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