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I currently use a Springfield Armory XD-S 9mm with 4" barrel. I think it is fine, but am not a firearm nut like some of you, meaning I lack the knowledge. It is my only firearm left, since I do not think anything bad will happen in my lifetime.

Anyone else use this? I am happy with it but wondered why I did not really see others using it. I like the Kimber better, but this was very affordable.

Thanks.

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I am not sure if I did it over, I think I would go with the shorter one as the theoretical energy improvements are probably just that given the distance most of these events occur at.

It does shoot really nice, at least IMO. I have a .40 in the full XD-M model, and I like this 9 better.

Thanks again!

I am seriously considering that Springield XD-S as my gift to her for completing law school passing the bar.

If anyone has any other good ideas I'm open to them. No revolvers, no 1911's. 9mm only.

I don't really care how much it costs I always buy the better more expensive firearm if I can.

But any of those guns would be an excellent choice.

Even though I carry a Shield, with the understanding of how all these guns work, I tend to prefer the Glocks for carry.

Personally, when I buy carry guns for my son and daughter, they will be the Glock 43.

The Tristar was more comfortable to shoot, more accurate and more dependable than the Glock. That old Gen 2 had 4 failure to feeds, possibly caused by a worn mag catch.

I had to buy my wife a new C-100 to appease her.

My daughter's C-100 had a CGW spring kit and trigger pin installed at the time. Now both C-100s do.

Another question guys. How many carry an extra clip? I do not. In KS you do not have to back down, but use of a firearm should be the last resort. If one clip is not going to get me to safety, I figure I am dead unless the pros get there in time. I do not see ever even pulling my gun out, and carrying that extra weight all of the time sure is a little work. Has anyone ever needed a second clip that was not a LEO in the line of duty?

Habitat,

I just started wearing this holster with my Sig p229. It makes a very heavy weapon really bearable. I'm going to start carrying spare mags when I wear it as it came with two.

I actually bought this for training and range use but it's so comfortable and conceals so well, I'm going to use it for regular carry.

https://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/gun-holsters/products/bca-combo

That's a good list the group gave you, SA. Not a duck in the bunch.

Personally I like 1911 the best now that I have made the transition. By far the simplest and most elegant thing out there.

It's a lot of gun, but if I ever need to use it, I intend to win .

It fits very comfortably into a Uncle Mike's inside carry holster.

That being said, there is a condition known as "Glock foot" from folks who are not well trained. Hence, particularly for newbies, they should have a slide mounted safety, IMO. I have a fair bit of training but it took me quite a while to get used to the Glock design. (Took the Gunsite course with a 1911. But I shoot the G19 and SR40C as well as I can shoot anything.)

I'd get her the P938 in a second if I can get her to like it.

You literally forget you are wearing that weapon.

Only thing I ever got after passing the bar was a "drive careful now, ya hear?"

LOL

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The best CC firearm is one you shoot well and feel comfortable with and will carry every day. I'd carry just about any of the handguns mentioned above and feel good about it. Once you get the right gun, the right holster is the next huge hurdle. I'm now using one from N82 (Nate squared tactical), the professional model. Hands down the most comfortable IWB I have tried.

I have an XDS in .45, 3.3", and I like it, but I also have a Kimber Ultra that I love, so that's usually my go to.

I bought extra 8 round magazines for mine.

At home, work or in my vehicle there is a usually another option handy.

I love the Sig 238 and 938 but don't own yet.

Lets be honest, if you haven't practiced enough to keep your finger out of the trigger while drawing or reholstering, you will not have practiced enough to deal with a safety in the heat of a battle.

The fact is, once you understand how the Glock safe action trigger system works, you will understand that Glocks are the safest semi-auto pistol out there. That is until you put it into the hands of someone who doesn't have a clue, but that would apply to any firearm......

The sad thing is, practice drawing from a holster is something you can do in your home everyday if you want. Just make sure its unloaded first!!!!

Something I would recommend all you carry guys do, check out the XS Big Dot night sites for your carry guns. I had them put on my Shield when I bought it. I've shot two pistol classes with it and hadn't really thought anything about it. Saturday my son and I took a pistol class and because everybody else had high capacity pistols, I went ahead and shot my Glock 19 so as to not hold up the class. It has standard Glock night sites on it. OMGosh, it SUCKED going back to standard sites! I immediately noticed it shooting stationary, but when we started shooting while moving..... It was horrible!!!!!

Although, my shots of the day happened while sprinting between two cover positions and popping a bad guy with both shots in the 9 ring, shooting weak hand only and the target was at about the 7 o'clock position to me at 8 yards. Man that was satisfying!!!! But my bubble got deflated quickly when I went wide left on a head shot my very next shot......

I have to admit, I enjoy shooting pistols about as much as I enjoy shooting 3D ranges!!! Although the 3D is considerable cheaper!!

I will never own another blue gun...you should never have to do this with today's firearms. Carry guns get damp all the time.

I agree but if you have a blued gun and don't want rust that is what you are left with.

I would like to have my slide coated or plated in the future.