That said, we’re much more likely to take classes, get to the range, and practice conscientiously if we happen to have a quality firearm we enjoy. The responsibility of carrying a firearm daily is a huge one on both legal and moral levels, and we simply can’t guess. On that last point, no matter what kind of gun we shoot, we must practice with our chosen gear to have the skills needed-on demand-if the worst were to occur. All have proven categorically reliable in our range program, as well as training experience by many shooters, all offer acceptable to excellent ammunition capacity, all are slim and lightweight to make carrying a breeze with a proper setup, and all are enjoyable enough in shooting to make that all-important commitment to training and technical development. Some of the top contenders I’m highly recommending to newer shooters shopping for their first defensive pistol include the Glock 48/Glock 43x (grouped together because they’re basically identical with the exception of barrel length), the S&W Shield/Shield Plus, SIG-Sauer P365/P365XL, and the Springfield Armory Hellcat. Here, you get the reliability, payload, and serious caliber of a service pistol, all with the ease of carry once only associated with backup guns like small. The new generation of 9mm subcompacts are a rare instance in life where the cake can be both had and eaten, as the saying goes. No longer is the choice “big, reliable, and shootable, but tough to pack” or “small and portable, but harder to shoot and less reliable”. What’s caused me to change, or at least significantly amend, my stance on smaller carry guns? Quite simply, it’s the current crop of truly excellent, utterly reliable, and suprisingly easy to shoot options that offer previously unheard of ammunition capacities compared to anything a product generation ago. Moreover, even if this hypothetical new shooter makes the informed decision to responsibly train and start carrying a firearm daily, they still may not be inclined to endure the bulk or weight of a service sized pistol, as much as they may like such a gun at the range going armed is a huge enough change to their daily routine, and a long, fat, or heavy pistol is all too likely to languish at home in a safe, rather than become that life-protecting everyday companion riding discreetly in a holster. What do I mean by that? I’m referencing the individual, pretty new to firearms, who has a good attitude for training, but simply isn’t “gunny” like someone who’s been a shooter or avid firearms collector for years. But obviously, larger guns are the preserve of the dedicated or enthusiast shooter, and don’t necessarily fit into the lifestyle of a person just entering the defensive or concealed carry firearm realm. I’ve always held that it was worth said effort though–and I still do, with qualifications–due to the superior shooting attributes that a larger pistol offers compared to something else. I’m also quick to point out that such guns can be effectively concealed with the right setup–that is, a sturdy belt, good holster, and reasonably chosen clothing–with the caveat that one has to work a little harder to tote it than they would with a compact alternative, or something even smaller.
Sub compact 9mm full size#
I’ve been a long time advocate (and dedicated daily practitioner) of carrying full size pistols for many reasons–capacity, ergonomics, shootability, and recoil control to name some of the big ones.
Yes–*gasp*–a subcompact pistol, perish the thought! Or at least that’s what I might have felt even as recently as a few years ago.īut first, a little backstory to give some context to those not familiar with my proclivities as a shooter and instructor. More and more, rather than my trusty Glock “17K” (a Glock 17 custom chopped to a G19’s grip length) or finish-worn Wilson Combat EDC X9L in a Tenicor Velo AWB or similar appendix holster, what you’ll find when I go out and about (or am relaxing at home) is a 9mm S&W Shield Plus. 0 Likes A strange, almost eerie transformation has been taking place in my concealed carry gun rotation of late.
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