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My current primary carry is a KelTec P11, which I like for the size and how compact it is, but I hate the 9# double action trigger that has a pull length longer than a double action revolver. It makes it darn near impossible to shoot a respectable group at the range and it gets me thinking about what those groups would be under stress and the absolute last thing I want is to miss and possibly hit something/someone that isn't my target.
I used to have a Ruger LC9 and while the stacking at the end of the pull was horrible the trigger was much more useable, and I shot the same size groups at 15 yards as I can shoot at 7 yards with my P11. The biggest thing I am not wanting to sacrifice is the capacity for the size my P11 gives me, 10+1 is pretty comforting given the size of the gun, about the same size as the Lc9 only a little thicker.
I currently have my eyes on quite a few different guns, the first of which is another XD9sc. I used to be pretty dang accurate with mine, and only sold it because I was never planning on carrying while I was living in CA. My current HD pistol is an M&P9 and I love the trigger and accuracy on that, and I am sure that an M&P9c would be a great carry piece. Both will give me a few more rounds than my P11 and not be "much" bigger. The other options I am considering are the KelTec PF9 but it is toward the bottom of my list. I am also considering the Beretta Nano and the M&P shield, but I haven't found a single FFL that has one in stock in my area. The nano I am not crazy about, I have held one and it felt good in my hand, a bit bulky for a 6+1 capacity, I'd almost rather have an XD9sc over that given the minimal difference in size but the greater capacity. The last gun on my list is the Bersa BP9cc, it looks like a really nice gun, thin single stack pistol with a grip long enough for me to get all my fingers on. I'm also considering the Kahr CM9, but since I have never shot one and have heard they can be unreliable until broken in and have low end customer service compared to many other manufacturers I may just cut them out of the list, customer service from a manufacturer is of great importance to me.
What compact 9mm are you carrying and what do you like/hate about it?
I used to have a Ruger LC9 and while the stacking at the end of the pull was horrible the trigger was much more useable, and I shot the same size groups at 15 yards as I can shoot at 7 yards with my P11. The biggest thing I am not wanting to sacrifice is the capacity for the size my P11 gives me, 10+1 is pretty comforting given the size of the gun, about the same size as the Lc9 only a little thicker.
I currently have my eyes on quite a few different guns, the first of which is another XD9sc. I used to be pretty dang accurate with mine, and only sold it because I was never planning on carrying while I was living in CA. My current HD pistol is an M&P9 and I love the trigger and accuracy on that, and I am sure that an M&P9c would be a great carry piece. Both will give me a few more rounds than my P11 and not be "much" bigger. The other options I am considering are the KelTec PF9 but it is toward the bottom of my list. I am also considering the Beretta Nano and the M&P shield, but I haven't found a single FFL that has one in stock in my area. The nano I am not crazy about, I have held one and it felt good in my hand, a bit bulky for a 6+1 capacity, I'd almost rather have an XD9sc over that given the minimal difference in size but the greater capacity. The last gun on my list is the Bersa BP9cc, it looks like a really nice gun, thin single stack pistol with a grip long enough for me to get all my fingers on. I'm also considering the Kahr CM9, but since I have never shot one and have heard they can be unreliable until broken in and have low end customer service compared to many other manufacturers I may just cut them out of the list, customer service from a manufacturer is of great importance to me.
What compact 9mm are you carrying and what do you like/hate about it?
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