New Carry gun

[Amancini]

It’s been a while since I have been on here. Currently have a Glock 17 and a Mark IV, love both! In the market for a carry gun.

originally I wanted a sheild 2.0 45, love the gun but ammo is a hard pill to swallow.

I do have myself on a wait list for one but who knows how long it will take, recently chatted with the LGS and told them if they come across a sheild 2.0 9mm give me a call.

while poking around online found a xds 3.3 9mm for sale for retail (brand new)

my question is, do I wait for the 45/9 sheild?

buy the xds and if I don’t like it sell it?

also have heard the hk 30sk is good

open to any and all opinions on the matter thanks!

should add I’m in the “great state” of MA, yes I know there are work arounds ect but want something I can buy easily at a LGS

 

[quinnjalan]

Kimber...

 

[glockforlife]

Glock 26!!

 

[allen-1]

If you like the G17, take a look at the G43X. It's a 48 frame with a 43 slide. Holds ten rounds with factory mags, carries pretty discreetly IWB.

 

[Mtn_Guy]

Buy them all. Two guns is not enough of a collection.

 

[Picton]

In before "buy a Garand."

OP, your taste in guns is not mine, but I will say that I always know right away if a gun's going to be a keeper. If you already know the Shield's going to be to your liking, I'd wait. .45 or SD 9mm, either/or.

But on top of that, @Mtn_Guy is right. Two (or three) ain't enough.

 

[paul73]

open to any and all opinions on the matter thanks!

if so, look at sig p365 that is the undisputed EDC choice #1 for the last couple of years, i would think. 10 rounds, discreet and extremely convenient to carry.
also, for the G17 gen5 -

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[jct61765]

Sig

 

[safetyfirst2125]

if so, look at sig p365 that is the undisputed EDC choice #1 for the last couple of years, i would think. 10 rounds, discreet and extremely convenient to carry.

+1 to P365. I also have a P229 Legion SAO Compact and the Shield 2.0 45 as carry guns.

The 229 shoots like a dream but it’s on the bigger end.

The Shield 2.0 45 is great but do yourself a favor and get the Talon grips

The P365 is the perfect every day concealed carry gun IMO. You’ll love it.

 

[Rick O'Shea]

Make sure you buy something you like!

 

[paul73]

Make sure you buy something you like!

faulty logic. how can you possibly know if you like it or not before you buy?
you do buy `em all, then you sort them out.

 

[Patrick M]

Glock 26!!

Second this

 

[Freddy B]

if so, look at sig p365 that is the undisputed EDC choice #1 for the last couple of years, i would think. 10 rounds, discreet and extremely convenient to carry.
also, for the G17 gen5 -

Advantage Arms Glock Gen 5 .22 Long Rifle Conversion Kit w/10-Round Magazine w/ Free S&H — 3 models

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Tried many carry guns over the years. Never been happier than with my 365.

 

[PL-52]

I carry a Shield .45 regularly. I also have a 9MM Shield with a new trigger job that’s not so much for carry as a range piece. Also been looking at a Shield .380 just to have the three sisters.

 

[Lank]

No revolver?

 

[safetyfirst2125]

You could also look at something like a 308 pistol if you were looking to make a big first impression

 

[mjbff]

My daily carry is almost lil over 72 years old revolver
I also use as a hammer when needed

 

[whatluck]

The Walther PPS in 9mm shoots real nice for me. Nice and slim, the non-MA trigger is really nice. Grip index is very far forward and high on walther pistols, works well for me.

 

[jkelly1229]

Carry the 17

 

[Irish65]

P2000SK in cooler months. Kahr PM9 in the warmer months.

 

[Amancini]

if so, look at sig p365 that is the undisputed EDC choice #1 for the last couple of years, i would think. 10 rounds, discreet and extremely convenient to carry.
also, for the G17 gen5 -

Advantage Arms Glock Gen 5 .22 Long Rifle Conversion Kit w/10-Round Magazine w/ Free S&H — 3 models

Shop Advantage Arms Glock Gen 5 .22 Long Rifle Conversion Kit w/10-Round Magazine | 4.7 Star Rating on 6 Reviews for Advantage Arms Glock Gen 5 .22 Long Rifle Conversion Kit w/10-Round...

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My buddy has one so I’m going to give it a go

 

[Amancini]

Carry the 17

I do! Just summer months becomes a bit of a challenge

 

[Mr. Pink]

Good things come to those who wait.

 

[Amancini]

I carry a Shield .45 regularly. I also have a 9MM Shield with a new trigger job that’s not so much for carry as a range piece. Also been looking at a Shield .380 just to have the three sisters.

Is this due to not wanting to carry it or you don’t like it for carry?

 

[PL-52]

I prefer the impact of a .45 over a 9mm. Have you read the FBI’s report on their reason for going away from 9mm?

 

[Amancini]

Good things come to those who wait.

No one said when the sheild 45 finally comes in I can’t buy it....

 

[Amancini]

I prefer the impact of a .45 over a 9mm. Have you read the FBI’s report on their reason for going away from 9mm?

No.... link?

 

[Amancini]

No revolver?

No unfortunately I have access to one via my father if I want

 

[PL-52]

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[HorizontalHunter]

It’s been a while since I have been on here. Currently have a Glock 17 and a Mark IV, love both! In the market for a carry gun.

originally I wanted a sheild 2.0 45, love the gun but ammo is a hard pill to swallow.

Why is the ammo a “hard pill to swallow”? Price?

If you like the gun and shoot it well then carry it.

faulty logic. how can you possibly know if you like it or not before you buy?
you do buy `em all, then you sort them out.

There are several of ranges that rent handguns so you can try a wide variety of handguns for pretty short money before you spend on a handgun if you want to.

That said you can’t have too many guns. Working together only we can keep driving the background checks to new all time highs.

Bob