Best CCW auto

pecka · 01-21-2007, 08:26 PM

Considering variables such as concealability, accuracy, reliability, load power,... which is the best all around auto loading CCW. Small frame, 9mm or smaller please. I know, I left out the high end guns. I only listed guns in my price range. If you put OTHER please list. Thanks

ALR · 01-21-2007, 08:34 PM

1911 45acp I do carry a Bersa 380 but like my colt 1911 in cold weather

Uncle Red · 01-21-2007, 11:12 PM

Given the parameters: Springfield XD sub-compact. About the same price as many you listed.
Springfield Armory - Products - XD Pistols - 3 in. Sub-Compact
-UR

pecka · 01-22-2007, 01:39 AM

UR
Im gonna have to go check out the XD.

silentknight · 01-22-2007, 08:57 AM

In my eyes, its the SIG 239. The subcompact XD's are very nice as well

at4rxj · 01-22-2007, 08:57 AM

KAHR CW40.

high power, small gun, very nice

BattleRifleG3 · 01-22-2007, 09:48 AM

Out of all those I'd have to say Bersa 380.

I like the Steyr M40 myself.

Jay1958 · 01-23-2007, 11:57 AM

Bersa UC9, Bersa T380CC and Ruger P95DC.

Those are my three carry guns, depending on the situation. I prefer the UC9 for its small size, hi-capacity (13+1) and 9mm round. I carry it the most. My T380CC (the slightly smaller and lighter CC version of the Thunder 380) is my second choice, I carry it when I need something smaller and/or lighter than the UC9. It has 8+1 capacity. I carry the Ruger when size isn't a significant issue, or when one of my Bersas is temporarily out of the rotation.

I have full confidence in all three.

Jay1958

Roy Collins · 01-24-2007, 12:35 AM

Colt pocketlite .380 1st
Beretta 84 .380 2nd

For a little bigger size 22.5 oz Colt defender .45

Uncle Red · 01-26-2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pecka

UR
Im gonna have to go check out the XD.

I think Oxford has this exact gun as a ccw. You might try sending him a PM for any questions. Ox is a stand-up guy, I'd trust any info he has on this pistol.

-UR

SilverRun · 01-26-2007, 01:24 PM

Kel-tec P3AT in .380. It will fit in your front pocket and is very light weight. If I have on more cloths, I would go with a Para CCO with the LDA trigger.

Beer Forever · 01-26-2007, 02:24 PM

I like the compact Kimber Custom II

Chris · 01-26-2007, 03:15 PM

Ox talked me into the sub-compact 9. I love it. feels awesome in my hand while giving me safety and ease of use.

View Poll Results: Best CCW----- concealability, accuracy, reliability, load power,...
Bersa .380	3	15.79%
Bersa Ultra Compact 9mm	1	5.26%
Makarov 9x18	2	10.53%
Taurus Millennium Pro 9mm	2	10.53%
Kel-Tec	1	5.26%
CZ models	0	0%
Ruger	2	10.53%
Smith&Wesson	1	5.26%
Other	9	47.37%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

01-21-2007, 08:26 PM	#1
pecka Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LaPlace, La (New Orleans) Posts: 104	Best CCW auto Considering variables such as concealability, accuracy, reliability, load power,... which is the best all around auto loading CCW. Small frame, 9mm or smaller please. I know, I left out the high end guns. I only listed guns in my price range. If you put OTHER please list. Thanks Last edited by pecka; 01-21-2007 at 09:04 PM.

01-21-2007, 08:34 PM	#2
ALR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 184	1911 45acp I do carry a Bersa 380 but like my colt 1911 in cold weather __________________ Hold on pardner,good things are coming to you! <--- Gittin to the gittin place. Last edited by ALR; 01-21-2007 at 08:37 PM.

01-21-2007, 11:12 PM	#3
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	Given the parameters: Springfield XD sub-compact. About the same price as many you listed. Springfield Armory - Products - XD Pistols - 3 in. Sub-Compact -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

01-22-2007, 08:57 AM	#5
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Images: 3	In my eyes, its the SIG 239. The subcompact XD's are very nice as well __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

01-22-2007, 01:39 AM	#4
pecka Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LaPlace, La (New Orleans) Posts: 104	UR Im gonna have to go check out the XD.

01-22-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 856 Images: 10	KAHR CW40. high power, small gun, very nice

01-22-2007, 09:48 AM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Out of all those I'd have to say Bersa 380. I like the Steyr M40 myself. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-23-2007, 11:57 AM	#8
Jay1958 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 161	All three of my carry guns are on the list Bersa UC9, Bersa T380CC and Ruger P95DC. Those are my three carry guns, depending on the situation. I prefer the UC9 for its small size, hi-capacity (13+1) and 9mm round. I carry it the most. My T380CC (the slightly smaller and lighter CC version of the Thunder 380) is my second choice, I carry it when I need something smaller and/or lighter than the UC9. It has 8+1 capacity. I carry the Ruger when size isn't a significant issue, or when one of my Bersas is temporarily out of the rotation. I have full confidence in all three. Jay1958 __________________ http://www.yourweapons.com/

01-24-2007, 12:35 AM	#9
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 316	Colt pocketlite .380 1st Beretta 84 .380 2nd For a little bigger size 22.5 oz Colt defender .45

01-26-2007, 01:24 PM	#11
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Kel-tec P3AT in .380. It will fit in your front pocket and is very light weight. If I have on more cloths, I would go with a Para CCO with the LDA trigger.

01-26-2007, 02:24 PM	#12
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I like the compact Kimber Custom II __________________ Paramedic sks forever

01-26-2007, 03:15 PM	#13
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,168 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 18	Ox talked me into the sub-compact 9. I love it. feels awesome in my hand while giving me safety and ease of use. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles!