Whats the best DA/SA pistol

lrmnut · #1 10-10-2014, 10:36 AM

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 · #2 10-10-2014, 10:39 AM

S&W 442 End of story

petepeterson · #3 10-10-2014, 10:56 AM

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 · #4 10-10-2014, 01:56 PM

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 · #5 10-10-2014, 04:42 PM

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 · #6 10-10-2014, 05:30 PM

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 · #7 10-10-2014, 06:03 PM

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 · #8 10-10-2014, 06:07 PM

Are wood grips for the 3913 still commonly available?

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Originally Posted by Lost Lake

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 · #9 10-10-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

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 · #10 10-10-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty 45 MK2

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 · #11 10-10-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nocents

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 · #12 10-10-2014, 08:46 PM

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

ImjinScout · #13 10-10-2014, 08:58 PM

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

J. W. · #14 10-11-2014, 11:42 AM

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 · #15 10-11-2014, 03:22 PM

TercGen · #16 10-11-2014, 03:28 PM

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

3913/3914
908
CS9
6906/6904

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Originally Posted by GaryS

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 · #17 10-11-2014, 08:56 PM

Model 645, enough said!

Lost Lake · #18 10-12-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nocents

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 · #19 10-12-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Lake

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 · #20 10-12-2014, 03:32 PM

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

nocents · #21 10-12-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Lake

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.

there is something about them that appeals to me more than what they show now....if you ever decide to part with them....I may be interested

nocents · #22 10-12-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fyimo

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

very nice fyimo.....I am on the lookout for stocks just like that for my newly acquired P245

BAM-BAM · #23 10-12-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nocents

very nice fyimo.....I am on the lookout for stocks just like that for my newly acquired P245

Different but check out Hogue's..... wood or G-10

Jaysq · #24 10-12-2014, 04:28 PM

Another vote for the 3913.

Arik · #25 10-12-2014, 04:47 PM

Sig P series.
3rd gen S&Ws

Both feel about the same to me.

lrmnut · #26 10-12-2014, 05:47 PM

Thanks Guys I have a line on a 3913 for $460. OTD good condition if I don't wait to long there's a 39-2 Wanted to make a offer on first but they are closed today.

cpeblue · #27 10-12-2014, 07:47 PM

Ah yes the P228, that was my second 9mm. I bought in 1995 and it's still going strong. Its DA pull is almost as good as my Smith's but its SA pull is way better. I put a short reset trigger kit in it so it would be almost like the Smith's and that turned out to money well spent. Lets not forget the Beretta 92 , drop a D spring (92D hammer spring) into it and that improves the DA/SA pull.
fyimo, what are the markings on your slide. I never seen them before. Here is a few pictures of mine

fyimo · #28 10-12-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cpeblue

Ah yes the P228, that was my second 9mm. I bought in 1995 and it's still going strong. Its DA pull is almost as good as my Smith's but its SA pull is way better. I put a short reset trigger kit in it so it would be almost like the Smith's and that turned out to money well spent. Lets not forget the Beretta 92 , drop a D spring (92D hammer spring) into it and that improves the DA/SA pull.
fyimo, what are the markings on your slide. I never seen them before. Here is a few pictures of mine

That shield is a Swiss Police Shield because the P228 was a Swiss Police Trade in I bought when they were imported about 4 years ago. I actually had two of them for a while and the other one had a different Shield on the top of the slide but I sold that one to one of my sons. I paid $500 each for both of them and the other one was cleaner than this one so it went to my son. I carry mine so it's going to attain more finish wear as time goes on. The one I kept was a KE date code made in 1994 and the other one I sold my son was made in 2002.

Muss Muggins · #29 10-12-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fyimo

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

I gotta tell you, that pistol doesn't look like it gets carried . . .

rwsmith · #30 10-12-2014, 10:57 PM

Boy am I glad I looked at this thread.

rwsmith · #31 10-12-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Lake

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'd probably go with the Hogues right off the bat. My 5943 with the rounded grips feels like it was made for me.

amazingflapjack · #32 10-12-2014, 11:12 PM

Current production=CZ Old production=m-59 or 4506.

Eshooter · #33 10-12-2014, 11:48 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1413171750.857821.jpgDon't know if it's the best da/sa pistol out there but my HK USP compact 40 is pretty nice. Bit big for carry but tote it in the winter months sometimes.

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brentb636 · #34 10-13-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fyimo

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

I thought that was a P225 , at first glance.

My Sig's , ignore the SA models on the left.