Good conceal carry pistol

BAD BOB · 11-15-2014, 07:30 PM

Looking for something slimmer than my glock 30. I carry it in the waist band of my hip. Looking for something decently priced and will be reliable if not shot for a while. What y'all think and why?

schardbody · 11-15-2014, 08:37 PM

I'm a ruger fan if youre comfortable with a 380 I'd go lcp. If you prefer larger the sr9c.

I'm poor so I don't have any experience with the more expensive guns.

BIRDMAN · 11-15-2014, 08:47 PM

I'm a huge SA fan, so my vote goes to an XDS.

Matts94Z28 · 11-15-2014, 09:37 PM

I like my XD-S .45. Haven't shot anyone yet though.

gearmesh, inc. · 11-15-2014, 10:05 PM

If you are a fan of .45 in your G30, the Springfield Armory XD-S in .45 is hard to beat for its slim size. A few folks I regularly shoot with have them and they rave about how manageable they are for their size.

The Walther PPS is a great shooter in a slim package, too. Another guy I shoot with shoots one in regular matches and gives a lot of guys with full size guns a run for their money. Its kind of ugly, but the ergonomics are superb. Can't argue with function, though.

For what its worth, Glock did come out with a G30S. It has the same mag capacity as the G30, but has the slimmer slide of their 9s and .40s. But I gather you may be looking for something slimmer than this.

If you stay with .45, be aware that the .45 round starts to lose a lot of its potential in barrels shorter than 4". 9mm and .40 seem to not drop off as much terminal performance in shorter barrels.

BIRDMAN · 11-15-2014, 10:29 PM

Anyone heard if the XDS will be releasing a .40 yet?

blkscls1z · 11-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Pretty happy with my XDS .45. Recently I saw the M&P Shield 9mm and .40 for $299 which is a hell of a deal though.

http://www.quanticotactical.com/asp/...2&CMSN=Shields

Bradleyrj · 11-16-2014, 01:36 AM

XDS is next on my list of carry options. Bigger than my 938 but not quite my 1911. Figure it's just right.

Shane361 · 11-16-2014, 11:58 AM

Got a S&W M&P Shield, very happy with it.

Sean · 11-16-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane361

Got a S&W M&P Shield, very happy with it.

Same here. I have a few IWB holsters for it. I am a skinny guy so it works great for me. Im 2k rds through it without a problem.

PapaBear · 11-17-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blkscls1z

Pretty happy with my XDS .45. Recently I saw the M&P Shield 9mm and .40 for $299 which is a hell of a deal though.

http://www.quanticotactical.com/asp/...2&CMSN=Shields

That is a great deal if you qualify.

If not, I will have a .40 S&W shield BNIB for sale tomorrow......I'll make you a great cash deal on it Bob.......Not much more than that link above.

CoppertopT/A · 11-17-2014, 10:16 AM

Another +1 for XDS, but i have it in 9mm. I use the IWB sticky holster remora. Very happy with both, they sit comfortably and don't move around even without a belt on.

TLyons90 · 11-17-2014, 07:17 PM

XDS also has my vote! Love the feel, shooting, and ease of carry of it.

If your looking for something smaller the glock 42s are sweet, especially considering its a single stack glock!

WWhittle · 11-18-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaBear

That is a great deal if you qualify.

If not, I will have a .40 S&W shield BNIB for sale tomorrow......I'll make you a great cash deal on it Bob.......Not much more than that link above.

If it's close to $300 I will take it.

chrisheltra · 11-19-2014, 11:40 AM

XDS here

UnaBomber · 11-19-2014, 11:52 AM

i swap between my XDS45 and LCP380

depends on how i want to carry them for the day

I usually carry the LCP probably 2/3rds of the time

PapaBear · 11-19-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WWhittle

If it's close to $300 I will take it.

NEW? Not a chance. That's less than my cost.

You can buy it for $299 at Quantico Tactical if you can produce documents making you eligible for their pricing (Active duty, retired, retired medically, LEO, etc).

$349 is the cheapest online price I've found.

I will have this one listed for $350 cash.

Shane361 · 11-19-2014, 01:40 PM

Got mine with Military discount at 329.00...so 350 is fair for those other people...lol

PapaBear · 11-19-2014, 04:27 PM

It's very fair. They're $400 used all day on armslist. And people are buying them up.

WWhittle · 11-20-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaBear

NEW? Not a chance. That's less than my cost.

You can buy it for $299 at Quantico Tactical if you can produce documents making you eligible for their pricing (Active duty, retired, retired medically, LEO, etc).

$349 is the cheapest online price I've found.

I will have this one listed for $350 cash.

I was replying to your post which implied it would be close to $300. No big deal if it's not. I know what they cost, I have 3. I can buy for the $299 online, I was just going to buy local if it was the same deal.

11-15-2014, 07:30 PM	#1
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	Good conceal carry pistol Looking for something slimmer than my glock 30. I carry it in the waist band of my hip. Looking for something decently priced and will be reliable if not shot for a while. What y'all think and why? __________________ IM BAD BOB

11-15-2014, 08:47 PM	#3
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	I'm a huge SA fan, so my vote goes to an XDS. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

11-15-2014, 09:37 PM	#4
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I like my XD-S .45. Haven't shot anyone yet though. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

11-15-2014, 10:05 PM	#5
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	If you are a fan of .45 in your G30, the Springfield Armory XD-S in .45 is hard to beat for its slim size. A few folks I regularly shoot with have them and they rave about how manageable they are for their size. The Walther PPS is a great shooter in a slim package, too. Another guy I shoot with shoots one in regular matches and gives a lot of guys with full size guns a run for their money. Its kind of ugly, but the ergonomics are superb. Can't argue with function, though. For what its worth, Glock did come out with a G30S. It has the same mag capacity as the G30, but has the slimmer slide of their 9s and .40s. But I gather you may be looking for something slimmer than this. If you stay with .45, be aware that the .45 round starts to lose a lot of its potential in barrels shorter than 4". 9mm and .40 seem to not drop off as much terminal performance in shorter barrels. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

11-15-2014, 10:29 PM	#6
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	Anyone heard if the XDS will be releasing a .40 yet? __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

11-15-2014, 08:37 PM	#2
schardbody Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,158	I'm a ruger fan if youre comfortable with a 380 I'd go lcp. If you prefer larger the sr9c. I'm poor so I don't have any experience with the more expensive guns.

11-15-2014, 10:43 PM	#7
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	Pretty happy with my XDS .45. Recently I saw the M&P Shield 9mm and .40 for $299 which is a hell of a deal though. http://www.quanticotactical.com/asp/...2&CMSN=Shields __________________

11-16-2014, 01:36 AM	#8
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	XDS is next on my list of carry options. Bigger than my 938 but not quite my 1911. Figure it's just right. __________________

11-16-2014, 11:58 AM	#9
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Got a S&W M&P Shield, very happy with it. __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

11-17-2014, 10:16 AM	#12
CoppertopT/A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 192	Another +1 for XDS, but i have it in 9mm. I use the IWB sticky holster remora. Very happy with both, they sit comfortably and don't move around even without a belt on.

11-17-2014, 07:17 PM	#13
TLyons90 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 314	XDS also has my vote! Love the feel, shooting, and ease of carry of it. If your looking for something smaller the glock 42s are sweet, especially considering its a single stack glock!

11-19-2014, 11:40 AM	#15
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	XDS here __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

11-19-2014, 11:52 AM	#16
UnaBomber Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 336	i swap between my XDS45 and LCP380 depends on how i want to carry them for the day I usually carry the LCP probably 2/3rds of the time __________________ 2010 Nissan GTR,TopSpeed Motorsports 4.4 Liter Alpha12+ Motec, JRZs, HREs, Alcon SuperKit, Carbon Errything,etc 8.97@158 - 1357whp 1040tq Road Race Prepped Monster

11-19-2014, 01:40 PM	#18
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Got mine with Military discount at 329.00...so 350 is fair for those other people...lol __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

11-19-2014, 04:27 PM	#19
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	It's very fair. They're $400 used all day on armslist. And people are buying them up.