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Abraham wrote:I'd rather carry a Glock 19 for it's capacity and solid feel.

I remember reading endless comments about carrying a gun isn't about comfort, it's about self defense and how to improve it.

Now, it's all about single stack, comfy guns...

If ever I have to pull my gun, and it only carries 7 rounds, I know I'd be thinking, Egads! Why, Oh Why, do I have a gun with so little capacity?

What was I thinking????

As a BUG, yeah, O.K.

EDC?

NEVER!

I'd rather see a woman carrying a small gun because it's comfortable enough to carry everyday, then an unarmed woman because her full size would not be concealable with that days outfit.

I carry a full size, but I ALWAYS carry a my BUG XDS .45, in combination with my full size, or alone of my dressware prohibits it. I still feel farely confident with my .45acp 6+1 in the chamber. Not a far cry from a 1911's capacity, and I understand that to be acceptable daily carry.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

cheezit wrote:Tam I know your asking about the glock, but...
Take a good look at the sig p938. It is the easiest gun to rack the slide on I have found. Factory night sights that are better then avarge too.

b4aftr wrote:TAM, if you would like to try out the 938, let me know I have one to borrow and I come to Gvine and S.L. often.

Thanks for that suggestion guys, but my wife already thinks a 1911 is a complicated gun. I don't think she's going to find a tiny one any easier. That's why I am focused on the G43, and possibly an M&P Shield, compared to the PM9.

Hey Tam, my opinion is that there are 3 guns in the category you are looking at. The XD(S), Shield, and G42/43. They are similar in size, shape, design, and have commen features and calibers.

As you know my friend, I prefer the XD(S) .45 with a 3.3in barrel. Unfortionately, my wife thinks it is too bulky? She likes the fit and size/weight of the G42 & G43 over the XD(S), but with the Shield in 2nd place due to the odd grips. Her favorite full size is a XD(M), and she hates my full size glocks. But she appreciates the simplicity and plain(ness) in the "tiny" glock.

I am sad to say she prefers the .380, and she likes the caliber, though I would choose 9x19 over 9x17 any day of the week. Though I prefer my XD(S) like you. I could get you either down here at a place near San Marcus, but you live way up there!

I hope you find my blabbering useful,
Charlie.