Please recommend sub-compact pistol for CC

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I have a Glock 32(compact) that I find myself rarely carrying due to it's size and difficulty to conceal, especially in the summer months. Because of this, I've been thinking about purchasing a 9mm sub-compact. There are so many choices. I really like the Khar PM9, M&P Shield and the Beretta Nano. I like the Kimber Solo too, but it sounds like it's a little finicky. Any of you guy's have experience with the pistols mentioned and or have any feedback?
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hvaughn88 10/26/2014 9:07pm
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Might look into the ruger lc9. I don't have it but I carry the lcp (.380) and I absolutely love it
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SEEMEFIRST 10/26/2014 9:53pm
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I've got a lot of time with a Springfield XD .45 compact. I find it to be very user friendly, and a great shooter.

Just realized you asked about "Sub" compacts. They also make an XD in a sub size, but I haven't shot one.
They are evidently a different design from the compact. The compact gets pretty small with the 8 rd. carry mag. but I see you have a compact already.

The XD sub may be something you like. You anywhere near DFW? I know a couple of ranges that have big selections of pistols you can try.
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lostboy819 10/27/2014 12:05am
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I carry a Para companion II its a 45 cal 7 shot single stack that is a LDA light double action semi auto. Very thin and easy to conceal and for a small 45 its very easy to control.They are expensive but worth it. I also have a Ruger SR1911 compact single stack and a Springfield XD45 which is a littlle harder to conceal as is my Sig 9mm but all are great guns .None of them are sub compacts but I don't think you need a sub compact to get concealment with all the different holsters available for conceal carry.















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SEEMEFIRST 10/27/2014 1:42am
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That Ruger is the "Commander" version of the 1911, right? Same frame as the standard, just has a shorter barrel.
I'm loving mine. It is the full size one though. A little tricky to dis/reassemble, but not bad once you get a system down.

The Springfield has a shorter grip than their standard (as well as the barrel of course). It comes with 2 mags. a conceal mag, 8 rds., and an extended mag that makes the grip longer.
Pretty cool rig.

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SEE ARE125 10/27/2014 2:21am
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+1 on the Ruger LCP. Easy enough to carry in your front pocket, holster and all.
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domoguchi 10/27/2014 2:53am
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Beretta cougar...doesn't get any better IMHO...
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EZZA 95B 10/27/2014 3:03am
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This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours.


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EZZA 95B wrote:
This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/27/68729/s1200_232266322alt1.jpg[/img]
This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours.


Here's mine. Wanna go tear some shit up sometime?

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EZZA 95B 10/27/2014 3:45am
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EZZA 95B wrote:
This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/27/68729/s1200_232266322alt1.jpg[/img]
This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours.


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Here's mine. Wanna go tear some shit up sometime? [img]https://www.funswimshop.co.uk/ekmps/shops/seriouslyfun/images/fashy-animal-water-pistol-14968-p.jpg[/img]
Here's mine. Wanna go tear some shit up sometime?

Meet me at dawn for a dual... Unless yer yella. 10 paces.
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EZZA 95B wrote:
This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/27/68729/s1200_232266322alt1.jpg[/img]
This is what I've got... Easy to reload, conceal, and comes in many different colours.


jamma10 wrote:
Here's mine. Wanna go tear some shit up sometime? [img]https://www.funswimshop.co.uk/ekmps/shops/seriouslyfun/images/fashy-animal-water-pistol-14968-p.jpg[/img]
Here's mine. Wanna go tear some shit up sometime?

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Meet me at dawn for a dual... Unless yer yella. 10 paces.
Haha, fill that thing with piss and vinegar
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RACERX69 10/27/2014 5:21am
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Thanks for the input so far. I definitely want to stick with the 9mm. A fully loaded single stack 45, I feel would be too heavy and a little big. Also, after shooting a 357 Sig for the last 6 years, I'm ready for cheaper ammo. Ha!

I want something I can comfortably put in my front pocket, jacket pocket or in a IWB holster when wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
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Joker 10/27/2014 6:07am
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I think you want the Ruger LC9, it is light enough and small enough for CC during summer months. Maybe look at the Beretta Pico, it is really small but .380.
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newmann 10/27/2014 6:42am
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I have a Sig P238 380 and a P938 9mm. Both small and shoot well. The 238 had a feeding issue initially but that has been remedied. That gun was not properly finished from the mfg. and they were not helpful in getting it resolved. Simple fix, I handled it myself but don't see where reshaping and polishing a raw and unfinished feed ramp should be a customers chore. You can get +1 mags for each of them which provides a better grip for bigger hands.

Here is a comparison pic off the net.
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FlickitFlat 10/27/2014 7:32am
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Include me in the pro column for the Ruger LCP .380. It is so easy to carry in your pocket no matter what you are wearing, pants, cargo shorts ect. Perfect if you are going to carry it around a lot.
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newmann 10/27/2014 8:48am
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FlickitFlat wrote:
Include me in the pro column for the Ruger LCP .380. It is so easy to carry in your pocket no matter what you are wearing...
Include me in the pro column for the Ruger LCP .380. It is so easy to carry in your pocket no matter what you are wearing, pants, cargo shorts ect. Perfect if you are going to carry it around a lot.
Yessir. No sharp edges , corners, hammers or sights to snag on anything. Extremely lightweight. I know several people who just keep it in their pocket.
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hvaughn88 10/27/2014 8:54am
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FlickitFlat wrote:
Include me in the pro column for the Ruger LCP .380. It is so easy to carry in your pocket no matter what you are wearing...
Include me in the pro column for the Ruger LCP .380. It is so easy to carry in your pocket no matter what you are wearing, pants, cargo shorts ect. Perfect if you are going to carry it around a lot.
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Yessir. No sharp edges , corners, hammers or sights to snag on anything. Extremely lightweight. I know several people who just keep it in their pocket.
I've carried mine in my pocket quite a bit. I usually carry it in a holster that looks like a wallet in my back pocket. It's a pretty convenient and discrete set up.

it's kinda like this one:



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newmann 10/27/2014 9:24am
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They even make a wallet for it with a hole for the trigger and barrel. Just pull the whole thing out and shoot.

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hvaughn88 10/27/2014 9:30am
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newmann wrote:
They even make a wallet for it with a hole for the trigger and barrel. Just pull the whole thing out and shoot.
Those are badass. We have a family friend that is a police officer in OKC and he carries the one with the hole in it. I think he carries the LCP in a front pocket on his vest, too, if I remember correctly.
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markit 10/27/2014 11:59am
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Same here, im stuck between the s&w m& p and The Glock 17
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What are the pro's/con's of a Walther PPK?


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What are the pro's/con's of a Walther PPK? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/27/68752/s1200_Walther_PPK.jpg[/img]
What are the pro's/con's of a Walther PPK?


X2 on that. They pulled one of those out for me at Cabellas when I was window shopping and I wanted it so bad. Anybody have one?
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FlickitFlat 10/27/2014 12:49pm
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That is pretty cool because you can work the slide. When you all mentioned it, I was like hell no, because I don't carry with one in the pipe.
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FlickitFlat wrote:
That is pretty cool because you can work the slide. When you all mentioned it, I was like hell no, because I don't carry with one...
That is pretty cool because you can work the slide. When you all mentioned it, I was like hell no, because I don't carry with one in the pipe.
That's a really good point. I never even thought of the benefit that could offer. As they say, learn something new every day
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Foghorn 10/27/2014 5:38pm
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Homey55 wrote:
What are the pro's/con's of a Walther PPK? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/27/68752/s1200_Walther_PPK.jpg[/img]
What are the pro's/con's of a Walther PPK?


You could be the next James Bond. He switched to the PPK because they were told the Beretta was a ladies gun.

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