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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 02:12 AM
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Without having touched either pistol, it looks like it’ll be between the P365MS and the S&W M&P Shield 2.0. That said, if the FN Reflex can be had with a manual safety, it looks very interesting.
I just don’t want a Glock.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 02:20 AM
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I hope you figure it out but I am curious about not liking the grip safety? It’s never even crossed my mind that it’s on there or any of my others with it. Shooting the pistol requires you to release it so it’s not a conscious thought. The equalizer comes with or without the thumb safety. I still enjoy shooting the 365 more, but ease of operation goes to the smith. Guess I’ve already said that though.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 02:29 AM
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How’s the trigger on the 365? I’ll re-add the Equalizer to the list of possibles.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 02:51 AM
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Trigger isn’t horrible but a flat trigger is a definite needed upgrade in my opinion. I’ve shot the regular 365, 365xl and the macro. Couldn’t shoot any of them well enough to trust my life with one. But the flat trigger on the xl and macro was a plus.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 04:25 AM
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How’s the trigger on the 365? I’ll re-add the Equalizer to the list of possibles. I like it fine. If you're back up in dfw or Corsicana you're welcome to shoot mine.I have a p365 and a p365xl.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 12:37 PM
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I have a Shield because it was the first I found second had locally out of all the ones mentioned above.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 03:20 PM
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How’s the trigger on the 365? I’ll re-add the Equalizer to the list of possibles. Striker fired. Never shot a striker fired pistol that had what I would consider a good trigger. The caveat is I shoot it what I consider good for me with a small pistol. To my way of thinking, those little pocket pistols are up close point and shoot anyway.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 03:33 PM
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About striker-fired triggers, they will break in some over time. The Shield PRO from their custom shop has an upgraded trigger but I really couldn't tell enough difference between it and mine to spend an extra $150-200. The first thing I did with my Shield was dry-fire it about 300-400 times which made it feel pretty good. If you have to, APEX makes upgrades for a lot of these guns. I put a full APEX sear/trigger kit in my fullsize M&P and it did make a lot of difference.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 03:36 PM
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Glock 43X with the aftermarket 15 round double stack.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 03:45 PM
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P365. It is about as close to perfect for concealed carry as you can get. Small, light, reliable, adequate capacity. My wife, my son, and I all have one.
When I don't have to be so discrete I normally carry something larger like my EDCX9 but I feel completely comfortable with the 365.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 06:07 PM
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I'm a G43 guy for daily carry, easy to conceal. BUT there are times I can throw a LCP 380 in a pocket and be even more discrete and it's a throw-away pistol to me. Also, if I didn't have a Glock...the 365 would be next on my list. My wife wanted a new pistol last fall...she ended up getting a Glock 48 with MOS...I'm impressed enough with the red dot that I think I'll get a setup like that for myself...except I'll go with a 43 or 43x. I was amazed how much more accurate faster I was with the dot...I didn't believe the hype, until I actually shot one...I get it now. Biggest thing is comfort...go to BPS/Cabelas or any other bigger gun shot and put them in your hand, get the one you like...doesn't matter what we recommend or shoot. Also, Glock has the best safety...keep your booger picker off the bang switch until you're ready for it to go off.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 07:12 PM
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BUT there are times I can throw a LCP 380 in a pocket and be even more discrete and it's a throw-away pistol to me. Mine lives in my pocket, unless I'm at work.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 07:20 PM
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BUT there are times I can throw a LCP 380 in a pocket and be even more discrete and it's a throw-away pistol to me. Mine lives in my pocket, unless I'm at work. Now that I’m not chasing bank robbers around anymore I’m content with carrying a LCP22. I have several of them.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 07:20 PM
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At the risk of sounding like Judd (gay), I have to say I’m fond of my G43x with light and RDO. Conceals easily, holds 15+1, and actually shoots really well for its size. I still rock the G42 when I want pocket carry.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 07:23 PM
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I absolutely love my Sigp365x macro - holds a bunch and will fit in my pocket if I need it to A 365 X Macro in your pocket? Other than baggy shorts I don't know that I could do that and have it be inconspicuous and comfortable if it would even fit. How about a picture? Maybe I'll learn something and have another option. Thanks.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 07:29 PM
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BUT there are times I can throw a LCP 380 in a pocket and be even more discrete and it's a throw-away pistol to me. Mine lives in my pocket, unless I'm at work. Now that I’m not chasing bank robbers around anymore I’m content with carrying a LCP22. I have several of them. Those are great little pistols.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/15/24 09:18 PM
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I absolutely love my Sigp365x macro - holds a bunch and will fit in my pocket if I need it to A 365 X Macro in your pocket? Other than baggy shorts I don't know that I could do that and have it be inconspicuous and comfortable if it would even fit. How about a picture? Maybe I'll learn something and have another option. Thanks. Don’t be asking for pictures of another man’s pants.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 02:26 PM
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Glock 43X with the aftermarket 15 round double stack. This.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 03:19 PM
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Kel-tec P3At in my pocket most of the time. Hellcat w/15rd mag on my belt or a XDM w/19rd mag when i can wear a shirt untucked. The Duluth firehose cargo pants i wear the majority of the time has pockets that will easily conceal the Hellcat.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 03:29 PM
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Happy with my LC9s. In pocket or holster.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 03:43 PM
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I absolutely love my Sigp365x macro - holds a bunch and will fit in my pocket if I need it to A 365 X Macro in your pocket? Other than baggy shorts I don't know that I could do that and have it be inconspicuous and comfortable if it would even fit. How about a picture? Maybe I'll learn something and have another option. Thanks. I didn’t say it was inconspicuous or comfortable, just that it would fit in my pocket if I need it to.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 04:40 PM
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Don’t be asking for pictures of another man’s pants. lol facepalm.jpg
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 04:41 PM
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I didn’t say it was inconspicuous or comfortable, just that it would fit in my pocket if I need it to. Gotcha, thanks.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 06:03 PM
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I absolutely love my Sigp365x macro - holds a bunch and will fit in my pocket if I need it to A 365 X Macro in your pocket? Other than baggy shorts I don't know that I could do that and have it be inconspicuous and comfortable if it would even fit. How about a picture? Maybe I'll learn something and have another option. Thanks. I didn’t say it was inconspicuous or comfortable, just that it would fit in my pocket if I need it to.
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Re: Best small 9mm pistol
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02/16/24 06:32 PM
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Been happy with the older ruger lc9. Think it’s the ec9s now. Worth comparing anyways.
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