Dont buy into the hype about calibers.  Check out boxotruth and some other websites. 9mm is all you need, you'll end up with more bullets per clip, and its a lot cheaper to shoot.

 

That said I'd recommend a CZ P-07.  Just got one and its now my favorite gun.  I have several other polymer pistols, glock 19, m&p40c(horrible trigger), Springfield XD9.  The CZ has the best ergonomics of any polymer frames pistol i've ever shot.  I love that its hammer fired with the da/sa trigger pulls.  Its also been the most accurate pistol i've shot out of the box.

 

  If that isnt available I'd recommend the XD.  Keep in mind everyone has different hands.  Pick the one that you shoot the best.

I carry a Glock 26 almost every day.  I might add a Kahr CM9 or Ruger LCR for the summer carry.  I want something that is a little more pocket carry friendly. 

Dont buy into the hype about calibers.  Check out boxotruth and some other websites. 9mm is all you need, you'll end up with more bullets per clip, and its a lot cheaper to shoot.

 

That said I'd recommend a CZ P-07.  Just got one and its now my favorite gun.  I have several other polymer pistols, glock 19, m&p40c(horrible trigger), Springfield XD9.  The CZ has the best ergonomics of any polymer frames pistol i've ever shot.  I love that its hammer fired with the da/sa trigger pulls.  Its also been the most accurate pistol i've shot out of the box.

 

  If that isnt available I'd recommend the XD.  Keep in mind everyone has different hands.  Pick the one that you shoot the best.

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This guy knows what he is talking about!  If it fits you look at the CZ 75B compact in double action, great gun.

Once I get comfortable with it, my Ruger SR9c will be my boat gun. So far I have enjoyed shooting it but practice time is limited to lack of ammo.

Once I get comfortable with it, my Ruger SR9c will be my boat gun. So far I have enjoyed shooting it but practice time is limited to lack of ammo.

 

You are going to like it.  I have had mine for 9 months and have about 1000 rounds through it.  My only complaint is how different it shoots based on which magazine you have in it but that may just be me.

 

You are going to like it.  I have had mine for 9 months and have about 1000 rounds through it.  My only complaint is how different it shoots based on which magazine you have in it but that may just be me.

 

 

So far its been a great gun but it didn't like the BVAC reloads I was shooting in it. About every 3-4 rounds got hung up on extraction. I just need some more practice time. My uncle has a relatively light used Ruger GP 100 .357 Magnum. Been thinking about making an offer on that gun. Its stainless and I bet is a beast to shoot..lol.

So far its been a great gun but it didn't like the BVAC reloads I was shooting in it. About every 3-4 rounds got hung up on extraction. I just need some more practice time. My uncle has a relatively light used Ruger GP 100 .357 Magnum. Been thinking about making an offer on that gun. Its stainless and I bet is a beast to shoot..lol.

 

I have not had even 1 stove pipe on factory loads.  The range I belong to now does not allow reloads so I have never fired them in the 9c

Everyone has their favorite brand, But you really can't go wrong with either Springfield Armory, Glock or S & W.

Personally i carry a Springfield Xdm in .40 But if i had the cash i would get an Xds .45

 

whichever route you choose i highly suggest looking into getting a Crossbreed holster.

Everyone has their favorite brand, But you really can't go wrong with either Springfield Armory, Glock or S & W.

Personally i carry a Springfield Xdm in .40 But if i had the cash i would get an Xds .45

 

whichever route you choose i highly suggest looking into getting a Crossbreed holster.

Who needs a holster. Just crotch it like they do on the west coast.

Who needs a holster. Just crotch it like they do on the west coast.

Good luck with that impromptu circumcision lol

Good luck with that impromptu circumcision lol

Apparently that is dependent on how low your pants are.

I have not had even 1 stove pipe on factory loads.  The range I belong to now does not allow reloads so I have never fired them in the 9c

 

 

I keep getting stovepipes on PMC and American Eagle ammo too.  Any ideas? Maybe needs a good cleaning?

I keep getting stovepipes on PMC and American Eagle ammo too.  Any ideas? Maybe needs a good cleaning?

How many rounds have you put through it.  I had a P-85 that would not shoot cheap ammo until I had about 2000 rounds through it.  The spring was just to strong from the factory.

 

Put a box of better ammo through it after a good cleaning.  

I carry a Glock 23 Love it. I have small hands and it just feels right for me. I would recommend checking out the Springfield XDS .45 like slonzp said. I have had a chance to handle one a few times because my best friend has one. He carries it everyday and he says that he loves it. It's small but packs a punch. It's decently accurate too. The slide is pretty heavy to compensate for the bigger round so you can get a good "double tap" grouping. It's a single stack 5+1. I generally go for side arms that feel right for me in my hand. I've been checking out the Walther pps 9mm which is a slim single stack. I don't know if i can get used to the Mag release on the trigger guard though......

 

Good Luck!!!!

How many rounds have you put through it.  I had a P-85 that would not shoot cheap ammo until I had about 2000 rounds through it.  The spring was just to strong from the factory.

 

Put a box of better ammo through it after a good cleaning. 

 

 

At least a 100 rounds, maybe a few more.

Everyone has their favorite brand, But you really can't go wrong with either Springfield Armory, Glock or S & W.

Personally i carry a Springfield Xdm in .40 But if i had the cash i would get an Xds .45

whichever route you choose i highly suggest looking into getting a Crossbreed holster.

I have a Crossbreed for my Xds it fits my subcompact 9 and full size 45. I also had one for my LCP. If i was going to order one again I'd get another one in horse hide, I think they are softer and more comfortable. They also tolerate the sweat better...

Hello I'm new to the gun forum part of BR but not to guns.  I have been carrying a gun professionally for 30+ years (open and concealed). For concealed carry I have carried semi-auto pistols in the size range of the Colt Gov"t Model Series 70 MK IV and teh Beretta 92 series. The revolvers I have carried range from a 2 1/2" S&W model 66 up to a 6" Colt Python. I find it is relatively easy to carry a revolver with a barrel from 2" to 4". My nnormal off duty guns today seem to be a 3" S&W model 65-3 or a 4" Colt Python. The best advice I can give is no two people are the same, what works for one may not work for another. The secret to concealed carry is a combination. The gun, the method of carry, the proper holster, and the clothing all combine to make an effective carry system. I have a large tote of old holsters (duty and concealed carry) that I have used over the years and for me the OWB holsters work best. I love my Bianchi pancake style holster for my 4" Python and 4" S&W 686. With a light jacket or a 511 vest thes 4" revolvers conceal very well.

How many rounds have you put through it.  I had a P-85 that would not shoot cheap ammo until I had about 2000 rounds through it.  The spring was just to strong from the factory.

 

Put a box of better ammo through it after a good cleaning.  

 

 

We took it apart and cleaned and oiled it real good. I took it over to where I bought it and they inspected it and couldn't see any problems with the gun itself. After talking for a bit, he believed I was probably limp wristing. So, I got a little better ammo, some Magtech 124 gr and Remington 124 gr hollow points and I shot with not problems. I also shot some American Eagle 115 gr and no problems. After adjusting my grip and locking my wrists a little more I didn't have any problems. So, hopefully I have  that problem corrected.

Just regarding the original post. Ive been carrying sr9c since it was released. Put about 500 rounds through it before I trusted it enough to carry. About 3 years into carrying it, one day at the range it failed to eject a casing. Went home polished feed ramp, happened again. Then a slew of other problems. I couldn't believe for almost 3 years I was carrying something that was unreliable. All I can do is thank god I never had a life or death situation. I ended up carrying my fnx40 for roughly 6 months and fully upgraded the Sr. New stainless guide rod, new springs, ghost trigger, ejector, etc. After all upgrades I put a good 2000 rounds through it and not a single failure. It is my dedicated carry. The point I'm getting at is make sure you are 110% confident in whatever you decide to carry.

Ruger Sr40c,about 2000 rounds and no problems. Easy carry gun ,but I am a big guy and can conceal a mid to full size easley.

Whatever gun you can shoot the best with, and handle well. I'd rather hit a vital with a 22 then miss with at 50 cal.

Ruger lcp

Just regarding the original post. Ive been carrying sr9c since it was released. Put about 500 rounds through it before I trusted it enough to carry. About 3 years into carrying it, one day at the range it failed to eject a casing. Went home polished feed ramp, happened again. Then a slew of other problems. I couldn't believe for almost 3 years I was carrying something that was unreliable. All I can do is thank god I never had a life or death situation. I ended up carrying my fnx40 for roughly 6 months and fully upgraded the Sr. New stainless guide rod, new springs, ghost trigger, ejector, etc. After all upgrades I put a good 2000 rounds through it and not a single failure. It is my dedicated carry. The point I'm getting at is make sure you are 110% confident in whatever you decide to carry.

 

Why polish the feed ramp if you are having extractor problems? Just curious.

A follow up on my problem of the gun ejecting the spent round. As I stated before, we cleaned and oiled it and I ran some 124 gr hollow points through it with not problems. Fast forward to this last Thursday and I finally got to spend some quality time at the range with my sr9c. No one was there, maybe it was the 96 degree temp and 107 degree heat index but whatever the reason I had the range to myself. I had finally built up enough ammo to shoot. I was shooting 115 gr PMC, Remington, and American Federal Eagle in 115 gr and a few rounds in 147 gr flat nose as well as some junk stuff I picked up. I shot about 200 rounds with only one little hiccup. The gun was finally good as advertised. I am a novice shooter, so my groupings were getting a little better by the end of my session. It just takes range time and practice. With ammo slowly coming back around hopefully I can get in some more practice. I'm very happy with it so far not that we got the problem straightened out which i think was mostly my grip. 

I used to carry a Sig P232 any time I was around large crowds and or alcohol. What a sweet gun. I sold it years back and now I'm gunless. I need to pick up another one.