9mm carry

I was looking for the same thing. I found my perfect carry gun in the HK P2000SK. Subcompact DA/SA with decocker, A+ build quality, totally reliable. Comes in 9mm and .40. I got mine in .40 as it's the softest-shooting .40 I've ever shot.

A bonus is that HK dropped the price about $200 recently when they introduced the P30SK. Either of them would be a great choice.
 
CZ P07. You get the hammer fired DA/SA you want in a package that is dimensionally all but identical to the G19, which many claim is the perfect size for CC. I have only had mine for a couple days, but I have already fallen in love with it.
 
Take a look at a SIG 239 or 229, you can pick up used ones for good prices.

I'd also take a look at CZ RAMI as well.

HK P2000SK is also popular, but I am invested in SIG's so I haven't tried one.

My carry is a 239 in 9mm.

You are investing in preserving your life, these are not cheap, but then you are worth it, right?
 
How do you feel about DAO as opposed to DA/SA?

I, too, prefer DA/SA, but your choices are limited in the smallest carry guns. I own a CZ PCR and a RAMI, both of which are outstanding, but are also a little bulky for CC.

I finally settled on a Kahr PM9, which, while striker fired, is a real DAO trigger. For a while I was torn between the PM9 and the Sig 290RS (hammer-fired DAO), but in the end preferred the PM9's trigger. Which is a shame, because I preferred the Sig's overall design and ergonomics; if they could just put the 250's DAO trigger into the 290 frame, that might be my ideal carry gun.
 
^^not bad in size, but clocking 2 pounds empty would nnot be a carry choice for me personally. not knocking your choice, just wouldn't work for me. OP, I recommend staying away from anything DA only, they are a totally different beast than a nice sa/da. I personally haven't found one that's even close to having a "nice" trigger except the p250 sig.
 
CZ P07. You get the hammer fired DA/SA you want in a package that is dimensionally all but identical to the G19, which many claim is the perfect size for CC.
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My thought as well. The p07 is a heck of a gun. I'd also recommend the Sig P229. Another great option.
 
It looks like I will be spending a lot of time at my LGS,but it's time will spent. The only prior carry experience I have is while hunting is with a S&W 586 In 6 inch OWB so this new gun will be a big change.
Skizzums I had not considered a Taurus until I read your reply but will certainly take a hard look at them!
This is the reason I enjoy FLF so much, members with real life experience taking the time to share it with others.
 
Short list of excellent 9mm DA/SAs in concealable form factors:

HK USP compact
HK P30
HK P2000 / P2000SK
Sig SP2022
Sig P229
Sig P239
Bersa Thunder Compact
Baretta PX-4 Compact
Stoeger Cougar
Cz P-07
FNX-9
Ruger P95

Handle as many as you can, rent & shoot the ones you like the feel of, and buy the one that fits your interests.

I am partial to the P229. A Certified Pre-Owned P229, which has gone back to the Sig factory for a complete refurbish and is largely indistinguishable from a new handgun but for the fact that it has been worn in to a sweet spot, can be had for ~$500.
 
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If you want a DA/SA style gun to conceal, then numerous revolvers are a better fit than anything semi. Just my opinion.

They conceal better. That is fact.

God Bless
 
if you do check out the Taurus at your LGS, make sure you cock the gun first before feeling the trigger pull. if it's not cocked it will stay in double-action and has a really long pull. when your using the gun, it's always cocked, so you will likely never use the double action unless you are using second strike on an unfired round.
 
The best way to choose a handgun is to handle as many as possible to see what feels good to you.

All the name brands will give you similar performance, so all these recommendations are just what others like, and may not fit you at all
 
I had not considered a Taurus until I read your reply but will certainly take a hard look at them!
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Definitely worth taking a look. I am carrying my PT111 G2 IWB right now, in fact. It's a great gun. Nearly as small as the little single stacks that are all the rage right now, but with just enough grip to get a good firm purchase, double stack capacity and a surprisingly nice trigger. All that at 1/2 the price - what's not to like?
 
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