Help Me Choose a Gun for LTC

[PsychGuy274]

Before anyone says it, I have handled all of these, I like them and they are comfortable to shoot.

After answering the poll please make a post and explain why you feel that firearm is better than the others.

Here are my requirements:

1) Semi-automatic (read: no wheel guns)
2) Subcompact
3) .40 cal
4) Respectable mag capacity
5) Preferrably under $500, but can go up to $600

[SanPedroShooter]

I am in the market for a single stack 9. I am almost sure I am going with a kel tec (I looked at the Kahr, to expensive), irregardles of any **** talking.

I tried to carry with my G19.... No ****ing way, not unless I gain twenty pounds and go up a shirt size of three (I take it back a little, its do-able, but not easily)... I suddenly had a new found respect for LOC... way easier than CCW.... Maybe I'm just not use to it yet.

I guess thats not really related to your question... but for me, thinner is better, so I'd go with the Kahr.

[PsychGuy274]

I am in the market for a single stack 9. I am almost sure I am going with a kel tec (I looked at the Kahr, to expensive), irregardles of any **** talking.

I tried to carry with my G19.... No ****ing way, not unless I gain twenty pounds and go up a shirt size of three (I take it back a little, its do-able, but not easily)... I suddenly had a new found respect for LOC... way easier than CCW.... Maybe I'm just not use to it yet.

I guess thats not really related to your question... but for me, thinner is better, so I'd go with the Kahr.

Width is a consideration for me also because I'm skinny. Even in winter clothing the biggest that I could carry comfortably is my compact SP2022. While the CW40 is the thinnest of the four, I still think that width-wise the others will still be fine.

And we can LOC out here in CO, but I usually avoid it unless I'm in a 'political statement' mood - which happens, just not very often for me. Also, its snowing out here and I don't want to have to sit down and clean my gun just because I wanted to make a political statement, lol

[SanPedroShooter]

I was set on a g27, but I think that frame and slide is the same width as the 19, just shorter. I also know that the M&P (my second choice) is the about the same as the glock...

The kel tec or kahr is about .88 of an inch. If I could deal with the width, I would have picked the Glock, cause thats what I know. That said, I really like the M&P I saw. I was looking at a LCP, but I just struck me as not quite right.. It may be a personal problem... I'm not sure.

At least you've got options! I am going to have to sacrafice a goat and drink its blood in a toast to Jerry Brown at midnight to get a Kel Tec... In fact thats why I am up so late...

[erik_26]

The kahr is a nice low profile gun. It fits comfortably in my hands about $550.00.

A lot of people carry full size pistols. Try out a Beretta PX4 in. 40S&W. It is a great gun.

[davbog44]

I voted in your poll for the Smith and Wesson M&P, but the Glock is an equally good choice, IMO. I just happen to be one of those who doesn't like the Glock's grip angle as much, so slight edge to the M&P.

[PsychGuy274]

The kahr is a nice low profile gun. It fits comfortably in my hands about $550.00.

A lot of people carry full size pistols. Try out a Beretta PX4 in. 40S&W. It is a great gun.

That's actually lookin' like a pretty good one. I'll look into it more.

I voted in your poll for the Smith and Wesson M&P, but the Glock is an equally good choice, IMO. I just happen to be one of those who doesn't like the Glock's grip angle as much, so slight edge to the M&P.

I'm not generally a Glock fan, but I thought the G27 was pretty nice. The only thing that's holding me back is that its the most expensive.

[XYZ]

I'm not generally a Glock fan, but I thought the G27 was pretty nice. The only thing that's holding me back is that its the most expensive.

Get a GSSF membership for two years ($60 or $70 I think) so you automatically qualify for the purchase discount of $425. Depending on taxes in Colorado and background check it could be less than $550 OTD and meet your budget.

[voiceofreason]

So you've shot all of them. Which do you shoot most accurately? Which do you shoot best with follow up shots?

[SgtDinosaur]

I like my Lightweight Officers ACP (and the equivalent Kimber). Also, the S&W 340PD is easy to conceal and very light. I like myGlock 27, but it's awfully fat. I have bought numerous handguns over the years with concealment in mind, and while it's possible with all of them, it's not necessarily convenient or comfortable.

[SLO1911Fan]

My personal preference runs to the Springfield EMP or another compact 1911 style gun. In the price range you're looking at I would recommend the M&P with some apex parts. I find the ergonomics much better for follow up shots than the glock 27.

[Shenaniguns]

M&P 9c

.40 does not offer any practical difference over 9mm yet is more expensive and less fun to shoot quickly accurately.

[dotalchemy]

1) Semi-automatic (read: no wheel guns)

Is it the concealability or the reload time that puts you off?

[pontiacpratt]

The kahr is a nice low profile gun. It fits comfortably in my hands about $550.00.

A lot of people carry full size pistols. Try out a Beretta PX4 in. 40S&W. It is a great gun.

I carry a PM9 everyday... But I'm trying things to alter my wardrobe to carry my PX4.
+1 on the PX4 being a great gun.
The Kahr in .40 is very difficult for follow up shots. Especially with hot SD loads. I tried my buddies PM40 and I just couldn't get confident with it for an accurate rapid second shot. The Storm in .40 is easy.

[BigDogatPlay]

I voted "other".... Sig P239. While not a sub-compact, they are easily concealed, just not in a pocket. Single stack for slimness and up to 10+1 capacity in 9, 7+1 in .40. With either a DAO or DAK trigger it is a very effective tool for the purpose.

Tiny Kahr's in .40 are not fun to shoot, and they are (IMO) better suited to deep concealment / back up than they are to a primary carry.