Hello. New to the forums here and this is my first of what will no doubt be many posts. Looking forward to being involved here.
I am wanting to purchase a compact 9mm caliber for concealed carry. I want something that is easily concealed, very reliable and easily taken apart for cleaning. Also concerned about smooth functioning as arthritis is beginning to be an issue in my hands. I currently carry a S&W 4013TSW in .40 cal and it is a great gun, but it's always been stiff and take down in a real pain! The spring in the clip is so stiff I can't fill it to capacity, and neither could 3 other guys at the range last Saturday. It's also heavier and bulkier than I wish to carry. My hands are fairly small and I don't have a large frame. I'm just doing my research now and saving my pennies. I thought I would post the guns I am interested in to see what feed back I might get back about either gun which members here might be familiar with. Such as how well they carry, dependability, easily field stripped, performance issues, and so on. Any feed back will be greatly appreciated. The guns I'm interested in are as follow.
Glock gen 3 or 4 model 26.
S&W Shield
Springfield XDs
Sig P250
All 9mm
These are on my list for now, but open to suggestions. I'm not interested in revolvers for this purchase. Maybe later. I've ruled some guns out due to performance issues I've read about. Thanks for any input you can offer.
I am wanting to purchase a compact 9mm caliber for concealed carry. I want something that is easily concealed, very reliable and easily taken apart for cleaning. Also concerned about smooth functioning as arthritis is beginning to be an issue in my hands. I currently carry a S&W 4013TSW in .40 cal and it is a great gun, but it's always been stiff and take down in a real pain! The spring in the clip is so stiff I can't fill it to capacity, and neither could 3 other guys at the range last Saturday. It's also heavier and bulkier than I wish to carry. My hands are fairly small and I don't have a large frame. I'm just doing my research now and saving my pennies. I thought I would post the guns I am interested in to see what feed back I might get back about either gun which members here might be familiar with. Such as how well they carry, dependability, easily field stripped, performance issues, and so on. Any feed back will be greatly appreciated. The guns I'm interested in are as follow.
Glock gen 3 or 4 model 26.
S&W Shield
Springfield XDs
Sig P250
All 9mm
These are on my list for now, but open to suggestions. I'm not interested in revolvers for this purchase. Maybe later. I've ruled some guns out due to performance issues I've read about. Thanks for any input you can offer.
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