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TunnelRat · July 15, 2011, 09:06 AM

Hey All,
I am looking for a 9mm for carry. My wife has adopted my M&P, which is fine, and while i could get another I want something different. I'd like to stay in a 4" barrel or less, but I don't want to go too small as I am not a big fan of the sub-compacts. Weight really isn't an issue as I carry some fairly heavy firearms. However I would like to put it in an IWB holster so I wouldn't want it to be something that is impossible to find accessories for.

Right now I am thinking:
Glock 19
CZ 75 Compact

Fairly different guns to say the least. I've used CZs in the past and been fairly happy with them, though I have never held/used a Compact. At the same time I felt that the CZ 75B had a bit of reach for DA for me so that is a little of a concern. The Glock is kind of a go to option. I know the Gen 4s had some problems for a few people at the beginning and I didn't know if those have been resolved. I tend to shoot cheaper stuff for practice, 115 gr Remington UMC and WWB, and I had heard that the Glock 19 Gen 4 had issues with those.

Any tips or suggestions are welcome.

-TR

July 15, 2011, 09:06 AM	#1
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	CZ 75 Compact vs. Glock 19 for Carry Hey All, I am looking for a 9mm for carry. My wife has adopted my M&P, which is fine, and while i could get another I want something different. I'd like to stay in a 4" barrel or less, but I don't want to go too small as I am not a big fan of the sub-compacts. Weight really isn't an issue as I carry some fairly heavy firearms. However I would like to put it in an IWB holster so I wouldn't want it to be something that is impossible to find accessories for. Right now I am thinking: Glock 19 CZ 75 Compact Fairly different guns to say the least. I've used CZs in the past and been fairly happy with them, though I have never held/used a Compact. At the same time I felt that the CZ 75B had a bit of reach for DA for me so that is a little of a concern. The Glock is kind of a go to option. I know the Gen 4s had some problems for a few people at the beginning and I didn't know if those have been resolved. I tend to shoot cheaper stuff for practice, 115 gr Remington UMC and WWB, and I had heard that the Glock 19 Gen 4 had issues with those. Any tips or suggestions are welcome. -TR __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness Last edited by TunnelRat; July 15, 2011 at 09:47 AM.