Post by: jdb on August 16, 2014, 08:31:01 PM
Post by: Solohunter84 on August 16, 2014, 08:33:28 PM
Post by: Jim the Plumber on August 17, 2014, 09:43:22 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 17, 2014, 09:48:23 AM
Post by: jdb on August 17, 2014, 02:39:23 PM
Glock 29the glock dosent feel good in the hand
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 17, 2014, 03:04:37 PM
Glock 29the glock dosent feel good in the hand
Too bad. Very reliable gun. I have hams for hands though.
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 17, 2014, 03:10:27 PM
Post by: rtspring on August 17, 2014, 03:15:10 PM
The Kahr is a great concealed gun for a single stack, but the XD can put 17 in the hopper!
Post by: lamrith on August 17, 2014, 03:21:10 PM
I started M&P 9fs, then went to a shield. After that I tried a G26, just not a glock fan and it did not conceal as well for me. Went back to Shield.
Post by: Bofire on August 17, 2014, 03:34:07 PM
My advice is, if you need a gun that small, get a smaller caliber and less ammo in the mag. There are many good small 380/9mms. The Ruger looks really cool to me.
If you need a gun for a "fight" take a 5 inch 45, or a rifle/shotgun, or both!!! for light carry the light synthetic guns are hard to beat.
Carl
Post by: buck man on August 17, 2014, 10:45:16 PM
Post by: b23 on August 18, 2014, 01:59:36 PM
If this is going to be something you plan on having for awhile and a gun you will shoot lots and lots and lots. I'd suggest doing a good amount of research and get the one that fits your budget and has the best reliability.
Post by: MP123 on August 18, 2014, 04:14:03 PM
Another vote for the shield. Though, most important is to go out and hit a range and rent a few. There is no substitute for shooting each one. A gun can feel great holding at the counter and be terrible shooting.
I started M&P 9fs, then went to a shield. After that I tried a G26, just not a glock fan and it did not conceal as well for me. Went back to Shield.
Good advice. Try to find a range that rents and try different ones out.
My experience has been that sub compact 9s conceal pretty well but are somewhat unpleasant to shoot (snappy recoil) and not very accurate either. A duty size 9mm will shoot much better but concealment can be an issue. I don't know the OPs level of experience or if he's got other guns to practice with so maybe he's got that all figured out already.
I also agree with 1911s running better in full size than 3".
For me nothing conceals better than a J frame .357 just to throw that into the mix...
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on August 18, 2014, 05:08:23 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 18, 2014, 05:36:04 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on August 18, 2014, 07:10:56 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 18, 2014, 07:18:58 PM
Let the laughing begin....but...try a keltec pf9. Will fit in your pocket, 1 inch wide handgun...lightweight...deadly as any other 9mm. .... mine is accurate and easy to shoot.
No laughing here....
I carried a p32 as a 2nd handgun for quite a while.
Post by: jdb on August 18, 2014, 07:48:55 PM
Let the laughing begin....but...try a keltec pf9. Will fit in your pocket, 1 inch wide handgun...lightweight...deadly as any other 9mm. .... mine is accurate and easy to shoot.i will check them out
Post by: superdown on August 18, 2014, 08:07:06 PM
I have a pf9 now and love it the only reason i bought it was i had a p32 basically given to me and it was stupidly accurate for what it was my father and i were both able to hit 32oz. gatorade bottles off hand at 50 feet with it.I usually practice out to 50 yards with my Kimber Eclipse custom II full size 45acp so i was very surprised with that little piece of junk :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:Let the laughing begin....but...try a keltec pf9. Will fit in your pocket, 1 inch wide handgun...lightweight...deadly as any other 9mm. .... mine is accurate and easy to shoot.
No laughing here....
I carried a p32 as a 2nd handgun for quite a while.
Post by: Goldy79 on August 19, 2014, 08:32:52 AM
Sometime after the 1st of the year I plan on buying some kind of sub compact 9mm. I'm currently leaning toward the smith and Wesson shield. Thoughts? Alternatives? I also like the kahr but they cost a bit more. My other thought is a sub compact 1911, thoughts?
If you have larger hands do not go with the shield. I have a subcompact XD9mm and it's my daily driver. It's a little wider than the shield and feels more like a full frame. I have large hands and it's set up well for me.
Post by: callonetta on August 19, 2014, 08:38:14 AM
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on August 19, 2014, 11:51:56 AM
Post by: Jburke on August 25, 2014, 11:18:23 AM
This was my biggest concern with the shield because I have pretty big hands as well. But I found that it fit surprisingly well for me. I handled a compact XD as well and the Shield was much more comfortable for me. It will be my next gun soon.Sometime after the 1st of the year I plan on buying some kind of sub compact 9mm. I'm currently leaning toward the smith and Wesson shield. Thoughts? Alternatives? I also like the kahr but they cost a bit more. My other thought is a sub compact 1911, thoughts?
If you have larger hands do not go with the shield. I have a subcompact XD9mm and it's my daily driver. It's a little wider than the shield and feels more like a full frame. I have large hands and it's set up well for me.
Post by: wafisherman on August 25, 2014, 02:52:07 PM
Post by: hooker on September 05, 2014, 09:23:29 PM
Sometime after the 1st of the year I plan on buying some kind of sub compact 9mm. I'm currently leaning toward the smith and Wesson shield. Thoughts? Alternatives? I also like the kahr but they cost a bit more. My other thought is a sub compact 1911, thoughts?
Id stay away from any Kahrs due to dependability. Customer service is excellent but in a small concealable why not just own a wheel gun as a single stack semi doesn't send anymore down range. :)
I love my SCCY 9mm with 10rd mags. Thank me later! :)
http://www.sccy.com/products/cpx-2-cb-9mm (http://www.sccy.com/products/cpx-2-cb-9mm)
Post by: aaronoto on September 06, 2014, 11:01:40 PM
Post by: safehunter on September 07, 2014, 07:13:45 PM
Walther PPS all the way!
Post by: mossy8352 on September 07, 2014, 07:22:29 PM
Post by: TVHunts on September 09, 2014, 06:32:47 PM
I know you said subcompact, but take a look at the Ruger LCR, it might just change your mind.
Another vote to check out the LC9. I have carried one for over a year, light, skinny, feels great in my hand and accurate. Only downfall is the trigger takes some getting used. I would guess that in a hurry at say 6 yds or so I could make it hit anything! Good luck, let us know what you decide on.
Post by: ww1rdb on September 12, 2014, 10:15:28 PM
Post by: Rich_S on September 26, 2014, 11:08:37 AM
Besides - it was made in Seattle!
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Detonics CombatMaster .45 ACP 3" barrel (also shoots .451 Detonics magnum with a barrel and recoil spring swap)
Post by: BsB on September 26, 2014, 12:47:48 PM
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Post by: hillbilli on September 27, 2014, 11:03:27 AM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on December 18, 2014, 11:59:38 AM
Sometime after the 1st of the year I plan on buying some kind of sub compact 9mm. I'm currently leaning toward the smith and Wesson shield. Thoughts? Alternatives? I also like the kahr but they cost a bit more. My other thought is a sub compact 1911, thoughts?
Awesome choice. Also take a look at the Glock 26's. little fatter but you may like it. As far as 1911's while I love shooting them, they are heavy to carry and the small ones TEND to be finicky. some are more reliable than others. but the shield already has a great rep and is lighter so that would be my pick.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 18, 2014, 12:27:18 PM
Post by: pilebuck on December 18, 2014, 12:58:20 PM