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Thanks for all the opinions and input. As gmoat suggested I stopped by Liberty Firearms Academy last night on the way home.I drive by that exit off I-25 every day and didn't know the place was there.....opened last July. Great looking place that I will check into further. Anyone in Northern Colorado that hasn't checked it out should.
I handled the Spfld XDS and XDM, Ruger LC9s, Glock 43, Walther PPS M2, S&W MP Shield and the Kahr CW9. Tough choices! The Ruger didn't fit my hand, didn't necessarily like the grip safety on the Spfld....but would appreciate thoughts on the safety because otherwise it fit my hand well.I like the size of the Glock 43 and I currently shoot a Glock 27 quite a bit. The MP Shield fit well as did the Kahr CW9. I also really like the feel of the Walther PPS M2. Liked the trigger pull on the Walther, Kahr and Shield the best.
Someone asked about budget and features. I want to stay under $600 and all of these met that criteria. I want single stack and something that my wife may want to carry sometimes as well. She currently carries a Ruger LCR because she hasn't been a fan of my autos, but that is changing the more she shoots. So I want a good trigger for her and ease for her to pull the slide. If she is happy with it, then I can buy another:)
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Springfield XD(M)
Don't buy anything until you check this one out.
I didn't know there was a single stack XDM. Which model is that?
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NVhntr, there is not a single stack XDM, but someone suggested I check it out.
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Wait a month until Taurus puts it's new Spectrum on the market. looks like a winner for CC. Good suggestion. That IS a nice looking gun for CC.
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there is no Taurus ever made or will be made I would bet my life on.
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I went with the 9mm shield. It has become my favorite everyday carry. Mine has been completely reliable. I added different sights and a rubber stick on grip. I tried a kahr, but the trigger was not comfortable to me and the tang bit the Web of my hand. Several of my friends have the glock and really like it. I don't think you can go wrong with the glock or the shield. No experience with the Walther.
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Jimmy, I have had a Taurus G2 Pt111 since they replaced the G-1. Shot boxes and boxes through it. Not one FTF or FTE. It shoots more accurately than my S&W SD9 VE. I also carry the PT-738. Only went through about 200 rounds through it, but the results are the same. Not one failure. What is your hang-up on Taurus?
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I had the pm9, very accurate, long trigger pull. I too have a Kahr PM9. I agree it's very accurate and has a long trigger pull. It feels similar to that of a DA revolver. I put night sights on mine, more for the 3-dots than for carefully lining up a shot in low light. I've shot it out to 50 feet, but typically on practice at 15 feet. It's easy for me to point shoot and keep all the shots on an 8.5x11 piece of paper. You only get two fingers on the grip which weirds some folks out. If you're one of them, no worries, just be aware. It's also tougher to draw from a holster because of it's diminutive overall size. It feeds/functions fine though. I have shot various ammo from both the 6 rd and 7 rd mags. The extended mag isn't terribly well done, however. It doesn't conform to the grip of the gun. It's smaller and feels odd. It still works fine and gives the shooter that third finger on the gun, but it wouldn't have taken much more effort to get it correct from the get-go. Good luck in your search.
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Since the wife racking the slide is a criterion, I'd look hard at the Walther CCP. The gas delayed blowback utilizes a fairly light return spring.
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too many quality problems. Its not a matter that you have one that works its that a higher percentage of Taurus guns than other manufacturers guns have problems.
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Since the wife racking the slide is a criterion... Exellent point. In recommending the Kahr PM9 I didn't consider that. The PM9 has a very strong spring. Your wife might not have sufficient hand strength. She might, but she should try it before ordering online.
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I just arrived in Nashville and carrying my Kahr P9 with one extra Mag. My favorite single stack small pistol in 9mm
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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on Broadway I would put two mags in my pocket.
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I am on Broadway at the Hampton Inn
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Sig P239 with Crimson trace laser grip, reliability/accuracy, a robust tough little pistol.
Trump Won!
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If you like the Springfield XDS, or any Springfield for that matter,
Current promotion is 4 free mags.
Mine arrived last week, 4 mags and holster and double mag pouch.
Holster and mag pouch will stay in a drawer, unless someone here wants them.
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Sig P239 with Crimson trace laser grip, reliability/accuracy, a robust tough little pistol. My P239 in 357 Sig isn't exactly a Compact, but it is a shooter for sure
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Sig P239 with Crimson trace laser grip, reliability/accuracy, a robust tough little pistol. My P239 in 357 Sig isn't exactly a Compact, but it is a shooter for sure Bet it's a handful, the 357 Sig is a hot little round for sure.
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A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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