First handgun

[quidapida]

If you had to start over and wanted something in the subcompact range, what would be your first purchase?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Shield.

Its a very shootable gun for its size, a good trigger (and you're unlikely to find a better in the price range), and they run right.

 

[sopwith21]

Ruger LCP for sub compacts. Bersa Thunder for compact.

Both are affordable with moderate/light weight, very reliable.

 

[songdog33]

Sig p938 or SA xd40 sc

 

[bjenkins]

In the subcompact range I actually own Sig938,KahrPM9,Glock 26,27 and the Shield in 9MM and 40Cal and they are all awesome guns. But if I could only choose one and I probably enjoy my Glocks best it would be the Shield in 40cal just a little easier to conceal and still shoots like a bigger gun.

 

[shades171]

Have a Glock 26. I like it. Also have a Ruger SR9C and it is very good too.

 

[Birds Away]

CZ 2075 RAMI.

 

[glank09]

Shield in 40. Ishot it better in my first outing than both my xd9 4" or my model 65 4".

 

[VERT]

M&P Shield or Glock 26. My subcompact choice is currently a S&W642 revolver. I actually still prefer the snubby for this role.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Glock 26

 

[quidapida]

Thanks for the replies...lots of research to do. I appreciate the help.

 

[Who Dares Wins]

Glock 26 or 27, depending which caliber you prefer.

 

[venenoindy]

Shield or G26.

 

[Big Guy]

My preference would be a Glock 19 G4, great gun right out of the box. For concealed carry, hands down, Glock G42,.380. I've had a lot of other guns for concealed carry, but none can match the G42, It shoots just like a full size gun, and SAO. Check one out, and you'll be a believer!

 

[Who Dares Wins]

You should go to a range where you can rent/try out any that you are interested in. Parabellum in Avon has a G27, for instance.

 

[Shawn156]

I'd go with a Sig of some sorts 9mm

 

[IndyGunSafety]

XDS .45 ACP.

 

[Bigtanker]

If this is to be your first handgun, I'll caution you against a sub compact. Recoil can be harsh enough to learn you bad habits like flinching. It can also be painful for some people. This tends to make you NOT want to shoot, when in reality, you need to be shooting more to train and practice.

I would recommend something along the lines of a Glock 19, M&P compact, XDm or Ruger SR9C. The Ruger, XDm and M&P have a short grip with a smaller capacity mag for concealed carry but also take the standard cap mags with a sleeve to make the grip full size. That helps control the gun while learning and training with it.

As mentioned in earlier posts, try to get to a range that you can rent as many as you can.

 

[church]

In the sub compact range? A 1911.

 

[throttletony]

In the sub compact range? A 1911.

why not a 6" target 1911
(imagine this in purple)