Let's talk about CCW again

[magnanimous_j]

I am proud to say that my concealed carry permit finally showed up! The Seattle courthouse where you apply for that has a room that seems to be only used for two purposes, CCW permit applications and new sex offender registry. So I had about an hour to play "what are YOU here for?" while I waited for my turn to get fingerprinted. It was fun.

Anyway, now I need a good concealed carry pistol. I'm leaning toward the LC9, but can't find one anywhere. I want a decent balance between carry-ability and  shootability. In the warmer months, it will be in my waistband, but in the winter, I usually wear a long, pea coat style wool coat with deep pockets. What do you guys think? What's your favorite? Just as a personal note, it drives me crazy when I can't get all three fingers around the grip.

[Fisherdave10]

There are many awesome single stack 9mm pistols on the market right now. 

While the LC9 is adequate, I recommend looking at an M&P Shield.  It's very easy to carry and it shoots like a full size. 

[jay.sharkbait]

Smith m438

[snowpack]

Are you set on a 9?  A 1911 in .45 ACP is pretty slim.  For a 9, Kahr makes some really compact stuff.

[buck man]

I love my Springfield armory single stack 9mm, 1911. Conseals well and is extremely accurate. I carry it plus an extra mag every day. INWB carry. 

[CAMPMEAT]

Springfield XDS 45.

[CAMPMEAT]

..................another view.

[Shooter]

Glock 29SF, look no further.

[CAMPMEAT]

Glock 29SF, look no further.

That's my EDC.

[Sportfury]

Camp what do you think of the XDS? How does it shoot? I just looked at a Kimber Master Carry Pro 3" barrel, very nice, but pricey.

[magnanimous_j]

Are you set on a 9?  A 1911 in .45 ACP is pretty slim.  For a 9, Kahr makes some really compact stuff.

I'm not married to the 9, but I already have one and I like to consolidate calibers. Plus, 9mm is a good balance of power vs. overpenetration for where I will be carrying, which is in the city. I also have a sp101 in .357 that I won't carry down there for that reason.

I'd love a 1911, but they are more money than I wanted to spend on this one. The Kahr CW9 seems very well reviewed and can be picked up for under 400. Anyone have one of those?

[CAMPMEAT]

Camp what do you think of the XDS? How does it shoot? I just looked at a Kimber Master Carry Pro 3" barrel, very nice, but pricey.

I like it a lot. It shoots nice for a compact and doesn't have a bad kick at all. I put the Pearce extensions on the mag for my big hands. I also put the Packmayr rubber grips on it too. Those are OK, but really rubbery feeling unlike the Hogue grips. I bought it off of Gunbroker for $ 450 + $35 shipping.

[whiteeyes]

Campmeat   did you get the notice on the recall for the XDS .45 and the new 9.? 
G26 is an easy EDC as well. (Glock)

[whacker1]

Camp what do you think of the XDS? How does it shoot? I just looked at a Kimber Master Carry Pro 3" barrel, very nice, but pricey.

Where did you see a master carry on the shelf at?  They were supposedly just shipped in August according to the few folks I have talked to.

[sirfunkeybut]

I have a SCCY cpx-2 its a single stack 10 rnd gun. Really small, I carry in waistband and its hardly noticeable. It was around 340 after tax

[CAMPMEAT]

Campmeat   did you get the notice on the recall for the XDS .45 and the new 9.? 
G26 is an easy EDC as well. (Glock)

No I didn't. What was it for ?

[coyotecrazy]

Campmeat   did you get the notice on the recall for the XDS .45 and the new 9.? 
G26 is an easy EDC as well. (Glock)

No I didn't. What was it for ?
It can slam fire. Call them or go to their website. I just sent mine off yesterday.

[coyotecrazy]

Sig P238. I like it but don't own one yet. Kinda pricey

[ICEMAN]

Keltec PF9

[CAMPMEAT]

Campmeat   did you get the notice on the recall for the XDS .45 and the new 9.? 
G26 is an easy EDC as well. (Glock)

No I didn't. What was it for ?
It can slam fire. Call them or go to their website. I just sent mine off yesterday.

OK, thanks.  I checked and mine is not on the recall list...........

[Gunsmoke]

I use the KelTec PF9. Good quality, cheap price(under $300.00) nice and slim for conceal carry.

[thinkingman]

Kahr PM9 is my EDC.
I put a Hogue grip on it and with the extended magazine, feels great.
You're welcome to shoot it.

I really like the Sig 938.

[hillbilli]

The Kahr p9/CW9 are good. I have found the K9 (all steel, little heavier) fits better and I shoot it better. The sp101 in .357 can definitely be used in an urban environment- it just depends on ammo relection.

[woodswalker]

The Kahr CW9 seems very well reviewed and can be picked up for under 400. Anyone have one of those?

My son has a CW9, its been reliable, decent to shoot and carries well.  Myself who packs either a 1911 of some flavor or a S&W 3913, depending on season etc, even likes it.

[RockChuck]

I have an lc9 and like it a lot it shoots great and is easily concealed

[Houndhunter]

1911, nough said

[fly-by]

Sig P938.   9mm, 1911 style controls, good night sights, and barely bigger than an LCP.  Skip the laser if you are trying to keep it affordable.

[Wazukie]

This is what I carry.

[traildigger]

Are you set on a 9?  A 1911 in .45 ACP is pretty slim.  For a 9, Kahr makes some really compact stuff.

I'm not married to the 9, but I already have one and I like to consolidate calibers. Plus, 9mm is a good balance of power vs. overpenetration for where I will be carrying, which is in the city. I also have a sp101 in .357 that I won't carry down there for that reason.

I'd love a 1911, but they are more money than I wanted to spend on this one. The Kahr CW9 seems very well reviewed and can be picked up for under 400. Anyone have one of those?

I have a Kahr CW40, and three friends and BIL with either Kahr 9 or .40.   We love them. Carries well, slim, and can get three fingers on the grip, which is also important to me. The only drawback to me is the long trigger pull, but it is smooth the whole way through.   As far as carry, i use either an IWB holster for a 1911 by the maker Gote, or a Kydex holster from Gunfighters Inc.   the Gote holster was only $20 but is surprisingly comfortable and conceals deep in my waistband. The Gunfighters inc has exceptional retention. I could do cartwheels and the Kahr stays put. (May have to try that just to verify). Anyway, back on track. I think you would be hard pressed to find a better "bang" for your buck with a Kahr, whether it's a 9 or 40.


Edit to add:  cartwheel test completed. Passed.  But not sure I will do anymore of those tests.  A few too many years have passed since doing one of those. Still capable but deffinitly not in my prime cartwheeling condition any more. Best to keep both feet firmly planted!

[Bowchopps]

Taurus pt 709 slim shoots awesome just got one for $317.00 250 rounds thru it no issues had a Keltec p-11 long trigger hard to shoot great trigger on the 709

[Mongo Hunter]

Are you set on a 9?  A 1911 in .45 ACP is pretty slim.  For a 9, Kahr makes some really compact stuff.

I'm not married to the 9, but I already have one and I like to consolidate calibers. Plus, 9mm is a good balance of power vs. overpenetration for where I will be carrying, which is in the city. I also have a sp101 in .357 that I won't carry down there for that reason.

I'd love a 1911, but they are more money than I wanted to spend on this one. The Kahr CW9 seems very well reviewed and can be picked up for under 400. Anyone have one of those?

being you have a 9mm already Ill say the S&W shield or a S&W J-frame. the J-frame is light and easy to hide and you can shoot .38 out of your .357. Not a fan of Rugers or Kel-tec's please don't flame me for it, but they are just not for me personally and its just my

[JLS]

The Kahr CW models are excellent guns.

[300rum]

Just ask 'ol George Zimmerman. 

The Kahr CW models are excellent guns.

[pianoman9701]

Are you set on a 9?  A 1911 in .45 ACP is pretty slim.  For a 9, Kahr makes some really compact stuff.

I didn't like the lack of safety on the Kahr. It doesn't have the opposing pressure releases like the XDs do, only one on the trigger and I couldn't get past that. My new LC9CL is really nice and for how small it is, surprisingly controllable.