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post 1656771133 02-24-2022, 01:04 AM
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Best handguns for concealed carry?

I have a pistol with a 4.5” barrel but I want a 3 inch for concealed carry. I’m willing to spend up to $600
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post 1656771173 02-24-2022, 01:05 AM
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Glock 26 or M&P Shield
post 1656771263 02-24-2022, 01:08 AM
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Glock 43
Glock 26


Those are what i normally carry.
Sometimes i carry a Ruger Max 9 Pro too.
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post 1656771483 02-24-2022, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted By WABeast⏩
Glock 43
Glock 26


Those are what i normally carry.
Sometimes i carry a Ruger Max 9 Pro too.
I want something stronger than a 9mm
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post 1656771773 02-24-2022, 01:22 AM
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P365 is the best CC gun right now. XL if you prefer it.
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I want something stronger than a 9mm
Why? In a smaller handgun it's going to make it much less controllable, less rounds, and have an extremely minimal benefit damage wise.
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post 1656772283 02-24-2022, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
I want something stronger than a 9mm
How about Glock 27 with 40 S&W ?
post 1656772523 02-24-2022, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
I want something stronger than a 9mm
You reach a point of diminishing gains if you want a truly compact pistol stronger than 9mm. Modern 9mm ammo is good stuff. A Glock 27 is an option though.
post 1656772623 02-24-2022, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted By AgRyan⏩
P365 is the best CC gun right now. XL if you prefer it.



Why? In a smaller handgun it's going to make it much less controllable, less rounds, and have an extremely minimal benefit damage wise.
I already have a 9mm I want a .40 or .45
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post 1656772663 02-24-2022, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
I want something stronger than a 9mm
Stronger? Have you seen the ballistic gel tests of the top rounds?

You might get some extra performance out of a .357 Sig, but the differences from a smaller carry firearm aren’t big enough to neglect one with good “ergonomics”.

Real world beats paper. A gun that’s too big and heavy ends up staying at home more than it stays on your person. Get something that you will actually carry ED.
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post 1656772683 02-24-2022, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted By Perowise⏩
How about Glock 27 with 40 S&W ?
Pretty good deal there’s one for $499 I’ll probably buy that
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post 1656772763 02-24-2022, 02:06 AM
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I wouldnt carry it around op.

Youre going to be more likely to shoot someone
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post 1656772863 02-24-2022, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
I want something stronger than a 9mm
You’re not going to get the performance you want out of that short of a barrel
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Ruger lcp

They have a lcp maxx now with 10 rounds instead of 6
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post 1656772953 02-24-2022, 02:18 AM
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post 1656772963 02-24-2022, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted By ManletinAK2011⏩
Ruger lcp

They have a lcp maxx now with 10 rounds instead of 6
I said stronger than a 9mm why would I buy a .380
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
I said stronger than a 9mm why would I buy a .380
Bc you want a 3inch barrel. You get absolutely zero performance upgrade going to any different round in a barrel that short.

You’re not getting a round stronger than a 9 at that length and a .380 is basically a short 9mm
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post 1656773053 02-24-2022, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted By ManletinAK2011⏩
Bc you want a 3inch barrel. You get absolutely zero performance upgrade going to any different round in a barrel that short.

You’re not getting a round stronger than a 9 at that length and a .380 is basically a short 9mm
Glock 27 seems solid at 3.42 inch barrel and .40 s&w im about to order that
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.40SW and .45ACP aren't more powerful than 9mm in the barrel length you're talking about and the recoil won't be nearly as manageable.

9mm performs substantially better against soft armor than either of those as well so there is that to take into consideration.
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
Glock 27 seems solid at 3.42 inch barrel and .40 s&w im about to order that
.40 is a round without a purpose imo. Have you held it ? Glocks ergonomics sucks, even tho I’ve got a couple.
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Originally Posted By FreemanMorgan⏩
.40SW and .45ACP aren't more powerful than 9mm in the barrel length you're talking about and the recoil won't be nearly as manageable.

9mm performs substantially better against soft armor than either of those as well so there is that to take into consideration.
Are you saying a 9mm is more powerful at the same barrel length? Not true
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Originally Posted By ManletinAK2011⏩
.40 is a round without a purpose imo. Have you held it ? Glocks ergonomics sucks, even tho I’ve got a couple.
.40 is a better self defense round
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post 1656773273 02-24-2022, 02:31 AM
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If you want a .40 just to have a .40, why would you get that for your CC gun? And .40 Glocks are known to be unreliable since it's just a modded 9mm system. Add on the fact that with a smaller platform you'd be minimizing any theoretical advantage of the .40, while exaggerating the disadvantages. It's stupid.
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post 1656773293 02-24-2022, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
Are you saying a 9mm is more powerful at the same barrel length? Not true
I didn't say it was, but they are almost about even. And again, substantially less recoil. With a good self defense like CD +P you are beyond the majority of .40 and .45 in muzzle energy and the velocity will absolutely shred most Level II and IIIA armor.
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
.40 is a better self defense round
Not true. 9mm is superior

.380 is the best sub compact round people just don’t want to admit it.

Hell you might be better of with some .38 +p in a revolver
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What’s a good website to order from? I tried guns.com but the sale won’t go through for some reason
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Originally Posted By eatliftskate⏩
What’s a good website to order from? I tried guns.cok but the sale won’t go through for some reason
try guns.shaft
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