Glock: Is there an alternative?

[mettle]

I just wanted to be one that started another Glock thread.



Actually, I've looked at the 26, are there alternatives to a 26 in the sub compact department?

Kahr seems just too expensive,
Kel Tec, I don't want to work on something to get it to run

What other brands are there that a quality for a decent price AND dependable?

 

[esrice]

XDSC
M&Pc

 

[shooter521]

Actually, I've looked at the 26, are there alternatives to a 26 in the sub compact department?

Yes, lots of them.

Kahr, Kel-Tec P11/PF9, SA XD Subcompact, S&W M&P compact, Taurus Milennium or 24/7 Compact, Bersa Subcompact 9, Walther PPS... need I go on?

Kahr seems just too expensive,

Compared to what? The Kahr CW9 and 40 are priced below what Glocks typically go for, and the K9/40 and P9/40 series are priced somewhere between Glocks and SIGs.

What other brands are there that a quality for a decent price AND dependable?

You know I'm a Glock fan. If there was no such thing as Glock, though, I'd be carrying my Kahr P9 (which is my "daily driver" during the summer anyway) or an M&P9C.

My

 

[bradp]

I love my Glock 33 but prefer to carry my Kahr PM40 and is well worth the little extra over the Glock.

 

[wtfd661]

I love my Glock 26, great small carry gun. That said there are a lot of great alternatives for a small 9 mm.

 

[Buckaroo]

M&P Compact
Kahr PM9 (I bought one used for $475)
Kel tec PF9

Buckaroo

 

[ATM]

[restraint] XDSC [/nonbash]

 

[esrice]

[restraint] XDSC [/nonbash]

I said it first.

 

[ATM]

I said it first.

I doubted your heartfelt sincerity. I picked up on some apprehension in your tone.

 

[melensdad]

Para Hawg9

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

..............

 

[Spot Me 2]

+1 on the XDsc. I own both glocks and XDs, and both work flawlessly!

 

[Dogman]

Para Ordnance Carry 9

 

[HICKMAN]

G26/XDSC/M&Pc will all carry and shoot the same. That's pretty much a brand choice there, they will all work and you can count on them. The XDSC is a half inch taller than the other two though, mostly from the slide design I guess.

I think that Kahr is more expensive, but is thinner and shorter as the others, making it easier to carry. I'd probably have one if they didn't cost so much.

 

[TomN]

XDSC
M&Pc

+1.

Only because I haven't +1'd Evan in a while.

 

[ATM]

I haven't +1'd Evan in a while.

Is that what they call it on the down-low?

 

[Clay]

I <3 my M&P9c

 

[rhino]

I'd like to shoot one of the little Taurus Millenium series guns some day. If they work well, they seem like a good value.

I'm in the minority on Kahr. I don't like them solely because I can't shoot them effectively. I've tried more than once and I can't do it. I could probably do so if I spent a day with one, but why bother when there are other choices I can shoot well?

Do not discount a lightweight j-frame revolver as well. They're punishing to shoot (and thus not a beginner's weapon, especially not for inexperienced females), but they carry very easily and they work.

 

[bradp]

Do not discount a lightweight j-frame revolver as well. They're punishing to shoot (and thus not a beginner's weapon, especially not for inexperienced females), but they carry very easily and they work.

You didn't just say that out loud did you?

 

[40calPUNISHER]

Something similar to a Glock but not a Glock....? Hmmm.