CC weapon advice?

[sgreen3]

Ok guys we all know these topics get beat to death but I need to ask it again. Im looking for a CC pistol. I need it in 9mm, I have decent size hands so pistols like the 709 just feels way to small. I know a lot of the smaller pistols are not a lot of fun to shoot say at the range so I need it to somewhat serve that purpose as well. Ive had full size pistols for a long while but would like to get something that's just a bit easier to carry, I have a slender build so the larger frame tends to be bothersome even though they are a lot of fun at the range. It will be my only pistol so needs to be able to serve both purposes. Any ideas ?........

 

[lovemachine]

The guns I would recommend taking a look at are:

Glock 19
S&W M&P9c

Both are 9mm. Both are reliable. Both are compact for easy carry, but are still large enough for home defense and fun time at the range.

 

[baddyna96]

Glock 19

 

[sgreen3]

The guns I would recommend taking a look at are:

Glock 19
S&W M&P9c

Both are 9mm. Both are reliable. Both are compact for easy carry, but are still large enough for home defense and fun time at the range.

I didn't even think of the M&P9c! That's a good call. There pretty tough to find from what I hear tho?.....

 

[chezuki]

I didn't even think of the M&P9c! That's a good call. There pretty tough to find from what I hear tho?.....

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...175-m_and_p9c_lnib_nib_iwb_kydex_holster.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo..._revolvers/294722-s_and_w_m_and_p9c_lnib.html

 

[sliptap]

Nothing wrong with either of those choices above. Plenty of excellent reviews for them.

Glock 26 vs Smith and Wesson m&p 9c - Glock Talk (see picture comparison)

I think it is worth pointing out that the M&P9C and Glock 23 are similar sized. The Kahr CW9, which is a similar height to the Taurus 709, is a similar sized height to the M&P9C. So as far as real estate goes, the Kahr might be comparable to those.

I have a slender frame also, so a single stack pistol is more comfortable and easier to conceal for me. I own a CW9 and it is very easy and controllable to shoot. If you prefer a larger frame single stack, Rock Island has many different 9mm pistols, in compact and full size as well. Another single stack option could be the Walther PPS.

There are plenty of options out there. Is there any way for you to be more specific with what you are looking for or what you have already experienced and liked or didn't like? Double or single stack?

Cheers,
ST

 

[seedubs1]

Double stack: xdm compact, xd compact, m&p c, I've heard the ppq is relatively small for a "full size", glock has offerings
Single stack: xds, m&p shield, ppq, something from kahr

 

[Aaron1776]

The three major polymer types have been covered:

M&P (the full sized 9mm conceals easy, esp. with appendix carry. I'm a small guy and didn't even bother buying the smaller version)
M&P9c
XDM 9mm compact
XD 9mm compact
Glock 19

You really can't go wrong with any of them. Shoot them all and figure out which one fits you best.

 

[MontereyC6]

You can conceal just about any handgun, some just require you to change your style of clothes a little. Tonight, I carried a fullsize M&P with a Surefire X300. We were outside so I had on a light jacket, and no one(that I know of) was the wiser.

 

[sgreen3]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...175-m_and_p9c_lnib_nib_iwb_kydex_holster.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo..._revolvers/294722-s_and_w_m_and_p9c_lnib.html

Thanks one of them is a for sale ad, looking to buy. Thanks for the link!

 

[sgreen3]

You can conceal just about any handgun, some just require you to change your style of clothes a little. Tonight, I carried a fullsize M&P with a Surefire X300. We were outside so I had on a light jacket, and no one(that I know of) was the wiser.

Yup Ive concealed my 1911, M&P full Size when I had it, An my Glock 17 when I had it. Just looking for something a little more conducive to conceal carry.

 

[Bigbuck5]

My choice is the Glock 19. You can't really go wrong with a 26 either. If the Glock isn't your flavor, try the Smith M&Pc or Sig P228. All great choices.

 

[WebSnyper]

The guns I would recommend taking a look at are:

Glock 19
S&W M&P9c

Both are 9mm. Both are reliable. Both are compact for easy carry, but are still large enough for home defense and fun time at the range.

This is the correct answer. The 9c is between the size of a Glock 19 and 26.

I've got a 9c I'm probably going to list in the classifieds soon myself. I carry Glock and wanted to get into the 9c but I have too many years of using a Glock trigger and just could not easily make the transition. If you don't have that issue, the 9c can be an excellent carry piece.

 

[MolonLabe7]

The guns I would recommend taking a look at are:

Glock 19
S&W M&P9c

Both are 9mm. Both are reliable. Both are compact for easy carry, but are still large enough for home defense and fun time at the range.

^take this guys advice. can't go wrong with either

 

[throttletony]

i don't know how slim is too slim for you... but I've liked (shot some and only window shopped others) these:
walther PPS
Shield
Khar CW9 (and maybe CM9 or PM9?)
XDs in 9mm
then of course on the thicker side w/ double-stack mag
Glock 19 or 26 (the 26 is VERY concealable if you don't mind the width)
Ruger SR9c
M&P 9c

happy hunting

 

[sparkyfender]

Glock 19.

PLUS many, many others....... Many of which have been named in the thread.

 

[Hoosier45]

And don't skimp on a good holster and belt. That will have a lot to do with how easily/comfortably you can conceal and carry.

 

[warren5421]

Get a Colt LW Contender in 9mm. 9 rounds and light weight.

 

[Mgderf]

CZ75
Magnum Research Baby Eagle

 

[DIRTROAD]

I love my EMP lot of fun to shoot and nice size to carry ,my is a 9mm but you could get in a 40 for a little more punch