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Help me find my next carry pistol
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:16 pm
I am looking for
Semi auto caliber 9mm to 45 but prefer 45
Reliable
Single stack
Light weight
Compact size - barrel length is less important to me but I want a thin gun with a small height. By height I am referring to the distance from the top of the rear sight to the bottom of the grip/magazine when measured perpendicular to the slide. Something around or under 4.5" height would be good.
Anti-corrosive materials. I am OK with composite but coated/treated metals and stainless are good options too, albeit heavier. Simply blued steel is a no go since I have a very efficient cooling system (sweat).
Not shiny
Prefer at least one manual safety along with an intergraded grip safety.
Semi auto caliber 9mm to 45 but prefer 45
Reliable
Single stack
Light weight
Compact size - barrel length is less important to me but I want a thin gun with a small height. By height I am referring to the distance from the top of the rear sight to the bottom of the grip/magazine when measured perpendicular to the slide. Something around or under 4.5" height would be good.
Anti-corrosive materials. I am OK with composite but coated/treated metals and stainless are good options too, albeit heavier. Simply blued steel is a no go since I have a very efficient cooling system (sweat).
Not shiny
Prefer at least one manual safety along with an intergraded grip safety.
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Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:25 pm to Bleeding purple
Definitely my favorite for CC. I got to shoot Chalice N Gunderland's Solo CDP and is very nice.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:27 pm to Bleeding purple
Glock 36 in .45
Compared to other glocks, 36 on the right
Compared to other glocks, 36 on the right
This post was edited on 7/29/13 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:27 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:
Semi auto prefer 45 Single stack
Springfield XDs in .45
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:29 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
Glock 36
quote:
Prefer at least one manual safety along with an intergraded grip safety.
Very, very close...
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:30 pm to Yat27
He said preference not necessity 
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:31 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
He said preference not necessity
I don't know if he's going to get everything...picky fella, eh?
This post was edited on 7/29/13 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:32 pm to Yat27
Indeed
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:33 pm to civiltiger07
quote:
Springfield XDs in .45
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:34 pm to CP3
That's as close as he'll get to the requested specs
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:35 pm to CP3
quote:
Springfield XDs
Closest thing to covering his checklist that I can think of...
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:39 pm to Yat27
Only thing missing is a manual safety
9mm is out now as well if you decide you want a 9mm.
9mm is out now as well if you decide you want a 9mm.
This post was edited on 7/29/13 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:48 pm to Bleeding purple
XDs.
Mine: shoots great, conceals great.
You can pick up an extended mag 7rnd.
You can attach the Pearce grips on the 5rnd.
Pistol shoots great, but it does have some recoil. Shooting it single-handed is not a party, but you can manage the pistol one-handed. I am not as good at multiple shots one handed. I still shoot that way half the time with it- I may not get to pick the hand I shoot it with or have the opportunity to shoot 2 handed under duress.
Mine: shoots great, conceals great.
You can pick up an extended mag 7rnd.
You can attach the Pearce grips on the 5rnd.
Pistol shoots great, but it does have some recoil. Shooting it single-handed is not a party, but you can manage the pistol one-handed. I am not as good at multiple shots one handed. I still shoot that way half the time with it- I may not get to pick the hand I shoot it with or have the opportunity to shoot 2 handed under duress.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:50 pm to CP3
That XD is nice. surprised to see the 45 version is actually lighter than the 9mm
that Kimber is nice too
that Kimber is nice too
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:50 pm to CP3
sig p938! here is a pic in my hand, never know its even on me when i carry
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:52 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:
surprised to see the 45 version is actually lighter than the 9mm
The dimensions are identical so they had to make the barrel a good bit thicker. Those are also unloaded weights. With 6 rounds of 230gr rounds, it will be considerably heavier than the XDs9.
Given your preferences, the best options for you will be either the XDs or some 1911 variant, like the Springfield EMP.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 12:57 pm to Bleeding purple
Not a single stack, but Beretta PX4 in any of the calibers you named is an option. Not too heavy fully loaded. There's also the Nano.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 1:02 pm to Bleeding purple
Shield
Posted on 7/29/13 at 1:05 pm to RATeamWannabe
I like the sig too. The dimensions are good on it. I have Taurus slim .40 that fits the same dimensions but is damn snappy to shoot.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 1:10 pm to Bleeding purple
The Shield has literally every single feature you are asking for except its in either 9 or 40
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