Whats the best DA/SA pistol

lrmnut · Oct 10, 2014

In your opinion what is the best DA/SA pistol for EDC I think I would be more comfortable with one in the chamber with DA/SA
then I am with My M&Pc 9,Shield 9,Khar cm9,Khar cw9 sometimes
I carry 642 no problem there.
Thanks

jculloden · Oct 10, 2014

S&W 442 End of story

petepeterson · Oct 10, 2014

My personal favorite is the 3913/14. I prefer a single-stack for concealability purposes. SIG's have a pretty good following around here, as well. If you're lucky, you can try a few out before you decide.

BAM-BAM · Oct 10, 2014

Single stack 9mm ......... 3913/14s at 7 or 8+1
Honorable mention .........Beretta 92Compact Type M 8+1
................................... Sig 239 (don't have one) 8+1 but thicker than a 39xx

Double Stack 9mm.......... 6906/04 at 12+1 ; extra mag. 12-15rds
Honorable mention.......... Sig 228

.45................................. Sig 245 (chopped 220)..... at 6+1 ; extra Mag. 6 or 8rds.
Honorable mention .......... 4566 at 8+1......but heavy

GaryS · Oct 10, 2014

You didn't specify caliber, but from the models you listed it would seem that you prefer 9mm.

Based on that, I'd recommend the 3913/14. If price is a consideration, the "Value Line" 908 or 908s are good choices as well.

If you want something smaller, the CS9 is a nice choice.

For 45 ACP, I like the 457 since it's fairly common and reasonably priced. The 4513TSW is more finely finished, but they are more expensive and don't seem to pop up for sale nearly as often.

I pocket carry a 642 on occasion and it's a great piece for that purpose. I just prefer a semi auto with an extra magazine, just in case.

Shorty 45 MK2 · Oct 10, 2014

In 9mm: 3913/14, 6906, SIG P239 and the Walther P99AS (compact or "full size".)

In .45ACP: 4513, 457, 4516, SIG P220 (compact or full size.)

Though I'm fond of this beauty.

(Hey, I'm just a proud parent.

)

Lost Lake · Oct 10, 2014

Here's what the 3913, 6906 and 4513 look like:

And look what a set of cocobolo grips do for the 3913!! They make it too pretty to carry!!

The 3913 is a single stack 9mm.
The 6906 is a double stack 9mm.
The 4513 is a single stack .45.

All of these guns have lightweight frames and carry easily. Of these three I prefer the 4513 followed by the 3913, but you can't go wrong with any of them actually....

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GaryS · Oct 10, 2014

Are wood grips for the 3913 still commonly available?

Lost Lake said:
Here's what the 3913, 6906 and 4513 look like:

And look what a set of cocobolo grips do for the 3913!! They make it too pretty to carry!!

The 3913 is a single stack 9mm.
The 6906 is a double stack 9mm.
The 4513 is a single stack .45.

All of these guns have lightweight frames and carry easily. Of these three I prefer the 4513 followed by the 3913, but you can't go wrong with any of them actually....

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nocents · Oct 10, 2014

GaryS said:
Are wood grips for the 3913 still commonly available?

Hogue exotic wood still listed though some are out of stock and others claim "limited supply" S&W 3913 series Coco Bolo Checkered [13811] - $104.95 : Hogue Inc. LostLake...what make are yours ????...they appear a little different in the checkering than the Hogue offering listed

nocents · Oct 10, 2014

Shorty 45 MK2 said:
In 9mm: 3913/14, 6906, SIG P239 and the Walther P99AS (compact or "full size".)

In .45ACP: 4513, 457, 4516, SIG P220 (compact or full size.)

Though I'm fond of this beauty. (Hey, I'm just a proud parent. )

Shorty....you post that pic just to tease us...right?...my offer to trade is still on the table

Shorty 45 MK2 · Oct 10, 2014

nocents said:
Shorty....you post that pic just to tease us...right?...my offer to trade is still on the table

Not quite, I'm trying to beat Snubbyfan and him posting his EDC.

This one might be have to be pried from my dead fingers, but if I get a crazy hair to sell I'll let you know. (Another member has first dibs though.)

Derosa · Oct 10, 2014

Whatever you carry most often & shoot the best. Name brand & caliber notwithstanding. It is your life, sir.

ImjinScout · Oct 10, 2014

I carry mostly my 4013tsw, but will also carry my 457 or my 6906,just depends on what I feel like carrying.

J. W. · Oct 11, 2014

I'm very happy with my 4013. It's comparable in size to a compact Glock, except its slimmer. 8+1 rounds of .40 S&W give it a very acceptable capacity. My example is an exceptional shooter as well.

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Old TexMex · Oct 11, 2014

TercGen · Oct 11, 2014

*Forgot to say first, that I also recommend the following S&W 3rd gen models:

3913/3914
908
CS9
6906/6904

GaryS said:
Are wood grips for the 3913 still commonly available?

I have a set of these checkered Cocobolo 3913 grips that I don't use, if your interested.

P33v3 · Oct 11, 2014

Model 645, enough said!

Lost Lake · Oct 12, 2014

nocents said:
Hogue exotic wood still listed though some are out of stock and others claim "limited supply" S&W 3913 series Coco Bolo Checkered [13811] - $104.95 : Hogue Inc. LostLake...what make are yours ????...they appear a little different in the checkering than the Hogue offering listed

Mine are Hogue Grips..... Maybe a bit older than the current offerings. I put mine on once and then decided it made the gun too pretty. It also thickens up the grip quite a bit.

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BAM-BAM · Oct 12, 2014

Lost Lake said:
Mine are Hogue Grips..... Maybe a bit older than the current offerings. I put mine on once and then decided it made the gun too pretty. It also thickens up the grip quite a bit.

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I think the Hogue are just thick enough to fill the palm of the hand....... "Cokes for Autos".... LOL ........ and have no real effect on conceal ability......

Got a few off the Hogue Auction years ago at about half price....... that's dried up

fyimo · Oct 12, 2014

For me it's the Sig P228 which is also my carry pistol.

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