CCW Choice

[Doublehelix]

I know this is a pretty open-ended, subjective question, but I am looking into a smaller CCW weapon, and would love some opinions. I am looking specifically at something chambered for 9mm, and no wheel guns.

I have had a couple of recommendations lately for the Sig P938, which I finally took out and shot and absolutely loved. It is a bit pricey however at ~$750 with a single magazine. I understand why it costs this much, it is a very nice gun. The slide is like butter!!!

What other choices are decent alternatives that I should be checking out? The S&W Shield? One of the new Springfield XD Mod.2? the H&k P30SK? I know Rugar makes a small sub-compact as well.

Thanks for the advice.

James

 

[Arthur Dent]

My father-in-law has a SCCY CPX-2. He likes it and it looks pretty dope. And the price won't break the bank.

 

[MTN]

Glock 26, glock 43,

Kahr has some nice choices also.

 

[Bfish]

938 is a great gun... I would look at the Smith and Wesson Shield... I think this is probably your best bet here.

 

[MTN]

Here's a good read if your going the single stack route.

Guns & Ammo's Single Stack 9mm Shootout - Guns & Ammo

 

[stocks52]

I carry a Taurus Millenium G2. It shot real well this weekend. It only cost me $278 through Gun Broker.

 

[sliptap]

I know this is a pretty open-ended, subjective question, but I am looking into a smaller CCW weapon, and would love some opinions. I am looking specifically at something chambered for 9mm, and no wheel guns.

I have had a couple of recommendations lately for the Sig P938, which I finally took out and shot and absolutely loved. It is a bit pricey however at ~$750 with a single magazine. I understand why it costs this much, it is a very nice gun. The slide is like butter!!!

What other choices are decent alternatives that I should be checking out? The S&W Shield? One of the new Springfield XD Mod.2? the H&k P30SK? I know Rugar makes a small sub-compact as well.

Thanks for the advice.

James

The Sig P938 is an excellent choice and a solid pistol. It is what I carry on a daily basis. $750 is pretty steep; I have seen it go online south of $600...Slickguns | Best deals on guns and ammo posted by users often has it listed there.

If you haven't carried a lot, I would advise against a pistol with a safety. I think many novice shooters think they need it when in reality, a proper holster and a disciplined brain will do the trick. On the contrary, the last thing you want is a gun NOT going off because you can't disengage the safety.

If you stray away from the Sig, the Kahr CM9 is a solid choice, as well as the Shield, XD-S, and Glock 43. The Kahr is the smallest of that group, by far. The others probably have a better reputation. I've owned 2 CM9s without issue. I have heard mixed reviews about the DB9, Beretta Nano, Taurus 709, Keltecs, and others.

 

[stocks52]

I have a Taurus 709 Slim, but mags are hard to get.

 

[RustyHornet]

CZ 2075 RAMI. I just made the switch from a baby glock. Couldn't be happier!

 

[wtburnette]

CZ 2075 RAMI. I just made the switch from a baby glock. Couldn't be happier!

Beat me to it...

Honestly a lot of great options in small 9mm. I carry a Shield and like it a lot. If you look around you can get one around $350, safety or not and it's a nice little shooter. The above mentioned CZ Rami is heavier, as it's all steel, but it's a very soft shooter because of that and quite accurate. Good luck finding something that works best for you!

 

[historian]

I have an LC9. Kicks like a mule, but does the job, and I can carry without having to deal with printing problems.

 

[kramer5702]

I have carried the cpx-2 for a while before, great gun for the price but the pins can walk out on them. Awesome warranty too. I now carry a Glock 22 and so does my wife, they're light enough for me.

 

[WebSnyper]

What larger guns do you shoot/have familiarity with/carry now?

Depending on what that is, recommendations may differ. If you have M&P's, I'd suggest an M&P9c or Shield, if Glocks, I'd suggest the 26 or 43.

Need a bit more info from you to make a suggestion.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

The Shield is one of the best bang for the buck guns on the market right now. You can find them under $350 new, the trigger is one of the better ones for a striker fired gun, reasonable sights, a good size, plenty of after market support as far as holster makers and the like.

 

[spencer rifle]

Kahr CW9 or CM9 - reliable (break-in recommended), small, light, accurate for what they are. I sometimes forget I have it. Used to have a PF9 - it was the smallest and lightest, but too punishing and small for my hand.

 

[Jagunn]

I carry the Smith and Wesson Shield and the m&p 9c. Both are fun to shoot and are reason all in price. If you choose the shield I recommend the 9mm and not the .40, recoil on the 40 is pretty bad.

 

[Doublehelix]

Here's a good read if your going the single stack route.

Guns & Ammo's Single Stack 9mm Shootout - Guns & Ammo

Thanks for this link, very informative.

 

[Doublehelix]

What larger guns do you shoot/have familiarity with/carry now?

Depending on what that is, recommendations may differ. If you have M&P's, I'd suggest an M&P9c or Shield, if Glocks, I'd suggest the 26 or 43.

Need a bit more info from you to make a suggestion.

I am currently shooting a HK VP9.

Thanks.

James

 

[MusicMatt]

There are many great options out there. Most have been suggested already.
Since you already have a VP9, may I suggest a Walther PPS? The magazine release is identical to your VP9 so no new training is needed. If you look it up, you will see it has a great reputation.

 

[EvilElmo]

Check out the Springfield XDs. I tried the 938, the Shield, and the XDs at the range one day and found I shot the XDs much better than the others. If at all possible go and actually fire them all.