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I've had a 3913 and a 3914. I no longer own either, nor do I still have my P6. Single stack 9mms didn't seem to offer any improvement over a Commander size 1911 - similar size, similar weight, and similar capacity.
The Glock 34 is the only 9mm that I own which I'd carry as a first choice. It's no larger than a full size 1911 and thus is easy enough to conceal. The longer barrel allows for a slight gain in velocity and they tend to be be among the more accurate Glocks. I do have a G26 to go with it, but consider the two to basically go together as a set.
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Glock 19, with grip reduction by Ben Simonson of Boresight Solutions in Miami.
But that's only as a backup gun to a .45ACP 1911, or an unmodified G19 as a truck gun.
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Here is my new favorite CCW 9mm.
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S&W M&P 9c Beets glock Hands down ;-)
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I don't carry a 9mm, prefer 642, 696 or Colt OACP.
I do enjoy shooting my Beretta 92. I have a '68 T series Browning Hi Power on layaway, looking fwd to a ranger session soon.
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since they started making them either a 686 or my favorite revolver mode - 15 in mag with one in pipe - Browning BDM - never even fire in pistol mode - has been set on revolver mode since 1996 -
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Is this a HiPower variant? I was studying up on them in Wiki, and the article mentions ALL the models/styles/variations. It mentioned a version of the HP that could be run in DAO or "revolver" mode. I kinda like the idea, but don't seem to see many of them.
Pros? Cons?
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this is BDM model - made in US unlike HiPower - all steel - double stack but thinner than a 1911 - GREAT pistol but not made after 98 - fire one and you will buy one! - wish they would bring it back - I ahve some good info if you wish
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M39 for lite days. It is the only 9mm I own and only the third one in 50 years of owning and shooting. First was a Star model B, pretty good but heavy; second was a P38, no wonder the Germans lost the war; third is this Smith. It is quite accurate but leaves me blah.
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Another vote for the M&P 9c. =)
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Mine would be my Kahr K9....unfortunately, I sold it a couple of years ago and since they're not legal for dealers in the state of Mass to handle, my second choice would be the 3953. I like the DAO.
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Well I do have a 39, M&P 9 and a Hi Power but the one that is carried every day in a pocket holster is my Kel-Tec PF-9. The cheap arsed thing goes boom every time and is supriseingly accurate. It's small and light and carries just right!
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Does a 3913 really carry eaiser than a Glock 19?
I've never shot or carried a 3913. I've always found Glocks easy to carry, though thats in comparison to a Govt. Model 1911.
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For many years my favorite handgun of all calibers has been the Browning Hi-Power T Series. However I have recently discovered the
Sig P6 or 225. I treasure the Hi-Powers I have too much to take the chance of losing one while the P6 is much cheaper, and readily replaceable at about $400 each while T Series are hovering around $1,000 each for a really nice one. Besides, the P6 needs no tuning while Hi-Powers need at least a trigger job and Novak Lo Mount Carry sights.
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Glock 17 with clip draw , hide iwb just as easy as those little poodle guns.
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Like many before me....a 3913.
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Glock 17 with clip draw , hide iwb just as easy as those little poodle guns.
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Carrying a Glock 17 with a clip drawy IWB? You've got more cojones than I do brother...at least for now...
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Does a 3913 really carry eaiser than a Glock 19?
I've never shot or carried a 3913. I've always found Glocks easy to carry, though thats in comparison to a Govt. Model 1911.
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Does a 3913 really carry eaiser than a Glock 19?
I've never shot or carried a 3913. I've always found Glocks easy to carry, though thats in comparison to a Govt. Model 1911.
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One thing I always wanted to ask 38/44.
How many does your Aegis hold?
I had a Com Comm in .38 Super once, but that was pre-good bullets.
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Carrying a Glock 17 with a clip drawy IWB? You've got more cojones than I do brother...at least for now...
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Give it a try ,,,great way to hide a glock and with the finish glock has , sweat will not effect . Might could check out e bay for some cojones funny stuff
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Give it a try ,,,great way to hide a glock and with the finish glock has , sweat will not effect . Might could check out e bay for some cojones funny stuff
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No thanks. I suppose it might work great until you shove that thing in your pants, the trigger catches on something and...well...you know the rest...
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The only thing that could catch the trigger and make it go boom would be some serious wood if you stick it up front . But really if you put the gun in before you button your pants and clip it around your gunbelt I can see of no way it would discharge unless you have a very light trigger . Mine was owned by a leo and I would imagine it has one of the 8lb triggers in it . I feel safe packing this way since I have gotten use to trigger pull , which might be a good thing if I ever have to use it at least a DA won't rip me to shreds for a trigger job
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In 9mm, my new CS9. I have other C.C. calibers but the CS9 is smaller and lighter than the Kimber Pro Carry or Sig P239 I've carried in the past.
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One thing I always wanted to ask 38/44.
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I'm partial to my XD9sc as my everyday CCW. 10+1 w/extra mag. It is BY FAR the most accurate shooter I own in the 10-12 yrd range.....for a reason. Incredibly smooth trigger, and low recoil using FED Hydra-Shok 124JHP.
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Kel-Tec PF-9 for the win
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Well I do have a 39, M&P 9 and a Hi Power but the one that is carried every day in a pocket holster is my Kel-Tec PF-9. The cheap arsed thing goes boom every time and is supriseingly accurate. It's small and light and carries just right!
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As far as I'm concerned the Kel-Tec PF-9 is tops for a carry gun, and underrated. All the rest are too thick, too heavy or too big. The PF-9 is no bigger than it needs to be. And, it's DAO so no safety, decocker, DA/SA trigger transition or anything else to think about - just stroke back on the the trigger 'til it goes bang. And if 7+1 aren't enough rounds for comfort you can go with the 10+1 P11, for a slight increase in thickness.
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As far as I'm concerned the Kel-Tec PF-9 is tops for a carry gun, and underrated. All the rest are too thick, too heavy or too big. The PF-9 is no bigger than it needs to be. And, it's DAO so no safety, decocker, DA/SA trigger transition or anything else to think about - just stroke back on the the trigger 'til it goes bang. And if 7+1 aren't enough rounds for comfort you can go with the 10+1 P11, for a slight increase in thickness.
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I like these little guns. I have two of the hardchrome ones, and other than needing sights replaced to get POI=POA (both shot WAY high, out of the box) my only other complaint is the triggers. The PF-9 trigger is much better than those on P-11s, but still quite heavy. Good thing is, when you pull them, they go "bang," every time! I have installed one of Kel-Tec's belt clips on one of mine (after slight modification) and occasionally carry it in a boot top. Can't do that with many 9x19s.
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That's funny.
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Sig P239 most of the time. Kel-Tec PF-9 if I want something smaller.
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Originally, I bought this used P229 (LE trade-in) and set it up for IDPA, conceal carry.
But, I found it too heavy for conceal carry (for me), so I've switched to my 3913.
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As much as I enjoy my S&W revolvers..... I do cary a Sig P239.... in
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Tried a lot, I mean A LOT of different 9mm's. Hands-down favorite is a late '80's HK P7 German police refurb.. Part of the lots that were coming in a couple of years ago. Flat, reliable with everything I've fed it and very, very accurate.
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Can you expand on this a little. The CS9 works better for IWB because? Is the CS9 thinner and/or shorter than the M&P? How do they compare weight wise?
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If you can conceal a double stack such as the Glock 19 or S&W M&P9C then that would be great. Itreied to carry a Glock 36 which is a single stack 45 and found that i could not reliablt conceal it at all times. I opeted to use either a S&W 642 or more recently a Kahr PM-9 both in pocket holsters.
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My 3913 is my favorite.
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Star M-43 Firestar.
I know it's... "inexpensive", I know it's... "a bit on the heavy Side",
and I know Star is out of buisness so there may be a "problem
getting replacement parts".
It is also... "small, accurate, rugged, reliable, and a blast to shoot".
I have had mine for almost 15 years, and it has never failed to function
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My Rohrbaugh R9S is always in my pocket.
If I must carry a 9mm on the hip it would be my Glock 19 with my CZ-75B a close second.
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My favorite carry 9mm is my Glock 26. A very easy gun to conceal and the recoil is very light. Speer Short Barrel JHPs is the carry 9mm ammo for me.
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I have three I rotate... a kahr CW9,Glock 26 and occasionally a G19... if I had the right rig my kahr k9 would be welcome but its heavier than the others. The G19 goes when I think the threat is higher than normal... but not to a full size gun level.
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As far as I'm concerned the Kel-Tec PF-9 is tops for a carry gun, and underrated. All the rest are too thick, too heavy or too big. The PF-9 is no bigger than it needs to be. And, it's DAO so no safety, decocker, DA/SA trigger transition or anything else to think about - just stroke back on the the trigger 'til it goes bang. And if 7+1 aren't enough rounds for comfort you can go with the 10+1 P11, for a slight increase in thickness.
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I carry a Sig P228 Swiss Police trade in or a Sig P6 a German Police trade in. The P228 is a double stack with 16 rounds total and the P6 is a slightly smaller 9mm with 9 rounds total. Round count includes a full magazine plus one in the chamber.
P228 with new Sig night sights, Hogue rubber finger grips.
P6's as I have two
P6 with slide redone and Sig night sights, custom grips
P6 with complete redo, skeleton trigger, New Sig night sights , Custom grips
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+1 Also, the PF9 has a much better trigger than the P11 or the P3AT for that matter. I've actualy used mine for shooting plates. It disappears in my pants pocket, with or without a pocket holster, even when wearing jeans.
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Suprisingly easy to hit with.Trigger is way better than the
P-11.Flat flat flat......and light light light.
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I would have to say it's a coin toss for me I like my S&W 3913 and my Glock26. I shoot both guns fairly well. Both have been very reliable. Both disappear with an IWB holster.
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