Looking at another rotation CCW

• Feb 25, 2024

• #1

Makanik

Active Member

Oct 11, 2014

428

Cecil Co. Maryland

Hello all. I am in the search for a new firearm to add to my CCW rotation. The two that I have now are a Ruger SR9C and a Ruger SP101 357, which neither have ever hiccupped on me. Now looking for something smaller and lighter then I have now. Which one would you pick out of the ones below. I have narrowed it down to the following:

1. Sig Sauer P365
2. Hellcat
3. HK VP9SK
4. HK P30SK
5. FN Reflex recommended by Tactical Shepard and feels amazing in hand.

Anyone wish to throw something else into the mix and if so why?

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #2

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amickey1979

Active Member

Feb 15, 2008

303

Easton, ES of MD

Plain old P365. I forget I am even carrying it. Although it can be a handful with +P rounds. I have heard good things about the M&P Shield Plus. I am getting ready to pick one up.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #3

Darkemp

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Aug 18, 2009

7,813

Marylandistan

amickey1979 said:

Plain old P365. I forget I am even carrying it. Although it can be a handful with +P rounds. I have heard good things about the M&P Shield Plus. I am getting ready to pick one up.

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Second the P365, only upgrades I'd recommend are the Wilson Combat grip module and the flat trigger from the XL model.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #4

Darkemp

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Aug 18, 2009

7,813

Marylandistan

For lighter and smaller I'd throw in the Ruger LCP Max.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #5

RFBfromDE

W&C MD, UT, PA

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Aug 21, 2022

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Darkemp said:

For lighter and smaller I'd throw in the Ruger LCP Max.

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Or eC9s.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #6

Darkemp

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Aug 18, 2009

7,813

Marylandistan

RFBfromDE said:

Or eC9s.

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Or the Max 9 if he wants to stick with Ruger- I had the LC9s and Max 9 but sold both of those in a safe cleanout last year. They were ok but not as good as the P365.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #7

Batt816

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Dec 1, 2018

4,110

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I like my P365X.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #8

Mr. Ed

This IS my Happy Face

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Jun 8, 2009

7,935

Edgewater

I'm a big fan of the P365 platform.

I'd recommend staying away from anything from Canik. I've had two, and both had significant problems. When they work, they're nice, especially their micro MC9. But many develop a problem with the slide release spring.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #9

possumman

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Jan 13, 2011

3,263

Pikesville Md

Ruger. LC9s. Or LCR if you like revolvers. Both just disappear and just work

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #10

rseymorejr

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Feb 28, 2011

26,350

Harford County

P365XL. I love mine, the only modification I did was the extended mag release.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #11

rouchna

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Nov 25, 2009

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I’m a huge fan of the Shield plus. I've been carrying the original shield for 10+ years and just upgraded to the Plus.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #12

Hibs

Ultimate Member

Dec 23, 2015

1,033

Maryland

365 without a doubt. Shield Plus also a good option.

I'm in love with my 365-380 with the wilson combat grip frame.

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #13

rbird7282

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Dec 6, 2012

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rseymorejr said:

P365XL. I love mine, the only modification I did was the extended mag release.

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This. Love mine. Only other change is sometimes I'll carry the 17 rnd. mag in colder weather

 

• Feb 25, 2024

• #14

Pale Ryder

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Jan 12, 2009

6,286

Millersville

Take a look at the IWI Masada slim 9, if you can find one.

 

• Feb 26, 2024

• #15

308Scout

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Mar 27, 2020

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If your intent is to go smaller and lighter, the P365 (or variant) all day. The HKs mentioned aren't practically any smaller or lighter than your SR9c. I have and carry a P30SK, but it's large enough that it is generally relegated to cooler weather carry. P365 gets carried far more.

 

• Feb 26, 2024

• #16

RFBfromDE

W&C MD, UT, PA

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Aug 21, 2022

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possumman said:

Ruger. LC9s. Or LCR if you like revolvers. Both just disappear and just work

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Ruger Brotherhood!

 

• Feb 26, 2024

• #17

EODJoe

Sic Semper Tyrannis

Jan 15, 2013

292

Carroll County

I carry a regular 365 most of the time. Only mod is the flat trigger. It is almost invisible when I carry it. I usually carry a 10 round mag with a +2 floor plate and two 17 round spare mags. I also sometimes carry a Gen 5 Glock 19 with red dot when the weather is cold. It's quite a bit larger than the 365 but I like it.

 

• Feb 26, 2024

• #18

ezracer

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Jul 27, 2012

4,954

Behind enemy lines...

After 17 posts, looks like the 365 gets the nod. SIG has sold a lot of 365's. I'm a 1911'ista, but that's a story for another day.

 

• Feb 26, 2024

• #19

r3t1awr3yd

Meh.

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Dec 14, 2010

4,749

Bowie, MD

Shot the P365 and hated it. The tang rams into my dominant hand thumb bone with every shot. Ended up grabbing a Canik MC9 and with a trigger this good, wouldn't have it any other way.

 

• Feb 26, 2024

• #20

River02

One Ping Only...

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Sep 19, 2015

4,003

MD Escapee: Mid-Tennessee

Most days it’s a P365 XL or Glock 43X for me. Very happy with both—. Good luck and happy hunting!


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