9MM Sub Compact, Which One?
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Personally, I love my XD40 SC. I've never fired the XD9 SC but I did have the XD9 Service as well. Both are fantastic. The 9 was quite a bit easier to shoot and that should hold over to the Sub as well. I was originally searching for a G26 when I bought my first XD and chose it over the 26 because of the grip angle and the *slight* feeling of extra safety with the XD. Personally, I don't consider the 2 of them to be good choices to debate between unless NEITHER of them lines up for you. If the Glock grip angle works best, get it. If the XD does, get it. Yeah, you will learn the grip angle over time but I'd rather have something that works for me right now rather than after a month or so. I've looked at the CZ but wanted something lighter for a ccw. The M&P has just never appealed to me. I don't know why but I find them uncomfortable and they feel cheap to me. All 4 are good reliable choices but I would consider the Glock & XD to be the top 2 in my book.
I recently went through the same thing you are right now....
I went to the local gun shop and just decided that I would buy the one that felt the best in my hand... because i figured all of the choices are going to be reliable, as they are from major companies.
Of all of the ones you mentioned, the M&P Compact was the one for me. It felt like it was designed for my hand. The controls are easily reached by my thumb, I really liked the trigger, and with three interchangeable grip pads, you can tinker with it until you find the one that fits your hand. It just so happened that the one that was on the gun at the time was perfect for me....
The XD felt a little top heavy to me, and the Glock 26's grip was too short, because i have rather big hands.
I am currently saving up for the M&P Compact and I can't wait to get to the range with it!!!
Good luck in your search... you really can't go wrong with any of those mentioned arms, so take a saturday and head to the gun shop and handle as many guns as you can.... it will be like a little mini vacation to paradise!!!
D-Bak
I went to the local gun shop and just decided that I would buy the one that felt the best in my hand... because i figured all of the choices are going to be reliable, as they are from major companies.
Of all of the ones you mentioned, the M&P Compact was the one for me. It felt like it was designed for my hand. The controls are easily reached by my thumb, I really liked the trigger, and with three interchangeable grip pads, you can tinker with it until you find the one that fits your hand. It just so happened that the one that was on the gun at the time was perfect for me....
The XD felt a little top heavy to me, and the Glock 26's grip was too short, because i have rather big hands.
I am currently saving up for the M&P Compact and I can't wait to get to the range with it!!!
Good luck in your search... you really can't go wrong with any of those mentioned arms, so take a saturday and head to the gun shop and handle as many guns as you can.... it will be like a little mini vacation to paradise!!!
D-Bak
Officer's Match
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Glock for now, at least until the Smith has proven itself (I do like the MP's feel).
You can't go wrong with the Glock. I've heard good and bad about the Rami, it's a CZ though so I'll give it its due. I could go on and on about the poor reliability of the XDs I've see. The M&P doesn't have a track record yet. I do know I don't like the how complicated the trigger setup is on the M&P, that silly ramp that's wearing up against the sear looks like could be a problem down the road, as well as the sear tip for disassembly. If they would have kept things a little more simple it would have less to go wrong down the road.
Another thing to consider is if you want the single action or not. With the striker fired single actions you better hope your sear and firing pin block are in working order. With the Glock it's just like having the hammer down basically.
I vote CZ and Glock.
Another thing to consider is if you want the single action or not. With the striker fired single actions you better hope your sear and firing pin block are in working order. With the Glock it's just like having the hammer down basically.
I vote CZ and Glock.
Half-Price Assassin
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Glock!
GLOCK 26
9mm GLOCKs are tough as nails, and accurate, you cant go wrong. but the other choices are good too.
GLOCK 26
9mm GLOCKs are tough as nails, and accurate, you cant go wrong. but the other choices are good too.
Sorry to stray from your criteria but is there a reason you're not considering the Kahr P9 or PM9? Seems to be at/below your price point and is probably easier to conceal than any of the 4 you mention. It's inherently accurate. I wouldn't say it's as reliable as the Glock but I believe it's probably close. I think it's one of the best CC weapons currently in production. Triggers are great, good sights, accurate and super super slip. The PM9 fits in large docker style pockets, having said that, if you simply won't consider it, the glock is a good weapon although it sure does seem "thick"
God Bless
Gideon
God Bless
Gideon
fattsgalore
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I saw a sub-compact S.A. XD-9 in OD green with the mag extension and fell in love. The Glock26 even with the finger extension doesn't fit my hand right.
My Glock 26 was more reliable than my PM9, and it would cost at least $60 less around Phoenix. Also Kahr does not have the rep. of Glock for reliability and durability generally. At least 2 gun store owners recently told me Kahrs are junk. Not a scientific survey, but something to think about.
The PM9 is tempting because of its size and weight, that is its advantage over the G26, but the Glock wins every other way.
The PM9 is tempting because of its size and weight, that is its advantage over the G26, but the Glock wins every other way.
Bill DeShivs
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Is there some reason why you have not considered the Keltec line?
They are great guns for carry.
Bill
They are great guns for carry.
Bill
Swiss Shooter
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I've shot the 26 quite often and I really like it. The lack of space for the little finger can be fixed with an extended mag and makes for easier shooting, but either way it's a great gun.