Best concealed carry 9mm?

[EvilE]

SCYY 9mm any good?

[peggysue]

SCCY's are excellent. Not so good if you got tiny hands however. Several threads going on the SCCY already in this forum or go here:

http://www.sccyforum.com/

[Cheapshooter]

My "best" 9MM CCW is a KAHR CM9. Accurate, comfortable hold, and natural feel. 100% reliable. More affordable than the "upscale" PM model without giving up any really important features. Finally, conceals very well under most clothing, being a bit smaller than the Ruger LC9, and is comfortable to carry.
But your best may be something different. In searching for your best the criteria should be.
1. Reliability, 100% reliability. Small size, comfort, even accuracy are all secondary to reliability.
2. Accuracy, not gun reviews, and storybook accuracy, but your accuracy with a given choice of gun. Something that fits your grip, and shooting style naturally.
3. Concealability, and comfort. A gun that you hesitate to carry because it is too heavy, too bulky, uncomfortable, or you are concerned about it printing will most likely stay in the safe rather than on your side. No matter what reviews of others, what excellent reputation, or price. If it just doesn't fit you, it's not the "best"

[huskybiker]

My personal favorite is the Shield. The SCCY is a good gun for the money, though.

[noonesshowmonkey]

Just about every LEO I know carries a Glock 19 off duty.

[6mm]

Carried a Glock 19 for years. Been carrying a Beretta Storm PX4 SC in 9mm lately.

[stormyone]

A Kahr MK9 is my favorite CCW 9mm. You need a good holster and belt though. But a good holster and a good gun belt is required for every type of carry ( except maybe pocket carry).

[SDF880]

Kahr PM/CM-9. I have both, carry both at times, no issues!
Keltec PF-9. I carried awhile back and occasionally still do. Good price, good to carry, mine always works so far!

[PitBull]

Kahr CW9 is what I carry. "Best" is too subjective for me to even give an opinion on.

[jrothWA]

S&W M39-2.

[5whiskey]

Kahr CW9 is what I carry. "Best" is too subjective for me to even give an opinion on.

I agree... "best" is way too subjective. However, I will say that the CW9 is an excellent value. It's been reliable for about 2500 rounds now, it's inexpensive (really affordable these days, I hate I had to pay 450 for mine back in the days), it's small and super easy to conceal, but it's just big enough to shoot comfortably and accurately. At least that's my take on it. Never held or shot a shield. I've held the new Sig P290... I like my CW9 better but I'm being forced to carry the P290 these days (it's issued). I did like the LCP for pocket carry but it's a "get off me gun." I had a really hard time shooting it beyond 15 yards. Since I can conceal the CW9 IWB about as easy as the LCP in the pocket, and I can shoot it way better, I prefer the profile of the Kahr.

Yeah, I'm a Kahr fan-boy. Sorry, but they have worked well for me.

[GLK]

"Best" is what is best for me, not you or any other person. I personally conceal carry a Glock model 29 or a model 19. It really depends on what I am wearing clothes wise and the season. I will add this, I would not hesitate to carry any of the Kahr models once I trained with them for a class or two. The few samples I shot ate and spit everything from trash to treasure ammo wise and were well within CQC/self defense accuracy needs.

[Pilot]

The best for me is either my CZ-75D PCR, or HK P7.

[rt11002003]

I carry a Kahr CW9. It fits nicely in a "fanny pack", a pocket, on a belt, etc. I'm a single action fan, so the trigger isn't my favorite. I was taught to carry and shoot the largest round with which you're accurate. I shoot a 9mm almost as good as a .22, almost. I have a H&K p30s I'd love to carry, but it's a bit big.

[Laz]

I've become a fan of Sig's redesigned P290, the P290RS. Somewhat irrationally, I just prefer hammer-fired pistols over striker-fired and the 290RS is certainly among the best of the breed considering all it's features, IMO.

[EvilE]

I just bought a kel tec p11

[Spooler41]

My 9mm carry weapon is a 30 year old Astra A-70 compact 9mm. It shares
duty with a nearly new RIA 1911 Commander. The A-70 has served me well
for a long time and has well over 5000 rounds fired through it with out failure.
I do trust my life to it.

............................Jack

[Gunnels]

I love my Beretta Nano.

[skizzums]

the nano is a very comfortable gun, and check out this special they are running, you could get a bunch of bullets for 100$
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...a+NANO+9mm+6RD

[Sabrewolfe]

Unless you want a pocket carry gun, now that you can get the Shield without a safety, it is my first recommendation for a CC 9mm. While I personally like my XD Subcompact better, I'm 6' tall at 215lbs so conealment is less of a problem for me. The Shield is definitely an easier and more comfortable to hide than a double stack, it shoots very well, and the price is right.

[Alphadawg]

Gen 4 Glock 19 IWB at about 1'o clock

[Markk9]

If you're willing to change how you dress, you can carry anything. I have carried a full size 1911 in 10mm in the past, I currently carry a Beretta 92fs. As far a caliber is concerned, I modern hollow point 9mm is very good round.

[DA/SA Fan]

I would need to find a really nice trigger on a DAO pistol to be completely happy carrying it. I don't carry concealed yet, but when I do I will most likely carry a Tristar C-100. An inexpensive DIY trigger job reduces the double action trigger pull and the follow ups are single action. It's about as light as a poly DA/SA compact because of the alloy frame. The bigger Tristar T-120 that I have is reliable and a soft accurate shooter. For reference, the C-100 is only slightly bigger than a Bersa Thunder plus 380.

[Castle22]

I've grown to really, really appreciate my Kahr K9. Yeah, it's heavy due to its all steel construction but that doesn't really bother me. It's so slim I can carry it in any season with any wardrobe. It's somewhat new, as I have about 300 rounds through it, but I'll probably be carrying it for a while.

[Captains1911]

There is no best