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Having a hard time deciding in the best value manufacturer for a concealed carry weapon. I have an XD 40 3", but am interested in finding another. Any suggestions?

You get a quality firearm in that price range. Each manufacturer offers something different and it depends on what you prefer. For SD, I'm a Glock fan. Simply, functional and reliable. Nothing wrong with other options though.

What has you wondering or uncertain about your XD?

I have an XDs and love it. I also have a Glock and it is probably my favorite gun to shoot. I have the G19 so it 9mm.

Both carry super easy. Right now I am carrying the Glock but I frequently carry the XDs. For lots of shooting the XDs is a bit of a pain with only a 5 round mag or even the 7.

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It depends on how small you want to go.
G19 is small enough to CCW, but the G26 is smaller, but the PM9 is smaller.

I shoot the G19 and the G26 almost the same.
I don't shoot the PM9 as well.

I found a good deal on a Taurus PT709 Slim three years ago and its been my carrying gun every since. It is very concealable (single-stack), as accurate as any other sub-compact I've fired, and after a couple thousand rounds through it I haven't had any reliability issues. I was a little skeptical at first but I really like the pistol. Prior to this Taurus I had an XD9 SC (loved it but a little bulky) and a PPK/S (hated it, unreliable).

G26 - with a G17/19 mag as backup. Simple, functional tool. Carries very well. You can find them new < $600.

dmharvey wrote:I found a good deal on a Taurus PT709 Slim three years ago and its been my carrying gun every since. It is very concealable (single-stack), as accurate as any other sub-compact I've fired, and after a couple thousand rounds through it I haven't had any reliability issues. I was a little skeptical at first but I really like the pistol. Prior to this Taurus I had an XD9 SC (loved it but a little bulky) and a PPK/S (hated it, unreliable).

This is my carry pistol. Can be tricky finding a good holster, but it's comfortable to carry and reliable.

dmharvey wrote:I found a good deal on a Taurus PT709 Slim three years ago and its been my carrying gun every since. It is very concealable (single-stack), as accurate as any other sub-compact I've fired, and after a couple thousand rounds through it I haven't had any reliability issues. I was a little skeptical at first but I really like the pistol. Prior to this Taurus I had an XD9 SC (loved it but a little bulky) and a PPK/S (hated it, unreliable).

+2. I have read a lot of negatives about Taurus but mine has been incredibly reliable and has a better than average trigger. I really like the size and feel of it.

I have an XDM 9C; an M&P 9C, and an M&P Shield. The latter two are my constant companions. Don't get me wrong, the XDM is awesome, esp. with the new trigger and Trijicon HD, but the M&Ps just conceal better on me. I choose which one to carry based on how I will be dressed and how deep I want to conceal.

I have a Sig Sauer P250 compact 9mm, lifetime warr. for original owner . I did 5 months of research on many different handguns. As some have stated, it is a matter of preference. I have many friends that have had yrs. of training under their belt and after my purchase each have said that it was a great choice.

Might I suggest the Walther PPS? I have one in 9mm (also available in .40) and it conceals very comfortably under my t shirt in a Crossbreed IWB holster. Shoots well, reliable ad good ergos IMO.