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What's your recommendation for a compact concealed carry gun?
- Thread starter larry.k
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I agree. With the colder weather returning, I will be happy to carry it again. Though my S&W BG has been great this past summer.
M&P9c or Shield 9mm. I can conceal both no problems and I'm closer to the skinny side. I shoot the shield better even though I CCW the 9c.
You have to decide if you want the "max" 10 rounds or willing to go less (or carry extra mag).
Both are readily available in MA.
You have to decide if you want the "max" 10 rounds or willing to go less (or carry extra mag).
Both are readily available in MA.
tuna
NES Member
I actually bought mine as a summer gun. I was back using a Mod 60 after dumping my BG380. I like my LC9s so much, I never swapped it out last winter.
It is probably the biggest gun for pocket carry, but I do it regularly. My last job was a strict no guns allowed place, and no one could tell.
I like the Bodyguard 380. Mine has been flawless with 1,000 rounds,its all broken in.Cannot beat the size and sooo cheap!The shield is a good value also.
On the opposite side of price,I also like the PM9. its very pricey....almost $700 new. 500-600 used?
The Glock 42,43,19,23, 26,27 are very nice,lightweight, reliable, though getting harder to find here in MA.
On the opposite side of price,I also like the PM9. its very pricey....almost $700 new. 500-600 used?
The Glock 42,43,19,23, 26,27 are very nice,lightweight, reliable, though getting harder to find here in MA.
Like the look of the M&P 9C, but how is the trigger? I own a S&W40VE, and the trigger was awful! I had to put a kit in it, and polish the striker and so on, now it works very well. Is the M&P line trigger mechanism like that?
No, haven't shot any of the subcompacts, I'm just starting my search. I haven't considered revolvers at all, guess I like having magazine loading.
Seems to me a 1911 would be long and heavy for concealed use, even Commander size. My 1911 always impresses me with the weight.
I personally love the 380. Easy to shoot light recoil which makes follow-up shots faster and easier.
Plenty of people have been killed by the 380.
Does it have the same stopping power of a 45acp or 9mm. No but rarely would 1 shot stop someone. So id rather be able to put multiple shots on target faster then a bigger hole but less of them.
Plenty of people have been killed by the 380.
Does it have the same stopping power of a 45acp or 9mm. No but rarely would 1 shot stop someone. So id rather be able to put multiple shots on target faster then a bigger hole but less of them.
iofneedle
NES Member
Of course it legal...just gotta find someone to transfer to you. There are plenty to be had. Just gotta look.
WRT 380acp, the new fluted nonexpanding projectiles look very promising. they mitigate the usual issue of 380 acp, which is trading expansion for penetration and vice-versa.
checkout lehigh defense extreme defender (also loaded by underwood) and the ruger arx ammo. both of these cycle just fine for me in various 380's. i'm a fan.
checkout lehigh defense extreme defender (also loaded by underwood) and the ruger arx ammo. both of these cycle just fine for me in various 380's. i'm a fan.
I've been through a bunch of "carry" guns. The Glock 26 has always been a favorite because it's fat rounded shape just conceals so well and its a pleasure to shoot. Lately I've been liking the Ruger LC9s Pro and Glock 43. The 43 is the better gun, but not by a lot. The LC9s is really nice, especially for the price. Finally, every once in a while I will pocket a Ruger LCP. With all of these compact 9s, it's the only gun I think is worth going .380 because its so small. Having said that, the Glock 42 is a wonderful little gun and may be the nicest small gun with big-gun shooting characteristics I've tried.
Varmint
NES Member
I went with Glock 42 since it's so nice to shoot, and I want to practice a lot with my carry gun. Thanks for the ammo recommendations guys/gals.
I Discovered it fits perfectly with Desantis pocket holster in my 5.11 cargo pants which have a zipped pocket hidden behind the right pocket, so I can still use the right pocket for phone, keys etc. I also have an IWB holster but the pocket is nice for driving etc.
I Discovered it fits perfectly with Desantis pocket holster in my 5.11 cargo pants which have a zipped pocket hidden behind the right pocket, so I can still use the right pocket for phone, keys etc. I also have an IWB holster but the pocket is nice for driving etc.
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Glock 26 with a mag extension (I use the +2 here in NH, but Pearce makes a +0 grip extender that keeps mag capacity at 10 for you) allows a full grip on the frame. Comptac Spartan or MTAC holster with a good belt, at 3:30-4:00. I can easily conceal it under just a t shirt.
I'm old school; OLD school. I vary between .32 and .380, but have settled on a .32acp 1939 Walther PPk commercial that fits nicely in my ankle holster is comfortable and accurate with the finger grip magazine. I've also used a 1936 Beretta M34 in .380 with finger extension magazine. I used Liberty 50gr/1500fps hollow points that won't go through the target.
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I agree. My G42 is my second most shot handgun I own. Very soft shooting.
StevieP
NES Member
M&P9c w/ Apex DCAEK. More capacity than the Shield. Double-stack makes it a bit thicker, but still easy to conceal and the weight isn't bad. I support local businesses.
You own a couple of classic handguns...thinking of getting a walther PPk someday. great looking guns!
