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When someone states that, in their opinion, something is best, they are correct.
When someone states, as fact, something is the best, question it and research it. It is usually his/her opinion also. They just present it as fact.
I have owned all mentioned so far in this thread and all have their pluses and minuses; but, all have been good recommendations. People always recommend that you try them all and see what fits you best. That is always good advice; but, it is not always practical. At a minimum, go to a well stocked store and at least fondle them and see which feels best. Chances are that if you handle some of or many of those mentioned herein and find one that fits you well and points/aims well for you, that will be likewise reflected when you shoot it.
Since you asked everybody's opinions, of all of those mentioned herein, my favorite is the Walther PPS M2. Why? I shoot it more accurately than all others mentioned.
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The G17 and 43 did not shoot great for me, CW9 better. I have done decent with another persons G17....
Everyone has to try various models to see how they fit, and preferably how they shoot them.
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Ive been carrying a Sig P938 for a while. Pleasure to shoot and carry.
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I'm a big fan of the Shield.
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My big hands hate the kahr trigger
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I'm a big fan of the Shield.
Dave I liked the feel of the shield I had, but it was damned tough to manipulate the controls on mine. and forget loading that last round into the magazine. and that safety was next to useless
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I had the pm9, very accurate, long trigger pull. I have G43 and Shield, close but I prefer the G43.
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What's your budget? What features are you fond of?
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I'm a big fan of the Shield.
Dave I liked the feel of the shield I had, but it was damned tough to manipulate the controls on mine. and forget loading that last round into the magazine. and that safety was next to useless What safety? After 4-500 rounds my magazines load easy enough. Ergo's are perfect for my medium size mitt. I've owned the Kahr for several years, shot the Glock and Ruger quite a bit and for me the Shield is nigh on perfection. The Shield knocked the M&P 9Compact out of the rotation immediately. And I don't miss the 9C one bit.
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hammer or striker, with safety or not?
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I really like the Glock 43.
You need to handle and fire some so you can see what fits you.
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Ok, so I am getting a little heavier around the waist and thinking about a new 9mm Single Stack pistol to carry. (Could be just an excuse to buy another pistol) Opinions on what I should take a look at and why? The best out there now is the Glock 43. The Ruger LC9S Pro, is also a good one. Slightly more compact, but not as good a shooter as the Glock. Clearly Glock has better aftermarket support, which should tilt you that way. I have a Kahr P9, and it was the very first of this type on the market ... very innovative in its time, but at this time the cutting edge belongs to Glock on this type. I don't have an S&W Shield, but it's a good one too, I understand. I own all three. The Shield and the Ruger are better shooters than the Glock 43. I REALLY like how the Shield shoots. I shoot it about as well as I shoot my G19, which is a LOT better than I shoot my G43. The Ruger has the best trigger. I have the PRO version without a safety. YMMV
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Wait a month until Taurus puts it's new Spectrum on the market. looks like a winner for CC.
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I sort of liked the Shield also, but I went with an SCCY CPX-1 instead. Two extra rounds and almost the same width as the Shield. 15 Oz to the Shield's 17. I can't really compare them as to actual shooting, but I think you could not go wrong with either.
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When someone states that, in their opinion, something is best, they are correct.
When someone states, as fact, something is the best, question it and research it. It is usually his/her opinion also. They just present it as fact…. Wise words, those.
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