EDC replacement time... suggestions of things to look at.

[Brad69]

Shield
you wont even know you are carrying it!

 

[kawtech87]

Actually, I just bought a new K9, so we'll see how it goes. I won't pull any punches here if Kahr is dropping the ball--I paid almost $700 and for that, I expect excellence. This will be the subject of another thread, though...

I picked up a Kahr K-9 over the summer. Ran the first 250 "break in" rounds through it and so far have put another roughly 500 through it including HP, +P and ball of all kinds and it has run flawlessly.

 

[teddy12b]

I've been EDC a shield 9mm for a year or two now, and when I held mine against a friends brand new shield in 45acp I was really impressed with how small they got that 45acp compared to the 9mm shield. That 45acp shield shot very well and if I didn't already have a 9mm version or just absolutely had to have a 45acp as my edc then that's exactly what I'd go for first. I was really impressed with how well it shot, and how accurate it is. I've seen them on sale at PSA for $370 ish so they seem to be somewhere around the same price as the 9mm versions. S&W M&P 45 Shield Pistol - 180022 - With Thumb Safety

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Sig 2022 but it doesn't fit some of your criteria. I like mine.

 

[mcapo]

Sig Ultra 1911
M&P Shield or M&Pc
Bond Arms - just for something different.

Oops - missed the price point - would have to say M&P Shield or the Springfield XD.

$650ish you could get a Walther PPQ which is, to me, underrated.

 

[Amishman44]

Too bad you're not in consideration of a Glock because I'd highly recommend my Glock 36...it's a 6+1 pistol that is incredibly accurate, light-to-carry, easy-to-conceal, .45 acp pistol...I've jumped around in the EDC market for several years but it's been my EDC since I got it in 2013...it just 'fits'...and I love it!

That's how I feel about 1911's. Nothing ever feels as good in my hand.

Do you have to have an 'Officer's' model 1911...or are you open to maybe a Commander sized 1911?

If so, I would recommend the Ruger SR1911 Commander pistol in .45 acp...it's a great pistol...runs great...looks great...etc.

Ruger® SR1911® * Centerfire Pistol Models

A friend of mine has a Kimber Officer's Model...she really loves it! I've shot it...one ragged hole at 15' every time!

 

[Amishman44]

If I weren't carrying a Glock 36, I would have a Sig Sauer P-245...wishing I had and extra $1K right now...

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/612888783

 

[bobzilla]

If I weren't carrying a Glock 36, I would have a Sig Sauer P-245...wishing I had and extra $1K right now...

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/612888783

not going to lie, I have a deep dark desire for a sig and that one is really pretty.

 

[MohawkSlim]

I carry a Para Warthawg. It's a baby 1911 double stack with 10+1 capacity and you can get it with an alloy frame if you want it light weight. Conceals easily, shoots awesome. Feels right.

It's over the price point but pawn shops have them every now and then. Search the sites and you may get lucky, especially if you're not concerned with it being pretty.

 

[KrisMT]

I'll throw another vote for the XDs .45. Love mine, feels very 1911ish(IMO)

 

[bobzilla]

I think we are going to head to the gun show this weekend and get some hands on stuff. Definitely going Ron look into the shield and compact 1911's.

 

[bradbler]

I carry a Glock 30SF in 45 acp. its a bit heavy and thick for big hands only id say. but its a good gun

 

[bobzilla]

And it's happened. Now have two full size springers in the house. One has to go to make room for something smaller that fits in the car appropriately

 

[Signess]

Save up and by the 227 Carry. Awesome, dependable weapon.

 

[roscott]

Another vote for XDs. If your desire for a thumb safety isn't an absolute, I would definitely try to shoot it at least before selecting a gun to buy. I was willing to try other carry guns, but after trying several solid guns back-to-back, everyone shooting found the XDs to be fastest and most accurate. Nothing against the other guns (all great options) but if you happen to have similar preferences to me, it's just a fast and accurate gun. 1911 grip angle, backstrap safety, all things you will likely be familiar with.