Which Pistol

[Molasses]

Other: one of the German police trade-in P7s.

 

[JaxNovice]

I tote a S&W 500 as my summer carry.

 

[jpwilly]

Funny you should ask. I just purchased a CZ P-01. It fits like a glove and is very accurate for a compact. I have medium large hands and this thing feels as good dare I say better than my 1911. I like the decocker. I've read about the extensive 3 year testing done on the CZ P-01 and I don't think there is anything that can touch it. The only thing I'd like to have done is a trigger job. I'm so use to the Single Action 1911 trigger that I've been spoiled.

 

[CptGonzo]

I love my P-01. My trigger is as smooth as you can expect from a SA/DA Decocker. Smoothed out considerably after 500 rounds, and now after about 3000 rounds it's as good as anything else I have with the exception of my 1911 or maybe my 1873 Cattleman.

Never had a single issue (besides wishing I had a duotone version maybe ). I've read about some folks having stovepipes, but I think that may be an ammo issue? Not sure. So far it's eaten anything I've thrown at it, reloads and off the shelf.

I am CZ biased, so take it with a grain of salt and just one more, "I love their products" story.

 

[glockman19]

Other, Glock 26. IMHO Glock make the best 9mm pistol. Why would you want aything else. Sig & Hk make a great .40.

 

[bestseller92]

In a 9mm, you can't go wrong with a GLOCK.

 

[ColinthePilot]

I mentioned above, I haven't liked a single Glock that I've shot. I've shot the 19, 26, and 30, and they've all been uncomfortable in my hands.

 

[Shade00]

No Kahrs on the list? I'd pick a Kahr or the Walther PPS, but that's just me.

 

[cluttonfred]

The OP's first post said the gun for primarily for CCW use, and subsequent post clarified that he didn't like Glocks or S&W M&Ps and he wanted an accessory rail. Taking those critera into account, here are a few options, all new pistols, at reasonable prices in the current CDNN catalog (some already mentioned):

• Springfield Armory XD-9 Sub - $434.99 (two mags, holster, mag carrier)
• Kel-Tec - PF-9 -$229.99 (no extras)
• FNP Compact - $339.99 DAO or $389.99 decocker (no extras)

I'm not a big Kel-Tec fan, but any of these should do the job. Personally I would go with the XD-9 because they are so popular (parts, accessories, etc.) and seem to have a great reputation. If you drop the accessory rail from the wish list there are also a lot more options.

Let us know what you decide, ColinthePilot.

 

[denfoote]

How about looking into one of those surplus Sig 225/P6s???

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Sig_Sauer_P225_P6_9mm_Pistol.html

 

[NGIB]

I second the Sig P6, fine gun available cheap...

 

[TX1911fan]

Another vote for the XD-9 subcompact.

 

[modifiedbrowning]

Walther.

 

[MarcusWendt]

The Walther has a nice following especially in 9MM, mine is .40 S&W and I love it.

I also own the Pro2022. I think it is a great weapon, but I'm just getting used to mine.

I'd also throw in the M&P for good measure.

The Sig, Walther, and M&P are all more accurate and just as strong as the Glocks.

 

[ar10]

Rail gun

It's quiet, nobody has one, and you don't have to buy/reload ammunition.

 

[ColinthePilot]

I've been looking at the surplus Sig P6's and was initially turned off by the small capacity mags, but Zulu6 wrote a great review of his here.

 

[benson2255]

I own glocks 17 and 26 in the 9mm, but have to admit the FN compact is a sweet gun and would be my 2nd choice. + in their full size (not sure about compact) you can choose if you want an external saftey or de-cock lever. I buy glocks because parts are cheap and plentiful and if something fails (rarely, if at all) easy fix also most parts are interchangeable. Good luck on choosing, I know it is hard with all the choices. You cant go wrong with the sigs and cz either. Just do like me, buy one of each when you can afford it!!

 

[Sato Ord]

Don't know why you don't like the .40S&W, but, OK, it's your gun.

I personally carry a S&W Sigma .40, and I' like it just fine, and that's from a guy who "wouldn't consider" anything other than either a 1911, or a revolver. I don't even mind the trigger pull of this pistol.

That being said, if I chose from your list of manufacturers I would probably choose Sig. I would also look at the Sig in a .45. My brother is quite pleased with his.

 

[Northalius]

Well, since Glocks are out of the question, I'll suggest: Sig P229 in .357 SIG caliber.

Why .357 SIG? It's a more reliable feeding round than the other flat cartridge calibers. The .357 SIG is a bottleneck design! Plus, it has a bit more power behind it than the 9mm, and very similar or superior ballistics results (especially through barriers) than the .40, 9mm or .45 compared.

 

[kppodd]

CZ-75BD is my vote. No manual safety, decocker only.

 

[alfsauve]

Walther P99

I like mine very much. It comes in three flavors to suite your tastes. I like the AS flavor (SA/DA) but you can get the QA model, what I call the semi-DA or you can get a true DAO.

 

[owlhoot]

Colin, it would be helpful to you if you determine your requirements in a carry gun.

For example, how much weight are you willing to pack every day? How do you intend to carry? What is your minimal magazine capacity requirement? Does size matter? Do you want a DA, DAO, SA? Will this also be your primary range gun as well as CCW?

Decide what you need, then the choices will be much easier. My suggestion would be a Kahr CW9 at under $400.

 

[ColinthePilot]

For example, how much weight are you willing to pack every day? How do you intend to carry? What is your minimal magazine capacity requirement? Does size matter? Do you want a DA, DAO, SA? Will this also be your primary range gun as well as CCW?

I've carried a Taurus PT-111 MilPro for the last year and everything about it is comfy. I carry IWB and I like the Taurus because I can carry in shorts and a t-shirt. Its compact and light enough for the Texas heat.
I like 10+1 as the minimum mag capacity, but the Sig P6 might be an exception.
At this point, I want DA/SA or DAO. Something about carrying cocked and locked kinda bothers me. I like the Sigs and the CZ P06 because they are DA/SA with decockers.
This will likely be my primary range pistol. I'm a rifle guy, and only have pistols because my rifles are too tough to conceal. I shoot rifles for fun, and pistols for protection and proficiency.

 

[cluttonfred]

ColinthePilot, since you have a CCW gun and seem happy with it, and this would be a range gun, then it sounds like you don't need a compact frame at all.

CDNN has NEW Ruger P95DC w/2 mags for $249 and the two-tone KP95DC for $289 and a lot of other NEW choices under $400 -- FNP (reg or compact), S&W Sigma, SW99, Steyr M-A1

If you can do without the rail, since S&W has discontinued the older metal-frame autos, CDNN has NEW S&W 6906 and 5906 stainless 9mm (12- and 15-shot) and S&W 410 blued 40 S&W (11-shot) for $399.

Used there are tons of options under $400 (and some under $300) including Beretta 92 and 96, Glock 22 and 23, Sig P6, and all kinds of S&W metal-frame 9mm and 40 S&W.

As a matter of fact, the trade-in stainless 5906 9mm for $319, or 4006 40S&W for $329, both with protected adjustable sights, would both be great options, and I am sorely tempted to get one myself.

 

[Pilot]

The CZ-75D PCR is the best balance of concealibility, accuracy and carrying capacity I have found. I carry it daily over other pistols I own including a Sig P228 and HK P7.