Author Topic: Compact 40 pistol (Read 7808 times)

Rob · « **on:** December 03, 2015, 12:29:32 PM »

I'm looking for a pocket style semi auto in 40 s&w (or anything bigger than 9mm) I want something that will go in a front pocket with a low profile holster. 6 or 7 round mag, 1.5 to 2 in barrel. Not looking at revolvers at this time.

Any suggestions on a good option, or something to steer clear of?

NW-GSP · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:34:44 PM »

M&P shield comes in .40. Great gun, I have it in 9mm

Rob · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:44:13 PM »

I was looking at that. looks nice, and I love S&W. The specs made it look a little large for pocket use.

How do you carry yours?

jrebel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:49:13 PM »

Ruger sr40c is amazing, though I don't consider it a pocket pistol. I guess it just depends on how big your pockets are.

CP · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:51:59 PM »

Glock 27 -

Rob · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:52:42 PM »

I'm thinking something that will work in a business professional attire like slacks or docker style pants.

Mongo Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Rob on December 03, 2015, 12:29:32 PM

I'm looking for a pocket style semi auto in 40 s&w (or anything bigger than 9mm) I want something that will go in a front pocket with a low profile holster. 6 or 7 round mag, 1.5 to 2 in barrel. Not looking at revolvers at this time.

Any suggestions on a good option, or something to steer clear of?

I think just about any single stack gun in a 9 or 40 is going to be pushing it for a pocket pistol. Ill say +1 on the shield I have one in 9mm, however depending on how you wear your pants it might be too big. frankly I think the "pocket" pistol realm is pretty much monopolized by the new .380 guns.

CP · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:59:55 PM »

Quote from: Rob on December 03, 2015, 01:52:42 PM

I'm thinking something that will work in a business professional attire like slacks or docker style pants.

The Glock will go in the front pocket of slacks but it will print, especially when sitting down. It is also a bit heavy and you will know it’s there.

NW-GSP · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2015, 02:01:20 PM »

Check out a appendix carry holster

Rob · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:48:41 PM »

Yeah, that's a cool holster! might do the job, thanks for the tip

Bean Counter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:52:52 PM »

.40S&W is too much for a small gun, IMHO. Far better to get back on target and more shots

Lots of police departments feel the same way and they're not even going for discrete carry. .40S&W is a relatively new round and while it is certainly one of the most popular cop calibers today there are several departments that ditched it to go back to the 9mm.

jackelope · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:46:47 PM »

Shield. .40 or 9mm

wsmnut · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2015, 11:29:22 PM »

I have the Shield in .40. Love it. Goes in my hunting pants front pocket easily.
Wouldn't work in a jeans pocket.

b23 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2015, 08:05:23 AM »

Walther PPS is pretty slim and compact. It's definitely one of the smaller/slimmer carry guns you can get in .40 I have one in a 9mm.

Rob · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2015, 11:50:36 AM »

Cool. Going to look at the Shield at the gun range today. I'll see if they have the walther as well.

HotRod · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2015, 12:29:45 PM »

x2 for a Glock 27 carried in a K Rounds holster. Company out of Tukwila. http://www.krounds.com/index.php My EDC, very comfortable pancake style holster.

whitey · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2015, 12:31:52 PM »

Springfield XD 40 subcompact. Awesome gun. I also really love my Springfield XDS45 sub compact. Both great guns

Rob · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2015, 12:33:54 PM »

two more to add to the list. Thanks

does the K-round holster work with a tucked in shirt?

HotRod · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2015, 01:50:13 PM »

does the K-round holster work with a tucked in shirt?
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Absolutely. They have several different models to choose from. With my body type I chose OWB pancake style.

Rob · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2015, 09:30:38 PM »

Cool.

I shot a shield, glock 27, and xd40 yesterday. All were nice, although the xd 40 they had at the range was having cycling issues. Probably really dirty or something.

The shield was great in terms of concealability, however i shot perhaps the best group of my life with a semi auto pistol with the glock. 3 goods sets. I liked the feel and the way the glock shoots. Just a bit blocky and thick...

Decisions decisions... Leaning glock

jrebel · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2015, 10:00:35 PM »

Shoot the ruger sr40c.....it blows the glock out of the water and is about the same size. Much nicer trigger too. Of course I hate glocks because of their triggers.

Jason · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2015, 10:15:01 PM »

Quote from: jrebel on December 05, 2015, 10:00:35 PM

Shoot the ruger sr40c.....it blows the glock out of the water and is about the same size. Much nicer trigger too. Of course I hate glocks because of their triggers.

I love my SR40c.

Mongo Hunter · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2015, 11:57:09 AM »

Quote from: jrebel on December 05, 2015, 10:00:35 PM

Shoot the ruger sr40c.....it blows the glock out of the water and is about the same size. Much nicer trigger too. Of course I hate glocks because of their triggers.

I have had to deal with gun customer service 2 times in my life...both were Rugers...just sayin

That being said I own 3 Rugers, not flaming them but I have never had to call on HK, Sig, S&W or Glock...also just sayin

jrebel · « **Reply #23 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:41:12 PM »

Quote from: Mongo Hunter on December 08, 2015, 11:57:09 AM

Quote from: jrebel on December 05, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
Shoot the ruger sr40c.....it blows the glock out of the water and is about the same size. Much nicer trigger too. Of course I hate glocks because of their triggers.

I have had to deal with gun customer service 2 times in my life...both were Rugers...just sayin

That being said I own 3 Rugers, not flaming them but I have never had to call on HK, Sig, S&W or Glock...also just sayin

Prior to the SR series pistols I would never own a ruger semi auto. They decided to get back into the semi auto market with the SR series and hit the nail on the head.

Their wheel guns have always been decent in my opinion.

jjaba · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:44:37 PM »

look at a Taurus PT140 I have the Gen 1 and really like it.

police women of America · « **Reply #25 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:59:32 PM »

I have the .40 S&W M&P compact pistol and I love it. It's a decent price if you buy it on sale, which it has a rebate going on now if your in the military or police force.
It came with extra mags and a couple different hand size adjustment things. I only had one problem, it's really hard to put bullets in the magazine at first but after loading it a couple times it gets a lot less stiff. It lookes super cool, it's compact, but it also is a little chunky. Here's it at Cabelas: http://www.cabelas.com/product/smith-wesson-174-m-p-compact-pistols/1535026.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F%2Fsemiautomatic-pistols%2F_%2FN-1114851%2B4294758892%2FNe-4294758892%2FNo-0%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105529680%3FWTpageType%3Dindex%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNP%26recordsPerPage%3D18%26infiniteScrollType%3Dproduct&No=0

Rob · « **Reply #26 on:** December 08, 2015, 07:53:13 PM »

All great feedback and I appreciate the info everyone.

I went with a Glock 27. I'm not a huge fan of the chunky Glocks, but I just can't argue with the way it shot for me, and at the end of the day that is what matters the most!

Rob · « **Reply #27 on:** December 08, 2015, 07:56:06 PM »

I went to look at the kround holsters again and their website seems to have expired!

hunter105 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 08, 2015, 08:20:52 PM »

Smart move Rob, go with the gun you are most comfortable with shooting. The conceal part is second to how comfortable you are with the gun you have.

JJB11B · « **Reply #29 on:** December 08, 2015, 08:25:55 PM »

Quote from: Bean Counter on December 03, 2015, 09:52:52 PM

.40S&W is too much for a small gun, IMHO. Far better to get back on target and more shots

Lots of police departments feel the same way and they're not even going for discrete carry. .40S&W is a relatively new round and while it is certainly one of the most popular cop calibers today there are several departments that ditched it to go back to the 9mm.

I recently ran a couple boxes of shells through a Springfield XDS .45 That gun shoots great for being so tiny. I have been looking for a small carry piece (Smaller than my Glock 26) for something ultra concealed. I may just have found it. I still want to shoot the S&W Shield.... I think I ruled out another 9mm at this point.

2labs · « **Reply #30 on:** December 08, 2015, 08:31:15 PM »

G-30 Big ugly reliable. That's me

Ridgeratt · « **Reply #31 on:** December 08, 2015, 08:33:08 PM »

Don't see a vote for a Springfield EMP.

Mongo Hunter · « **Reply #32 on:** December 09, 2015, 06:43:07 AM »

Quote from: Ridgeratt on December 08, 2015, 08:33:08 PM

Don't see a vote for a Springfield EMP.

That's cause they are over $1000 lol. hard to take a gun like that and beat it up during EDC use. great shooter though, I shot my dads in .45 before they stopped making it, great gun.

As far as holsters for your Glock I use a Stealth gear for my 26. love it!

police women of America · « **Reply #33 on:** December 09, 2015, 10:40:17 AM »

Quote from: Rob on December 08, 2015, 07:53:13 PM

All great feedback and I appreciate the info everyone.

I went with a Glock 27. I'm not a huge fan of the chunky Glocks, but I just can't argue with the way it shot for me, and at the end of the day that is what matters the most!

Glade you found one you like

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