Best compact 9????

[big blaze]

My vote would be a Glock 26.

[big blaze]

My vote would be a Glock 26.

[The Right to Bear Arms]

If you want something easier for the wife to handle then I wouldn't recommend a compact. Just because it has smaller dimensions doesn't mean it'll be easier to shoot. In fact it's the complete opposite.

Op: The above is key in my humble opinion. Please heed especially if this is going to be primarily used by your wife. Otherwise, I like the G19 for a compact 9mm and the G26 for sub compact.

Concealability is definitely better with other guns. The funny thing about handguns is they are an extemely personal product. What you like and shoot well may not hold water for her so I would definitely get her " involved " in the process.

Maybe, take her to a range and shoot all the guns that both of designate as candidates.

[chrisf]

M&p 9 fits my wife the best and we went with that. Also check out the xd series. Sell your current glock, and buy a m&p problem solved!

[Treb5]

IMO, G19 with the PPQ a close second.

Just the opposite, PPQ first choice then the G19.

[Maddawg46]

You must check out the Ruger SR9C. Love mine. Very nice features......adjustable sites, ambi safety, trigger safety, nice grip checkering in the plastic, reversable rubber back strap. Plus flat and pinky floor plates on the magazines. $400...... What more could you ask for?

[211275]

the only handgun i have now is the g21sf. love that effer. but i wanna get compact or even subcompact 9. i need opinions and such on them. g19? xd9? also if i should go with compact or sub.

go!

Go try out the Glock 19 and 26 with her and see what you guys like. I would avoid the XD line because of the safety on the grip. Its just one more thing that can malfunction and if it fails while you are in a bad spot or you dont have a perfectly placed grip on the thing, you are screwed.

[jess1911]

emp. glock 19.

[Virus55]

Im a Glock guy but if your wife is gunna shoot it id say get the M&P 9C

[uhlan1]

If it's for range/HD I'd go with a full size. Recoil and flip management are easier.
If you're not carrying, I wouldn't go with a pocket cannon sub-compact.
If you're set on a compact, I'd go with a G23 and get a 9mm conversion barrel. 125.00 you have both a G23 and a G19

[Sunday]

no not for carry. just another gun to shoot, also something easier for the wife to handle if ish goes down lol.

You better [if it is for the wife] let her pick one out. You know brunch then a trip to the store.

[nicegunsbro]

update:

so we went to the range and i took my 21sf and we rented a g19. she thought the g19 had less recoil and was more fun to shoot. i may just end up with that or we may go again and try out a couple more. but she definitely like the feel of the smaller gun in her hand rather than the 21sf.

[den888]

G26, I'd say.

[tbc]

I don't know why people are obsessed with buying wives/gfs Compact/Subcompact guns for HD weapons.

We all know that compacts aren't pleasant to shoot compared to full size guns....why get her something that she will never shoot.

This.

[dc2integra]

g26 .HKP2000SK I love mine.