Favorite Sub-compact?

[Voice of Doom]

I'm comparing 9mm for CCW:
S&W M&P Shield, Sig p290, Kimber Solo, Kahr pm9,  Ruger LC9 (in that order).  Not looking at Glocks. 
Thoughts?  Experiences?




This is bodybuilding related because...I like to work out and shoot.   

[Shockwave]

I'd go with a Kimber 1911 or a Sig P226 Navy, but then again, Im not big on Sub-compacts.

[Voice of Doom]

I'd go with a Kimber 1911 or a Sig P226 Navy, but then again, Im not big on Sub-compacts.

This is something for the wife.  She won't carry it unless it's small and light.  And uncarryed weapon is a useless weapon.

[Ropo]

I'm comparing 9mm for CCW:
S&W M&P Shield, Sig p290, Kimber Solo, Kahr pm9, &guy LC9 (in that order).  Not looking at Glocks.  
Thoughts?  Experiences?




This is bodybuilding related because...I like to work out and shoot.  

Funny old geezer with lot of the knowledge..

[calfzilla]

Get a Ruger Lcp .38

[hrspwr]

I like the Smith and Wesson model 36, small and very easy to handle. I have seen some women not gel to well with automatics, the revolver makes things a lot less complicated for them. Thats important because women are half retarded to start with.

[Kilo Medic]

While I prefer Smith & Wesson, I have heard of some small issues with the Shield lately.  Check out the Springfield XD subcompact.  Very nice shooter in 9mm.  

[Shockwave]

While I prefer Smith & Wesson, I gabber heard of some small issues with the Shield lately.  Check out the Springfield XD subcompact.  Very nice shooter in 9mm. 

I hear only good things about the XD's.

[Soul Crusher]

I'm comparing 9mm for CCW:
S&W M&P Shield, Sig p290, Kimber Solo, Kahr pm9,  Ruger LC9 (in that order).  Not looking at Glocks. 
Thoughts?  Experiences?




This is bodybuilding related because...I like to work out and shoot.   

Why not the Glock 26?   

[Trapper_Slapper]

I'd go with a Kimber 1911 or a Sig P226 Navy, but then again, Im not big on Sub-compacts.

I'm definitely getting a Kimber 1911 when I'm back from Germany. I've heard only good things about Kimber.

[orion]

I'm going with the Fiat 500C.

[NarcissisticDeity]

I'm definitely getting a Kimber 1911 when I'm back from Germany. I've heard only good things about Kimber.

You mean Mimber? 

[oldtimer1]

I'm comparing 9mm for CCW:
S&W M&P Shield, Sig p290, Kimber Solo, Kahr pm9,  Ruger LC9 (in that order).  Not looking at Glocks. 
Thoughts?  Experiences?




This is bodybuilding related because...I like to work out and shoot.   

S & W shield: I would stay away from. They have never been know for making decent semi auto handguns. Their revolvers are great. One good point is that they rarely jam but the accuracy is not good compared to others.

Sig P290 I assume is their little 380 that's works like a Colt 45. Sig makes quality firearms. If you are comfortable and have training to carry cocked and locked it's a good choice. It's not for the casual user.

Kimber is over rated. The finish on their guns tells you all about their quality control. My friend had a compact .45 that would jam every magazine. Sent it back and it still jammed.

Kahr is an excellent firearm. Really light and accurate. When they first came out they were a little tricky to take apart. I don't know if that has been addressed in current models.

Ruger: Has a horrible trigger. If you have any experience shooting you know a bad trigger makes a gun hard to shoot accurately.

[HTexan]

I'm comparing 9mm for CCW:
S&W M&P Shield, Sig p290, Kimber Solo, Kahr pm9, &guy LC9 (in that order).  Not looking at Glocks.  
Thoughts?  Experiences?




This is bodybuilding related because...I like to work out and shoot.  

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The M&P line are the best handguns i have ever seen. Love them. If you are only buying one, get the M&P. The shield is single stack tho, look in the sub-compact version before buying. Some prefer more ammo vs concealability.
I used a sub-compact XD for CC because i like the grip safety. (I bought the M&P before you could get one with a thumb safety.) It doesn't compare to the M&P tho.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_766226_-1_757954_757781_757781_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?model=2

[HTexan]

S & W shield: I would stay away from. They have never been know for making decent semi auto handguns. Their revolvers are great. One good point is that they rarely jam but the accuracy is not good compared to others.

total bullshit.
http://www.gunblast.com/SW_MPCompact.htm

[BIG DUB]

This is something for the wife.  She won't carry it unless it's small and light.  And uncarryed weapon is a useless weapon.

go with a revolver then. Low to no maintenence and high reliability.

[Soul Crusher]

go with a revolver then. Low to no maintenence and high reliability.

Lady Smith .38 aluminum frame revolver is a solid pick.

[maxer]

sig sauer p238

[BIG DUB]

Lady Smith .38 aluminum frame revolver is a solid pick.

i like.

[oldtimer1]

total bullshit.
http://www.gunblast.com/SW_MPCompact.htm

Have you ever read a bad review from a major gun magazine writer? I haven't.  Pick up any gun magazine and read what they have to say about any gun. Always fantastic reviews.  I have sold many guns because I brought them on glowing reviews to find out they are junk. I only give opinions on guns I have shot or owned.

[oldtimer1]

The J frame Smith revolvers are outstanding. I have carried one for 29 years. They are really accurate for a little gun. Major problem is the tiny sights. If you have excellent vision it's a good choice. As I age it's tough to pick up the sights in poor lighting conditions. Many will argue most shooting distances are pointing distances not aiming but I want to aim unless it's 5 yards.

[pluck]

I'm definitely getting a Kimber 1911 when I'm back from Germany. I've heard only good things about Kimber.

Kimber's quality has gone way down in recent years.

A lot of better 1911s out there than Kimber.

i.e. Colt & Springfield Armory

[hrspwr]

I`ve got Springfield Armory 1911 GI model, it doubles as a shop hammer.

[pluck]

Have you ever read a bad review from a major gun magazine writer? I haven't.  Pick up any gun magazine and read what they have to say about any gun. Always fantastic reviews.  I have sold many guns because I brought them on glowing reviews to find out they are junk. I only give opinions on guns I have shot or owned.

Exactly.

I've owned a few guns in recent years that i bought because of marketing & biased gun reviews. But the novelty of a new gun wears off quick when it jams up all the time.

There are plenty of tried & true firearms out there that have been produced for decades that IMO supersede any innovations made recently.

Shotguns: nothing beats Remington 870 or Mossberg 500
Single bolt rifle: Remington 700 all day
1911s: Colt & Springfield
Semi rifles: Have an AR-15 built from ground up that's made with decent parts

Bottom line is that a gun has to go boom whenever you squeeze the trigger out of the box with off the shelf ammo for me to be a fan. But there are plenty of cleverly marketed guns out there that fail this basic criteria ...but they look cool!

[pluck]

I`ve got Springfield Armory 1911 GI model, it doubles as a shop hammer.

I personally don't own one but few shooting buddies of mine have them.

They're built with quality parts, tough as shit & accurately go boom each & every time.