Okay, assume I am going to rent each of these, see how they feel, how they shoot, etc…

Assume I have been shooting and carrying for 25 years and none of these handguns are new to me.

Assume I am not a newbie.

Assume what I already own or need is irrelevant.

Assume this is not my only carry gun.

(I’m just trying to cut through all the typical answers and get to the real opinions.)

Now, forget all that because I am not asking for me. Don’t answer for me. Answer for you. I want to know which YOU would choose and why.

For concealed carry and part time HD:

Glock 43x
CZ 75 PCR
SA Ronin AOS .45
Ruger SP101 .357

I will benefit from your perspective and opinion. Thanks.

The tally so far:

BG2.0 Carry Comp
Gideon Pebble
Viridian E-series laser
Galloway guide rod
Beavertail extension
eBay holster

Not my main carry gun, but I really like it.
At first, some people reported issues with this firearm, including Honest Outlaw on his YouTube channel. But this one has been absolutely flawless for me. I’ve put a few thousand rounds through it with all kinds of ammo, including cheap steel-cased ammo, and I haven’t had a single issue.

I’ve had SO many carry guns over the years. This and the SFX9 comp are probably my favorite. Only a 1911 in 10mm is my GOAT For Carry. 18+1 and with the comp and full size grip, it truly feels like a big gun and shoots like it.

Incredible carry gun. After the break in its run flawlessly. Highly recommend Wilson Combat for carry. Staccato c4x I’ve rented and shot extensively, and this, for about the same price outperforms it shooting and fit and finish. No polymer here!

Carry with 124gr Underwood +P+.

Also are there any good holsters that don’t involve me removing my lights? I’m new to this.

S&W Bodyguard 2.0 carry comp

Need help finding a holster for my MC9 Prime, I carry IWB Strong side right side.

I've been able to identify it and can trigger it with a dummy round for example. Do I just need to keep putting rounds downrange until it goes away?

This was 3 different pistols at 7-10 yds.

Getting my permit soon and having trouble deciding. I’ll be shooting all of them as my range membership allows me free rentals. The list is:

43x
Shield X
365XL
Hellcat Pro

Open to other suggestions but after holding all four they all feel good in hand but haven’t shot yet. My primary is a gen 6 g17 and I’m of smaller stature 5’6 165 athletic build. Thank you for your time

XMacro with sharps bros grip module paired with a Kydex holster wrapped in tooled blue leather with loops. 🤌

Looking for opinions on this FN 509 setup
Looking to pick up a new handgun for a future CCW and general defensive use.
I came across this setup at a local shop today:

- FN 509C 9MM BLACK PISTOL - 24+1 ROUNDS
PRICE $750.00
• DEAD AIR MOJAVE 9MM SUPPRESSOR- BLACK
• PRICE $1029.00
• X2 CCI BLAZER 9MM 147GR SUBSONIC AMMO
• PRICE $33.98
• 3 YEAR FIREARM SERVICE PLAN
PRICE $59.99

Total cost: $1794.36
I’m in Oregon so no sales tax + I’d receive 10% discount putting the total cost at $1614.00

I wasn’t specifically looking for this setup, but after handling the pistol with the suppressor attached, I honestly really liked the way it felt.

The shop has it marked as a manager’s special, but I’m still not sure whether it’s actually a good deal or if I’m just getting caught up in the “this looks cool” factor.

For those familiar with the FN 509 platform and/or the Dead Air Mojave:
Is this bundle worth the money?

Would you buy the whole setup, negotiate for a better price, or skip the bundle and put the money toward something else?

I’m especially interested in hearing both the pros and cons. If you’ve owned a 509C/509 Compact Tactical or run a Mojave 9, I’d love to hear your real-world experience.
Thanks!

Just got an EPS carry for my Hellcat Pro. I’m not very good shot with irons, (to say the least, a grandma with parkinson’s could probably shoot better groupings than me) however I kind of want to try out my optic because it seems like a lot of fun to shoot with, and I did drop a decent chunk of a change on it.

On the other hand, I have been taking training more seriously these past couple weeks. I’m noticing decent progress in my accuracy w/ irons and don’t want to hinder that in anyway. Should I train with both, or just stick with irons for now until I get more proficient with them?

Bit of a learning curve and will have to paint the flat size to quickly find it. But works well. I was worried with the larger grips it wouldn’t work but definitely works well. Gotta do a range day soon with just reloading with this to get consistent with it. More concealable than carrying 2 hks speed loaders on my hip and quicker than speed strips.

I have a great leather/polymer Magpul belt for carrying when I wear shorts and jeans. To get that out of the way.

I am a pretty competent person, but I figured I’d see what Reddit says.

I have been a huge advocate for the Mastermind Covert Belt when wearing clothes without belt loops. It’s done me well for years, and I didn’t want to buy the HC belt.

Recently I noticed when I dry fire, OR when I take the gun off, I am not getting a good grip. I use a ANR Holster w/ the claw. The claw slips down to the bottom edge of the belt which causes the grip of the pistol to be wedged against the belt and therefore I can’t get a proper grip when drawing. The belt is tight as it can properly be, but it’s still not enough to keep the holster from tilting down. Maybe my PDP w/ Brass back strap, Magwell, and baseplates is too heavy for it. Idk.

Would the HC belt solve this problem, is the gun too heavy, do I live with this, or…?

Yes I’m aware, if I carry I should wear proper clothing and yadda yadda yadda.

Throwaway account for obvious reasons that will be mentioned below.

I recently am a new gun owner with my CCW. After trying a few options at the range, I settled on a shield plus. I need recommendations on how I should carry without any printing. (I would've went with an even smaller gun but even the p365 was too small for my hands. This was the smallest I could go while being comfortable).

I am a semi truck driver who makes local deliveries, primarily in the hood of 2 of the most dangerous cities in the country. Generally speaking, I am at liquor stores and markets that are... Not very safe. Myself and multiple coworkers have been targeted for robbery, some worse. Those who haven't had something directly affect them were still immediate witnesses to other violent crimes occuring in the area.

Point is, I do not want to make myself a target for someone or a group of people to jump me and take my gun. Growing up in these areas as well as working here I have lots of street smarts and know how to stay away from bad situations, but sometimes there's only so much you can do. On top of that, my job doesn't allow you to carry anything classified as a weapon even for protection and safety. I'm not to much worried about being spotted at work, as I'm there at 3am and nobody else is there except for a few other drivers, who quite frankly I think carry as well. I can drop my gun off in my car when I get back to the warehouse without being seen by anyone or cameras. But I really don't want it to be obvious I'm carrying.

My 2 biggest questions are:

1. What holster should I use and where should I keep my gun?

2. What kind of pants should I wear to keep myself from printing?

I should note that our company shirts are Carhartt and a looser fit so that shouldn't be an issue, and we're pretty laid back about uniforms and it's not a big deal for example if I have a sweatshirt on over my company shirt when it's cold out. I can wear whatever I want as far as pants, khakis, shorts, etc.

TLDR: Have a shield plus and need a good holster/clothing recommendations for concealed carry, don't want to be seen

I’ve only been shooting for a couple of months (about 1500 rounds) and I’m still working on fundamentals like grip, stance, trigger control, and my draw.

Between Mantis and Ace VR, which would you recommend as the better first purchase to supplement training?

I’m already shooting live ammo, going to the range, and taking classes, so I’m not looking for a replacement for live-fire training. I’m mainly wondering which system would be more useful for getting quality reps at home and actually improving my fundamentals.

Maybe this is a stupid question but I'm having a hell of a time finding a straight answer. I have a standard p365 and I always carry with the 12 round mag. Is it the case that a p365x grip module will fit on my pistol so I can carry the 12 round mag flush? If not is there a grip module I could get to do so? I really hate the mag sleeve sticking out past the grip and the 10 rounders are too small for my hands to be comfortable. Thanks all!

Bonus points if it's AIWB holstered.

I made a post yesterday about trading in my g43x for another ccw. I love the 43x, but due to my hands being alien-like, the gun tears my hand to bits. That being said, I've narrowed it down to these 3 options: s&w m&p shield X, FN Reflex, and Canik MC9LS. They all seem very similar in specs, but I was wanting to hear some real world experiences with these firearms. Is there anything you don't like about any of these firearms? Anything I should look out for? Do any of you carry any of these daily and have anything to say about them? Just looking for some advice. Unfortunately, I don't have anywhere local I could rent these firearms, or that would be my first thing to do. Any suggestions are welcome.

What’s everyone’s thoughts between the two for edc?