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**1lowlife** · 04-16-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mo' guns

Are you dead set on an auto? If so, I would take a look at the Kel-Tec P11. If you would consider a revolver, well, the S&W j-frame is just perfect. I prefer the 442. YMMV!

+1 on the j-frame.
I just bought one, a S&W 642 and I'm very happy with it.
Easier to conceal than say a Glock 26 or XD9sc in a shorts pocket.

xdfan80 · 04-16-2008, 04:00 PM

I am also thinking about a snubbie for a summer carry gun. I am looking at some of the charter arms though. The price tag is nice and supposed to be good guns.

Charter Undercover #13811

evan1293 · 04-16-2008, 04:17 PM

I had a M&P 9mm and a .40 compact. I shoot glocks almost exclusively these days but the compact m&ps felt much better in my hand than the g26/27. I think that the glock has a better trigger but whatever practical accuracy adavantage that would have given it over the M&P was lost by poorer ergonomics (for me).

I never had problems with mine, the .40 was quite controllable and if you like the .40, thats what I would recommend. The rebate + 2 additional magazines (4 total) that smith and wesson is offering really makes it an attractive offer.

George Costanza · 04-16-2008, 04:20 PM

The Ruger LCP looks pretty cool from the pictures I have seen.

Broadside · 04-17-2008, 08:34 PM

I went with the Kahr PM9 but considered Keltec and a few others like Para's carry. Kahr's are more $$$, I did not want to get round slower then 9MM +P out of a short barrel. The PM9 is super accurate I've been very suprised. A close friend just got his CCW and is in the same situation you are. He likes my Kahr and has taken it to the range several times but undecided. With +P the Kahr PM9 is a handful but will do the job when you need it to.

Remember Energy, Velocity, Penetration and Placement when selecting a weapon to carry. I carry my XD service during the summer IWB but it's so much easier and lighter to drop the Kahr into the back pocket and a spare mag in the other.

OlsenG_360 · 04-18-2008, 09:23 PM

i just ordered a taurus 605 for my summer carry gun. it's a 5-shot .357 mag snubnose & fits in any of my pants pockets.

04-16-2008, 04:00 PM	#12
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,832	I am also thinking about a snubbie for a summer carry gun. I am looking at some of the charter arms though. The price tag is nice and supposed to be good guns. Charter Undercover #13811 __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

04-17-2008, 08:34 PM	#15
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,935	I went with the Kahr PM9 but considered Keltec and a few others like Para's carry. Kahr's are more $$$, I did not want to get round slower then 9MM +P out of a short barrel. The PM9 is super accurate I've been very suprised. A close friend just got his CCW and is in the same situation you are. He likes my Kahr and has taken it to the range several times but undecided. With +P the Kahr PM9 is a handful but will do the job when you need it to. Remember Energy, Velocity, Penetration and Placement when selecting a weapon to carry. I carry my XD service during the summer IWB but it's so much easier and lighter to drop the Kahr into the back pocket and a spare mag in the other. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

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04-16-2008, 04:17 PM	#13
evan1293 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	I had a M&P 9mm and a .40 compact. I shoot glocks almost exclusively these days but the compact m&ps felt much better in my hand than the g26/27. I think that the glock has a better trigger but whatever practical accuracy adavantage that would have given it over the M&P was lost by poorer ergonomics (for me). I never had problems with mine, the .40 was quite controllable and if you like the .40, thats what I would recommend. The rebate + 2 additional magazines (4 total) that smith and wesson is offering really makes it an attractive offer. __________________ "You'll never need a gun until you need it badly." www.jojosgunworks.com www.spectertactical.com www.performancetactical.com

04-16-2008, 04:20 PM	#14
George Costanza XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 77	The Ruger LCP looks pretty cool from the pictures I have seen.

04-18-2008, 09:23 PM	#16
OlsenG_360 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30	i just ordered a taurus 605 for my summer carry gun. it's a 5-shot .357 mag snubnose & fits in any of my pants pockets.