Which for CCW?
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gearchecker
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Of all the given choices I'd choose the S&W 642.
It's in the class with the best CCW revolvers on the market. Revolvers are still a top choice for CCW because of their reliability in adverse conditions.
2nd choice is the XDSC9.
It's in the class with the best CCW revolvers on the market. Revolvers are still a top choice for CCW because of their reliability in adverse conditions.
2nd choice is the XDSC9.
S&W 642 hands down. Well powered cartridge. Tons of holster options. Easily concealed. LOTS of variations available for grips, revolver reliability, etc.
2nd choice if size isn't an option, Glock 23. Love the 40 S&W, love glock simplicity and reliability. PLUS shot capacity and accuracy.
What do YOU shoot the best? Which one can you draw the fastest? Have you trained failure drills with the bottom feeders? What has proved more reliable? Which one can you reload fastest under stress?
Nobody can answer these questions but you. Therefore, nobody but yourself can make this decision.
However, you asked, so I would carry the glock 23 when wearing enough clothes to conceal it.
If I couldn't conceal the 23 I'd take the 26.
If I couldn't conceal the 26 I'd take the SP101.
I can always conceal a 642.
Sometimes I might carry the 23 and the 642, or the SP101 and the 642.
See where I'm going with this?
Why limit yourself? I'd let my wardrobe decide.
Nobody can answer these questions but you. Therefore, nobody but yourself can make this decision.
However, you asked, so I would carry the glock 23 when wearing enough clothes to conceal it.
If I couldn't conceal the 23 I'd take the 26.
If I couldn't conceal the 26 I'd take the SP101.
I can always conceal a 642.
Sometimes I might carry the 23 and the 642, or the SP101 and the 642.
See where I'm going with this?
Why limit yourself? I'd let my wardrobe decide.
GojuBrian
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I'd carry the G23 I guess. Atleast until I sold a couple to get what I want. 
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I have 642's and Glock 26's, and my 642's only come out to the range anymore.
The 26's offer double the ammo in a gun thats very close in size, easier to shoot well with, easier to reload, easier to carry reloads, uses the same reload as my main gun, as well as has night sights, whats not to like?
The 26's offer double the ammo in a gun thats very close in size, easier to shoot well with, easier to reload, easier to carry reloads, uses the same reload as my main gun, as well as has night sights, whats not to like?
fastbolt
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I try to make it a habit to avoid making specific make/model/design/caliber recommendations to folks. I'm not them, and they aren't me ...
Questions I often recommend folks ask themselves include:
Which do you shoot best?
Which one is best suited to your current skillset and abilities?
Which would you expect to be able to shoot best ... (meaning most safely, accurately, controllably & effectively) ... under unexpected, physically strenuous and taxing circumstances, and which might involve low/reduced light and shooting 1-handed, or with your non-dominant hand, possibly while moving and/or having to fend off an attacker who has managed to get up close?
Which would you feel best fits your desired carry methods (presuming they're safe, secure & practical methods, of course)?
Which is most easily carried safely & securely when you're going about your daily activities and pursuits?
Discounting any personal 'pride-of-ownership' and 'brand enthusiasm', which one do you feel is most likely to prove easiest to draw, present and actually fire under stress, especially when dealing with the sudden onset of hormonal-induced fear response and it physiological effects?
Which one can you most easily stand the loss of if it's taken into evidence/property, perhaps for an extended period of time, or badly damaged during an incident?
Which one have you found to exhibit the most reliable, optimal functioning and operation in your hands, using your personal selection of good quality, factory defensive ammunition?
Which one do you want to have in your hand when the lives of yourself or your loved ones are imminently at risk for seriously bodily injury or death?
These aren't all the questions I suggest they pose to themselves, but they get the mental ball rolling and help get most folks thinking about more than just a "favorite" brand, model or caliber in many instances.
FWIW (not much), I own 3 of the handguns you've listed, and I sometimes carry each of them. A couple more than the other ... and others you've not listed more than those.
That's me, though, and I'm not you.
Questions I often recommend folks ask themselves include:
Which do you shoot best?
Which one is best suited to your current skillset and abilities?
Which would you expect to be able to shoot best ... (meaning most safely, accurately, controllably & effectively) ... under unexpected, physically strenuous and taxing circumstances, and which might involve low/reduced light and shooting 1-handed, or with your non-dominant hand, possibly while moving and/or having to fend off an attacker who has managed to get up close?
Which would you feel best fits your desired carry methods (presuming they're safe, secure & practical methods, of course)?
Which is most easily carried safely & securely when you're going about your daily activities and pursuits?
Discounting any personal 'pride-of-ownership' and 'brand enthusiasm', which one do you feel is most likely to prove easiest to draw, present and actually fire under stress, especially when dealing with the sudden onset of hormonal-induced fear response and it physiological effects?
Which one can you most easily stand the loss of if it's taken into evidence/property, perhaps for an extended period of time, or badly damaged during an incident?
Which one have you found to exhibit the most reliable, optimal functioning and operation in your hands, using your personal selection of good quality, factory defensive ammunition?
Which one do you want to have in your hand when the lives of yourself or your loved ones are imminently at risk for seriously bodily injury or death?
These aren't all the questions I suggest they pose to themselves, but they get the mental ball rolling and help get most folks thinking about more than just a "favorite" brand, model or caliber in many instances.
FWIW (not much), I own 3 of the handguns you've listed, and I sometimes carry each of them. A couple more than the other ... and others you've not listed more than those.
That's me, though, and I'm not you.
easyg
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Glock 23, no contest.
Small enough to conceal.
13+1 rounds of .40S&W is hard to beat.
Accurate, reliable, easy to shoot, easy to load.
Small enough to conceal.
13+1 rounds of .40S&W is hard to beat.
Accurate, reliable, easy to shoot, easy to load.
Comedian
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Of the choices listed I'd go with the glock 23. However, the one you're most confident with should probably play a bigger role than any opinion you can pick up on a forum.
I choose the SP101 because after much research and searching in general for a better CCW gun, I finally found the (.357) SP101 DOA to fit the bill for me and haven't regretted it for a second. However, this choice suits ME and my carrying style, dress, etc. YMMV.
It is reliable, rugged, simple to use, extremely easy to conceal and in a respectable caliber.
It is reliable, rugged, simple to use, extremely easy to conceal and in a respectable caliber.
JohnBiltz
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The G26 is what I would carry. In fact it is what I carry. Reasons: because I think its about as small as you can get and still fight with it like its a full size gun. I can shoot it better than a G17 with or without a magazine extension. It has an adequate amount of bullets in a decent caliber in a small size. And most important, its reliable. I honestly don't understand why anyone carries anything else.
Winkman822
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As much as it pains me to say, I'd go with the Glock 23 of that bunch.
stogiegila
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If I had to choose from that list for me it would be the G26 hands down. Saying that, my preferred 9mm is the Sig P228.
I sold my G26 during my transition over to 45acp. I'm now leaning back toward 9mm, but am totally in love with the P228. I would not hesitate in purchasing a G26 again down the road.
Definitely recommend a good gun belt and holster, as the G26 tended to lean away from my body while carrying IWB at 4-5pm.
I sold my G26 during my transition over to 45acp. I'm now leaning back toward 9mm, but am totally in love with the P228. I would not hesitate in purchasing a G26 again down the road.
Definitely recommend a good gun belt and holster, as the G26 tended to lean away from my body while carrying IWB at 4-5pm.
Zundfolge
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I like keeping my options open (and a little variety) so I'd probably end up with carry rigs for all the guns (except for the XD and the Sigma as I don't trust the XD not to break and Sigmas have horrible triggers).
I'd probably carry the G23 or G26 most of the time though (and there's a good chance you could use the same rig for both).
I'd probably carry the G23 or G26 most of the time though (and there's a good chance you could use the same rig for both).
TexasBill
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If I had that selection of guns in my possession, I'd carry most of them down to the gun shop and get something else. The SP101 would be a keeper. Enough weight to be credible as a Magnum handgun, well-made and dependable, an all-round good gun. A S&W Model 60 is in my rotation now.
NMGonzo
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sp101 ... because even empty is still a formidable weapon.
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