Thinking of minor changes to my small pistol collection

[Adam5]

I have been shopping a small pocket .380, and got me thinking of making another change in my small pistol collection.

Currently, I have:
American Classic 1911 Government 9mm
EAA (pre Windicator) slabside .357 Mag in 6"
H&R 923 .22LR revolver in 6"
Walther CCP 9mm
Ruger MKIII
Radom P64 9mm Makarov

I'm about to add a Ruger LCP Custom .380 for pocket/very discrete carry.

I'm not a big fullsize double stack fan, but am thinking of replacing the CCP with a midsize double stack to fill the gap for something with a little more capacity. I'm thinking of something along the lines of an XDm 3.8, Midsize Beretta PX4, or a midsize M&P 9.

The midsize will give me more capacity than the CCP, while keeping decent concealability, and a good size for target use. When I need to carry something more discrete, I will have the LCP Custom for that bill.

Thoughts?

 

[Cokeman]

If I was looking, I would be looking at these:

Glock 19
HK P30, P30SK, or VP9
Walther PPQ or P99
CZ RAMI, P-01, or 75 Compact
FN FNS Compact

 

[Plan2Live]

The XDm 3.8 Compact is worthy of consideration. If used properly the grip safety gives you an added layer of confidence while holstering. My only complaint with the XDm Compact is the grip length is about 1/4 too short in my opinion. I don't recall the company but if you look around you can find flat magazine base plates that add .25 or .375 inches to the grip length. Plus on the XDm (specifically the XDm line not XD) you don't have to pull the trigger to disassemble. Consider the XDm a Glock 2.0 - or Glock Perfected!

If you are considering a DA/SA look into the Sig 229 Compact. Shorter than the standard 229 with a full sized grip.

If you don't mind the odd mag release placement, the HK2000sk is another DA/SA worth looking into.

 

[BSA1]

If you have not done so consider the Ruger SR9c.It has a flush fit 10 round magazine. In addition it has a grip sleeve that fits over a extended 17 round magazine.

 

[zb338]

Browning just came out with a 1911 in .380.
I'm buying one as soon as I can find one.

Zeke

 

[BSA1]

Adam55,

Just another thought. 9x18 and .380 are very close in performance. Your Polish P-64can be modified for better concealment by removing the finger rest from the bottom of the magazine. This is one time a dremel tool is your friend.

 

[ShootingIsFun]

I just went down this decision making road as well. I ended up with the SR9c and am very happy with my decision. 10/17 rd mags, easy to conceal, outstanding trigger, & a thumb safety which was a must for me. Even with the flush 10 rd mag, I can put rounds on target as quickly and accurately as I with my full size pistols. (That's something I could not say about my previous edc, Ruger lc9)

 

[bannockburn]

Another vote for the Ruger SR9c. Compact size, great design that handles well, decent trigger and sights, and has a nice high capacity magazine if you want more rounds in your spare magazine.

 

[SoonerMedic]

I've recently ordered the Kimber Micro Raptor in .380. If you haven't put one of these in your hand, I would highly recommend it! It feels amazing! Now, it should be noted that I don't have large hands and this pistol is a perfect marriage for my hands in particular. The price is a bit high, but the quality workmanship is what sold me on this pistol. I got a decent deal (I feel like) at $720 OTD at my LGS and I'm sure I'll be able to talk them into sending me home with a box of ball ammo.
I know I've heard some bad reviews of the Kimber, but I've drooled over them for the longest time and I decided to pull the trigger (pun may or may not have been intended here) on this particular sexy pistol.

 

[BigBore44]

Grip size can be easily modified with slip on grips. I'm 5'11" but can palm an NBA regulation basketball. So I had to put a slip-on grip on my full size XD45. I'm a big XD series fan. Easy to disassemble. Accurate. And slimmer than a Glock (not knocking Glocks). So my bias will be to the XDm. But M&P's are great as well. Honestly have not held a Ruger in years other than their revolvers GP, SBH, RH. But I highly doubt any of the ones mentioned will be unreliable. And Ruger has the best customer service in the business. But I'd rather not have to use it if I don't have to. Find what fits best. That's the most important part.

 

[minutemen1776]

It's a good idea to have both a highly concealable pocket gun, as well as a larger service pistol. Someone once told me that everyone should have at least two pistols--one you plan to carry and one you actually carry. It's good advice, if you think about it.

For a service-size pistol, there are tons of options. One to not overlook is the Sig Sauer SP2022. It has the barrel length of a Sig P229 and the grip length (15 rounds of 9mm) of a Sig P226. It also has a lighter polymer frame and can be bought for under $500. In my experience, it shoots as good as any of the more expensive P-series pistols.