Advice for carry gun

[roscott]

I generally carry a Springfield XD 9mm, but I'm looking for another gun to replace that during the summer months, or just when I don't want to bother with carrying a large (ish) gun.

Looking for a semi-auto that is NOT double action for every shot. (As is so common for small carry guns.)

Any advice or suggestions?

 

[esrice]

What about the compact version of your current XD? Still too big?

The compatibility between the two would be a really nice bonus.

Wanting something DA/SA in a small compact will indeed be tougher to find. Maybe S&W or Sig?

Are you wanting to stay in the 9mm realm?

 

[agentl074]

For the Summer season, I carry a SigPro .40 which is in between full size and compact - DA/SA.

 

[hpclayto]

Agreed. Or even the sub compact. I carry one in a supertuck and it's just the right size for me.

 

[esrice]

This is not DAO, but its also not DA/SA. . .

It IS 9mm.

 

[esrice]

This was one post below this one. . . .

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/36244-bersa_thunder_9_ultra_compact_pro.html

 

[chasekerion4]

This is not DAO, but its also not DA/SA. . .

It IS 9mm.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... EMP...

 

[Joe Williams]

XD9c or S&W 3913/908

 

[roscott]

Thanks for the help. I'm looking for something slightly slimmer than my XD, however.
After some advice from a friend, I'm looking at a Bersa Thunder .380
Anyone have an opinion about this gun?

 

[vwfred69]

the bersa is very wide in the grip a Taurus pt140 is thinner and close to the same weight. I have a firestorm .380 which is the same gun as the bersa and I'm looking for the kel-tech with the pocket clip.The bersa is a great shooting gun but is wider than your xd in the grip by a couple mm

 

[greyhound47]

Kel Tec P3AT when it is HOT and when hot so hot, Glock 30. Rest of the year, Glock 19.

 

[Glock Lover]

Glock 26 can't beat it.

 

[Dryden]

I'll stick my $.02 in for the S&W M&P9 compact. Over the last year & a half, it's been flawless.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I generally carry a Springfield XD 9mm, but I'm looking for another gun to replace that during the summer months, or just when I don't want to bother with carrying a large (ish) gun.

Looking for a semi-auto that is NOT double action for every shot. (As is so common for small carry guns.)

Any advice or suggestions?

Stainless steel Smith 3913.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Thanks for the help. I'm looking for something slightly slimmer than my XD, however.
After some advice from a friend, I'm looking at a Bersa Thunder .380
Anyone have an opinion about this gun?

I don't like the 380/9mm short cal.

 

[redneckmedic]

 

[srad]

Radom P64 or FEG PA-63 for reliable (& inexpensive) slim summer carry; 9x18 has a bit more punch than the .380 and Hornady makes a decent JHP/XTP round-- 100fts/211 ft. lbs. with a 95 gr bullet.

I have both, they're about the same size; the P64 has a 1/2" shorter barrel but is slightly heavier since the PA-63 has an aluminum alloy frame. Both are reasonably accurate as well.

 

[Bersa Bandit]

I just bought a Bersa .380 a month ago i love the way this weapon responds

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

I'm with Redneckmedic on the S&W 642! You could also consider a Beretta Tomcat or a Kel-tech .32ACP or .380ACP. I like my stainless Sig P-232 also. Another option is the G-26 (9MM) G-27 (.40 S&W) G-33 (357 Sig) I own the G-27 an the G-33 and they shoot just as good as their big brothers!

 

[AmericanBob]

what ever you do, stay away from taurus. they're all junk.