Favorite carry gun in 9mm

reerc · #1 03-19-2011, 04:36 PM

It's OK to post about what kind you have, but my question is more specifically directed to you folks who have several different 9mm's. "Of all your 9s, which one is your favorite to carry - and why?"

Pictures are always welcome. Thanks!

sar4937 · #2 03-19-2011, 04:39 PM

My Glock 26. Very little lube needed, not much attachment to it, decent mag capacity. Summer sweat does not seem to effect it like my others.

sipowicz · #3 03-19-2011, 04:52 PM

LEM P2000...I like that it has an hammer and that it fires similar to a well tuned revolver since my other carry is a well tuned revolver.

BarbC · #4 03-19-2011, 04:55 PM

I had a PPS, which I sold, which is a great carry gun. I have the M&P full size 9 which actually carries really great too with a Comp-Tac.

rbert0005 · #5 03-19-2011, 05:03 PM

STI Escort

Bob

pharmer · #6 03-19-2011, 05:12 PM

Since 1994. Joe

Bullseye Smith · #7 03-19-2011, 05:13 PM

how about a 686

Joe Kent · #8 03-19-2011, 05:15 PM

Novak tuned P-35 Browning Hi-Power. Same basic drill as my Gov't 45.

pilgrim6a · #9 03-19-2011, 05:16 PM

High Power. The problem is deciding.
'76 Browning has the best trigger pull.
'FM' Argentine has better sights and I have less money & emotion in it.
Browning Silver Chrome has nite sights, better safety. But is a little flashy.
All three are tack drivers, so I guess it's a matter rough, dress or weddings & funerals.
If I ever find a Practical Model, I can cull the herd.

5-Shot · #10 03-19-2011, 05:19 PM

Mine's an H&K P7. Great trigger and remarkably accurate. I've had it forever.

Ed

seagill · #11 03-19-2011, 05:24 PM

I love my 908. Slim, compact and accurate.

HAWKEYE10 · #12 03-19-2011, 05:24 PM

I like the Kahr CW9. It's light,slim, and has a good trigger. Don

don95sml · #13 03-19-2011, 05:40 PM

Sig P239 because I favor a DA/SA trigger, and it's small enough for IWB carry.

JcMack · #14 03-19-2011, 05:43 PM

Glock 36 for me

ladder13 · #15 03-19-2011, 05:50 PM

Have a few Smiths but on the lookout for a, dare I say, Kahr PM9.

Raider · #16 03-19-2011, 05:59 PM

S&W model 39-2.

Charlie

GKC · #17 03-19-2011, 06:01 PM

I've gone back and forth on this issue, but have recently decided to carry a Glock 26 in the car. It's reliable, and easily replaced if I have to. For CCW, I plan to carry my LC9, as soon as I am satisfied that it is dependable. In the house, I keep a Glock 19 for my wife, and I have several .45s for me.

sipowicz · #18 03-19-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5-Shot

Mine's an H&K P7. Great trigger and remarkably accurate. I've had it forever.

Ed

That was my carry for 8 years...until I lost the top of my middle squeeze finger....

The Highlander · #19 03-19-2011, 06:29 PM

I love the 9mm, don't care what others think. I shoot it well, and I believe in it.

Currently my favorites are in this order, but honestly, I'm perfectly satisfied with any of them, and carry all of them in rotation.

Springfield Armory EMP
Glock G17
Ruger SR9

The EMP is my current pick. I like the 1911, love the ergonmomics of the pistol. It fits my average sized hands like a glove, has Novak night sights, G10 grips, ambi safety, and is exceptionally accurate for a 3" barrel. Also came with a really functional double mag pouch, and a so-sol holster. Price is around $1100 or so i guess.

The G17 has been a constant companion for 15 years. I trust it explicitly. It has never, repeat never, had a single malfunction of any kind whatsoever. I compete with this pistol, and have lightly customized it with fiber optic front sight, a Glock adjustable rear sight, a 3.5# trigger connector, some sticky tape on the grip, and a bunch of ammo.

SR9 is perfect and fits even better than the Glock.

Ranger98 · #20 03-19-2011, 06:44 PM

Guess I will still vote for my CS9

Has night sights and "Big Dog" grips
Great pocket carry

Rule 303 · #21 03-19-2011, 06:50 PM

Without a doubt, my Glock 19.

I have Sigs, BHPs, and a couple of Colts in 9mm.
For Carry in a big belt and holster, no problem, but the way I carry my Glock 19 in the Summer in the city, I like a Glock 19 in a buttpac and a PF-9 in my shorts cargo pocket.

Rule 303

Combat · #22 03-19-2011, 06:55 PM

Mine is a pre-b CZ75.

stantheman86 · #23 03-19-2011, 06:57 PM

CZ85b......that gun just shoots, and shoots, and keeps shooting. I have several thousands of rounds through mine, including several times where I ran a 1,000 round case through it during one range trip. I can't recall a time when it's ever jammed.

Big Fred · #24 03-19-2011, 07:12 PM

I've got a 908, a 6904, and a Kel-Tec PF9. I carry the PF9 the most.

jimmyj · #25 03-19-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sar4937

My Glock 26. Very little lube needed, not much attachment to it, decent mag capacity. Summer sweat does not seem to effect it like my others.

Ditto: Glock 26 or Glock 19

growr · #26 03-19-2011, 08:08 PM

3913....seems to me that it is the finest CC gun EVER made.
Randy

J. W. · #27 03-19-2011, 08:14 PM

My one and only 9mm is a Glock 19. Its an excellent all around carry gun. I'd love to have a Browning Hi Power to the collection some day though.

Damn Yankee · #28 03-19-2011, 08:23 PM

CZ75-P01 Fits the hand perfect and always goes bang. With 40 Cal Mags it can make it a 17 shot pistol.

chessail 77 · #29 03-19-2011, 08:25 PM

S&W 908 Great CC weapon

jeffsmith · #30 03-19-2011, 08:29 PM

I really like my M&P9c, but I am Hobbit Sized
So I find it easier to carry my Kel-Tec PF-9

Rule3 · #31 03-19-2011, 08:32 PM

Kahr PM 9 black, In my pocket every day.

Double-O-Dave · #32 03-19-2011, 09:00 PM

Another vote for the H&K P-7 (PSP). I shot qualification for my CHL with it and was halfway surprised that the range master knew nothing about it.

Regards,

Dave

reerc · #33 03-19-2011, 10:24 PM

Great replies, thanks everyone.

I'm pleased to see a number of G-19 responses. I'm carrying a G-27 as I type, but shot a 19 the other day, and quite liked the larger grip.

I would love a Hi-Power as well some day, one of my "dream" guns.

cmort666 · #34 03-19-2011, 10:30 PM

2nd Generation Glock 19, followed by my Browning Hi Power.

Old 44 Guy · #35 03-19-2011, 10:32 PM

Ruger P-95 DC. Never carry it, just threw it in for laughs. My carry gun is a 638 S&W.

kcode · #36 03-19-2011, 10:38 PM

I've tried the plastic ones and I just can't get comfortable with them, I will stick with the 3913

reerc · #37 03-19-2011, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmort666

2nd Generation Glock 19, followed by my Browning Hi Power.

So, you read my last post and are just making me jealous, right?

smitty_bs · #38 03-19-2011, 10:58 PM

I just purchased a used 3953. I haven't shot it yet, but I like the way it feels in the hand. I could see it becoming a new favorite.

ColbyBruce · #39 03-19-2011, 11:04 PM

I gave my Glock 19 to our son, but I liked the size. I also like the HK P7 PSP, Sig P225 & P228, BHP, Glock 17 & 26, S&W 908 & 5946, and have a S&W 3913 and a Beretta 92FS on lay-a-way. I have not found the perfect, all around 9mm yet but when I do I will have a huge sale.

Steave · #40 03-19-2011, 11:51 PM

In 9mm, I seem to have three that are regularly carried, a SIG P228, a 2nd gen, Glock 19 or a HK P7M8.

A10 · #41 03-20-2011, 12:03 AM

Don't currently own one but have had a couple in the past. My favorite to carry was a Glock 19, but the favorite to shoot was an old BYF Luger I had for a while. Amazing natural pointer, that one, and I could hit anything I was trying to. Not too reliable though, and I never carried it for defense. I will get another Glock sometime but there is no rush. I have recently aquired a .40 Browning Hi Power, and am carrying that one as a primary (the 442 is still my all-the-time, and is in my pocket now). I will be picking up a 9mm top end for it along with a stack of magazines and have a two caliber gun. Then all I have to add is a 357 Sig barrel for the .40 top end and a .30 Luger barrel for the 9 top end, and then pick up a .22 top end.........

mkk41 · #42 03-20-2011, 12:14 AM

Got a few different 9mm pistols.

My favorite to carry , my Star M-43 'Firestar'. It's like a 2/3 scale 1911. Very accurate and controlabe , even with +P+ and 100% reliable for the last 18yrs or so. I did give it some attention inside , but its a great little pistol , if a bit heavy (all steel).

CH47gunner · #43 03-20-2011, 12:20 AM

CZ75 P-01.

Ergonomics are great and she just won't jam.

Bruce

A10 · #44 03-20-2011, 12:23 AM

Thanks for posting Mkk41, I totally forgot about two 9's I have that I'm currently derusting, a 9mm largo Star and a Nazi marked Radom (your Radom reminded me). I probably will never carry either, but I own 'em so I guess they count!

Sprefix · #45 03-20-2011, 12:39 AM

My Beretta Brigadier is my favorite to carry...It is awesomely reliable and has the heavier slide. I put an Elite hammer in it. Night sights are in the works also. A very close second is the early West German Sig Sauer P226 with Trijicon night sights. It is lighter than the Beretta and incredibly accurate. A CZ or Browning Hi-Power are outstanding handguns also, IMO.

Cyrano · #46 03-20-2011, 12:40 AM

Glock 19. I have two of them. I also have 4 Model 39s and a few other 9mms hanging around but the 19 is the perfect carry 9mm.

Muley Gil · #47 03-20-2011, 12:59 AM

My favorite 9mm is the Browning High Power.

Next would be a H&K P7.

I had a Glock M19. It was a nice piece as well.

tom turner · #48 03-20-2011, 01:28 AM

A 15+1 capacity Browning BDM Practical Model. It fits my modest-sized hands like a glove . . . wonderful ergonomics!

Knightrider03m · #49 03-20-2011, 03:56 AM

I would have to place my Sigma as my favorite carry. Not to big, not to small. Handles the recoil like an angel, lightweight, affordable.

Win75 · #50 03-20-2011, 06:34 AM

My CS9 with Big Dog grips. I just got it recently and it goes with me everywhere. Well, the wife says I can't take it to the shower but it does go to bed with me.

It is light, accurate, and conceals well.