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Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:13 pm
by LSUTiger
Glock 19

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:24 pm
by lildave40
I enjoy the XD Mod 2 9mm.

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:25 pm
by aero10
+1 on M&P9c. I typically carry a Shield 40 but have a M&P9c I carry sometimes. I much prefer the M&P9c, but I typically carry the Shield 40 because it's smaller.

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:52 pm
by Syntyr
longhorn86 wrote:Springfield XDm 3.8 Compact in .45... excellent firearms!
My main carry but if I need smaller I go with HK p30 sk 9mm. But I don't mind my pinky on the bottom of the mag.

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:52 pm
by Excaliber
longhorn86 wrote:Springfield XDm 3.8 Compact in .45 or 9mm. Either a good choice, I own both, excellent firearms!
:iagree:

This gun is a nearly perfect balance among power, ergonomics, safety (grip safety), capacity and concealability - after the 1911, of course!

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:58 pm
by Liberty
LosAlce wrote:
Liberty wrote: I never liked the idea of a Striker fired weapon for a new carrier.
I don't necessarily have an aversion to striker fired weapons, I just tend to prefer hammer fired ones. I've also been considering a mid size carry piece so I'll be interested to see everyone's suggestions as well. :bigear:
My concern for them is about the newer users. I understand that an experienced carrier can and does carry and reholster safely.

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:51 pm
by vjallen75
I used a Glock 19 at my LTC class. I liked it for the most part but it didn't feel comfortable in my hand. I did some research and found the FNS-9mm. Give it a try, they also have it in a compact version.

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:00 pm
by bmwrdr
A low cost option would be a CZ P07, it compares to a Glock 19 in terms of size and capacity.
Another option would be the Sphinx SDP subcompact, it comapres to a Glock 26 in terms of size but holds 13(+1) in a flush magazine.

:tiphat:

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:26 pm
by TexasFlash
I have a glock 27 and 30sf that I carry with X-Grips installed on G22 and G21 full size magazines...gives me a full size grip with great feel and extra mag capacity; works well for me. You can see videos at Glockstore website. YMMV
Dave :txflag:

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:48 am
by longhorn86
Excaliber wrote:
longhorn86 wrote:Springfield XDm 3.8 Compact in .45 or 9mm. Either a good choice, I own both, excellent firearms!
:iagree:

This gun is a nearly perfect balance among power, ergonomics, safety (grip safety), capacity and concealability - after the 1911, of course!

A 1911 is next on my list, so I will have all bases covered then!

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:05 pm
by Morbidrealities
joe817 wrote:A Commander size 1911 might be a good alternative to you. :thumbs2:
Agreed. A Sig P227 Carry, might work for you as well. 11 x .45 with a couple 14 round spares......

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:15 pm
by WTR
I find a H & K USP compact very comfortable and easy to conceal. It is no pocket carry , but I never pocket carry

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:35 pm
by LosAlce
Liberty wrote: My concern for them is about the newer users. I understand that an experienced carrier can and does carry and reholster safely.
Gotcha

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:43 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
I own Glocks and I must admit I don't like them at all. The biggest problem is the grip angle is significantly different from 1911's that I have carried and used for decades. I also don't like the brick feel of a Glock, but some people like it.

If you intend to get a 1911, or most any other automatic that has pretty much the same grip angle, then I'd stay away from Glocks.
Chas.

Re: Good Midsize Carry

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:49 pm
by Dart106A
Starting to really like the feel of the Walther grips. PPS is an awesome single-stack option, and very thin.