What should I buy for CC?

[FutureButterBar]

depends on how fat you are. the bigger the person, the easier is to conceal. id get the biggest weapon you can easily and comfortably conceal. you probably want to stay around from pocket pistols, i know for me i don't like my hand to be bigger than the weapon i am shooting. just thoughts

 

[rxbdwl]

I've been drooling over the CM9 since they came out but now that I've found them available on line, I'm wondering if the CW9 would not be much easier to control. It's only about half an inch larger in each direction. I have handled the CW9 but not the CM9 as I haven't found one locally.

What say you?

 

[msd]

I have to agree with Jay on this, if it doesn't fit like a glove ...or shoe...you'll be uncomfortable with it and not handle or shoot it much.
I can give a good example of this..I got a Ruger P90, bought it actually for my wife to shoot, she didn't like the trigger pull, I myself didn't like the grips, so after 50rds it's sat in the safe.
Whereas my Kimbers....thousands and thousands put thru them.

 

[Tapout75]

Anyone have experience with the Beretta PX4?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/42626

 

[JohnP82]

Anyone have experience with the Beretta PX4?

Nice handgun! It doesn't quite fit my hand just right, but that is just me. It is still a good handgun and if it feels good to you then that is what is important. I know a couple of people that have the Px4 as their EDC and they really like them.

 

[Tapout75]

Nice handgun! It doesn't quite fit my hand just right, but that is just me. It is still a good handgun and if it feels good to you then that is what is important. I know a couple of people that have the Px4 as their EDC and they really like them.

EDC?

 

[JohnP82]

EDC?

Every day carry

 

[dom1104]

Carry what you shoot.

What do you shoot?

Carrying a dissimilar gun to the one you practice / compete with is setting yourself up for failure.

 

[Billcurtis]

I have shot lots of hand guns, and would agree with most of the other posters. The gun you buy for CC should be light, but comfortable in your hand, you will shoot it more and likely be more accurate with it. I found the Kahr CW40 to be my favorite, light easy to conceal, I carry it in a Don Hume inside waste band holster. The .40S&W has plenty of stopping power, and I have shot approx 400 rds ball and 100 hollow point ammo through this pistol with only 2 failures, those were my fault, one the mag was not all the way in, and the other was due to shooting about 200 rds with my son without cleaning it, had to boost the action closed. I also like the Glocks, they just work.
Bill...

 

[Jubba]

You mentioned Taurus, I carry a PT140. It has been flawless which my G19 has not been. In my experience with several Taurus firearms, I trust them more than my Glock.

 

[PlinKing2392]

The fact is, you need to buy what you like. Go handle several until you find one that suits you.

^^^^This^^^^^

BTW, Great info guys/gals. I too am looking for a CC gun. I appreciate the opinions.

 

[Tapout75]

I spent alot of time holding them today, a xd9sc, a beretta px4, glock 17 and 19, ruger single stack something er other, and honestly the PX4 felt the most comfortable next to the XD9sc... And i like the fact that the PX4 has a hammer.

 

[John Galt]

Glock 19 with XS Big Dots sitting in an IWB is a very nice thing!

 

[Roadie]

I spent alot of time holding them today, a xd9sc, a beretta px4, glock 17 and 19, ruger single stack something er other, and honestly the PX4 felt the most comfortable next to the XD9sc... And i like the fact that the PX4 has a hammer.

Can I ask why you like the exposed hammer?

You have experience with the controls on an XD, and the XD9sc is almost exactly the same size as the PX4sc...

You are also adding a manual safety to your EDC, so are you going to carry with it on Safe, or Fire? If on safe, are you going to practice with it before you carry it?

Personally, I would go with what you know. not to mention, the XD9sc is cheaper ($430 vs $465 for the PX4) AND comes with a 16rd spare mag as well.

 

[Roadie]

Glock 19 with XS Big Dots sitting in an IWB is a very nice thing!

He wanted to go smaller..

 

[Jay]

Ok, seriously. Do you just copy and paste this? I have seen this word for word on MULTIPLE threads.

Yes I do...I'm the original author, it's accurate, it's a good answer for a new shooter, and it applies to a large number of folks. The same old question keeps popping up, and the same old answer continues to apply.

..oh, I almost forgot....

 

[Tapout75]

Can I ask why you like the exposed hammer?

You have experience with the controls on an XD, and the XD9sc is almost exactly the same size as the PX4sc...

You are also adding a manual safety to your EDC, so are you going to carry with it on Safe, or Fire? If on safe, are you going to practice with it before you carry it?

Personally, I would go with what you know. not to mention, the XD9sc is cheaper ($430 vs $465 for the PX4) AND comes with a 16rd spare mag as well.

I like the hammer just because i feel like it is an added measure of safety.. And the Bersa i had before had the hammer so i got used to it...I know it makes no sense just how i feel..

The XD9sc at Gander mountain was $549, and i called Bradis they want $509... GM only had a used PX4 and it was $474

 

[RiverCityFolks]

Several years ago I purchased a Kel Tec P11. It has been an affordable, dependable EDC gun for years. It feels good in my hand, the recoil is manageable, and the accuracy is acceptable. I carry it in an inside pocket holster and buy my pants with deep pockets. I practice 3-4 times a year and would trust my life to it. I looked at the PF9. The size is not much difference. I like the wider grip of the P11 (better control). The weight difference is easy to control. I take out 3 or 4 rounds if it begins to feel heavy, I still have 7 or 8 rounds of 9mm stopping power. I always have an extra 12 magazine at hand. I agree to go with what is comfortable for you. It should be as everyday normal as your keys, glasses and wallet. Now, I trying to convince my wife I need another one.

 

[zonfather]

I just got back from gander mountain. I liked the XD9sc alot, also liked the beretta px4. But the prices are so high, i might just keep my eye on the classifieds on here for a week or so

I'm a big fan of Beretta PX4 subcompact or compact for carry.

 

[zonfather]

I'm also a big fan of having experience with and knowing all the ins and outs of your CCW.