Best CCW Sub Compact Auto or Mini Revolver for Chubby Hands?

wreckdiver · Nov 24, 2014

SCARCQB said:
Glock 26. Reliable, accurate , compact, reasonably priced and never fails to fire.

Yep. My personal favorite. I carry mine in the summer in Florida with just a t-shirt and shorts. It's a little cluncky, but it carries well in a crossbreed super tuck.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

Blaster229 said:
You are also saying that your chubby hands are too big for a G19, so why go smaller pistol? This confuses me.

Hey Blaster, just to clarify, I wasn't saying the G19 was too big for my chubby hands, but rather it seemed too big for me to carry and not print. The G19 is arguably the best fitting pistol I have, as well as the one I shoot the best - all this in spite of the fact that I hate Glocks, but if ya shoot it well, ya gotta have one. I actually find the grip damn near perfect for my chubby paws, with short fingers, hence why the consideration of a G26. Sorry for that confusion.

And again, I'll try to get some pics up of my fat arse with my IWB and the G19 here in a sec.

--JB

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

T'Challa said:
Got with any of the following:

Ruger LC9
Kel Tec PF9
Khar CM9
Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380

All are useable for big hands so long as you get aftermarket grips. Also, you can use your regular pants (38) as these are very thin.

Thanks! I'll look into those as I'm able. I may have to consider something thinner.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

ashershapiro said:
I carried the glock 19 and 26 for some time. To me there was almost no difference in the feel of the two, as in they were both too big. I recommend a single stack 9mm, like a M&P shield or a Wather PPS. I personally carry a G42 and love it, but that might be to small for you.

Single Stack 9's are a good idea, yeah. I fondled at G42 at United and it actually felt too small for me. Really wanted to like it but alas... Still prefer 9 or 45 anyway. Thanks though!

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

SCARCQB said:
Glock 26. Reliable, accurate , compact, reasonably priced and never fails to fire.

I'm finding it hard not to get one, no doubt... Plus if I can learn to shoot one as well as my G19, its a lock. I'm curious how heavy it'll be in a shirt holster though. Will have to show up at a shop with one on and give all these choices a go I think. Thanks for the vote!

5.56blaster · Nov 24, 2014

Carried a 1911 cocked and locked for years. Its safe, remember you need to take the safety off, squeeze the grip and pull the trigger. That's three things to defeat before it goes boom. Never had an issue.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

OK folks, HIDE YER DAUGHTERS cus I'm sharin da goods! :eek:

Here's me with my G19, in a Galco King Tuc IWB and Ruger gun belt at 3:00PM. Name Taken, to your credit, it actually is more doable as you mentioned at 3:00 vs 4:30, which def sags on me. However I do still print while sitting. See below.

Man, I really gotta do something bout this "Baby Weight." :cool:

F-Stop · Nov 24, 2014

BenL said:
As a fellow fat guy, let me save you a lot of time and money. Your best bet will be either a Ruger LCP with a wallet holster or a Kahr Arms, pocket carry, with a Sticky holster. Both are all-day comfortable for those of us that husky. The 45CM would be my call, but the 9CM is another great choice. They are both small and fit in the front pocket of most of my jeans. Everyone swears by the Crossbreed Supertuck and for a IWB holster, and I guess it's OK (I used one for a while), but for all day carry, pocket is pretty hard to beat.

I like the CM9, sticky holster combo. Works well.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

5.56blaster said:
Carried a 1911 cocked and locked for years. Its safe, remember you need to take the safety off, squeeze the grip and pull the trigger. That's three things to defeat before it goes boom. Never had an issue.

Training Training Training....and more Training no doubt in particular if I go that route. Thanks!

SCARCQB · Nov 24, 2014

JBinDC said:
I'm finding it hard not to get one, no doubt... Plus if I can learn to shoot one as well as my G19, its a lock. I'm curious how heavy it'll be in a shirt holster though. Will have to show up at a shop with one on and give all these choices a go I think. Thanks for the vote!

I used to carry a 1911. Im a fanboy...but

For CCW,its a choice between a glock26 for summer month.( loaded with +p hollow points) or a Glock32 for colder weather.

The glocks are resistant to rust from sweat and oil. Its cheap enough to beat up and scratch. Its a tool, just like a good pocket knife. A hybrid holster like the crossbreed supertuck makes it concealable and comfortable to carry.

I also carry, glock17 mags as spares. Just in case the first 11 rounds dont do it.

Plus two mag extensions gives it more ergonomics and added firepower. i refuse to carry anything smaller. I have several 380 auto that are safe queens at this point.

Three years ago, ive done the scotch brite treatment on the glock26 slide. The black coating completely sanded out. Its still rust free. After riding in sweat soaked IWB holsters. Nothing can come close to this.

ADR · Nov 24, 2014

Biggfoot44 said:
Must be some other Kahr line of pistols out there. They have a markedly short length of pull . Work well for small to medimum hands , but not so much for big hands with long fingers.

But meanwhile for the OP : We're not trying to blow you off with chicles , but YOU really need to try lots of pistols in YOUR hands.

Nope, not 'some other KAHR line of pistols". You're correct, the trigger pull is short compared to some others but finger length & trigger pull/feel can be affected by the grip combined with how meaty (fat) your hand is in the web between the thumb and index finger. I/E fat palms sometimes position the finger further back.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

SCARCQB said:
I used to carry a 1911. Im a fanboy...but

For CCW,its a choice between a glock26 for summer month.( loaded with +p hollow points) or a Glock32 for colder weather.

The glocks are resistant to rust from sweat and oil. Its cheap enough to beat up and scratch. Its a tool, just like a good pocket knife. A hybrid holster like the crossbreed supertuck makes it concealable and comfortable to carry.

I also carry, glock17 mags as spares. Just in case the first 11 rounds dont do it.

Plus two mag extensions gives it more ergonomics and added firepower. i refuse to carry anything smaller. I have several 380 auto that are safe queens at this point.

Three years ago, ive done the scotch brite treatment on the glock26 slide. The black coating completely sanded out. Its still rust free. After riding in sweat soaked IWB holsters. Nothing can come close to this.

Thanks fer the vote SCARCQB! I'll probably get one even if I consider other additional options. Any opinions on the G30 for carry? Too big? Too heavy? Never really handled one - just G17's, G19's, and G23's.

MikeTF · Nov 24, 2014

JBinDC said:
Thanks for the reply - sweet lookin gun, which I may have to try if for nothing just for fun. I'm actually opting for 9mm CCW solution though, as I do come to think of it have a Bersa Thunder CC 380 in the safe, that most def would be able to use many of the options you mentioned. I just kinda figure, if I'm going to carry at all, I'd want 9mm or 38+P at a minimum, but who knows.

BTW, if anyone has some interest in my Bersa CC, PM me, as maybe I'll use those funds for whatever I do end up buying. Mine looks like this:

http://www.bersa.com/bersa-thunder-CC-380-nkl

--JB

Just to clarify model numbers, Sig P938 = 9mm, Sig P238 = .380. My son has the P238, I have the P938. My gun is not that much bigger. My wife has a Ruger LCP. I have big hands like you and I don't have any problems with that gun either. It is very concealable. My preference is for a good set of sights. I can shoot the P938 just as well as my Sig P228 (full sized) pistol.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

MikeTF said:
Just to clarify model numbers, Sig P938 = 9mm, Sig P238 = .380. My son has the P238, I have the P938. My gun is not that much bigger. My wife has a Ruger LCP. I have big hands like you and I don't have any problems with that gun either. It is very concealable. My preference is for a good set of sights. I can shoot the P938 just as well as my Sig P228 (full sized) pistol.

Thanks! All good to know. I'm def a Sig fan - MK25 owner. I do wish I shot it better though. I'll look into the P938.

jimbobborg · Nov 24, 2014

I carry a PF9 in my pocket in a Galco pocket holster when I wear cargo pants. When I wear jeans I carry IWB with a custom kydex holster I got at a gun show. Since it's so thin, it's not noticeable and it's not super heavy like a double-stack mini-9mm. I've carried both ways for the past two years, never had a problem.

sykesville · Nov 24, 2014

Here's one to consider:
http://www.seecamp.com/

Indiana Jones · Nov 24, 2014

The trick is a good set of pants and a stiff belt. Im damn near 300 pounds with a big guy and I can comfortably carry and conceal an HK P30 and I do this EVERY DAY ALL DAY. If you are wanting something smaller and are familiar with Glock, a 42 is a good option. If I want to go smaller I carry a Walther PPK/S. .380 haters are people who don't carry anyway, so I would give the small .380s a once over.

Side note, I've concealed my Mk25 as well, everything comes down to what you wear and not so much body type. A friend of mine on here conceals a USP Tactical every day and he by no means overweight. As a big guy who carries everywhere all the time not just at my house...I'll let you in on a secret. The Kydex IWB fad sucks for bigger guys. I use wither a galco suede or a cheap uncle mikes. Both have served me well everywhere I've gone. I've carried at rodeos, movies, concerts, and even Disney On Ice..no printing as my buddies and I are very conscious of it.

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

jimbobborg said:
I carry a PF9 in my pocket in a Galco pocket holster when I wear cargo pants. When I wear jeans I carry IWB with a custom kydex holster I got at a gun show. Since it's so thin, it's not noticeable and it's not super heavy like a double-stack mini-9mm. I've carried both ways for the past two years, never had a problem.

I once had a chance to buy one of those pre-owned but unfired 300, and always wondered if I shoulda bought it. This was before I decided to get my Utah CCW, so I had passed on it. Slim chance at finding a rental, but I imagine it handles similar to maybe an LC9, dimension wise?

JBinDC · Nov 24, 2014

sykesville said:
Here's one to consider:

http://www.seecamp.com/

Thanks - would pass. I'd keep my Bersa Thunder CC before buying one of those - crazy expensive when I see them too it seems. Collectible maybe?

SCARCQB · Nov 24, 2014

Power to weight ratio...also applies to guns , not just cars.

For subcompacts, stay with the 9mm. Anything bigger will recoil substantially and will affect accuracy, controllability and speed of follow up shots.

Just load up with modern defensive ammo. A hit with a poodle shooter 9 is better than a miss with a bigger caliber. A glock 26, +p hollow points is a good defensive package

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