New gun for concealed carry

[Riceman98]

So looking to get a new gun for concealed carry. Want to stay in a 9mm. What would you choose and why?

1. Ruger sr9c
2. Glock 26
3. S&W M&P9 compact
4. Springfield XD Sub-Compact 9mm

 

[click clack]

I recently picked up M&P9c because I dont like baby glocks and I feel that not only does it feel the best, it looks the best too. Good luck!

 

[Dr_B]

The M & P is a GOOD GUN.

 

[el Godfather]

The one that is slimmist. I don't have specs on hand.

 

[allaroundhunter]

The one that is slimmist. I don't have specs on hand.

The Ruger would be the slimmest, but the M&P gets my vote. I would rather carry a Glock 19 over a 26, and I'm not a fan of the Springfield XDsc pistols.

1. M&P
2. SR9c
3. G26
4. XD9sc

 

[ku4hx]

Glock Gen4 19 since you didn't specifically rule out compact models.

 

[Quoheleth]

Of the four you listed, I would take the SR9c. I had one and carried it for over a year. Comfortable to carry and spooky accurate with anything I fed it.

That said, I sold it to my brother-in-law and now carry a Kahr CW9. Slightly lighter and a thinner profile gives less bulge when wearing slacks and tucked-in sport shirt (my normal work clothes).

Q

 

[AJChenMPH]

Can't really go wrong with any of the ones you listed. It all really comes down to personal preference in terms of how it feels in your hands, etc.

Handle all four and go with the one that feels best in your hands. If you can shoot all four to help make your decision, even better.

 

[momano]

They are all excellent; I'd give the nod to the Smith because of it's warranty, capacity, and weight. Have fun in choosing!

 

[m39nut]

I would look at the Walther PPS, it is a little slimmer.

 

[J_L_A]

I bought the Ruger SR9c just for that purpose. Not too bulky and pretty accurate.

 

[easyg]

Normally I'm a Glock guy, but I cannot lie...

The Ruger SR9c is just fantastic.




I even bought two of them.
One for my wife and one for myself...













As much as I like my Glock 26 there are a few things I like even better about the Ruger SR9c:

The trigger is better on the SR9c.
Very crisp with virtually no slop or travel.

The grip is more comfortable with the SR9c.

 

[carbonyl]

I really like my sr9c and it's made in the United States.

 

[Byrd666]

I went with the Ruger. The M&P is a very close second. I have a Fullsize SR 9, and it feels like perfect polymer pistol in my hand. It is also my primary carry weapon. Over one thousand rounds so far and not a single malfunction of any sort. The Glock and the XD feel like a 2x4 in my hand

 

[ORHunter79]

Glock 26. I carried it for a while then switched to the 27. Flame me if you want, but it's a Glock...they just plain and simple work. Oh and no external safety is a huge plus in high stress situations.

 

[ProPhetiQ]

I voted Ruger, but there is another even better...Walther PPS

 

[Tomcat47]

I like them all....not a bad apple there!

But for carry I like the XD's I like the addition of the grip safety on the XD's

And a very economical package with all the extras and convertibility.

Not a 9mm, but I am presently waiting on the XDs .45 ACP to ship! That is going to be a fine carry piece IMO! Time will tell...

 

[nater762]

Glock 26!!! Love the way that SR9c feels and great sights, but I personally know that an 1 7/8" barreled S&W 637-2 will out shoot one off the bench at 50'. My buddy sold it that week...such a shame, it's daddy the SR9's such a fine pistol. I love those freakin sights though.

 

[tjbeck]

I have a M&Pc and it is very good. The 26 is a great gun but, if you are going to put a grip extender on it I don't thing there is a reason to go with a 26 over a 19. I personally don't like the ruger's grip, but if you want a manual safety it's not a bad gun either. I don't care for the springfield's...they don't seem all that compact. But, generally speaking they are all good guns and you probably can't go wrong.

 

[creitzel]

I went with the Smith M&P 9c, because it was what felt the most comfortable to me at the time and I've not had any reason to change my mind, in the 4+ years that I've been carrying it. Great gun. I liked it so much, I bought my wife the service model.

 

[wlewisiii]

Glock. Reliability is a greater virtue than slimness.

 

[mongo4567]

Of your list, I voted for the Glock. If I got something as big as your choices, I would go for a larger caliber like a PM40 or compact 1911 in 45, or higher capacity like a Glock 19. For a carry gun, I prefer something slimmer. For a 9mm I would go for the Kahr PM9/CM9, the Walther PPS 9, or the Keltec PF9.

 

[exavid]

I have a SR40c but for most carry purposes I like my LC9 best. 9mm and about as compact as you could ask for. Add to that good sights and excellent accuracy and it's hard to see how a concealable 9mm could be much better. Mine has about 1000 rounds through it now because I enjoy shooting at the range with it. I carry it with either a Tagus paddle holster or a DeSantis tuckable.

 

[theQman23]

Glock 26. I carried it for a while then switched to the 27. Flame me if you want, but it's a Glock...they just plain and simple work. Oh and no external safety is a huge plus in high stress situations.

I'm with this.................... my 27 in .40 has been a true joy, I've put over 2600 rounds through her. I'm sure the 26 in 9 will be just as reliable, and probably even more fun to shoot.

 

[sgtstryker]

I had a G26, the mag extension bit me every time it fired. I don't have it anymore. A good friend has the XD and likes it, I've shot it and it's a good pistol. Personally, as small as I'm going is a G19, in 9mm. I will add his XD shoots all his cast reloads.