Wear and Carry Permit Gun

[wb3jma]

Now that I have signed up for classes could use some feedback in narrowing down.


American Ruger Compact 9mm

S&W M&P Shield EZ PC 9mm

CZ P-01 9mm


Honorable mentions in 380ACP(still not sold on the caliber change my mind if want)

Ruger Security 380(yes I found a pair in an obscure place but not on the Handgun Roster yet).

Browning 1911-380 Black Label

 

[RRomig]

My list is totally different from yours but from it it’d be S&W

 

[Neutron]

How are you planning on carrying it? OWB holster, IWB, pocket? The way you carry should influence your decision.

 

[RFBfromDE]

Find out which you shoot better and carry either of these two;

American Ruger Compact 9mm

Ruger Security 380(yes I found a pair in an obscure place but not on the Handgun Roster yet).

 

[Hibs]

S&W Shield has an outstanding reputation.

Reviews on the Ruger security 380 also look pretty good.

I pocket carry a Ruger LCP Max 99% of the time. Don't let anyone fool you, 380 is just fine for personal defense.

 

[johnboy]

Now that I have signed up for classes could use some feedback in narrowing down.


American Ruger Compact 9mm

S&W M&P Shield EZ PC 9mm

CZ P-01 9mm


Honorable mentions in 380ACP(still not sold on the caliber change my mind if want)

Ruger Security 380(yes I found a pair in an obscure place but not on the Handgun Roster yet).

Browning 1911-380 Black Label

Is Maryland gets their way you're not going to have to worry about carrying

 

[Biggfoot44]

Of the 3 , I know my preference , but that doesn't matter . Whichever one of those you prefer/ shoot better .

As to the other not quite question , don't downgrade to .380 unless you percieve an overwhelming requirement to do so .

 

[Kman]

Have you shot any of these?
How did you narrow the choices down to these?
Just curious. Glad you want to carry.

 

[smokey]

The only acceptable answer is the g43xmos with a holosun 407k green dot and talon grips with s15 mags, the s15 mag release, and a Bravo concealment torsion holster.

....just kidding. It could be any of those three depending on how you shoot them and what you like about them.

 

[Bob A]

I have both the CZ P01 and the CZ Rami, and I carry the Rami. It's smaller all around than the P01 and weighs a few ounces less. It has both 10 rd and 14 rd mags available; the 14 rd has a grip extension making it feel like the P01.

They're both heavy pistols, relatively speaking, being all metal, and hammer-fired, so the need to have a safety is not present - although there is a Rami model with a safety. I prefer the decocker; one less thing to get in the way before use.

I like both pistols, and once MD and MoCo get with the Bruen program, I'll probably carry the P01 as well.

For me, the deciding factors were reliability and ergonomics. CZ has delightful ergos, and I like a pistol with some mass.

I can't speak to the S&W or Ruger, not having experience with either. I will say, apropos of 380, that I've found a PPK/s in 380 less pleasant to shoot than the 9mm Rami.

I suppose selection is mission-dependent, as well as being influenced by personal preference. It's great to have choices, and to have the right to bear.

 

[miles71]

The one that feels best in your hand and is reliable. In my experience as an instructor some pistols don’t do well after some time on the range. I have seen no issues with S&Ws, Sigs, Springfield XD and Hellcats but have had issues with others to include malfunctions and actually breaking.

My favorite has been the trigger falling out of a pistol.

I’m a S&W fan, TD

 

[wb3jma]

How are you planning on carrying it? OWB holster, IWB, pocket? The way you carry should influence your decision.

Prolly would have a better feel for that after the course but very much likley OWB.

 

[wb3jma]

Find out which you shoot better and carry either of these two;

Funny enough I can't get much feedback from people on the Ruger forums on the American Compact and have not found a range renting one to try out.

 

[wb3jma]

S&W Shield has an outstanding reputation.

Reviews on the Ruger security 380 also look pretty good.

I pocket carry a Ruger LCP Max 99% of the time. Don't let anyone fool you, 380 is just fine for personal defense.

Yea I was really trying to decide about that and having read up on it, there is a very good defensive load workup on Lucky Gunner's website which lead me to believe they are perfectly fine if you choose the right ammo and S&W sells the Shield in 380 as well.

 

[wb3jma]

Have you shot any of these?
How did you narrow the choices down to these?
Just curious. Glad you want to carry.

Mostly by reviews but trying to see what range rentals are available to test as to the CZ I already have a full size CZ 75B Omega.

 

[RFBfromDE]

Funny enough I can't get much feedback from people on the forums on the American Compact and have not found a range renting one to try out.

Oh, I thought you owned it already. I actually carry a light revolver (Under Arm) or an LCPII (In Pocket) primarily.

If you can manage IWB have at it, I just can't. Lots of examples of set ups elsewhere on the forum though, good luck!

 

[wb3jma]

The only acceptable answer is the g43xmos with a holosun 407k green dot and talon grips with s15 mags, the s15 mag release, and a Bravo concealment torsion holster.

....just kidding. It could be any of those three depending on how you shoot them and what you like about them.

LOL, unfortunately I have big astigamtism with each eye so only Prism's work for me and that not something anybody has yet been clever enough to adapt for a pistol.

 

[wb3jma]

I have both the CZ P01 and the CZ Rami, and I carry the Rami. It's smaller all around than the P01 and weighs a few ounces less. It has both 10 rd and 14 rd mags available; the 14 rd has a grip extension making it feel like the P01.

They're both heavy pistols, relatively speaking, being all metal, and hammer-fired, so the need to have a safety is not present - although there is a Rami model with a safety. I prefer the decocker; one less thing to get in the way before use.

I like both pistols, and once MD and MoCo get with the Bruen program, I'll probably carry the P01 as well.

For me, the deciding factors were reliability and ergonomics. CZ has delightful ergos, and I like a pistol with some mass.

I can't speak to the S&W or Ruger, not having experience with either. I will say, apropos of 380, that I've found a PPK/s in 380 less pleasant to shoot than the 9mm Rami.

I suppose selection is mission-dependent, as well as being influenced by personal preference. It's great to have choices, and to have the right to bear.

Folks on the CZ forums are trying to sell me on the CZ P-10 S.

 

[dontpanic]

I've carried a P-01 and know I shoot it well. So that would be my choice.

Since you've narrowed it down to three, you should go rent them. That will make your choice easier.

You're close to the BelAir Gun Range. They have free rentals on Mondays. $9 for 1/2 hour.

 

[Bob A]

Folks on the CZ forums are trying to sell me on the CZ P-10 S.

Big differences between striker-fired and hammer guns. Personally I'm more comfortable with a double action hammer gun, but I'm used to revolver triggers. Some here have never held a wheelgun.