sw99 compact or glock 26

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i'm looking for a compact 9mm with a capacity of about 10 rounds. this will be for legal concealed carry. I know the Glocks are popular and reliable, but I don't shoot glocks well and would like a TDA action with the safety of a longer, deliberate first trigger pull.

I looked at the sw99 compact and noticed the dimensions were similar to the glock. I know there is a walther coming out, but the more rounded features of the sw99 may make it a better carry gun.

does anyone here carry a sw99 legallly concealed?

I own a USP .45f that is an amazing gun, but it is a little hard to keep it concealed well. I'm 6'1 and a lean 190 pounds with a 34-inch waist and a 44 inch chest. I should be able to conceal a smaller pistol well without too much worry.
 
Have you Czeched out the CZ Rami yet? They come in either .40 or 9mm and their manual of arms is very similar to the CZ-75 or USP-45 with the ability to be either carried hammer down or cocked-and-locked.
 
I have a Glock 26 with a NY1 trigger spring and a 3.5 lb connector which makes the trigger pull have even resistance throughout the pull - about 6 lbs. I think a NY1 with the standard connector would give you about a 8 lb pull. If you know Glocks, you know how simple, reliable, and how easily maintained they are. Oh, and no worries about rust. My G26 is as accurate as I can hold - I occasionally shoot it at silhouettes at 100 yds just to amaze myself. One of the things I like most about it is that you can maintain it yourself with drop in parts - if any are ever needed. The Glock company stands behind their pistols and info abounds on the internet about the Glock. They aren't the only pistols I own but they are great pistols - at least the nines are!

Of course, YMMV
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For whatever reason, I can't shoot a G26 straight no matter how many I've tried. On the other hand, I shoot a SA XD Sub-9 so well, I bought one. Since it's double stack I find it a bit thick for IWB, but it does conceal well in regular CCW holsters.
 
I love my Glock 26, but if you don't shoot Glocks well, it's not the gun for you.

Have you looked at the XD-9? Its overall dimensions are just a squidge different from the G26 and it is very easy to conceal. The grip angle is noticeably different than the Glock. While it doesn't have the long, DA trigger pull, it does have a grip safety in addition to the Glock-like trigger safety.

I've watched enough shooters try to get used to an initial DA pull followed by easier SA pulls that I know it's not something I would want on my carry gun. With a carry gun, the first shot is the one that is most likely to matter -- and with a DA, the first shot is the one that the shooter is most likely to muff. On the other hand, if you shoot DA well (or don't mind putting in the effort to learn) and find it more comforting than other safety types, it might be a good choice for you. Everyone's different.

pax
 
DA/SA transition doesn't seem to slow down Ernie Langdon... ;)

Seriously, though, the other issue with DA/SA guns is that when the pressure's on shooters often forget to decock them, which is A Bad Thing (tm).
 
Glock of course

Glock, without a doubt, if you're worried about the trigger, get a trigger block. It goes behind the trigger and you simply push it out when you need to prepare to fire, like an extra safety for anyone scared pf the Glock's trigger.
Don't forget S&W's bending over to Bad Bill during his tenure and besides a stock, outta the box, Glock will shoot circles around any S&W product.
 
DA/SA transition doesn't seem to slow down Ernie Langdon...
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JNewell. :D

True enough. And it's also true that the other issue you mention, forgetting the decocker, can be obviated with enough training.

All I was saying was that it takes more trigger time to build the change in pull weight into muscle memory, and (as you pointed out) it also takes a lot of practice to make flicking the decocker simply a built-in part of the draw stroke that is there every single time without fail. This doesn't mean it can't be done -- plenty of dang good shooters do it every day. But the learning curve is something to be aware of and take into account.

Which is why I said to Jaegermeister, "if you shoot DA well (or don't mind putting in the effort to learn)." If he's already accustomed to DA, or if he's willing to spend time building the change in pull into his muscles, then what I said wasn't really an issue. But if he's not already good at it, or if he isn't willing to take the extra time or burn the extra ammo in learning, then the learning curve might be something to consider as he's looking for his carry piece.

pax
 
Have a Glock mod 27 that I use for conceal carry and you can't beat the trigger- maybe more more practice with a Glock will end your shooting worries- I just don't think the SW99 compares.;)
 
Incidentally, Jaegermeister, if you're still looking at options, I finally got my paws on a CZ RAMI 9mm today. It's a sweet little gun and may be just what you're looking for. Dimensionally it's about the same size as the G26 so it's going to be easy to conceal. It's a bit heavier, but not onerously so. Capacity is 10+1, it's got the DA trigger you said you'd prefer (and the trigger is suprisingly good even in DA mode), and it appears to be sturdy enough to hold up to everyday use. Comes with glow in the dark 3 dot sights, which is kind of a nice feature. Worth looking into.

pax
 
People actually decock their P99/SW99 for carry?

I don't think that little bit of additional DA weight will make much of a difference, so mine rides around in Da all the time. Sure, there's a little bit more takeup on the first shot, but there's no weight to it.

I'm going to be looking into this same question soon -- interested in what else people have to say on it.
 
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