think? I need to find a carry gun and would love to hear some opinions of some real owners.

 

[NMGonzo]

Find a single stack sig ... they are fairly narrow.

 

[TimeIsRunninOut]

I say why get one? I have just started living in a cold environment where my 380 pocket pistol felt to be enough punch so I moved on to a 9mm. I will later purchase another 38 snub for back-up and summer carry. Out of the choices I would go with either the BHP or the 1911, great firearms. The single stack Sig 239 is almost as big as my Glock 19 in all dimensions, the 238 is a replica of the old Colt mustang a single action 380 pistol. That would be my choice of back-up based on the options shown. Just what I like from the options.

 

[Quack]

i'd say the Cbob IWB. it's slim and conceals well.
i carry a Springfield EMP 9mm or a Ed Brown Kobra Carry. it all depends on what i'm wearing

 

[foxmoor]

CZ P-01 - great gun.

 

[notbubba]

From your short list I would 100% get the Browning Hi-Power.

It's on my someday list.

 

[Mr.510]

From your list, the CBOB. Those guns are soooo nice. Thin, flat, bobbed, and perfect for comfortable IWB carry. The fact that it's the only .45 listed has nothing to do with my pick....

 

[kowenjr]

Yesterday, traded in two HK's for the CBOB. Did lots of research first. I do have a Kahr PM9 which gives me lots of carry options between the two guns. Dan Wesson has a lot of custom 1911 parts in it. Ed Brown parts, Wolff Springs, Trijicon night sights (Larger green front and smaller yellow rear). I have a Crossbreed Super Tuck holster (best!) for the Kahr which oddly enough the CBOB actually fits in nicely! I have bought and sold many guns (Glocks, Sigs, HK) and holsters in the past three years, trying to find the right combo. I am done buying for a while because I think I final nailed it (although I can't say that around my wife )