A few times a year the wife and I make a trip to NC to check on our property. Let's hear your opinion on which pistol I should be carrying. Right now, I am thinking Glock 19, Springfield Armory XD Compact or Smith & Wesson M&P Compact. All in 9mm. Pick one or make your case for another.

Glock 19. 15 rounds of 9mm goodness, capacity is KING. Ultimate in reliability and ease of cleaning/maintenence. I carry mine in a crossbreed supertuck and can conceal it even with T shirts that are a little small on me. Nice trigger for what it is, no external safeties to fail, not get disengaged, or get engaged at the worst moment.

I vote Glock 19. Not too big or too small. It's the best all around Glock 9mm.

All are good choices, but my vote is for the 19. Unless you have a particular aversion to Glock ergonomics, you'd be hard pressed to find a better all around gun. Relatively easy to conceal without being too small, 15+1 capacity, reasonably priced magazines, a ridiculous amount of holster options, and mostly importantly, VERY reliable.

XD compact is too big in my opinion unless you go with the XDm compact. The grip is small though so try it first. You get 13 rds in that one. I have the XD Subcompact (13 rounds) and the 4" service(15 rounds). I'd probably go Glock 19.

HK USPc9, very comfortable to conceal, and a great alternative for those of us that hate glock ergos.

I vote SR9 You can get the same capacity as you would in a Glock 19, but in a thinner package.

Glock 19, all the way. Everyone else already has made every valid point for the Glock.

 

The next question should be, what back up gun should I use?

Glock 26

J frame revolver

380

I voted other. IMHO compacts are too big for comfortable carry. And I am not a small guy. I would go with a subcompact. All of the makers you list make a subcompact. I personally am biased against XD. So either Smith or Glock would be my choice.

Meh, I disagree. My USPc is plenty comfy in my basic don hume IWB, and I am 5'10"/170lbs.

I think holster selection plays a VERY big part in comfort... as does body type. I'm average height with an above average mid-section, but I'm reasonably comfortable carrying a Glock 19 in a Raven Concealment holster all day.

In florida, my carry gun was a 50 year old East German Makarov, however for out of state visits, will be picking up a pocket pistol, most likely the micro desert eagle. If cash is not an issue... Rohbaugh R9.

Les Baer Commanche. 4" commander custom carry. Carries nicely!!! JMHO!

The next question should be, what back up gun should I use?

Glock 26

J frame revolver

380

 

Oh great...now you have me thinking about another gun I need.

What feels best in YOUR HANDS.

Oh great...now you have me thinking about another gun I need.

 

 

Hey professor... Next time you don't have to run home and mow your lawn or some such...

 

We can run up to CR and I'll introduce you to the whole GLOCK 9mm family. See if the G26 w/ finger extension

works for you if not try out the G19. Or maybe you want a G26 w/ a G19 Magazine.

 

Now how's that?

 

Check this out: http://www.glockmeister.com/AG-Grip-Extension-for-G19_23_32-Mags-in-G26_27_33/productinfo/AGEXT1923/

 

This will give you the 15 rds you want in a shorter barreled pistol.

same answer the last time this question was asked.

Hey professor... Next time you don't have to run home and mow your lawn or some such...

 

We can run up to CR and I'll introduce you to the whole GLOCK 9mm family. See if the G26 w/ finger extension

works for you if not try out the G19. Or maybe you want a G26 w/ a G19 Magazine.

 

Now how's that?

 

Check this out: http://www.glockmeister.com/AG-Grip-Extension-for-G19_23_32-Mags-in-G26_27_33/productinfo/AGEXT1923/

 

This will give you the 15 rds you want in a shorter barreled pistol.

 

Okay Smart A$$...Yeah the wife has me on a short leash like every other married guy. I'm just trying to increase the peace at home. I have some new .40S&W reloads I have to chrono so maybe next weekend.

What feels best in YOUR HANDS.

 

I have tried them all and they are all good in my hands. It comes down to features, holster availability, reliability and concealability. Right now, I think the Glock 19 has the edge. Having the largest market share, it has the most after market support.

Okay Smart A$$...Yeah the wife has me on a short leash like every other married guy. I'm just trying to increase the peace at home. I have some new .40S&W reloads I have to chrono so maybe next weekend.

 

 

Good deal! And you're right. Could that be why I've had several wives? :thsmiley_deadhorse:

 

I'm such a looser...

Glock 19. 15 rounds of 9mm goodness, capacity is KING. Ultimate in reliability and ease of cleaning/maintenence. I carry mine in a crossbreed supertuck and can conceal it even with T shirts that are a little small on me. Nice trigger for what it is, no external safeties to fail, not get disengaged, or get engaged at the worst moment.

 

what he said!