What do You think the best compace carry pistol would be. I am looking for something with plenty of power, say 40 or 45 cal. A gun that is thin enough to be easily placed in Your waist band of bluegenes, good sights and erganomic grip and easily accesable controls. I already have a Ruger 454 and a Smith 44, but I want something that is a little more handy.
Thanks for any advice in advance.
My carry pistol is a Steyr M40. Similar to the Glock but IMO better made. I like the trapazoid sights on this pistol. The only problem is that you can't get a concealed carry holster for this pistol unless you go the custom route. This plus the fact that I'm lefty didn't help. You may be able to find a Galco holster for it from someone who carries this brand but they have been dicontinued by Galco.
The XD comes in .40 and a compact version. You may also want to look at Para Ordanance that makes a 1911 type pistol in 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP.
My advice is to look at a bunch of different brands and models and see what fits your hand the best and suits your needs for concealed carry.
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Glock with an extended slide lock/relese, I like 9mm in my compact guns but they have the 27 in 40 and the others in 45 acp and 45 GAP. The slide lock relese is easy to replace and I mean realeasy.
the right answer is any gun you can handle, fits your hand and you shot well. Doesn't matter if it's a revolver or a semi. What matters is you shoot it well. After that, its up to you.
Personally i love XD pistols. I have a 9mm service. That is not an easy gun to carry concealled however. I now have a .380 thunder which is my carry. Load it with good bullets and i am protected. I think alot of people get hung up on semi auto's with big bullets when if they needed it, they couldn't hit a target in time. I laugh when people say the 9mm will not stop a human being who is attacking you. Just not true. If you are good with your firearm and feel comfortable any gun is better than no gun in a life/death situation. Also don't rule out a revolver. They are easy to operate, safe and easy to carry.
We're not allowed CCW here in Illinois. I don't believe Wisconsin is either unlike the rest of the lower 48. I guess we can't be trusted........Any how I keep a H&K USP 40"handy" lets just say.
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1911- Springfield, Colt, Kimber, NOT Taurus, take your pick.
Nice and slim so it doesn't "print" against your shirt.
I don't really like the feel of the grip safety but being able to walk around with the manual safety off and not having to worry about blowing a hole in my leg makes up for it.
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Take your pick. Both are Titanium. So light you do not even know they are there. Revolver's, so you know they are the most reliable firearms you can buy. Tom.
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Best conceal carry pistol for self defence.
