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My recommendation... don't do it.
That's not a recommendation, that's an opinion! Why not? Have you had issues with a small frame pistol vs just a compact?
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My recommendation... don't do it.
That's not a recommendation, that's an opinion! Why not? Have you had issues with a small frame pistol vs just a compact?
On the spendy side a Sig P938 is excellent. on the more economical side a Ruger EC9S will get the job done! I have both and my EDC is the Sig.Transitioning from working on a farm back into an office setting so my current handguns won't fit the bill for comfortable CC. I'm looking for real-world experiences that can recommend a carry piece in 9mm or .40 that isn't a Glock. I'm very set on those calibers as I don't want to have to add another one to reload.
I had a G-27 and only kept it for a couple months as the ergonomics were just not right for me. Been looking at both semi-auto and revolvers. And finally; $500 or less is ideal because I'm gonna be skint for the next couple years.
Edit; I'm about 230, and just under 6' in terms of bulk. I'm expecting to be constantly going from standing position to sitting and want to avoid needing to adjust whatever I'm carrying.
The luminescent sights are pretty useless on a CC gun and 8 rd mags are easy to come by. The luminescent sights are just paint (unlike Trijicons) and require a light "charge" to be bright... they'll just be 3-dots when you need em. They're easy to replace with real night sights if you decide to.Not the LE version though.
No 8rd mag and no luminous sights.
I love my luminous sights.The luminescent sights are pretty useless on a CC gun and 8 rd mags are easy to come by. The luminescent sights are just paint (unlike Trijicons) and require a light "charge" to be bright... they'll just be 3-dots when you need em. They're easy to replace with real night sights if you decide to.
The one thing to really be careful of is not to get the minimum 10.5# Massachusetts trigger. Most are in the 13-15# range. If you can't feel it, an easy way to tell was by looking at the disconnector: S=standard, H=heavy on the M1s. I just checked my M2 and it is unmarked, but breaks @ 6#... should be pretty obvious if buying locally and online vendors generally market restricted guns as NJ, MA, CA (whatever) compliant.
Another vote for both the Shield and Walter PPS M2.
I own a Shield and it's a great subcompact piece. Lots of after-market support as well. I have a MagGuts kit to give me an extra round in the flat magazine.
The Walter PPS has the best ergonomics and best sized grips in my hands. Capacity is a little more limited and I couldn't justify having another small 9mm in my collection.
Rohrbaugh R9 was about as compact a 9mm as I think there ever was.Transitioning from working on a farm back into an office setting so my current handguns won't fit the bill for comfortable CC. I'm looking for real-world experiences that can recommend a carry piece in 9mm or .40 that isn't a Glock. I'm very set on those calibers as I don't want to have to add another one to reload.
I had a G-27 and only kept it for a couple months as the ergonomics were just not right for me. Been looking at both semi-auto and revolvers. And finally; $500 or less is ideal because I'm gonna be skint for the next couple years.
Edit; I'm about 230, and just under 6' in terms of bulk. I'm expecting to be constantly going from standing position to sitting and want to avoid needing to adjust whatever I'm carrying.
My understanding is that, aside from redesigning the magazine release, Remington pretty much left the rest of the Rohrbaugh design alone and the RM380 has been getting relly good reviews, if you can find one.Rohrbaugh R9 was about as compact a 9mm as I think there ever was.
Unfortunately, they sold out to Remington about 4 years ago....still, if you can find a used one, it will probably fit your needs to a "T".
Dean
Just a quick note re the rm380. Sportsman's warehouse has them in store. I handled it and I like it's mostly all metal build and the trigger break. Assuming one is ok with the caliber, the very long double-action-only trigger pull is the biggest negative imo. There was a recent thread where the OP of that thread bought it. Anyone have the Kahr p380 and what do they think about it or other micro pistol?My understanding is that, aside from redesigning the magazine release, Remington pretty much left the rest of the Rohrbaugh design alone and the RM380 has been getting relly good reviews, if you can find one.
My favorite subcompacts are the Sig P938 and the Glock 42. I think if Sig would 'marry' the 938 with the 365 they'd have a winner there too.
I know some poeple who carry 9mm or larger have something tiny like a North American Arms 22mag for the times when they otherwise would have no gun at all.
Transitioning from working on a farm back into an office setting so my current handguns won't fit the bill for comfortable CC. I'm looking for real-world experiences that can recommend a carry piece in 9mm or .40 that isn't a Glock. I'm very set on those calibers as I don't want to have to add another one to reload.
I had a G-27 and only kept it for a couple months as the ergonomics were just not right for me. Been looking at both semi-auto and revolvers. And finally; $500 or less is ideal because I'm gonna be skint for the next couple years.
Edit; I'm about 230, and just under 6' in terms of bulk. I'm expecting to be constantly going from standing position to sitting and want to avoid needing to adjust whatever I'm carrying.
If you're ever looking for the ultimate in compactibility, I don't think anything on the planet can beat the little NAA .22 revolvers with the fold-up grip.I do have a NAA .22mag also as a BUG when appropriate, but rarely have a situation where carrying it is more appropriate than the LCP380.