First handgun for cc and home defense

Let me say this, if you plan to carry every day but hardly go to the range, go ahead with the shield, comfort would outweigh the advantages of the glock in that scenario.

But if you plan to take it to the range use as a home defense gun and also carry it, the glock 19 will serve you well in all areas. It will be harder to conceal, but if you get a good belt and good holster that shouldnt be a problem. a glock 19 will do everything from concealed carry gun to competition gun.

yes, im biased. get the glock 19 ;)
 
That's why I'm feeling the 19 because I can only afford 1 gun and it seems like the perfect compromise
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I would do the same in your shoes. I carry a G26 and my HD gun is a G17.
 
Honestly though, I don't believe you lose much going with the G26 if you want a smaller pistol. I've shot mine back to back with a G19, and have considered moving to the 19. Both are accurate handguns, and again I use the grip extension on my G26 already so length is about equal. I carried appendix (have since moved to CA) and concealment was not an issue. I probably have a soft spot for the G19 because there isn't one in my safe.

I only mention all of that because a CC handgun only works if you carry it. The additional length may print depending on where you choose to carry. Again I carried my Glock in a Raven Concealment Vanguard 2 holster, and it was an excellent CCW set up. Other companies make similar trigger guard set ups, but I prefer the loop over a length of paracord. Gun was held tight, even when jogging/running. For me it replaced a few smaller guns for CC without any additional restrictions.
 
What do you do all day? Are you up on your feet moving around or are you more sedentary? A 19 gets heavy and annoying if you are on yoir feet all day, thats why I went to a kahr cw9 for pocket carry.
 
Get a revolver . Was defending people for a lot more years than a semi auto .
Still works today . Some where internet or gun rags We have become a nation of must have a semi auto and hold abox of ammo in every mag.

You probably got a better chance of being struck by lighting Than needing a pistol for SD on street. Home or street 5 or 6 shot revolver should work fine. Many carried every day in America. Reliable no jams easy to use. . I carry many days a S&W 38 special 3" or my Charter arms 44 spl bulldog 3" barrel
each has 5 shots . I have carried many many years and never needed to shoot any one on the street. . Or inside my house.
 
Before I bought the Glock 26 Gen4, I looked at a Ruger LP9s Pro. Nice gun, and $150 cheaper than the G26.
I bought the Glock because it feels good to hold, my Wife can use it, and it comes with 4 backstraps and 3, 10 round clips. A nice carry weapon.
 
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