Concealed carry weapon in MA riddle

[Philly3458]

So, I am trying to identify a carry gun in Ma based on the following criteria:

Trigger doesn't require paying someone to fix
Can conceal all year round with minor modifications to clothing only
Caliber that you feel is sufficient to defend yourself
Track record of reliability
Under 24oz. loaded

Appreciate the help.

 

[OffshoreJ]

Kahr PM9? Too small?

 

[zbomb]

Glock 19. Prob a couple ounces over 24 with a pre ban loaded to capacity.

 

[Sparkey]

S&W J frame

 

[FPrice]

Glock 26. With GD HPs.

 

[Philly3458]

Should have said don't like preban glocks. How is the trigger on the kahr pm9?

 

[headednorth]

SR9c? Not sure what it weighs. Works well for me. 135 gr hp, +p

 

[OffshoreJ]

Should have said don't like preban glocks. How is the trigger on the kahr pm9?

Some people like it some people don't. It has a very long but smooth trigger pull. I've only shot one once though and I think it was a Mass model.

 

[AmmoSapien]

Glock 26

 

[joshh]

love my pm9. pocket carry or iwb. trigger is long & smooth with a predictable & consistent breaking point. great gun

 

[Mass-diver]

Should have said don't like preban glocks. How is the trigger on the kahr pm9?

No ban on glocks, hard to beat a g26. Personally, I just grab a shield and suck up the cost of a trigger job.

 

[AmmoSapien]

If I couldn't have a Glock I'd go with a Kahr CM9. The PM9 is a stellar gun but overpriced IMO. If you don't like older Glocks then buy a shiny new one from a fellow NESer!

 

[Philly3458]

Can you buy a new glock legally if not a LEO

 

[KiloVictorTango]

Yes you can, get a gen 3 or 4 Glock 19

 

[AmmoSapien]

Sigh*.......Yes Philly, yes you can...

 

[bill o]

Can you buy a new glock legally if not a LEO

Short answer, yes but you'll most likely have to find one in a private sale.

 

[Philly3458]

Are cm9s available in ma?

 

[CrackPot]

Everything can be found though private seller for some. If they will sell it you can buy it.

Sig P938 because I like SA and not those DA plastic guns.

 

[Mike-Mike]

S&W J frame

Ding, Ding, Ding!

 

[Philly3458]

Sig 938 not available yet in ma. Only 238

 

[CrackPot]

Sig 938 not available yet in ma. Only 238

I live in MA and I own one (and carry one). As I said, everything is available just not always from the dealer down the street. I also own a P238 which I carried before the 938. The .380 might not meet your criteria.

 

[Garys]

S&W CS 9.

 

[wacky_doug]

Philly,

Most of the guys here have tried a variety of gun/holster combinations over time. You'll get a lot of good advice, but also a lot of personal preference.

Over the years, I've carried: Sig 239, S&W J frame revolver, Ruger LCP, Glock 19, and Glock 30. With the right holster & clothing, weight and concealment aren't a problem. My preference of late is a Glock because it's such an easy gun to shoot.

If you can meet up with someone to try out a few different guns and holsters, you should do that before buying something.

 

[perry1386]

SR9c? Not sure what it weighs. Works well for me. 135 gr hp, +p

Perhaps even the SR40c if the 9mm is not sufficient for you, but still not sure the weight

 

[IDPA Mike]

Should have said don't like preban glocks. How is the trigger on the kahr pm9?

Extra killy. Just pull
no clear stoping point like M&P or Glock

 

[Shawnjohn16]

I recently bought the Bodyguard for my wife it's .380, I figured with the built in laser no matter how frazzled she is in the event she needs to use it, her confidence regarding her aim can be exemplified by the red dot on her target. That is, as long as she is mindful enough to push one of the ambidextrous laser activation buttons. I have it loaded wit PDXI rounds w an extra magazine for her. Now, that being said.... It has found it's way into my pocket for the last few weeks and I rather like the piece. Accidental for sure, because like you I was thinking bigger stronger rounds as I was carrying a Walther PK .380 waiting for a shield to pop up. In a nutshell it carries very nicely.

 

[Gibbs]

So, I am trying to identify a carry gun in Ma based on the following criteria...

Trigger doesn't require paying someone to fix
Jericho 941
Can conceal all year round with minor modifications to clothing only
Jericho 941, with long loose pants, oversize sweatshirt, and hat.
Caliber that you feel is sufficient to defend yourself
Jericho 941, with the 41AE
Track record of reliability
Jericho 941
Under 24oz. loaded
Jericho 941 F/R .41 cal, all steel, weighing in at only 35 ounces empty...OK, nevermind.

 

[Glock23ONME]

Glock 27 10 rds of .40 done.

 

[Thunderbird]

+1 on a J-frame.

 

[Enzo]

Surprised you didn't like your shield. But a G26 or G27 IMO would be a great every day/occasion carry firearm.