arnisandyz
Master Black Belt
I'm thinking of getting a new subcompact for CCW. I am looking at the G26, Springfield XD, and Karr.
I don't want to get into a cal. debate (9mm vs 40SW vs 45, etc) I already have a Glock 17 (9mm) I bought in 91 and I want the subcompact to be a 9mm to keep my ammo stock simple and inexpensive.
So far...
Glock 26 is my first choice. I am familiar with them and it felt good in my hands with the extended magazine. I like the fact that I can use my full size magazines in the mini. The only drawback IMHO is that it is a little chucky (thick). Since its a double-stack, its the same width as my full-size 17.
Karr (forgot the model #) thought about getting this since it got some good reviews and its thinner but i didn't like the way it felt. I didn't shoot it, but I did handle it at the gunstore. it also cost a little more than the G26.
Sprigfield XD. Nice gun from what I researched. I like the lightrail (only one on a subcompact) but not sure if i would attach a light for CCW. It also has some additional features like a grip safety and loaded chamber indicator. I haven't held/shot it but by the dimensions it looks thicker than the G26.
So, anybody that has shot these guns, what is your opinion?
Thanks
I don't want to get into a cal. debate (9mm vs 40SW vs 45, etc) I already have a Glock 17 (9mm) I bought in 91 and I want the subcompact to be a 9mm to keep my ammo stock simple and inexpensive.
So far...
Glock 26 is my first choice. I am familiar with them and it felt good in my hands with the extended magazine. I like the fact that I can use my full size magazines in the mini. The only drawback IMHO is that it is a little chucky (thick). Since its a double-stack, its the same width as my full-size 17.
Karr (forgot the model #) thought about getting this since it got some good reviews and its thinner but i didn't like the way it felt. I didn't shoot it, but I did handle it at the gunstore. it also cost a little more than the G26.
Sprigfield XD. Nice gun from what I researched. I like the lightrail (only one on a subcompact) but not sure if i would attach a light for CCW. It also has some additional features like a grip safety and loaded chamber indicator. I haven't held/shot it but by the dimensions it looks thicker than the G26.
So, anybody that has shot these guns, what is your opinion?
Thanks