Compact 9mm - Page 3

Ballenxj · August 10, 2015, 09:02 PM

@ garyc, how do you like your Glock 26?

DA/SA Fan · August 10, 2015, 09:20 PM

I do apologize for starting this little side trip on the OP's thread. It just wears on my nerves when almost every post about almost any type of gun gets people posting stuff to the effectof "Get a Glock and thank me later." At a point it just gets silly. In this case there was at least some reason for a Glock suggestion, although to be respectful of people coming here for honest opinions from other experienced gun owners the suggestion to get a Glock should be followed by some semblance of a reason why it might be a good choice for the OP.

Again, I apologize to the OP. The tangent isn't very helpful either.

garryc · August 10, 2015, 09:33 PM

Pretty well actually. I got it new condition for $400 and it's a Gen 4. Just got it to the carry stage, need to shoot it some more really. Backup mag is a 17 mag.

It's thicker than I'm used to for this time of year, normally I carry the Shield in the summer. I will probably retire the Sig P250 SC this winter and carry the 26. The size Glock it is seems to carry better than the XD subcompact which is a bit bigger.

My first Glock, had I not walked into the price I would not have bought one, at least not there. My LE supplier is 2-1/2 hours south of me and the price I got was exactly the same. Buds, $145 more.

As far as the Glock/M+P/XD debate I never really saw a difference. All about the same to me. All I see is subjective opinions, not much more.

Ballenxj · August 10, 2015, 09:39 PM

Thanks garryc, I found an interesting deal on one, and I'm kind of in a half hearted negotiation over it.
I don't really need it, but I kind of want it. Does that make sense?

garryc · August 10, 2015, 09:41 PM

Perfect sense. My concealed carry selection is starting to resemble my wife's shoes.

Ballenxj · August 10, 2015, 09:55 PM

Wife's shoes? Haha, good analogy. I think I'm more curious than anything else. If I get it, it'll be my first Glock.

rodfac · August 11, 2015, 07:06 PM

Can't speak to the 9mm version, but son #2's XD-S in 45 ACP is one hellofa gun. That fiber optic front sight is truly visible if there is any light whatsoever and his accuracy with it has to be seen to be believed. 50+ yard hits with a full magazine on 6" round steel poppers are no problem. If you're into composite frame autos, that Springfield is a real contender. Rod

Skeets · August 13, 2015, 06:39 AM

My son and I are very happy with our two Ruger LC9s.They are versatile and utterly reliable plus accurate too!

Rifleman1952 · August 13, 2015, 08:55 PM

Springfield Armory Mod 2 in 9mm. Easy to carry, reliable, 13+1 or 16+1. Accurate and soft shooting. My favorite CCW of all time. No disrespect for CZ or Glock.

NWCP · August 15, 2015, 05:35 AM

I'd highly recommend the Kahr PM9. It's the best subcompact 9mm out there. JMHO

Ballenxj · September 1, 2015, 10:42 PM

Guys, I'm thinking about the M&P9c to compliment my full size.
Any thoughts on it?

DannyB1954 · September 2, 2015, 12:09 AM

For deep concealment the Diamondback DB9 is hard to beat. Mine has never failed at the range.

wwwprof · September 3, 2015, 01:44 PM

I have a CZ 75D. Straight out of the box, imho, the trigger is not very good. I sent mine to Cajun Gun Works to do their magic (CZ Custom is just as good). The trigger is now on par with my Wilson Combat and is just as accurate. It is a little heavy to carry on my hip (again imho) and I carry it in a 5.11 bag. I have an H&K P30SK that I carry IWB that you may want to add to your list to consider.

Walt Sherrill · September 3, 2015, 02:28 PM

The CZ compact I prefer is the CZ P-07. Great trigger out of the box, lighter, and arguably as easy as (or easier) to shoot well as the PCR, the P-01, or the CZ Compact (which has a safety rather than a decocker.) The P-07 is user-changeable from safety to decocker or vice versa.

Fulingyu · September 3, 2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt Sherrill

The CZ compact I prefer is the CZ P-07. Great trigger out of the box, lighter, and arguably as easy as (or easier) to shoot well as the PCR, the P-01, or the CZ Compact (which has a safety rather than a decocker.) The P-07 is user-changeable from safety to decocker or vice versa.

The cz p-07 is a nice gun. The trigger is smooth out of the box. Both the double action and single action is great! The one thing I did like about this gun is the option for a safety or decocker. The thing I dislike about the cz pistol (in general) is the slide assembly. From top to bottom the side rail is too thin for my liking. The gun does shoot amazing. Still a great gun and the price is good too.

puppyface · September 3, 2015, 06:01 PM

With those guns, it will ultimately come down to a preference for either a striker fire vs. hammer. I own a CZ 75 compact and it is one of my favorite weapons. It is heavy if you get the all steel model. It is also very accurate and reliable.

August 10, 2015, 09:20 PM	#52
DA/SA Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 661	I do apologize for starting this little side trip on the OP's thread. It just wears on my nerves when almost every post about almost any type of gun gets people posting stuff to the effectof "Get a Glock and thank me later." At a point it just gets silly. In this case there was at least some reason for a Glock suggestion, although to be respectful of people coming here for honest opinions from other experienced gun owners the suggestion to get a Glock should be followed by some semblance of a reason why it might be a good choice for the OP. Again, I apologize to the OP. The tangent isn't very helpful either. __________________ "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!" CASTLE DOCTRINE STRONGLY ENFORCED "Happiness is a warm gun"

August 11, 2015, 07:06 PM	#57
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Can't speak to the 9mm version, but son #2's XD-S in 45 ACP is one hellofa gun. That fiber optic front sight is truly visible if there is any light whatsoever and his accuracy with it has to be seen to be believed. 50+ yard hits with a full magazine on 6" round steel poppers are no problem. If you're into composite frame autos, that Springfield is a real contender. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

August 13, 2015, 06:39 AM	#58
Skeets Member in memoriam Join Date: April 6, 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 583	My son and I are very happy with our two Ruger LC9s.They are versatile and utterly reliable plus accurate too! __________________ Skeets "Over Kill Never Fails"

September 3, 2015, 01:44 PM	#63
wwwprof Member Join Date: September 8, 2011 Posts: 35	I have a CZ 75D. Straight out of the box, imho, the trigger is not very good. I sent mine to Cajun Gun Works to do their magic (CZ Custom is just as good). The trigger is now on par with my Wilson Combat and is just as accurate. It is a little heavy to carry on my hip (again imho) and I carry it in a 5.11 bag. I have an H&K P30SK that I carry IWB that you may want to add to your list to consider. __________________ Firearms of Choice Handgun: Wilson Combat CQB; EDC: Wilson Combat Sentinel; CGW Custom CZ 75D Shotgun: Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon; Rifle: Noveske N4 18" Stainless Fluted

August 10, 2015, 09:02 PM	#51
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	@ garyc, how do you like your Glock 26?

August 10, 2015, 09:33 PM	#53
garryc Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2005 Posts: 2,536	Pretty well actually. I got it new condition for $400 and it's a Gen 4. Just got it to the carry stage, need to shoot it some more really. Backup mag is a 17 mag. It's thicker than I'm used to for this time of year, normally I carry the Shield in the summer. I will probably retire the Sig P250 SC this winter and carry the 26. The size Glock it is seems to carry better than the XD subcompact which is a bit bigger. My first Glock, had I not walked into the price I would not have bought one, at least not there. My LE supplier is 2-1/2 hours south of me and the price I got was exactly the same. Buds, $145 more. As far as the Glock/M+P/XD debate I never really saw a difference. All about the same to me. All I see is subjective opinions, not much more.

August 10, 2015, 09:39 PM	#54
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	Thanks garryc, I found an interesting deal on one, and I'm kind of in a half hearted negotiation over it. I don't really need it, but I kind of want it. Does that make sense?

August 10, 2015, 09:41 PM	#55
garryc Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2005 Posts: 2,536	Perfect sense. My concealed carry selection is starting to resemble my wife's shoes.

August 10, 2015, 09:55 PM	#56
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	Wife's shoes? Haha, good analogy. I think I'm more curious than anything else. If I get it, it'll be my first Glock.

August 13, 2015, 08:55 PM	#59
Rifleman1952 Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	Springfield Armory Mod 2 in 9mm. Easy to carry, reliable, 13+1 or 16+1. Accurate and soft shooting. My favorite CCW of all time. No disrespect for CZ or Glock.

August 15, 2015, 05:35 AM	#60
NWCP Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2006 Posts: 1,903	I'd highly recommend the Kahr PM9. It's the best subcompact 9mm out there. JMHO

September 1, 2015, 10:42 PM	#61
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	Guys, I'm thinking about the M&P9c to compliment my full size. Any thoughts on it?

September 2, 2015, 12:09 AM	#62
DannyB1954 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2013 Location: Pahrump Nv USA Posts: 480	For deep concealment the Diamondback DB9 is hard to beat. Mine has never failed at the range.

September 3, 2015, 02:28 PM	#64
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	The CZ compact I prefer is the CZ P-07. Great trigger out of the box, lighter, and arguably as easy as (or easier) to shoot well as the PCR, the P-01, or the CZ Compact (which has a safety rather than a decocker.) The P-07 is user-changeable from safety to decocker or vice versa.

September 3, 2015, 06:01 PM	#66
puppyface Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2013 Posts: 161	With those guns, it will ultimately come down to a preference for either a striker fire vs. hammer. I own a CZ 75 compact and it is one of my favorite weapons. It is heavy if you get the all steel model. It is also very accurate and reliable.