gbclarkson
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I'm looking for a new concealed carry pistol. I have a Bersa BP9cc and a Ruger LCR .38 and like neither. The Bersa has been back and forth to the warranty center 3 times and I don't trust it. It is also a complete pain in the ___ to take apart to clean. Love the size and trigger, though. I am becoming a recoil sissy as I get older and the LCR is too unpleasant to shoot so I don't practice with it.
Here is what I am finding on the interwebs and considering as options:
Ruger LC9s
Glock 43x
Springfield XDs
Walther CCP M2
Sig P365
Kel Tec PF9
S&W Shield
I prefer striker fired. I like lighter triggers or triggers easily modified by a quality gunsmith. I have small hands so I need a thin(ner) grip. I would prefer a barrel length closer to 3.5" than 3". I need to stay under $500 and I think all of the above are. I also have a Springfield Xdm 9mm now and I love the pistol but recent financial changes are pushing me to condense the contents in my safe to a single pistol that accommodates as many situations as possible (CCW, nightstand, console, IDPA). I have a lot of 9mm ammo so I don't want to change calibers.
What are you experiences with the pistols listed above in comparison to each other and with consideration of my needs and preferences? Are there others I have neglected to look up?
Thanks for reading and I look forward to replies.
Here is what I am finding on the interwebs and considering as options:
Ruger LC9s
Glock 43x
Springfield XDs
Walther CCP M2
Sig P365
Kel Tec PF9
S&W Shield
I prefer striker fired. I like lighter triggers or triggers easily modified by a quality gunsmith. I have small hands so I need a thin(ner) grip. I would prefer a barrel length closer to 3.5" than 3". I need to stay under $500 and I think all of the above are. I also have a Springfield Xdm 9mm now and I love the pistol but recent financial changes are pushing me to condense the contents in my safe to a single pistol that accommodates as many situations as possible (CCW, nightstand, console, IDPA). I have a lot of 9mm ammo so I don't want to change calibers.
What are you experiences with the pistols listed above in comparison to each other and with consideration of my needs and preferences? Are there others I have neglected to look up?
Thanks for reading and I look forward to replies.