Wanting to pick up a new piece. Wondering what people prefer, caliber wise between 9mm & .40. Looking at subcompacts in the Springfield XD or Ruger SRC line now, but would be interested to hear of others. Gotta be easy to conceal, and a step up in capacity from my .38 Ruger LCR. Thanks for any input.
Shooting a .40 in a sub compact is nothing like firing it from a full frame pistol.
There's no perfect gun for every situation. Pick something that you can carry comfortably and can fire accurately.
ZRX1200 wrote:
That is my concern. Hopefully will have time to shoot my buddy's xd soon. Also like the cost of shooting 9mm vs .40. But, like the idea of larger caliber.
Ruger lc9
schusler wrote:
Definitely like the size of that one, think I would like more capacity.
http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=39&category=Pistol&toggle=tp&breadcrumbseries=CC1
About the size of a .40 subcompact, but 10+1 of .45 ACP. I own one, and plan on it being my CCW, once I change my residency from Jersey to NC.
In all honesty I have not shot the XDS.....but if it's anything like the XDM's,this is gonna be one sweet shooter and a pleasure to tote around in your waistband.
Ron
http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian_products/p2000_general.asp
Very sound advice. One firearm I carry off duty is a Glock 27. I can promise you it is not one even close to being shooter friendly.
The absolute two most important issues to consider are proficiency and reliability. Nothing else matters.
You MUST be able to fire the 5th round as accurately as the 4th, the 4th as accurately as the 3rd, the..... If the firearm jams it is rendered completely useless until the jam is cleared. Hence, one really needs to find out what ammo feeds most reliably in what ever firearm chosen.
http://www.para-usa.com/new/product_pistol.php?id=8
Abrignac wrote:
Thats exactly why I picked up the 26.....after firing the 27 and even though I am a big man,I decided that was way too much gun in that small of a package.I had lots of trouble staying on target for the double tap.The 9 is completely controllable and accurate for such a short barrell.Of course that being said I never fire a concealable weapon at a target more than 25 feet....and most range practice between 7 and 10 feet.
Not sure what you're wanting to spend.....but if ya want a tricked out shooter right out of the box go look at Kimber's.I will own one some day.I really like the compact in 45.....it's frigging gorgeous to boot.
don't be a sneak. say it loud and say it proud, s&w 500
critter2 wrote:
not the best CCW i would have to say....the things a beast....15 inches 72.5oz
