Best Semi Auto 9mm Compact Pistol

5.5 is perfect for EDC.

That’s fine but it won’t be them filing the criminal or civil lawsuits. You said you run 5.5 lbs on your carry so you’ll probably be ok. It is 2020 though so even if you’re 100% justified that doesn’t seem to mean much in public opinion. And juries are made up of the public.

In other words a CZ PCR.

I've never seen a bd on a steel framed CZ compact.

I have a Sig P320X, Sig P365, Glock 23 I converted to 9mm (ejector and Lone Wolf Conversion Barrel) Ruger LC9S Pro, and a Ruger LCP (.380) All of them are good. The Sig 365 is the best of the 9s due to size, capacity and concealability. It is also most accurate. I would stick to 9mm due to advancements in Hollowpoint tech but the LCP was free (raffle and I am fond of it, it shoots well with a Hogue hand all and you can get spare mags in 10 and 15 round lengths, so I throw it in my shorts when I am mowing or dickin around in the garage, with a loaded spare 10 rd in my sock. Please remember that anything you carry is better than not carrying anything. If you are going to carry much and need home defense go with a bigger weapon you can handle comfortable and fire more accurately and quickly. By the way, I have friends that have the Hellcat and they like and trust it as well. Rememvber, pick one you like and practice a lot! Be safe!

I believe that they have a 365 XL and a 320 X Compact. Is there any advantage or are they close to the same? Thanks.

Taurus G3C

Switches from single action to double action in the event there’s a misfire

Looks like you may be right . I thought they had a decocker compact model .


Ok . well CZ 75 BD full size then . Great pistol .

I want one but 9mm is just rediculous and seeing as this is the rollout of the operational phase of the new world order I dont think 9mm will ever be around at normal prices again .

And thats if firearms dont get banned altogether in this Brave New World™

I have a Glock 27 and 22, both are gen 4. I've found the G27 to be a bit more snappy, but, if I run PMC Bronze 165g bullets, it's a lot smoother from one shot to the next. Winchester ammo is a bit more poppy than PMC and burns a bit dirtier, but one will have better luck finding flying pink elephants than PMC ammo right now.

Normally, I run PMC Bronze but due to the lack of supply, I've been getting Federal FMJ American Eagle for practice and JHP Punch for personal defense. I have some Hydroshocks and Goldot, but those are pricey and don't usually buy them.

IF you get a Glock, and leave it stock, always go with their recommended grain bullet. For the 19, I'd personally stick with 124g. You'll have a very reliable pistol.

One thing about the Compact Glocks, be sure to change your grip to the included beaver tail. And don't over oil them. They don't need a lot of lubrication. Just enough to keep them smooth.

They are very close, so whatever feels best in your hand. The 365 may be a bit smaller in the grip area. The great thing and a big advantage to the 320 is you that can change slides and grip modules and magazines and make a completely different gun using the serialized trigger module, which is actually considered the firearm. That way you dont have to fill out paperwork if you buy a new grip module. I have two slide/barrel combos and four grip modules that can hold up to three different magazine sizes. It is very cool, and allows you to carry or shoot different configurations of one gun without buying another firearm.

From compacts I've used , SIG P320 X-Carry.

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From Sub Compacts I've used, HK VP9SK and CZ P10S.

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Ruger LCP MAX (380)

Sig p365