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Mercenary · October 11, 2011, 07:41 AM

Depends on what your price range is. For $1K I would say the Springfield EMP. For $450 I would recommend a Springfield XDsubcompact. Both of those guns are a little on the heavier side which will translate into more controllability but each have a 3" barrel so you don't compromise concealability. Either of the above mentioned guns come in 9mm or 40 S&W. The EMP comes in 45 ACP. The XD comes in 45 ACP as well, but it steps up to a 4" barrel.

Also in the proce range of the XD's is the Smith and Wesson M&P compacts. They sport a 3.5" barrel but are lighter than the XD's. Again when you step up tp the 45 ACP, the M&P is 4".

Good luck. See if you can find a rental range and try some of those out.

October 11, 2011, 07:41 AM	#13
Mercenary Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 311	Depends on what your price range is. For $1K I would say the Springfield EMP. For $450 I would recommend a Springfield XDsubcompact. Both of those guns are a little on the heavier side which will translate into more controllability but each have a 3" barrel so you don't compromise concealability. Either of the above mentioned guns come in 9mm or 40 S&W. The EMP comes in 45 ACP. The XD comes in 45 ACP as well, but it steps up to a 4" barrel. Also in the proce range of the XD's is the Smith and Wesson M&P compacts. They sport a 3.5" barrel but are lighter than the XD's. Again when you step up tp the 45 ACP, the M&P is 4". Good luck. See if you can find a rental range and try some of those out.