Need opinions for small gun

[PriestBAL]

I currently have a Glock 26 that I love but don't like to carry it because it is still big and bulky... I have a Keltec 9mm and Keltec 380 that I hate and wouldn't trust my life with... I don't like revolvers but I want something small with a little power to carry on my person... What are your suggestions for guns and holsters?

 

[JimmyR]

I can't speak for women, but if you like the pf9, have you considered the kahr cw9/cm9? Good quality little handguns, and similar in size and shape.

 

[Water63]

I would suggest trying a Crossbreed supertuck. My daughter really likes hers she is small framed about 115 lbs and carries a Glock 23. Unfortunately when you get smaller and lighter the gun gets harder to control the new ruger 9mm is a thinner gun but about the same as your keltec 9 mm .

SuperTuck

here is a review by a woman take some time on her youtube site she reviews several different options for you.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oPw1WCYpU[/ame]

Good luck

 

[sartwell]

My wife really likes her Walther PPS. She's 5'2" and about 115 lbs.

 

[chachi73]

beretta nano maybe...I love that chic's youtube vids.

 

[GlockPaperScissors]

Unfortunately when you get smaller and lighter the gun gets harder to control the new ruger 9mm is a thinner gun but about the same as your keltec 9 mm .

Does this mean I'm fat because I love my Glock 19?

 

[88GT]

Does this mean I'm fat because I love my Glock 19?

Or a 21?

 

[pleiades]

how about an M&P Shield!!! Have one finding one... although, they are on gunbroker but are going for about $100 over S&W recommended price

 

[CPT Nervous]

A 26 is way too small. You need a 19, at least. You'll look ridiculous carrying that. A 26 is for concealed carry, and I'll assume you're not a criminal, so there's no reason to hide your gun.

 

[Spanky46151]

A 26 is way too small. You need a 19, at least. You'll look ridiculous carrying that. A 26 is for concealed carry, and I'll assume you're not a criminal, so there's no reason to hide your gun.

That may be a new record for the number of inaccurate claims in a one paragraph post.

 

[cosermann]

I currently have a Glock 26 that I love but don't like to carry it because it is still big and bulky... I have a Keltec 9mm and Keltec 380 that I hate and wouldn't trust my life with......I want something small with a little power to carry on my person... What are your suggestions for guns and holsters?

I may be reading it wrongly, but I sense, from your post that you're torn between carrying what you really want to/know you should carry, and something that you think may not be enough to adequately protect your life. There's always a tradeoff with size/weight/power.

Here's what I'd tell a friend - I would encourage you to decide what gun you want to fight with and then figure out how to carry it. Many people carry a handgun larger than a G26. It's not that hard to do with a little thought. Our forefathers carried and made due with larger, heavier guns of more limited capacity. They would have LOVED a G26, and probably have carried two of them.

So, I'd suggest that you not give up on the G26 just yet, but explore your clothing options, holsters, and a good belt first. Just my .

Here's an article for a bit of perspective ==>> http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/07/why_not_carry_the_big_gun_by_s.html

My mother in law was in town last week and proud of her new Beretta Bobcat, but wondering how she could carry it. So, just to make a point, latter in the day I turned the conversation back to carrying. Then I proceeded to pull 8 handguns out from various places on my body along with 3 reloads, a cell phone, money clip, pepper spray, knife, and a light. This was with my typical 3 season dress. I had been wondering around the house for quite some time and she had no idea I was carrying anything. Frankly, it could have been 11 handguns, but I ran out of holsters. I think she got the point that carrying a single handgun would not be a problem once she gave it a bit of thought - IF she could wrap her head around the idea that it may require a shift in her lifestyle. Many people don't want to change anything about their current lifestyle and that's what keeps them from carrying more.

FWIW, well over half of INGOers carry a compact to full-size handgun and about 75-85% carry spare ammunition.

Again, just my . Carry less if you want to and are comfortable with it. Just trying to open your mind to the possibilities.

 

[88GT]

A 26 is way too small. You need a 19, at least. You'll look ridiculous carrying that. A 26 is for concealed carry, and I'll assume you're not a criminal, so there's no reason to hide your gun.

Oh, no you di'int.

 

[downzero]

I would suggest trying a Crossbreed supertuck. My daughter really likes hers she is small framed about 115 lbs and carries a Glock 23. Unfortunately when you get smaller and lighter the gun gets harder to control the new ruger 9mm is a thinner gun but about the same as your keltec 9 mm .

SuperTuck

here is a review by a woman take some time on her youtube site she reviews several different options for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oPw1WCYpU

Good luck

I was going to recommend her channel. Her advice is great, even if it's a little creepy that she won't show her face and used to live in a van.

 

[GlockPaperScissors]

Oh, no you di'int.

Yeah... When I get my LTCH, if I were to ever ask to carry something smaller than a G19, he'd laugh and think I was joking. Although I can't see myself carrying anything smaller.

 

[88GT]

Yeah... When I get my LTCH, if I were to ever ask to carry something smaller than a G19, he'd laugh and think I was joking. Although I can't see myself carrying anything smaller.

I carry a 26 as my EDC about 95% of the time. But with a 17-rd mag it doesn't look so small.

 

[GlockPaperScissors]

I carry a 26 as my EDC about 95% of the time. But with a 17-rd mag it doesn't look so small.

HA! Yeah I can picture that.

 

[CPT Nervous]

They look really silly with the 33s. Although that'd be awkward to carry like that...

 

[netsecurity]

M&P9C works for me in all situations. Holds 12+1 in 9mm, or Shield is basically the same, but thinner single stack.

 

[Jason91887]

No one has said the XD-S yet? I have shot one and loved it and it should be small enough to carry.

 

[Bapak2ja]

Try a High Noon Tuck able for your G26. Easily concealed.

Split Decision

Or try the same holster for a Taurus 709 Slim. Even easier to conceal that the G26, and it give you 7+1 rounds of 9mm. Some on this forum will denigrate the Taurus line, but I have been carrying this on a regular basis for two years. After some warranty work on it, the 709 has been flawless. I trust it.