Not new to firearms or pistols, however this will be the first one that I have owned after recently being approved for an unrestricted pistol permit. I am hoping to find something that's practical for concealment, yet isn't compromised in it's shooting ability by it's size (I want to be able to fit my whole hand on the grip). I also want something with a manual safety since that is what I have trained with and I do not like the feel of a bladed trigger safety or a hinged trigger. I know that with the market shifting to favor striker fired pistols, those are becoming less of a common feature in current models. DA/SA is fine, but if it is then I would rather just have a decocking lever instead. I'm hoping to find a nice striker fired model since the trigger will always have a consistent pull. Also the newer stuff is usually lighter, which facilitates carrying.
These are my desired features:
- 9mm
- Compact size (or at least a full grip)
- Manual Safety/Decocker
- 10+1 capacity (more is illegal where I live)
- Optics ready (preferably with suppressor height irons available for co-witness)
- Accessory rail for light
- Would like aftermarket upgrade options for future tinkering
Does this exist?
The closest I could come up with that met all my needs was an Sig M18 MS with Carry X slide for suppressor height irons. I also like the looks of the Sig P228/9. I'm sure that my options are going to open up significantly if I look at more DA/SA stuff. I know there are some things I will have to make concessions over, and that's okay. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or knowledge that anyone is willing to share. Thanks!
These are my desired features:
- 9mm
- Compact size (or at least a full grip)
- Manual Safety/Decocker
- 10+1 capacity (more is illegal where I live)
- Optics ready (preferably with suppressor height irons available for co-witness)
- Accessory rail for light
- Would like aftermarket upgrade options for future tinkering
Does this exist?
The closest I could come up with that met all my needs was an Sig M18 MS with Carry X slide for suppressor height irons. I also like the looks of the Sig P228/9. I'm sure that my options are going to open up significantly if I look at more DA/SA stuff. I know there are some things I will have to make concessions over, and that's okay. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or knowledge that anyone is willing to share. Thanks!