Subcompact Help

[Shot_Gunn]

Looking to purchase a subcompact 9mm that is comfortable and easy to carry.  I have been considering the Springfield XD series.  What do you think? Any other brands I should look at?

[turkeyfeather]

Most will think I'm crazy but I love my Taurus PT-111 pro. It has been a great little gun. Plus was cheap enough I could buy lots of ammo to try and see what it liked.

[Scott]

Glock 26...

[NWHydroprint]

I carry a sig P938

[Shot_Gunn]

What are the magazine capacities? Light weight? What kind of holster do you guys carry?

[DOUBLELUNG]

Check out the Ruger LCP9 if you want an easy to carry 9mm

[carlyoungs]

M&pc 9 mm holds 12 rounds in 9mm and concealable with a t shirt with a Crossbreed iwb holster. Go to a gun shop and test the other guns but you will go to the m&p for the feel in the hand

[bowhunter74]

Glock 26 in a Remora IWB holster in the Fall/Winter/Spring.  10+1 capacity. 20oz empty.   I carry a Beretta Nano w/lasermax laser, 6+1 capacity in a Remora IWB holster or a Ruger LCP .380 w/Crimson Trace laser in a Galco pocket holster during the hot Summer weather depending on what I'm wearing.  The best thing to do is get a list of what you think you would like and then go to a range where you can rent and shoot them.  Pick one that shoots and feels good to you.  Everybody is different.

[Cap.Silver]

I love my subcompact XD in 9mm ..... Galco IWB holster 16+1

[Shot_Gunn]

Thanks for all the info. Looks like my biggest issue is not picking one out, but being able to buy it somewhere when I do.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

[splitshot]

i have a 40 xd and am looking for a 9 in xd or xds.  mike w

[JPhelps]

My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

You should sell me one of those     I can't find one anywhere

[DBHAWTHORNE]

My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

You should sell me one of those     I can't find one anywhere

  I hear they are hard to find. We are looking at PM9's right now. If we decide to pick one up I may sell one of the M&P's

[JLS]

I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.

[Button Nubbs]

Go shoot some. When I was looking for my sc 9 my list was g26 m&p then the  xd i that order. I shot all of them and from comfort and shootability my list went to xd m&p g26. I wouldn't have bought the cd if I hadn't shot them but I truly love that gun and trust my life to it.

[docsven]

I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.

Kahr claims to need 200 rounds for break-in.  My dad got one the day after the school shooting.  I think the trigger pull is a little heavy on it, but they say it just takes getting used to.

[docsven]

I bought a CW45 and like it, light, small, and accurate. I don't know how the subcompacts rate though.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.

Kahr claims to need 200 rounds for break-in.  My dad got one the day after the school shooting.  I think the trigger pull is a little heavy on it, but they say it just takes getting used to.

Yeah...people seem to love their trigger or hate them

[Shot_Gunn]

I appreciate all the input from everyone. Thanks.

[JPhelps]

My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

You should sell me one of those     I can't find one anywhere

  I hear they are hard to find. We are looking at PM9's right now. If we decide to pick one up I may sell one of the M&P's

If you ever do want to sell one of the Shields let me know and I will buy it, as long as I haven't found one already (bye the way your inbox is full)

[turkeyfeather]

My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

You should sell me one of those     I can't find one anywhere

  I hear they are hard to find. We are looking at PM9's right now. If we decide to pick one up I may sell one of the M&P's

If you ever do want to sell one of the Shields let me know and I will buy it, as long as I haven't found one already (bye the way your inbox is full)

I know I tried to send him a message too. I would also like to buy the shield. 

[DBHAWTHORNE]

  Just cleared out my box. 

[turkeyfeather]

I think you already got the message now. 

[Shot_Gunn]

By the way JPhelps, I got one of your calls for Christmas from a buddy. I love it. Nice work!

[Arnbo]

Mersonal choice is my XD -40 Subcompact. Great safe accurate
 Carry gunI shoot it rather well considering I have always carried a full sized 1911

[JLS]

I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.

I had some fail to feeds in the first 100 rounds.  The slide wouldn't seat all the way, about 1/8th to 1/16th off.  The next 100 rounds were flawless, and I put 100 more through it just to make sure.  They are machined VERY tight, the first time I took it apart I had a really hard time getting it back together.

I think a 200 round break in is pretty standard with any Kahr.