IndyGunner
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- Dec 27, 2010
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Im looking at getting a subcompact/pocket pistol for awhile. Since I got my glock 19, ive had an urge to get another (pistols are apparently like tattoos and potato chips).
I have no problem hiding my glock 19, I wear a slightly larger tshirt and a light jacket. However, it would be nice to wear smaller t shirts and not have to worry about my gun printing. I like cc and oc, I just would like to go to a friends house and not have everyone staring or asking about my gun... most of my friends are real cool, most carry, but we cant all be logical american citizens.
Im 135lbs, probably 5-9. Ive looked at pictures and it seems like most man sized men have no problem hiding a compact. On me, however, you can see either the part behind the rear sights or the end of the grip pretty easily (depending on the cant I use with my crossbreed.)
Anyway, im having a hard time picking between brands/size/caliber.
I have a glock 19.
I would consider any of the following...
g26 (19 mag compatible, cheaper ammo, im good with 9mm, etc.)
g27 (I dont really like the .40 but I have about 100 rounds experience with it. Id like to think if I get more practice then the recoil wont affect me. However, being a sub, I would think it would be better to stick with 9 than .40... but .40s come highly rated... kind of a 9mm vs .40)
g36 I WISH they made a higher capacity .45 but without the ridiculous width of the g30... If it were 10 rounds AND thin this would be the one id get.
Xd sub compact 9mm/.40 in od green. Because I cant find a g26/27 in od green and I would like to own both so I can have some credibility in glock vs xd arguments LOL
keltec pf9 (or similar), Smaller than the previous guns. Good capacity, good ratings. The only things keeping me from this is the trigger and the fact that I dont trust this as a primary. Maybe a secondary, but I just dont get that warm fuzzy feeling thinking about keltec (no offense to anyone that loves them)
ruger lcp, I have no experience with .380, id like to not go below 9mm but it is a sweet super tiny gun.
Ruger lcr, I wouldnt mind getting a revolver in addition to my other guns. Im just not a big revolver guy. This would be last on my list, but still a possibility. My biggest problem with this is capacity. I can bring magazines with me, I dont want to carry speed loaders....
Im trying to stay as close to $500 as I can give or take. I would LOVE to get a kimber ultra carry II .45 or a usp .45 but I cant afford it. If anyone knows of a good capacity small affordable .45 let me know.
Any suggestions on what I listed or suggestions of your own would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!
I have no problem hiding my glock 19, I wear a slightly larger tshirt and a light jacket. However, it would be nice to wear smaller t shirts and not have to worry about my gun printing. I like cc and oc, I just would like to go to a friends house and not have everyone staring or asking about my gun... most of my friends are real cool, most carry, but we cant all be logical american citizens.
Im 135lbs, probably 5-9. Ive looked at pictures and it seems like most man sized men have no problem hiding a compact. On me, however, you can see either the part behind the rear sights or the end of the grip pretty easily (depending on the cant I use with my crossbreed.)
Anyway, im having a hard time picking between brands/size/caliber.
I have a glock 19.
I would consider any of the following...
g26 (19 mag compatible, cheaper ammo, im good with 9mm, etc.)
g27 (I dont really like the .40 but I have about 100 rounds experience with it. Id like to think if I get more practice then the recoil wont affect me. However, being a sub, I would think it would be better to stick with 9 than .40... but .40s come highly rated... kind of a 9mm vs .40)
g36 I WISH they made a higher capacity .45 but without the ridiculous width of the g30... If it were 10 rounds AND thin this would be the one id get.
Xd sub compact 9mm/.40 in od green. Because I cant find a g26/27 in od green and I would like to own both so I can have some credibility in glock vs xd arguments LOL
keltec pf9 (or similar), Smaller than the previous guns. Good capacity, good ratings. The only things keeping me from this is the trigger and the fact that I dont trust this as a primary. Maybe a secondary, but I just dont get that warm fuzzy feeling thinking about keltec (no offense to anyone that loves them)
ruger lcp, I have no experience with .380, id like to not go below 9mm but it is a sweet super tiny gun.
Ruger lcr, I wouldnt mind getting a revolver in addition to my other guns. Im just not a big revolver guy. This would be last on my list, but still a possibility. My biggest problem with this is capacity. I can bring magazines with me, I dont want to carry speed loaders....
Im trying to stay as close to $500 as I can give or take. I would LOVE to get a kimber ultra carry II .45 or a usp .45 but I cant afford it. If anyone knows of a good capacity small affordable .45 let me know.
Any suggestions on what I listed or suggestions of your own would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!