Post by: Rob on December 03, 2015, 12:29:32 PM
Any suggestions on a good option, or something to steer clear of?
Post by: NW-GSP on December 03, 2015, 01:34:44 PM
Post by: Rob on December 03, 2015, 01:44:13 PM
How do you carry yours?
Post by: jrebel on December 03, 2015, 01:49:13 PM
Post by: CP on December 03, 2015, 01:51:59 PM
Post by: Rob on December 03, 2015, 01:52:42 PM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on December 03, 2015, 01:57:44 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.
Post by: CP on December 03, 2015, 01:59:55 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.
Post by: NW-GSP on December 03, 2015, 02:01:20 PM
Post by: Rob on December 03, 2015, 09:48:41 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on December 03, 2015, 09:52:52 PM
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.
Post by: jackelope on December 03, 2015, 10:46:47 PM
Post by: wsmnut on December 03, 2015, 11:29:22 PM
Wouldn't work in a jeans pocket.
Post by: b23 on December 04, 2015, 08:05:23 AM
Post by: Rob on December 04, 2015, 11:50:36 AM
Post by: HotRod on December 04, 2015, 12:29:45 PM
Post by: whitey on December 04, 2015, 12:31:52 PM
Post by: Rob on December 04, 2015, 12:33:54 PM
does the K-round holster work with a tucked in shirt?
Post by: HotRod on December 04, 2015, 01:50:13 PM
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Absolutely. They have several different models to choose from. With my body type I chose OWB pancake style.
Post by: Rob on December 05, 2015, 09:30:38 PM
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
Post by: jrebel on December 05, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
Post by: Jason on December 05, 2015, 10:15:01 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. :chuckle::yeah: I love my SR40c.
Post by: Mongo Hunter on December 08, 2015, 11:57:09 AM
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. :chuckle:
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 :)
Post by: jrebel on December 08, 2015, 12:41:12 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. :chuckle:
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. :tup: Their wheel guns have always been decent in my opinion.
Post by: jjaba on December 08, 2015, 12:44:37 PM
Post by: police women of America on December 08, 2015, 12:59:32 PM
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
Post by: Rob on December 08, 2015, 07:53:13 PM
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!
Post by: Rob on December 08, 2015, 07:56:06 PM
Post by: hunter105 on December 08, 2015, 08:20:52 PM
Post by: JJB11B on December 08, 2015, 08:25:55 PM
.40S&W is too much for a small gun, IMHO. Far better to get back on target and more shots :twocents: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.
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.
Post by: 2labs on December 08, 2015, 08:31:15 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 08, 2015, 08:33:08 PM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on December 09, 2015, 06:43:07 AM
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!
Post by: police women of America on December 09, 2015, 10:40:17 AM
All great feedback and I appreciate the info everyone.Glade you found one you like :tup:
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!