CCW-help Pick! Choices inside!!!!

[hghlndr85]

First im new this is my first post, ive been a silent follower for a few months.ok im going to be concealed carrying my permit will be here this week, im prob gonna go with a in waist band style holester, here what i would be looking for in a gun and my choices help me out from there guys
what im looking for-
-good overall gun
-cheap to shoot, i plan on at least 1 day a week at the range.
-fun to shoot,no on wants a gun they hate firing
-reliability, its gonna get used and i want it to work when i need it to, im meticulous about keeping my stuff clean so thats not a worry.
-ability to accept any an every brand,grain,load ammo
-conceal factor, it will be a ccw/range fun gun so i want it to be concealed.
-i would prefere a manual safety, i know everyone hates them i just feel better with the option of having it.
-quality, i know you get what upay for i want a good built dependable accurate gun.



Choices-
-hk usp 9compact
-walther ppq 9
-m&p 9 or 40 c
-ruger sr9c
-cz p01 or p07
-xdm in 9 or 40c
-lastly the glock 19. i know they are good but them being ugly as sin with no real safety throws it last on list.

lets hear your helpful thoughts guys!!

[oef24]

I would definitely go with the Glock 19 as my 1st choice and 2nd choice. The M&P would be a distant 3rd.

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[hghlndr85]

out of trying to learn more and see wat people pick and y, what made u pick glock

[BCmJUnKie]

First, try using better grammar. You will get fired on for talking like a 15 year old over a text message.

The M&P is a good choice. ALOT of people (including myself) carry it on a daily basis.

The G19 is an amazing gun also.

Those are my two and only recommendations out of your list.

It all comes down to personal preference. Everyone is of course going to recommend what THEY carry... when it comes down to what fits YOU and what you like.


Edit: Before everyone gets butthurt, I wasnt "bashing" on anyones pistol
Get to a gun store and hold as many as you can. No point in buying a gun that doesnt fit your hand. I have a few friends that have freakishly short thumbs,m so that makes it difficult to engage the safety.

Try and shoot some of the guns you are interested in

[DeltaSierra]

Before choosing a weapon that will accompany you everywhere you go, you really need some more experience with several different handguns.

Once you finally do decide on one handgun, go take a class.

Also, ditch the IWB holster idea (for now.) While they are great holsters for certain applications you shouldn't be lumping choosing a handgun, and choosing a holster together. Focus on choosing a handgun, and then choose a holster...



These "help me choose" threads are getting ridiculous. If you have a particular question about one or two different weapons, please ask, but until you have some more information to base your questions off...

[BCmJUnKie]

...These "help me choose" threads are getting ridiculous. If you have a particular question about one or two different weapons, please ask, but until you have some more information to base your questions off...

+1000.

You would think some people would need help choosing a paper bag or Charmin to wipe their ass with.

"Well a paper bag is gonna get you MORE wipes but Charmin feels better"

[Hizzie]

Out of your listed handguns the Glock 19. Why? Simply because it fits the hand well, is reliable, easy to shoot, easy to learn to shoot well, 9mm so easy to control, 9mm so affordable to shoot, huge selection of holsters, tons of aftermarket parts-like night sights, Advantage Arms makes a 22LR conversion kit that rocks for cheap skills practice and the Glock 19 is very affordable. Beauty is for fancy hunting rifles that get showed more than shot. Guns that you rely on to save your life or someone elses Works Every Time is what matters.

FYI-the Korean KCI Glock mags are crap, avoid them.

I see that a manual safety is important to you yet most of your choices lack that feature. Perhaps you need to re-evaluate the need for this feature.

[BCmJUnKie]

FYI-the Korean KCI Glock mags are crap, avoid them..

Uhhh...actually, my KCI mags work just as well and MOST times work BETTER than my factory Glock mags.

I have a Gen 1 G17, the factory mags wont drop free when loaded, they only lock back on occasion as well.

KCI mags arent bad, well, they arent bad in mine anyway lol

YMMV

[Ed L.]

These "help me choose" threads are getting ridiculous. If you have a particular question about one or two different weapons, please ask, but until you have some more information to base your questions off...

I agree that these 'help me choose threads' are getting tiresome and are reminicent of lower level messageboards (for lack of a better word). However, I imagine that being new to guns these days can be overwhelming for some people because there is so much information to sort through and there are more choices in guns and equipment.

Some of us first got involved in firearms before there was an internet. At that time there wasn't as many choices in firearms and gear, and information was gathered by speaking to people you know, speaking to gun dealers, and reading books and magazines. It was slower and more limited and allowed you to absorb the information better.

. . . and get the Glock or the M&P. If you want a safety go for the M&P with a thumb safety or maybe the H&K USP compact.

Try to find a place where you can rent them and try each of those three out. Or try out the two of those that you like the best.

Of the three I mentioned, I would take the Glock 19. But I am not you.

[erratic]

I know the M&P can be had with a manual safety, and the Sr9c has it standard.... others on the list as well.

I don't think any of those weapons one your list would be a bad choice. Most things from major brands seem perfectly serviceable. If I were you, just go in and pick one you like that fits your hand. Then start a collection and buy them all.