Looking for a new 9mm

BigOrson · Posted: Jul 10 2016 Post subject: Looking for a new 9mm

Lots to sort through. Time for the wife to start carrying the Ruger LCP as intended and for me to find a new 9mm to carry daily.

While I like the Ruger a lot, I'm looking for suggestions of another 9mm for daily carry. Not ready to move into .45 ACP, as I have a lot of 9mm ammo already stockpiled.

So far, the S&W W&P has gotten good reviews from folks I know. Looking for a few other suggestions before I rent and shoot at the range and eventually buy.

What say you?

Smokin Mike · Posted: Jul 10 2016 Post subject:

If you're looking for conceal carry, the S&W Shield is hard to beat. They now have a ported model.

It's my daily carry and I use this to do it with; https://www.n82tactical.com/products/holsters/professional-series/
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Jim38344 · Posted: Jul 10 2016 Post subject:

For low budget, the S&W SD 9 is hard to beat. I don't carry it every day, but I think it would do fine as a daily carry. Some folks think it's a little too big, but it seems easily concealable to me, and very light.

I'm going to be adding a couple pistols before the election, a Sig P225 for me and my wife seems to be sold on a Sig P 320. I have a couple antique pistols that I'm going to sell to finance this little adventure. An 1862 Rogers & Spencer revolver and a 1942 Colt 1911 A1.

Happy shopping !
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Mike Lawry · Posted: Jul 10 2016 Post subject:

My carry gun is the Shield.

I wouldn't mind having either of these. Its a toss up to which is better.

Sig P320 subcompact
FNS 9C

If you want something pretty? I do.

Iver Johnson 1911 compact

http://iverjohnsonarms.com/42501.html

This was my carry instructors weapon
http://www.academy.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&productId=3437384

PaleAle · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

I love the Ruger LC9S pro along with inside the waistband aliengear holster. Not sure what model LCP you have but the LC9S has striker fire action like the S&W shield. Much smoother action compared to the DAO of the early LC series

Mike Lawry · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

Waiting for the Glock guys .

castrovillecowboy · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

OK - 1 Glock fan but dont own a 9mm.

I have shot Glocks ranging from OLD to new, but all 40s. ONe thing I will say is they are consistent. Even rented one when I qualified for my concealed carry permit . Theres a good reason why several FED LEO agencies use them.

I carry a Kahr,.40 and like it fine - but it only has a 6 round clip and solid.. heavy for its size which I like. My next one will be either a Glock or Springfield XD

brutus1964 · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

I am a Ruger fan and have been for years and I own several. I don't have a 9mm but do have a SR40c and love it. I also like the S&W shield. I just like the feel of the Ruger a little better but I don't think you could go wrong with either.
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T00lman · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

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DunnSmoke · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2011 Posts: 64

My daily carry is a Baretta PX4 Storm sub compact and a 22 mini mag just in case.

http://www.beretta.com/en-us/px4-storm-subcompact/

T00lman · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

Those little Rugers LCP Im told aren't pleasant to shoot

there not one you go to the range and shoot a couple 100 rnds with but they carry concealed very well
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BigOrson · Posted: Jul 11 2016 Post subject:

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BigOrson · Posted: Jul 12 2016 Post subject:

It is definitely on the short list. Thanks.

halftimer · Posted: Jul 13 2016 Post subject:

I carry a Springfield armory xd40 the wife carrys same gun in a 9mm main reason I didn't want her to have to mess with a safety it has one in the gripe and one on trigger.but for shooting she had rather shoot my ruger stainless 357 mag police special .
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Rosco · BBQ Fan Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 184 Location: NW IN

The S&W and the new Ruger are both excellent choices, whichever feels best to you would be my suggestion...But then, I go back and forth between a 1911 and a Detective Special, so what do I know....I wish I had kept all the guns I've had through the years
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