Compact 9mm pistol.
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01/02/20 09:40 PM
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Looking to buy 1 first, looking for opinions, I know fit is most important, who has what n do u like it.
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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01/02/20 09:58 PM
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Go to a gun shop and handle the ones you like and ask them what’s a good one and what ones to avoid, like you say fit is the best reason to buy a gun pretty won’t hit squat.
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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I would buy a .40 over a 9mm. That is just my opinion. I carry and use a Taurus PT 140 shoots great and handles well and has more knock down that 9mm.
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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I use a Kahr PM9 but I shoot DAO pretty well and my other pistols are also DAO.
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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01/02/20 10:28 PM
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Great choice. The Glock 43 is an awesome little pistol that will go bang every time, but the Sig 365 is just slightly larger but holds more rounds. With the ammo we have these days 9mm is plenty good with advantages over the 40mm, mostly the cost of ammo. Like any tool, to master it takes lots of practice.
[quote=Yes sir]Bought my first one about 2 months ago so I'm no expert but I went with a sig 365. So far I like it and the guy at the gun highly recommended it.[
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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by the way sw 645, colt 357 snubby, sw66, sw586,rem 19ll, tc contender ( 44mag, 22, 7-30 waters, 35rem, 223, ) my son has several handguns and from shooting them i have been impressed by the .40s for acccurracy feel and balistics. I do however think that the 10 is a superior round (balistically though I wish it would have taken off more comercially) .
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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01/02/20 10:44 PM
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there is compact and sub compact
compact is the G19 size category the Glock 19 I like it i had some handguns that were hard to find holsters and parts for and I said I am just going to buy a glock and never search for a holster again , holster companies did get better about making holsters for other guns also. you could buy a gun for a hundred less than the glock 19 then spend a hundred finding a holster it used to be kind of crazy finding a holster for good concealed carry before 2011 you have a very limited holster selection and since the holster market has exploded
compacts worth looking at Glock 19 Sig P320 - this can actually be a compact a sub compact a duty size and a long slide , the serialized part is the trigger group you change out frames for about 50 dollars. S&W M&P compact they also have a M&P compact 2.0 out Ruger SR9 compact Ruger security 9 compact Hk VP9 walther PPQ
then there is Sub Compact and in this category you choose single stack or double stack G26 is on the big side of this category G43 G43X G48 Ruger LC9 , LC9s LC9s-2 EC9 S&W sheild Sig P365
in this sub compact and if you have a big hand like I do , the Pinkie rest on the mag can make a gun shoot much different with it on than with it off , I much prefer the pinkie rest on it very much improves my grip which improves how fast I can get back on target from recoil.
your best bet is go to a range that rents and generally they have a package where you can try multiple guns in one caliber this is the way to go
first go hold them all what fits what doesn't feel right make your list , what you like about each and what you don't his will be your short list for what you want to rent then rent them and make notes and shoot bring a friend to stuff mags for you if you have one .
as for why 9 , because modern self defense ammo is all loaded so similar now it hardly matters , a hit from a 9 gets 12 inches of penetration as does a hit from a 45 at the end of the day 9 is easier to shoot , especially in a small gun and you get more rounds. a lot of police departments and FBI have goon back to the 9 easier to score hits and score hits fast with quick follow up shots and a lot easier on the gun. I shot 40 for a few years in my action pistol gun. before going 9mm there is a reason you see a LOT of 40 LE trade in guns because they could not run them as many years without braking parts it is just a higher pressure cartridge. could load 40 and 45 hotter sure but the police and ammunition companies are all trying to load to the FBI standard you can get there with a 9 now that we have better bullets than we did 26 years ago when 40 came out.
so buying a gun you can really afford practice with a bunch and make hits with confidence and make hits fast and follow up shots fast
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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01/02/20 11:01 PM
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I think the first thing you should do is ask yourself, what am I using the pistol for? conceal carry, home protection. Why do I want to carry a pistol. Do I have the mine set to use the weapon if necessary. There are a lot of factor when buying a weapon. Choose wisely take your time. JMO
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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I assume you’re looking for a compact to carry concealed? If not for concealed carry go get a full sized pistol.
If you are looking for a carry gun- First, I’d suggest finding friends or a business that would let you practice firing some different guns to see what you like. At the very least go to a gun shop or two and fondle some to see what fits your hands, points naturally, if the shop says it’s ok, dry fire a few to see which triggers feel good (of course all safe gun handling practices apply). Another thing to consider is what you would like for safeties -Glock, sig have built in trigger safeties, Springfield has a grip safety,S&W has an assortment of safety options, 1911’s have a thumb and grip safety, or you go with a DA/SA pistol that uses a heavy trigger pull on the first shot. Holstering a loaded firearm is the most dangerous part of carrying. Then comes how how you are built, how you dress and where you can hide a gun. I’m short and stocky, I carry my Springfield XDm 45compact at the 4 o’clock position in a white hat holster microtuck. I can hide a short fat gun better than a long , thin gun.! I’ve tried carrying my wife’s M&P shield 9mm and with the extended mag in I can’t keep it hidden.See what works for you! Lastly, double vs single stack. If you can’t figure out which feels good in your hands, points naturally and hides well for you consider what your intentions are for the gun. Just carrying? Single stacks are pretty sweet. Want to be able to have a short 10 round mag for carrying then throw in a 30 rounder for fun at the range or home defense maybe a double stack is in order. It’s a lot to think about but do your homework. And try some stuff out if you can before you buy. It’s a lot of money to spend and if you do it right , you’re more apt to carry on a regular basis. Sorry for the rant.
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Re: Compact 9mm pistol.
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01/02/20 11:35 PM
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A .380 in a black label 1911 and it shoots and the narrow frame makes it easy to conceal
Last edited by Snowpa; 01/02/20 11:37 PM.
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