Your choice on a hicap 9mm compact ( ** New Reply** )

[Narragansett]

If you were looking for a hicap compact 9mm, would you be looking at a Glock 19 a sig 229/365 or something else?


Thanks for all the replies. Got a lot of homework to do

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

I've seen a lot of good guns in that category come out in the last 5 years or so, but none have made me think about trading my Sig P365. If I was starting from scratch, I'd have a hard time not going with a P365X, but I'd take a hard look at the Hellcat.

 

[TJm15.38]

I vote for the Glock 19.

 

[gmiller0737]

Glock 19 gets My Vote & is My Personal Choice (Have the Gen 3)

 

[hardluk1]

Your worried about picking the right high cap mags when you should be finding the right handgun and then practicing mag changes !!

So awake up and figure out what your shoot the best . Don't be a spray and pray type shooter .

Oh there's a heck of a difference in size between a g19 and a p365 too .

 

[mk70ss]

CZ 75 Compact.

 

[murphydog]

It depends on whether you are looking for a "compact", "subcompact" or "microcompact". To me the Glock 19 falls into the first, a Sig 229 the second and the P365 the third category.

This might be a good rental range assessment opportunity; you may shoot one a lot better than another. I like the P365 and it is quite a bit smaller than a G19, or even a G26. Happy hunting!

 

[ZGrand]

M&P Shield Plus. Several variations available.

 

[URIT]

S&W 6946 gets my vote.

 

[pharmer]

I've been carrying the CZ P 07 for 3 years, so far 100%. The 6906 is still loaded, in the safe. Carried that one, also 100% for 27 years. Being a revolver guy at heart I'm partial to anything with an external hammer. A non-railed Sig 229 would be perfect and having a ton of "E1" mags keeps me looking for an affordable one. Joe

 

[Echo40]

It's hard to beat a Glock 19, especially when there are always police trade-ins on them for low prices, or so it seems. (Heck, you could get a Glock 23 with a 9mm Conversion Barrel and still come out ahead.)

 

[ColumbusJBR]

Since it’s already on your radar… if you don’t mind the weight, the Sig P229 is a phenomenal firearm. Of course I’ve got a soft spot for metal DA/SA guns. I’ll always have some variant of the P229 in my arsenal.

 

[mikerjf]

G19 or CZ75 PCR, depending on the manual of arms you’re most comfortable with.

Possibly the CSX to gain pocket-ability while only losing a few rounds.

 

[kframefansc]

Gen 3 Glock 19 for striker fans; H&K P30 for those of us who prefer hammer fired. I consider the P365 to be a micro so no comparison to a true compact. Each gun has its place.

 

[dsf]

CZ RAMI is often overlooked. Lighter and smaller than most seem to think. I don't know if 13 rounds counts as higher capacity these days but the Springfield Hellcat has become my routine carry. Fits my hand very well and a nice trigger once things get smoothed out.

 

[erikpolcrack]

I already have a Sig P365XL MS and am very pleased with it. It carries, handles, and shoots very well. It replaced my Kahr CM9, which I liked very much and still carry now and again. My Old Faithful in this category was a S&W 469 which did the duty quite well for years. I agree with the comments above about there really being three or so sub-categories of these small 9s, and my three guns pretty well illustrate that.

 

[JayCeeNC]

Glock 19 is my choice.

 

[LVSteve]

Some suggestions that should count as different.

Grand Power Q100. Rotating barrel reduces the recoil and it has a great trigger.

Arex Delta M, a Slovenian take on the Glock 19 with a better grip angle. Very affordable.

PSA Dagger. American made Glock 19 clone with a better grip. Also very affordable.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Have a Glock 43x with after market 15 round mags.
Also have an Sig 365 X Macro and an Sig 365 X.
Prefer the SIGs, like the Trigger!

 

[flagaman1950]

Have several of the ones mentioned in one version or another. I find the glock 19 easiest to shoot, but hardest to conceal. The glock 43 and shield next in line and the 365 the most difficult to shoot, but easiest to conceal. But that is my personal take. I have a soft spot for the 43 and do carry it most of the time. I do swap it out with a beretta tomcat when I want something a bit smaller for easier concealment. I carry iwb or owb depending on how I dress.