I carry a S&W .40 M&P Compact.

I absolutley love this gun, packs a nice punch, is very reliable, (have put close to 3000 rounds through it with no jams), very concealable, very customizeable.

i have shot nice rounds accurately from 35-40 yards with no problems.

Smith is very easy to deal with, as my family is a smith and wesson family.

I don't care for 9mm's iv'e heard some horror stories, and feel much more comfortable with both smiths i have (.357 mag 8' barrel and my .40c)

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Dave K
2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 Sport 4.0L "Dixie"
Rancho Suspension/Auto/3.73's/Pinstriped/Flowmaster SS Exhaust.

FUTURE: 3' Body Lift/32's/Windshield Visor/Brush Guard.

dave,
what horror stories have you heard? just currious, as ive never heard of any negitives with 9mm rounds

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2017 Ford Fiesta ST
2014 Ford Escape Titanium Ecoboost AWD

i've heard that big mofos can take a couple rounds in the body and continue to try to kill you, lol!

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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People hopped up on drugs have been know to keep coming at you too. That's why I like my .45.

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

yeah, i'm trying to buy a 44 off my dad cause of that...hope i never have to use it like that though.

how'd ya like one of these honkers in your face!!!
not me

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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S&W has excellent customer service + warranty.

Got my SW40VE repaired recently, came back to me quicker than I thought it would, in perfect shape now. Gotta love the lifetime warranty.

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2000 Ford Ranger XL 2.5L 5-speed RWD 3.73 open - 170,000+ miles
Buggman LED 3BL/CARGO, Buggman Stang Dome LED conversion, LED Brake Light conversion, Line-X O.T.R., Air silencer removed
2.3L Headgasket/TIMING/Water Pump replacement guide

I have not been a fan of Ruger semi-auto pistols which is why I have a Springfield XD in 9mm with a 4" barrel. Love this pistol and carry it everyday.

The SR9c gets my vote. I CC one every day, I have no problem concealing it in a Crossbreed Supertuck with just a t-shirt. I'm not a very big guy, 5' 8" and about 160-165lbs and it just disappears

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2001 Ranger XLT 4x4. 4.0 SOHC
Magnaflow Exhaust. K&N Intake.
Superlift w/ Bilstein coilovers up front and 5100's in the rear
BFG A/T's. American Racing Mohave 15x8
Uniden Pro520XL. Firestik II. Ultragauge.

I carry a glock 17 every day and it's a great gun but for a daily cc it is big. My dad has a 26 and it is perfect for a cc.
The S&W M&P's are very good guns too. I've shot 2 of them but never the smaller frames.
If you are set on one of the guns on your list I would go with the S&W but you should go somewhere that you can shoot each of your choices before buying. Each one will feel different in your hand and shoot differently so you should find the one that fits you best. For me it just happens to be the glocks.

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2004 Step-side xlt4x4 4.0L 5-speed
Build Thread
37-14.5-15 Toyo M/T, 3 inch body liftProjected HID's, smoked tails, LED '06 corners, LED tails, LED back up lights
Intake, Chip, Straight Piped
Black interior with silver accents, LED Gauges, '04 Fx4 buckets, '99 expo full length console, Hurst Shifter

I have a xdm .45 cal 5.25" comp. And for cc I was looking into the xds. Has anyone in here shot that yet? Tiny gun how does she handle?

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04 Ranger 4x4.
Body lift, new torsion keys, 2in blocks, Pyle deck, camo interior, custom box, 12in sub.

No I haven't but one note for you. Short barrel .45s need a lighter bullet than models with a full length barrel or they will shoot way low. There just isn't enough barrel to get the bullet to optimum velocity with the standard 230 grain bullet.

I'm still experimenting with my Taurus PT145 but it seems 185 - 200 grain is best for a 3.3" barrel. Also, if you intend to shoot hollow points, you may need to run 500 or so round of ball ammo through it before you can use hollow points reliably. The ramp needs some polishing from the rounds loading from the magazine, so hollow points may hang up on you for a while.

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

Bought my first hand gun a few weeks ago on my 21st birthday, I had the Glock 19 on layaway for 3 months before I could finally pick it up! (Damn laws) anyways I've never been happier with the functionality of the G19 very very dependable and accurate too! Small enough to carry but big enough to be comfortable.
To the OP if you have the extra cash pick up a Gen 4 G19 and you won't be disappointed!

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2000 Sport 4x4, 4.0L OHV, '01 Expo rear Axle, Code "D4", 3.73LS with Disk Brakes | Single-In, Dual-Out Flowmaster 40 | Rear Coil Over Shocks | K&N Air Filter | Air Silencer Mod | Expo OHC Mod | White Gauge Cluster | Silver Radio cover and HVAC | AAL | Torsion Keys
285/75/16 Duratracs

Get the new colt .380 lcp (mustang) awsome gun i love mine

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93 4.0L 4x4 XLT super cab

My main carry gun is a Sprindfield XD Compact in a .40. Not too many people mention 40 cal.

In MO we have open carry and I will carry my Glock 22 on my side all the time and that's my choice when I am going around the farm on the 4 wheeler.

I also have a charter arms (Shitty ass company but paid $50 with the receipt) 44 special I will carry here and there because of how light it is.

Thanks man. I'm going to pick one up here in a week or two. They aren't easy to fine the local gun shop said he ordered one will call when they get it. So I can't wait!

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04 Ranger 4x4.
Body lift, new torsion keys, 2in blocks, Pyle deck, camo interior, custom box, 12in sub.