Suggestions for a carry pistol in 40S&W

[King617]

I'm looking for a new carry gun in 40S&W any suggestions? Size is not really an issue however, I would like to avoid the sub-compacts.

 

[redtail]

Glock 23 with Trijicon night sights. 13 round magazines, medium size Glock.

 

[FreeWillie]

I'm sure EC will have some input here

 

[Boghog1]

XD, M&P, Glock find what you can shoot well with and go for it

 

[bostonasphalt2]

Sig P229, Glock 23 or XD are my favorite choices.

 

[basscatfrank]

I carry an XD in a Supertuck at about 9 o'clock (I'm lefty). Comfortable to carry and easy to conceal. The Glock, Sig, and XD are all quality firearms. The point of consideration for a carry gun is the holster. Find a good one and you'll be a happy man.

 

[jasons]

Glock, shmock.

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...r-P99c-AS-concealed-carry-package-.40-S-amp-W

 

[45collector]

If a Glock is too bulky for you, try a Kahr K40. I bought one used and it's been 100% reliable.

On second thought, I see you live in Roxbury so maybe you would be better off with something in a higher capacity! ;0)

 

[pipmaster1971]

Sig P229, Glock 23 or XD are my favorite choices.

I love my P229, but personally find it a little bit heavy for concealed carry (YMMV of course). For a Sig maybe the P239, or even the newer P250 Compact model would be better as a CCW.

Oh, and to the OP. Ignore the comments about the 40S&W from some posters here, it's a fine caliber, just that some folks are a bit caliberist around here .

 

[atmay]

If a Glock is too bulky for you, try a Kahr K40. I bought one used and it's been 100% reliable.

On second thought, I see you live in Roxbury so maybe you would be better off with something in a higher capacity! ;0)

This. I had been carrying a G22, switched to a K40 Covert, HUGE difference. I actually enjoy carrying the K40

 

[EcHo]

I'll second the Sig 229, although it is a bit heavy. You can find some 13 round preban mags for $35ish shipped if you look hard. I'd carry it OWB unless a 1.5" thick piece of steel against your hip doesn't bother you.

 

[william_munny]

I like my USP 40.

 

[Speedway]

Where is EC?

 

[fbirdquik6]

M&P. I have the fullsize duty model and the compact in .40 and love them both.

 

[rwl1955]

Glock 23 with Trijicon night sights. 13 round magazines, medium size Glock.

Ditto.

 

[finest]

I have a smith cs40 and. Love it.

 

[King617]

Thanks for all the feedback. I have handled the Sig P229 and M&P and found them a little on the heavy side, but havent worn them so I really don't know how much of a problem, if any, it would be to carry either one. I have yet to take a look at the Kahr and Walther. Hopefully I'll have it narrowed down by the tax holiday.

 

[imstuner]

Sig 239

 

[wahsben]

I like my Walther P99 in 40.

 

[meth0d]

I've carried an M&P 40 full size in a CTAC, as well as a G22, Sig 226, and 1911 full size all with no problems. Get a good belt and holster, you'll be able to carry anything.

 

[DJ_2]

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[Admin]

Walther = the suck

 

[Jamie]

The M&P is a great gun. I happen to have one of them for sale too!

Linky

 

[Ink]

Beretta 96 fs

i carry glock 22, 92 fs on weekends and m&p 40c weekdays.

 

[Tim L]

glock 23 with nite sights is my carry piece,

 

[Jose]

OK, I'll say it: nothing good can come of the .40 S&W

 

[Lalmeida617]

Glock 23 or P239 whatever feels better.

 

[NuCentMAn]

sig p229

 

[jasons]

Walther = the suck

Glock = the swallow

 

[Skald]

Take a serious look at the M&P series for 40 S&W. Unlike the Glock, the engineers at S&W designed the gun around the 40 S&W first and ported it to the 9mm (unlike glock who went from 9mm to 40S&W). YMMW, but throw in an APEKS DCAEK kit and your pretty good to go.