Recommend a cc pistol...

[Tirod]

If pricey is a problem, then you buy polymer. That has nothing to do with it being DA or SA, fortunately. Which is preferred?

From there, what caliber? Barrel length?

It's really not about Brand, it's about features, list them out in descending order of priority, and just follow the path. A lot of shooters would be really surprised to do that - they prefer to compromise something that seems to be an absolute to stick with a Brand they like to identify themselves with.

In reality, they need to choose the features that fit the situation and get that gun.

You see the same thing going on vehicles, lots of 3/4 ton diesel commuters out there, all they do is drive to work and park it. A Smart car could do that. Point being, we buy to suit whatever it takes to prop up our ego a lot more than exercise some common sense.

It's not about how much I can charge on your card. What do YOU want in this particular carry gun, and are those features listed out to be able to compare them with other like models?

You could do worse than a SIG P938, but does it do what you want? So far, the recommendations, lined up, make no sense. It's all over the map.

Polymer or alloy, caliber, barrel length, SA or DA. Lots to narrow down. Haven't even mentioned single stack or double stack - because it's really not that important compared to the first items.

 

[rvanpelt]

Another vote for the Kahr CW9 with a 7 or 8 round mag. I you want more capacity, the Glock 26 works great for me with the standard 10 round or the optional 12, 17, 19 or 30 mag.
I take turns carrying these two great handguns.
There's many great handguns out there. Would be great if you could shoot before you by.
Rod

 

[DubbytheGreat]

I don't have a ton of firearms experience but I just recently purchased my first handgun. I looked at tons of reviews and shadowed a lot of forums before I made my choice. I found the HK p30s fit my hand better than any other gun I have handled. The p30 is on the expensive side but I look at it as an investment that should last a lifetime. I have almost 500 rounds downrange and couldn't be more happy.

 

[Doc7]

You may say "Glock" as opposed to "GLOCK".

Normal proper noun-name capitalization rules apply and no need to shout on the internet.

However, doesn't GLOCK in all of their publications spell it with all capital letters, therefore "Glock" only refers to Gaston and not his pistols or company?

 

[SilentStalker]

Thanks for all of the responses guys. I have not had a chance to read through them all just yet but I will. Price is not really a problem but I don't want to be spending $2100 on a custom STI either. One thing I forgot to mention is that I do not want DAO only. I have never been able to shoot them well. I really like the idea of the SIG P250, but again its DAO to my knowledge. It will be carried mostly IWB all of the time. I don't really care if it is single stack or double stack as long as it feeds. Accuracy and good all around ergonomics are of the utmost importance to me. I would like to stick to 9mm or .45 as far as the caliber goes.

 

[JDGray]

If you have not fired a Kahr DAO, do not class it with the others. I can unload mine on paper, very fast and accurate. I can hit a 18"H x 11"W steel target at 75yrds, 7 for 7 on good days! Point is, its the best DAO you will ever shoot in a semi auto.
I hate DAO in any other weapon platform too...

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

However, doesn't GLOCK in all of their publications spell it with all capital letters, therefore "Glock" only refers to Gaston and not his pistols or company?

Good question.

And yes, it's "GLOCK" in the Glock website and their publications. However, ALL the spelling on their website home page is in caps, too. And yes, it's "GLOCK" where their website and publications are NOT all in caps, too.

There's a difference between an advertising logo and a proper noun-name. And the use of all caps for advertising emphasis is also different than a proper noun-name. How many Colt semiautomatics do you see with "COLT" stamped on them, for example?

And, if you reeeeealy want to go the formal Glock logo, you've got to figure out how to make that huge, wrap-around "G", too.



Now, this would be different if "GLOCK" was actually an acronymn for something. Like "Gun Lover's Original Criminal Killer" or something. But it's not. It's a name taken after Gaston Glock's surname.

SIG, on the other hand, is a proper capitalization. "SIG" stands for "Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft".

But hey...if people want to come across as SHOUTING the name "GLOCK" out on internet forums, more power to them!


NOW, that said, I'm sure plenty of people out there will argue this the opposite way...that "GLOCK" is indeed the proper way of using the word when referring to the guns because that's the way the company always spells it. OK, fine...I can see this...to a point. But I'm not buying it in terms of general linguistic use. Others may, of course, disagree with me all they wish...in which case we'll just have to agree to disagree and carry on with our lives accordingly.

 

[Hometeached1]

With you saying that you like DA/SA, I would check out the Walther P99AS, it feels great, shoots accurately and is reliable with JHPs. I know someone who carries it IWB everyday.

 

[golden]

WALTHER P99 and SIG 225 or 229

If you are going to carry concealled, I would suggest you limit your search to MID SIZE. I think this size was defined by the GLOCK 19 when it was introduced. It could do everything a full size auto could do, except for competition.

SIG made the 225, 228 and 229 in this size range and they have an excellent da/sa trigger with the best decocker/safety in my opinion.

WALTHER put itself back in the 9m.m. game when it introduced the P99 which has an excellent grip and trigger.

If you like the GLOCK style trigger, but not the GLOCK grip, then SPRINGFIELD ARMORY has the execellent handling XD line. I really like the XD Sub Compact. The size and weight are just right and the grip fits me really well.

Jim

 

[gym]

There are a hundred guns that would suit you fine. You need to shoot some and then make a decision, then shoot it some more. Asking that question here is kind of asking what your favorite color is. First find out what caliber you like best then if you are a revolver or auto, type guy. After that you can get down to specific models, with or without external safety's, hammers, strikers, steel or plastic, etc.
Otherwise you will buy and sell a dozen pistols in 2 years and still not be happy. It's like buying a car only more important. You said you don't care for revolvers, but have you really shot a lot of them or is it the idea of 5 shots vs 15 or more? Then you need to decide on a method of carry and what weight you feel comfortable with on "wherever you plan on carrying it".
Some guns are terrific until you carry them for a few hours, then they can cause a dozen different little problems with your back leg, hip etc. It's not something you should leave up to people who really don't have a clue about you, it's a personal decision made after much thought and evaluation of your lifestyle, ability, physical structure and interest in the subject of committing to carrying a deadly weapon. I am not trying to make it more difficult for you, but rather more realistic, and more important than to leave up to others. Your life may someday depend on this choice, and the lives of others, so make it wisely.

 

[Esoxchaser]

If it's a plastic pistol you desire, you owe it to yourself to look at the Walter PPS.

 

[Ed4032]

The glock guns are ugly. Don't carry a ugly gun. Get a Smith & Wesson M&P compact.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I really like my XDs in a Hidden Hybrid Holster carried IWB.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

However, the advantage of a Glock over the S&W M&P is that it's waaaaayyyy easier to clean, and not nearly as complex trying to take it apart....

Laura

 

[carlson1]

I agree with Mastrogiacomo that it is a lot easier to clean and less steps to field strip it.

I guess this is the main reason I keep coming back to Glocks. Little maintenance. I just bought a Glock 30S because I wanted the option from 9mm to .45acp depending on my mood.