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Went to Mesquite gun show and picked up a XD-9c subcompact for $399+tax. Can't complain about that price. Should have picked up an LCP, but I'll wait for the next show. Wally Walk coming shortly (ha!) Grabbed a Galco JAK OWB holster for it for $50, and ordering a Comp-Tac Minotaur this week. That'll start me off with a couple of carry options.

Also picked up a Streamlight C4 LED TLR-1 tactical weapon light for my PX4 Storm - $108 out the door, and some Speer Gold Dot +P 22 124gr. for $23/box.

Fun Show!

cougartex wrote:I vote for the Ruger LCP.

Actually the question was spend lots of $$ on a Sig P239, or get an XD-9c *AND* a Ruger LCP. I am leaning the latter route

But thanks for the advice and feedback.

As always, excellent advice from a variety of perspectives. It is much appreciated.

I also appreciate the frankness - Losing 60 lbs. would be the best thing all around.

Right now I have a full-size Beretta PX-4 Storm in 9mm and a Beretta 96FS (.40) Vertec. Going to sell the (nearly mint) Vertec and get something to carry.

Let's just say I'm a bit vertically (5'8) challenged, and a bit on the portly side ( ), thus I need something a little smaller and slimmer to carry.

I've narrowed my options down to a couple of choices -

1) A Sig P239. It's just a slim, single-stack Lexus

or

2) A Springfield XD9 subcompact AND a Ruger LCP or Bersa Thunder (this choice gives me WAY more carry and dress options).

The obvious choice would be #2, but the Sig P239 is such a sweet piece. I'm also worried that since the XD9 is a double stack, it may be a bit too thick for comfort..

Of course, I'm just looking for opinions - or other options for a guy whose waist sits about 4" below where it really ought to be