Which 9mm Auto Would You Consider The Best All Around Concealed Carry Gun?

Should take all the answers you like and put it up for a vote.

KAHR P9... the plastic framed one for lightweight. Get Night Sights.

If capacity is an issue, go for Kel-Tec.

Either way, invest in a quality holter or carry device you will use. Even a cap gun will do the job 90% of the time.
 
I've had SIG's, a Glock, an H&K, a Beretta, an IMI, a Kahr, a Helwan, a Walther, a Ruger, and more a few S&W's. I even had a Davis derringer in 9mm for a few minutes once.

I still have a Browning HP, and a CZ75. ;)
 
a 9mm for carry ... definitely the Gl-26. I am surprised, though, that the Kahr P-9 was not mentioned until BadgerArms mentioned it. The P-9 is definitely a bit more concealable that the G-26 ... BUT ... I have quite a few rounds through my buddies' P-9 .... and I'd still choose the Gl-26. The Kahr P9 is accurate & reliable ... but I prefer the shooting charactistics of the Glocks! I love the Sigs ... but they just aren't that well suited for concealed carry IMHO>
peace, gary
 
I've been seriously considering the Keltec P11 as my CCW. Very light weight, with a lot of satisfied owners out there and with good customer support. It does have its share of 'lemons' basing on several posts I've read here and there, but the price-benefit ratio is much too tempting to ignore. If i have the means right now, I'd probably take my chances with it. It might take some work to get it working reliably, but I'm not in a hurry... ;)


Regards,


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Tim,
Nobody has yet mentioned keeping your P95!!! The P95 can be concealed!! There are IWB holsters made for it. Predator and Fist come to mind. I have the KP95DC. I carry it in a Bianchi Shadow II pancake holster. It is not my current choice for a carry pistol, but it was my first, because that is what I had when I got my CCW. What is on my hip nowadays is the Glock 36. It is a G19 size gun, only thinner and chambered in .45ACP. The G26 is a good pistol also. If you are strapped for cash, it would be simpler to seek out a good holster for your Ruger.
A few places to start your search are:

Good hunting!!!
 
It might take some work to get it working reliably, but I'm not in a hurry...
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(reguarding his Kel-Tec)

I respect your opinion, but what if you need your firearm for self defense and it decides you're not quite finished getting all the bugs out? I'd rather pay more for a firearm I can trust my life with. Maybe that's just me, but preservation of life should come first, because without it, what exactly do you have?
 
Good point there, brandon.

That's why I'm still in the "considering" stage. In my case, I already have a reliable piece, a USP9f, but I'd really, REALLY hate to lug this big gun around considering that i'm not big at all. And a CCW in a clutch bag is not an attractive alternative, either. The Glocks and Kahrs are much too expensive here, while Taurus' PT-111 is more risky, basing on recent experiences shared in this forum. That leaves the Keltec, and revolvers (but i prefer autos). As i said, I'm in no rush to acquire my permit yet, and the Keltec may prove to be as reliable as I need it to be after some F & B work has been done on it.
, but what if you need your firearm for self defense and it decides you're not quite finished getting all the bugs out?
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BUT, seriously, could this not happen to any other product?:rolleyes:


Be safe,


New_comer:cool:
 
Oh of course it could. You have to find something that would reduce the chances of a malfunction. I have heard some people say you should put 1000 rounds thru your gun before you can trust it. I don't buy that, because it'll still just as likely to fail on that 1001 shot.
 
small size

Kahr K9.
Larger size: too subjective, too many to list, but how can anyone beat a Hi-Power or P7?
 
The dynamic duo for comfort of carry and ease of concealability when dressing for warm weather:

Kahr P9 Covert
Smith 340PD

Don
 
I have heard some people say you should put 1000 rounds thru your gun before you can trust it. I don't buy that, because it'll still just as likely to fail on that 1001 shot.
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This is one reason why I subscribe to the idea that the chosen CCW should be proof-tested with about 150-200 rounds of the desired carry ammo, but check-fired only sparingly (one magful every 2-3 months IMO, your needs may vary) after that. I would then maintain an identical gun for practice/plinking purposes (with less expensive guns I could afford to do this, and is a good reason to buy two of everything :D). Battering a gun, especially a sub-compact, with thousands of rounds of high powered ammo isn't going to increase its reliability one bit. On the contrary, doing so is a definite invitation for MURPHY's LAWS to take effect, be it a revolver or a Glock, or whatever... JMHO. :)


Best regards,


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