FireBirdDS
Expert
I've commented on two other threads about my experience with this so far, so it seems worth having its own thread. People who want a good pistol for concealed carry seem torn between concealability and magazine capacity, but I've found that both can be had. I've found at the only true limiting factor for concealed carry is the barrel length. When barrel lengths are passing 4.5" then there is the problem of it poking through the pant seat when one sits down and possibly becoming unseated from one's belt. Most IWB holsters I've seen will accommodate a 4" barrel no problem. I carry an XDM-9 3.8" full-size mag (19 rds) in a "crossbreed" style IWB. I've got a decent sized frame (220 lbs, 5'11", 38" waist) but I've got a friend with a smaller frame (150 lbs, 5'7", 30" waist) and he CCs an M&P-9 full size (4.25") without any difficulty. Also the ergonomic benefits of most full-size versions of any pistol line is IMO superior to that of the compact, and it helps to retain that as much as possible.
Just my What're everyone else's thoughts?
Just my What're everyone else's thoughts?