Justincase
6.5 Creedmoor
Taurus Millennium G2, G2c, G2s or G3. My G2 is included amongst the relatively few semi auto guns I have that has NEVER failed. All of them can be had for less than $300 if you can find them with 10 round magazines.
Affordable small carry gun?
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FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
That's kinda interesting. That 10rd mag bit sucks ass, but I see in .40 they are 10rd anyway.
One I would not recommend is the Kel-Tec PF9, I have one and hate it!!
Justincase
6.5 Creedmoor
The G2 and G2c are just a tad bigger than the Glock 43, the G2s is very similar to the Shield, and the G3 would be G19 in size
Haven't read through all the posts but have a Ruger LC9 that might fit bill. Small and concealable. 9mm. Hated the factory trigger and replaced it with GP Precisions (sp?). Trigger much better than factory but will never carry it now lol. Anyway check it out might for the bill. Personally would never sell a gun for "cheap" (not worth selling) but I'm sure one can be had for far less than $500.
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FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Thinking I might have to check some out. I have pretty big hands, last small handgun I fired slide bit me pretty good. Bled like s stuck pig lmao. Don't remember what model but it was an older Walther. I definitely need something with a bit of a spur on it.
Love my Sig 938 but not "cheap".
Something to consider is that most compact are less then 10rds so you sure want one that you shoot the best with! And want to practice with, My two carry choices that I have are a S&W 6906 thou it is a double stack 10 rd'er and a S&W Shield 9mm both I like to shoot and stay fresh with. The Kel-Tec PF9 and my S&W Bodyguard are better for deep concealment but I don't like shooting them.
That 6906 is as fat as a brick , I remember when the standard 12 rd. mags were considered “hi cap”
The 1911 Commander or officer conceals easier though you lose rds.
rizzo72
.177 BB
Take a look at the Mossberg MC1sC. I love it. Accepts Glock 43 mags and the sights are Sig pattern. Have owned it almost a year now. Well made and reliable. Worth a look.
Cleck
.308 Win
If you don't mind stepping down to 9, the Shield might work. I had a gen1 Shield in 40, and it kept resetting in my hand. "Worked" fine for close and personal shit, but when trying to shoot longer distance, it wasn't as good. Saw you mention you had bigger hands, so that's why I mention that. That's why I moved to the Glock 48. Still about the same thickness (little thicker), so it helps fill the hand a bit better. Conceals just fine for me w/ a iwb and a t-shirt. Bravo Concealment makes a great holster, and the DeSantis I got here is also a great carry/conceal holster.
At $450, it was about what I'd consider "average" for most guns. The Glock 43x is basically the same thing, only smaller.
Check this site out for size comparisons. The 48 looks huge compared to the Shield, but it's not, the Shield is just that small. Try comparing different pistols Glock G48 vs Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield size comparison | Handgun Hero
At $450, it was about what I'd consider "average" for most guns. The Glock 43x is basically the same thing, only smaller.
Check this site out for size comparisons. The 48 looks huge compared to the Shield, but it's not, the Shield is just that small. Try comparing different pistols Glock G48 vs Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield size comparison | Handgun Hero
wizrd
6.5 Creedmoor
Second the motion on that Mossberg MC1sc. Several guys I know have bought them. I bought one. I have another on order. Looking for a couple more. I have 950 rounds thru mine, not ONE failure yet. I personally won't carry a gun that can't or won't put 400 rounds downrange without a bobble. Glock 43 mags also work. Most Glock 43 holsters will also fit the Mossberg. The other guys I speak of also have had similar results, and they all love theirs, too. Easy take down, shoot where you point them. Price point around $ 350 most places.
Xae289
.223 Rem
My personal inexpensive and small carry gun is the Walther PPS. They have two models, the original M1, which has a paddle mag release on the bottom of the trigger guard and a small rail on the front of the frame. The M2 has a normal button mag release and no rail. When I got my full carry, I was doing research into small, inexpensive carry options. The one happened to be in the used lot of an LGS I went to for some smith work on another gun.
I have the PPS M1 in .40 S&W. I compared it at the store with the Shield, the Glock 26, and the Glock 42 and 43 and liked everything about it better from the feel of the grip with either backstrap to the trigger. I got mine for under $400. The original buyer apparently had reliability issues and sold it back to the store. I haven't had even one malfunction in the at least 2000 rds I've put through it. I've used a bunch of different ammo from low-velocity 165 grain ball target ammo to handloads pushing a 200 grain hard cast wide-flat nose.
I have the PPS M1 in .40 S&W. I compared it at the store with the Shield, the Glock 26, and the Glock 42 and 43 and liked everything about it better from the feel of the grip with either backstrap to the trigger. I got mine for under $400. The original buyer apparently had reliability issues and sold it back to the store. I haven't had even one malfunction in the at least 2000 rds I've put through it. I've used a bunch of different ammo from low-velocity 165 grain ball target ammo to handloads pushing a 200 grain hard cast wide-flat nose.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Friend of mine carries one (P3AT) all day, every day. In Texas, no less.
Personally, I am loving the P238 but... mine was free.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Ended at $342
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Well a bit of an update. Will be looking for either a PPS or Mossy. My daughter's BF has a Shield and let me fondle it for a bit. Don't like the grip at all. He loves the gun overall but I can't get past the grip.
Sold a boat windshield to cover the cost so I should be good as long as I can find something in stock in a couple weeks.
Sold a boat windshield to cover the cost so I should be good as long as I can find something in stock in a couple weeks.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
43 or h ?
Justincase
6.5 Creedmoor
Have you held the PPS? I really wanted to like that gun, cuz I love the feel of my PPQ and the grip is very similar, but I found that the PPS grip was too much like the Shield. Too thin side to side for how deep it is if that makes sense.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
have you considered a snub nose 38 special ?
I have the Taurus Ultra Lite,
Charter Arms makes a nice gun, bought the wife one
EEA also has a snub nose, all should come in the $300 - 400 range
I have the Taurus Ultra Lite,
Charter Arms makes a nice gun, bought the wife one
EEA also has a snub nose, all should come in the $300 - 400 range
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
H? Was thinking either the Mossberg MC1 or Walther PPS.
I haven't handled a PPS yet, don't know anyone who has one. Kinda basing the though off videos I've been watching and their thought of the grip. The thing with the Shield, there's grippy feeling to me. Just handling it, it felt like it wanted to slip free. There's a few other things about it I didn't like, some of which may be because he has very few rounds through it. Maybe it needs a thorough break-in.
I'm not really into revelers. I had a snubby for a while, Charter Arms Bulldog Pug, 44special. Shot ok, just don't care for revolvers.
Honestly the only advantage for the MC1 over the PPS is glock interchangeability (ie G43 magazines and iirc uses glock sights) downside its still such a new gun, deff hasn't wowd the community enough since no one really talks about it. But that also means no one is reporting issues..
But with the PPS you have to deal with Walther kinda not really caring about the US market
But with the PPS you have to deal with Walther kinda not really caring about the US market
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
The G43 mag usability is a plus I've been liking, sights are Sig.
There's quite a few very positive reviews on YouTube for the MC1.
Matters none to me if Walther cares about this market, they have a great reputation for building solid guns that are very ergonomics friendly and any Walther I've handled has an outstanding trigger right out of the box.
But yeah, aftermarket support is slim though.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
It was a joke that went poorly. (PPS43 or PPSh)
The pps has a very decent trigger for a small single stack subcompact.
There isn't many options for aftermarket on the pps m2. Without a rail you don't even have a real option for a light.
The "le" edition come with luminescent sights. But I think you can buy tritium or fiber optic aftermarket sights.
I carry mine in a CYA IWB holster.
From the outside of the clip to far side of holster it's like 1.8" wide. Super slim
For being such a small pistol it's well made and pretty beefy. The right side is even a full length slide rail if you care about such things (sorry my phone camera sucks). It's solid made in germany goodness.
Xae289
.223 Rem
Walther makes a PPS M2 that comes with a Shield RMSc red dot if you're interested and can find one. That's probably what I'd go for if I were buying another PPS. Regardless, I'd go with the M2 if only for the much better holster options.
If you ever find yourself in the Westchester area before you buy, feel free to shoot me a PM and I'd be happy to let you shoot mine.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Honestly, I like the mag release on the original PPS much better. My P99 has the euro mag release. Once I used it a few times it's just more natural to use than a button.
wizrd
6.5 Creedmoor
Mossberg MC1sc was tested extensively, at their 'coming out party' - at Gunsite in Arizona, by 10 or 12 gun writers, over a weeks time. The report, which had nothing but praise for the new pistol, over the course of the week - not one of the handguns experienced any failure to fire - of any kind. - This had NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE, IN ANY FIREARMS TESTING, it was truly a FIRST. It was also noted that they operated and cycled flawlessly with 9mm. 'snake-shot' - not many 9's are capable of cycling that type of round. I bought one, and after 1600 rounds, without a hiccup, I bought another one, - when I went to pick up the 2nd one, I bought a third. - Yes, they are that good. 3rd one gifted to my son.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
There were several places that had the MC1 in FDE/Tritium sights for under $400, but are sold out. If I can find one in a couple weeks under $400 I may go that way.
MC1sc TRUGLO® Tritium Pro™ Sights | O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
www.mossberg.com