No Shields...now what

[Somac8]

I am first time buyer. I want a 9mm. Semi-auto for home/range and tuckable carry. I am getting a little tired of waiting for someone in SE MA to get a Shield. Does anyone have another suggestion for a MA compliant gun?
thanks.

 

[Independence Arms]

NES classifieds.

Welcome to the circus.

 

[smf]

First thought: if you want to be able to buy ammo pick a different caliber...
Second: have you tried a shield? Might want to, I wasn't impressed. What about a kahr?

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[jcetto0351]

Kahr pm9 all the way!!

 

[perry1386]

I am first time buyer. I want a 9mm. Semi-auto for home/range and tuckable carry. I am getting a little tired of waiting for someone in SE MA to get a Shield. Does anyone have another suggestion for a MA compliant gun?
thanks.

Ruger SR9c, fantastic firearm...great trigger, great size to shoot and conceal

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I suggest trying one also. Or at least handling one if you see one at the range

I love mine. There are plenty for sale on the classifieds.

 

[Kahrmine]

Kahr pm9 all the way!!

If you can afford it, the Kahr is a fine pistol. The trigger is going to be miles better than the stock Shield trigger, too. Though it's a long trigger, it's exceptionally smooth and a sweet shooter. Conceals even better than the shield, too.

 

[PigPknHeat]

They are out there... have to be quick and maybe willing to drive. Keep looking.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Buy a gun that doesn't Suck.

This. M&Ps are kinda ghey.

Ruger SR9c, fantastic firearm...great trigger, great size to shoot and conceal

This also. But it's a double stack so it isn't exactly similar to what he's looking for. If you can afford it go PM9 or look at a PPS. Just do NOT buy a LC9. G26 is another goodie if you don't mind a double stack like the SR9c. Good luck.

 

[JGstunt]

Buy a gun that doesn't Suck.

+1

Be glad the lack of inventory made you consider a better option...

 

[Mass-diver]

I'd wait for a shield, then gets trigger job.

 

[ewaybevinn]

All I wanted for my first gun was a shield. I looked and looked and could not find one. I ended up buying an M&P .40C with an apex trigger job. Could not be happier. Love the gun, conceals well and feels great to shoot. Just so happens that a friend bought a shield in .40 about 3 weeks later and I got to shoot it. I'm sure the recoil from the 9m would be less but the shield in .40 was not fun to shoot at all. I do not regret my decision one bit.

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[Kahrmine]

If you can afford it go PM9 or look at a PPS.

Yes, the Walther PPS is also a fine pistol, though it's a bit longer and taller than the Kahr. It can also be found for cheaper than the Kahr will be. The G26 is a fine option, as well, though it's a bit thicker than any of the aforementioned pistols and you will have to pay top dollar used for one in Massachusetts. Check one out at a local shop and see if it isn't too blocky for carry for you.

 

[squatch413]

Sig 239. Nice single stack pistol.

 

[mctrinket]

M&P9c

Great gun.

 

[Somac8]

Thank you all. 2 follow up questions. How tuckable in an IWB is a M&Pc? And are they any easier to get?
thanks again.

 

[NEVER SURRENDER]

Kahr pm9 all the way!!

I agree love mine.

 

[slap shot]

The world is your compliant oyster.

 

[jshooter]

I love my PM9.

 

[TimoC508]

I've been told PM9 is on a 4-6 month backorder.

 

[agile_1]

Or try one of the Walther compacts. Might have the same problem finding one though..

 

[smf]

I've been told PM9 is on a 4-6 month backorder.

As of a little over a week ago undercover arms had one sitting in the case

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[perry1386]

Or try one of the Walther compacts. Might have the same problem finding one though..

The PPS isn't a bad firearm in my expirence, but I don't like the mag release on the Walthers and they tend to be on the higher end of the price spectrum

 

[soloman02]

Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, ME got in 90 Shields the other day. They will sell you one but it will need to be transferred to a MA FFL.

 

[R Henry]

I'm also pretty much a newbie. I purchased a Ruger Sr9c and I'm very pleased with it.
Nice feature, safeties, trigger etc. all at a reasonable price.

 

[usp45ct]

I'll say it. S&W 9 mm 1911.

 

[Eby132409]

go with the pm9 or pm40. I personally liked the 40 better, but anything in the smaller range will have some bangin recoil. Close range, conceal carry guns are my favorite.

 

[slap shot]

B&K in Natick had a PPS in 9mm couple days ago.

 

[ewaybevinn]

Thank you all. 2 follow up questions. How tuckable in an IWB is a M&Pc? And are they any easier to get?
thanks again.

I carry mine (.40c) in a crossbreed IWB and no one ever has seen it. Tucks great and does not print at all. I carry at the 4 o'clock position and it does not even hurt when sitting in the car. Sometimes I forget that it is there TBH

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[drgrant]

CVS, feminine products aisle.... Plenty of "shields" available in varying sizes and configurations

-Mike