Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. - The Firearms Forum

ncglock · 09-13-2005, 07:57 PM

I am looking to purchase a CCW pistol. I am not into revolvers for carrying purposes, just to help defend the castle. I am looking at the H&K USP-C .40 and the Springfield XD 3in. Sub-compact in 9mm or .40cal. I already own a Glock 17 9mm and 22 .40cal. Should I just get another Glock?? Maybe the 10mm??

Any suggestions?

kar298 · 09-13-2005, 09:35 PM

why not just carry one of the other weapons you already have or do you just want a change?

John Y. · 09-13-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ncglock

I am looking to purchase a CCW pistol. I am not into revolvers for carrying purposes, just to help defend the castle. I am looking at the H&K USP-C .40 and the Springfield XD 3in. Sub-compact in 9mm or .40cal. I already own a Glock 17 9mm and 22 .40cal. Should I just get another Glock?? Maybe the 10mm??

Any suggestions?

If you're defending the "castle", do you need to CCW? I would think your Glock 17 would fit the bill, or perhaps a shotgun.

Anyways, if I had to choose between your picks, I would take the XD.

ncglock · 09-14-2005, 10:12 AM

kar298 - I think a full size Glock is a little much to conceal. I know it isn't as bulky or heavy as a Browning or Beretta, but I was looking for something small and light.

John Y - I use the revolver as home defense only. I don't carry it. I also have a 12ga. in the house. I want to be able to defend myself and family in public as well so I want a smaller semi auto to CCW when I leave the house.

Why the XD and not the Hk??

John Y. · 09-15-2005, 01:07 AM

The difference between the HK and XD to me?
I think the XD is the best value. .40 S&W would be a great combo for a compact gun.

GotGlock · 09-17-2005, 02:41 AM

Look at the compact glock series, like the 19, easy to hide under a tshirt but still have 15+1 rounds to get the job done.

glocknut · 09-17-2005, 10:09 PM

Personally, i don't like the Xd's trigger...

It seems like those who don't like Glock triggers DO like the Xd's trigger, but i think there is too darn much dead space in it...

Thats my 2 cents anyway.

mike
gn

Deputy Dawg · 09-17-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by glocknut

Personally, i don't like the Xd's trigger...

It seems like those who don't like Glock triggers DO like the Xd's trigger, but i think there is too darn much dead space in it...

Thats my 2 cents anyway.

mike
gn

Hey, are you talking about the space between your ears,sorry I could not resist.I do not like the XD tiggers either.

John Y. · 09-18-2005, 12:36 AM

To be frank, I'm not a fan of either Glock or the XD's trigger. I just answered based on ncglock's choices.

Personally, I'd go for a compact 1911 in .45.

strayshot · 09-18-2005, 09:59 AM

It's not one of your choices but a sig p239 is a nice choice....I like mine. Otherwise an XD is a decent choice.

the_end · 09-18-2005, 10:27 PM

I second the compact Glock. A 19C or if you like the .40 better a 23C. The 9mm is plenty with today's "premium" rounds, especially 15 of them!

TheIceMan · 09-19-2005, 09:38 AM

I carry my SW9VE as my CCW.

09-13-2005, 07:57 PM	#1
ncglock Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. I am looking to purchase a CCW pistol. I am not into revolvers for carrying purposes, just to help defend the castle. I am looking at the H&K USP-C .40 and the Springfield XD 3in. Sub-compact in 9mm or .40cal. I already own a Glock 17 9mm and 22 .40cal. Should I just get another Glock?? Maybe the 10mm?? Any suggestions? -->

09-13-2005, 09:35 PM	#2
kar298 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: johnstown, pa Posts: 180	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. why not just carry one of the other weapons you already have or do you just want a change?

09-14-2005, 10:12 AM	#4
ncglock Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. kar298 - I think a full size Glock is a little much to conceal. I know it isn't as bulky or heavy as a Browning or Beretta, but I was looking for something small and light. John Y - I use the revolver as home defense only. I don't carry it. I also have a 12ga. in the house. I want to be able to defend myself and family in public as well so I want a smaller semi auto to CCW when I leave the house. Why the XD and not the Hk??

09-15-2005, 01:07 AM	#5
John Y. V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. The difference between the HK and XD to me? I think the XD is the best value. .40 S&W would be a great combo for a compact gun.

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09-18-2005, 12:36 AM	#9
John Y. V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. To be frank, I'm not a fan of either Glock or the XD's trigger. I just answered based on ncglock's choices. Personally, I'd go for a compact 1911 in .45.

09-18-2005, 09:59 AM	#10
strayshot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: upper midwest Posts: 359	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. It's not one of your choices but a sig p239 is a nice choice....I like mine. Otherwise an XD is a decent choice.

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the_end Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 22	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. I second the compact Glock. A 19C or if you like the .40 better a 23C. The 9mm is plenty with today's "premium" rounds, especially 15 of them!

09-19-2005, 09:38 AM	#12
TheIceMan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pike County PA. Posts: 29	Re: Need some advice on CCW weapon choice. I carry my SW9VE as my CCW. __________________ SW9VE Taurus 24-7 .45acp Beretta .32 Tomcat (wifey's gun) Marlin 925 BOYCOTT SEARS.. THEY HAVE A NATIONWIDE ANTIGUN LAW IN ALL OF THEIR STORES.