re: Compact 9MM for CC?

What are the new features you like? Only thing I can see from the picture that seems more appealing is the tritium, and pistol just being bigger

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What are the new features you like?

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Hammer fired
Better trigger
No thumb safety
Grip safety
Easier to rack the slide and load

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No thumb safety

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FYI, all Shield and Shield EZ models come with or without a manual safety. It's an option.

What does the letter "C" behind the Taurus G2 or G3 stand for? The models I have been looking at do not have the "C".

I’m getting mine with a thumb safety,, feel safer with one in the chamber.

What is the difference between the Taurus P9 and P11?

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How important is it to not have a safety? This is one reason my brother likes the Kel-tec P9.

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Here's what the guys I train with would tell you:

1. It's mechanical. One less thing to go wrong if you needed it.

2. Extra step that you better train with if you're going to carry one with a safety. (I'll give you an example: My Compact 2.0 has one. My OWB holster has a retention button so you can't come up and take it from you right out of the holster. On some of the "quick draw exercises" for shooting at close range, you have to remember to hit the button, draw, present AND undo the safety. Still occasionally will forget to take it off. They'd say "seconds count").

3. They'll point to their head: "Your mind is your best safety".

4. Heavier triggers are your safety.

Having said that, for carrying it around (I don't wear it, just my car), I prefer a safety. The little Kel-Tec P32 I might put in the shorts doesn't have one, but it's a long trigger pull. Not going off accidently.

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The last gun I bought was my 9MM back in 1991. Is there a waiting period for buying local or online?

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Obviously, we're in pandemic mode so the time you actually get it will vary. Depends on the State. The vendor you buy from. The FFL you send it to.

Online

I've bought off Sportsman's Guide for example. Took maybe a week to get it to the FFL. He's only like 5 miles from here. Went over. He did the background check and I had it. Some vendors will advertise when then ship after payment. So, I'd say no more than 10 days tops. Usually much less.

That Kentucky Gun Store link is available usually. They're highly reputable. Bought from them before as well.

Local Store

Just walk in, if it's in stock, buy it, they run the background check. You got it. Here in Tennessee there is not waiting period for example. When you buy online, you have to consider shipping, the FFL cost etc. So add all that up. And you have to decide if you want to also support local businesses. They have to make a profit to stay in business obviously.

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getting mine with a thumb safety,, feel safer with one in the chamber.

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It still has the grip safety

If you want a higher quality than all those in your list, get a Sig Sauer P365. Mag holds 12 rounds, which is the most for a non extended subcompact 9mm magazine. Going for at least $400.