Best All Around Carry Pistol for Versatile Use

[fishngamereaper]

He's made a decision...

What's your guess? 

Whatever he could find in stock

[ghosthunter]

Wow, look at all those responses! You guys rock.

I met with my friend the other day and we reviewed a bunch of your thoughts. He was super appreciative for the support.

A list of carry options covered by everyone so far include:
  - Glock 17
  - Glock 19
  - Glock 20
  - Glock 26
  - Glock 27
  - Glock 29
  - Glock 43X
  - Springfield XDS
  - Sig Sauer P365
  - Sig Sauer P365XL Romero Zero
  - SIG P320 compact in 9mm
  - Desert Eagle in 45
  - Kahr PM9
  - Ruger LC9
  - Ruger LCP 380
  - Ruger LCR 38
  - Ruger LCR 357
  - Ruger American 45
  - Ruger P90
  - S&W 442 38 Special +P Airweight
  - S&W 642 38 Special
  - S&W Model 60 in 38/357
  - S&W Bodyguard in 380
  - Kimber K6S
  - FN 5.7x28mm
  - M&P Shield 9mm

Serious Contenders 
  - Ruger super redhawk 9" 454 casull w/2/7 burris
  -  M4 with 3 extra mags
  - 8.5" Blackout
 
The guy who's trying to decide what to purchase has a TON of options, but like most of you said, it comes down to preference.

If you need 3 extra mags just buy a drum. The new ones work really well I hear.

hey ya left off the Bond Hand Cannons

[MeatMissile]

I’ve carried a  Glock 17, HK USP, and S&W M&P as duty guns.  All work great and were reliable.  I don’t do revolvers and I don’t do small guns.  I’m not Jerry Miculek, so reloading an auto is faster for me.  Small guns aren’t as easy to shoot as mid-size or full-size guns.  Off duty, I carry a Series 70 Colt or a Browning Hi-Power.

[konradcountry]

I think concealed carry depends a lot on where you live and where you go.

There isn't one grand solution.

I've worked a job in a city where I was in a sketchy area at night and would feel undergunned with a revolver or pocket auto.

In very rural areas I would feel fine with a 380. I normally carry a 10mm but only because I have one for hunting.

[C-Money]

A favorite all around pistol for me would be the HK P30SK.  Good 9mm ammo capacity 13+1 and very concealable.

[silverdalesauer]

He chose nothing on our list.

But, I think he chose wisely for a first time owner. Something priced for new gun owners, a good brand, and a decent caliber.

The Ruger Security 9

[konradcountry]

Lame.

I was going to suggest AK pistol in a briefcase.

Style AND sophistication.

[havershap]

90% of the time, I carry a commander size 1911 in 45 ACP.  Mine is from Armscor (Rock Island Arms).  Accurate, good trigger, and small enough to conceal, and be comfortable, in a good quality IWB holster.  On the rare occasions when the 1911 is too big, I carry a Sig P380.

[pianoman9701]

I like my LC9 except for the trigger pull. Having an all-season pocket gun is just convenient. I just ordered a spring kit that will cut the pull by 40% and reduce the tension 1.5-2 lbs. $25 with shipping from M*carbo. Great reviews on the kit. We'll see how it turns out.

I used mcarbo kits on a bunch of savage rifles for the family, and like the result a lot.

I'd like to get a review on your lc9 trigger kit when you're done.   Wife and 2 kids carry lc9s.

I've screwed up my piece and am not sure I can fix it. The replacement firing pin spring went in without incident. Removing the trigger housing, I tapped out one of the wrong pins and now have a piece that looks broken and an extra spring that came from God-knows-where. So disappointed. My $25 improvement will likely end up costing me almost as much as the pistol to repair. 

[JakeLand]

Glock
 Carried a 26 now have gone to a 19
 

[Wanderer]

S&W Airweight .38 for me.

i second that.  model 642 - hammerless nothing to get caught on a piece of clothing.  point and pull the trigger.

[Badhabit]

Smith & Wesson 649. SA/DA.

[pianoman9701]

I like my LC9 except for the trigger pull. Having an all-season pocket gun is just convenient. I just ordered a spring kit that will cut the pull by 40% and reduce the tension 1.5-2 lbs. $25 with shipping from M*carbo. Great reviews on the kit. We'll see how it turns out.

I used mcarbo kits on a bunch of savage rifles for the family, and like the result a lot.

I'd like to get a review on your lc9 trigger kit when you're done.   Wife and 2 kids carry lc9s.

I've screwed up my piece and am not sure I can fix it. The replacement firing pin spring went in without incident. Removing the trigger housing, I tapped out one of the wrong pins and now have a piece that looks broken and an extra spring that came from God-knows-where. So disappointed. My $25 improvement will likely end up costing me almost as much as the pistol to repair. 

I did figure out from schematics where the missing parts went in. However, the stop for the safety isn't working - tiny little parts - and I took it to a gunsmith yesterday. Done fooling with it.

[pianoman9701]

RE: LC9 trigger modification - I got my pistol back a couple of weeks ago and have been shooting it. The $25 trigger mod did everything they said it would - cuts the pull weight in half and the length of the pull by almost half. That first shot is now back on the paper. I'm very happy with the results.

[Dan-o]

RE: LC9 trigger modification - I got my pistol back a couple of weeks ago and have been shooting it. The $25 trigger mod did everything they said it would - cuts the pull weight in half and the length of the pull by almost half. That first shot is now back on the paper. I'm very happy with the results.

Good to hear. 

Mcarbo stuff seems to work well at  a reasonable price.