Need Your Handgun Expertise

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I'm thinking about trading in my Taurus .357 (model 99 / ss 6-inch barrel / hand cannon) and Ruger 9mm (p89dc / full-size) for a sub-compact 9mm. I was thinking .45 but I got a whole can of 9mm ammo to shoot and that stuff is cheaper than .45 anyway.

In your opinion, what would be a nice RELIABLE small 9mm? I got small mits, too so a small grip is not a problem for me. I should get a few hundred apiece for those 2 guns ??? and I would be willing to put another $200 in, so I'm in the $600 range.

I would usually keep this g in my car and carry it occasionally.

thanks

edit: I'm leaning towards this right now:

pic posting privileges revoked !!!

here's the link for the pic: http://www.shootersmart.com/site/pim...XD981106_1.jpg

it's a Springfield Armory XD9 3" with the olive colored polymer.

[SV1000s]

I can't see the photo you posted but....Glock's are always a good bet as are sigs. Handguns are like cars, everyone has their opinions on what they like and don't like etc... etc...

Springfield XD's are accurate, reliable (as are Glock's & Sigs) and less expensive.

I'm looking at the new Beretta PX4 myself as it's extremely accurate

subcompact


And you can never go wrong with a 1911 compact!

The new SIG M&P is awesome but may be a little larger than what you're looking for.

[SV1000s]

Hold a few at a gun store and go with whatever "feels" best. Oh and I'm sure Ed will be more than happy to take you shooting as long as you buy the ammo...gives him an excuse to shoot holes in things!!

[Rodeheaver's]

Glock, FTW

[Twin01cobra]

Here's a couple of my 9mm's. Glock19 on top, Glock 26 on the bottom, IMHO the G19 is probably one of the best 9mm's you can get, compact, accurate, feels good in hand and carries 15+1, also easy to conceal. The G26 is also a great gun especially for conceal carry if that is your main purpose. Both have reliability that is second to none. My vote goes to the G19

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that Beretta looks sweet, but I don't like that old-fashioned crickety safety. One day next week, I'll go get my hands around a few. Seems like folks on gun forums are about 50/50 between the Glock 26 / SA XD9 ?

[Mr. Rob]

I'd say go with a glock 9mm, they're very reliable from what i've read. johnsons gun depot has many in stock.

[svtroush]

heres my springfield armory sub compact luv this gun

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MSRP $1,290

[Twin01cobra]

Not a fan of 1911's for carry, great gun for shooting but never had one that did'nt have a malfunction of some kind. Another option is an HK P7M8 but they are very pricey, here's a pic of one of the P7's I have.

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they are very pricey,

holy cows you got that right. what justifies double the price of the other subcompacts? is it just a name or some other wonderful physical or reliable component?