Jack Bauer
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I have a couple of Sigs that I need to sell, (posted in classifieds) but I'm looking to get a carry gun in preparation for November 1 (CCW comes to Wisconsin!) I did some window shopping today and narrowed my choice down to three (in no particular order):
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 compact
Ruger SR-9 Compact
Springfield Armory XDm compact 9
I chose the 9mm due to my arthritic wrists. It's the easiest for me to shoot, while still packing a respectable punch. They all feel great in my hand, I like the ergonomics of all of them, there's not enough size difference to matter, and I can use full-size magazines with adapters as a reload if necessary.
I was able to handle and dry fire all of them in a couple of different shops today, and while all are comfortable in hand, they all have a specific "feel" to them. I should say, I've had full size versions of all these and liked them all at one time. The trigger reset isn't quite as distinct on the M&P as on the others, but I also have some reservations on the trigger safeties on the Ruger and XDm. I actually prefer the original SR9 trigger (before Ruger screwed it up and put that Glock-type trigger in it.)
I've done a lot of shooting over the last 40 years and owned a lot of guns...I'm not so much looking for recommendations, but observations of those of you who have carried any of these, or who currently count on one of them to protect you and your loved ones. I know which way I'm leaning at this point, but want to keep it to myself, looking for unbiased opinions.
Thanks all...
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 compact
Ruger SR-9 Compact
Springfield Armory XDm compact 9
I chose the 9mm due to my arthritic wrists. It's the easiest for me to shoot, while still packing a respectable punch. They all feel great in my hand, I like the ergonomics of all of them, there's not enough size difference to matter, and I can use full-size magazines with adapters as a reload if necessary.
I was able to handle and dry fire all of them in a couple of different shops today, and while all are comfortable in hand, they all have a specific "feel" to them. I should say, I've had full size versions of all these and liked them all at one time. The trigger reset isn't quite as distinct on the M&P as on the others, but I also have some reservations on the trigger safeties on the Ruger and XDm. I actually prefer the original SR9 trigger (before Ruger screwed it up and put that Glock-type trigger in it.)
I've done a lot of shooting over the last 40 years and owned a lot of guns...I'm not so much looking for recommendations, but observations of those of you who have carried any of these, or who currently count on one of them to protect you and your loved ones. I know which way I'm leaning at this point, but want to keep it to myself, looking for unbiased opinions.
Thanks all...
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