Thinking about a compact double stack

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I've been very happy carrying a subcompact 9 (Kimber Solo), but it seems that the predators are hunting in packs these days. I see more and more news stories of attacks by multiple assailants. Even though I carry a spare mag, I share the opinion that the fastest reload is the one already in the gun, so now I'm toying with the idea of getting a double stack ccw.

Not a big Glock fan, but I keep coming back to the G26 as a yardstick for comparing size and weight. For those that carry similar guns as your EDC, what do you like, and why?
 
I like the HK P2000sk because of it's accuracy, easy shooting, reliability and controls. It has all of the attributes I personally want in a carry gun. The newer P30sk is a great option as well.
 
If you want to compare the numbers (sized, capacities, etc.), try this site: http://www.genitron.com/ The reality of the compact 9mm polymer market is that it's crowded with good guns. Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, CZ, HK, . . . the list goes on and on.

The G26 is a very popular carry pistol and, IMHO, that's for good reason. I carry a G19 on a daily basis, but I wouldn't snoot my nose up at a G26, either. I chose the G19 for a variety of reasons: (1) because I needed one good all-around gun (rather than several dedicated ones) due to budget considerations; (2) the G19 is pretty hard to beat as the jack-of-all-trades; (3) if I hated it, I wouldn't have any trouble reselling it; and (4) that's the size I like for carry. My ordinary wardrobe lends itself well to carrying something in the mid-size or larger range.
 
In 9mm polymer autos, I carry either a S&W SD9VE (Glock 19 sized) or S&W M&P9 Shield.

Splitting the difference between those two would seem to put me at that Glock 26 sized handgun like you are searching for. And like you, I respect Glocks but they completely wrong in my hands. Personally, I think I'd probably end up with a S&W M&PC. No, I haven't had S&W's koolaid :p , it just so happens that the M&P9C feels pretty good in my hands.

it seems that the predators are hunting in packs these days. I see more and more news stories of attacks by multiple assailants
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You do hear this a lot, but is there any hard data to back this up? I'm asking this to the TFL community at large.

Most people also think that mass shooting are at historically high levels, but in fact they are not - it just feels like they are because we live in a 24 hour news cycle.
 
I think it really comes down to situational awareness and the areas you travel. If you frequent dangerous areas due to work/or its the only place you can afford to live, I could see wanting more firepower as it would be more likely to encounter a dangerous situation. I'll also say majority of small time criminals/thugs just want an easy target, but will flee at the sign of a gun/gunshot. Watch a few videos online where someone stands there ground against multiple assialiants. Once bullets start flying, they scatter. I dont feel undergunned with 6 shots of .357 mag or 17 shots of 9mm personally. Of course I always pray I never have to draw my weapon as well.

Enough of my ramblings...A glock 26 is an excellent package if 9mm is your carry choice, weight and capacity are excellent. I carried a M&P40c for 3 years before switching to an LC9 for more comfort. Just remember a good belt and holster will be able to carry/conceal more weight comfortably.
 
My cold weather EDC for a few years was an S&W 990 compact (VERY similar to the Walther P99c). It is 98% of the length, width and weight of a G26. It the winter it was fine carrying it IWB in a Tommy Theis hybrid holster but in the summer I could not carry it in shorts and a tshirt without it feeling like it was printing. At that point I down graded to my Ruger LCP Custom.

Last fall I picked up a S&W 908s (3rd gen single stack) and the 990c has been in the safe ever since. Even though it only a little bit thinner it carries so much easier. The only time I have carried it in summer attire was while on vacation in FL (gotta love that FL non-resident permit!). It carried much easier than the double stack.
 
The über-reliable, well-made, if slightly heavy, Smith & Wesson Model 6906, chambered in 9mm Luger is my pistol of choice when it comes to carrying a compact pistol, having a double-stack magazine, concealed.
 
4 or 5 rounds probably won't make you feel more secure so where would you stop. 15 sounds good until you think 19 would be better, but then again why not 21? Or maybe a AR pistol in 300blk? :o

Back when I was on the double stack kick I tried all the thick as a brick junkers like the g26, p229, m&p 9C, and PT145....sold or traded them all. I'm kind of warming up to the 320 compact (not sub compact), but now carry a G2 or Shield 98% of the time.

I don't have a problem depending on my Shield, it still gives me 9 rounds of the good stuff.
 
Not a big Glock fan, but I keep coming back to the G26 as a yardstick for comparing size and weight. For those that carry similar guns as your EDC, what do you like, and why?
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I do carry, at times, an XD40 subcompact. It's a chunky little thing,
 
My most common EDC is a CZ75 D PCR. My first personal full size double stack was a steel EAA Witness, and I up-traded to the CZ75B with de-cocker, so the familiarity of the firearm was already there for the compact. I like hammers and de-cockers, so that is a plus for me. The size and weight is not a complaint for me, as I carry a Sig 229 and full duty belt for work anyhow- I'm not sure how others would feel about the size and weight. Both of my CZ pistols have been phenomenally reliable and accurate. I'm sold on the CZ name brand, and if nothing else- "CZ" really is quite easy to spell even on days I haven't had my coffee.
 
I'm with 10-96 on this one. Don't trust a firearm with a springy-thingy in the trigger. Only stricker fire I have is a Kahr P-9 which has been 100% reliable, while it's a good choice for hot summer days I find myself gravitating to an old Colt Agent for those applications. First choice for concealed carry is the PCR.
accurate, 100% reliable, great ergonomics and no springy-thingy.:)
 
I've carried a Glock 26, S&W M&P 9c, and HK P2000sk. I find it pretty easy to carry the smaller double stacks. I have carried single stacks kike the S&w Shield as well but despite not having large hands I find the single stacks feel abnormally narrow simply from what I use normally.


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My P30SK isn't so small. But wow is it easily pocket concealable and it acts like a full-size pistol. Wonderful pistol.
 
If you are worried about multiple attackers you need a pistol that you can shoot really well rather than just more capacity and IMO that means something with a grip you can get all three fingers on. IMO the Glock 19 is the best combination of size, weight, firepower, reliability, and concealability. As far as hammer fired I really like my HK P30SK with 13 round magazine and X-Grip magazine extender.
 
As others have said, there is a wide variety of very good pistols meeting your requirements. I have a G26 and a M&P 9C and have no particular preference of one over the other. They are both a little blocky compared to the single stack 9's and 40's. I agree with you on being more comfortable with 10 or so rounds than with 5 or 6.
 
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