My humble 2 cents... My Glock 26 is great (same as 27, only in 9mm) - only complaint is that its kind of heavy and kind of think. I find myself carrying a 5-rnd .38 snubby a lot in the summer as the 26 is just too much bulk to hide with shorts and t-shirts.

I'm thinking of buying a kel-tec or Kahr for the thinness/weight issue.

Hope that helps you.

 

used to own a 27, great pistol. it was a little to thick/heavy for pocket carry IMO, but conceals well in a nice IWB holster

 

My advice would be to go to Morris Firearms or another store and check out the guns for yourself. There are a ton of options out there and the only real way to know what gun is comfortable for you is to handle them yourself. GOOD LUCK!

 

What are you lookin for da/sa, dao, high cap, sigle stack mags and carrying extra mags. all pertanent info but i second the goin to morris firearms or anyone else near yhou and handleing them, possibly shootin them before you make a desion.

 

Definitely try shooting the guns first. I carry a G23 IWB in an MTAC and conceal it pretty easily in a Tshirt. A G27 would disappear. Kahr also makes a small .40, but the capacity is only like 5 rounds, and if I could only fit 5 rounds, I would want the reliability of a revolver.

For pocket carry I'd recommend a small revolver or a pocket gun like the keltec or LCP. I'm sure you could fit the G27 in some pants pockets, as I can fit my G23 in my dress pants pocket, but it will most likely be too heavy and look like a gun.

Of everything mentioned, I would recommend the Glock, but only if you can shoot it well.

 

Like others have said, the G27 is a great gun, but definately a bit thick. Too big for pocket carry for sure. I went from the G27 to a Kahr PM40 & I love it. It is very small, works great with a IWB holster & really don't notice it being there. I still think it is a little big for pocket carry for me, but I hear people do it. I also got a Ruger LCP, which I find myself carrying more than anything else, cause it is so small I can just slip it in my pocket with a nice little holster I found on E-Bay (Stick-o-Pauli) and it looks like a wallet. I know you'll hear the arguments about caliber size of the LCP, but in my mind a gun is better than no gun at all. I found that in the summer heat around here, I wasn't carrying even the Kahr consistantly. So keep in mind for your purchase getting something you will carry regularly. A really nice .40 won't do you any good if you leave it at home all the time.

 

all really good info

thanks for all the input.. I have a taurus 85UL .38 already.. maybe i should stick with that..

the idea of trying them out makes most sense... seems like that is always the right answer...

really would rather stay away from something smaller than a .38 in caliber i think.. just me..

 

My advice would be to go to Morris Firearms or another store and check out the guns for yourself. There are a ton of options out there and the only real way to know what gun is comfortable for you is to handle them yourself. GOOD LUCK!

Thanks for the referral...as self-serving as this may sound, eltonfan has given you sound advice. I have a wide variety of guns you may handle.

I'll go one step further and recommend you rent some of them and give them a test drive on the range here at Sportsman's Lodge. I have a thread called "Try Before You Buy" that lists the range guns available for rental.

 

problem with going to Morris Firearms

I will buy three guns!!! :90:

 

I have a g27 I carry in a IWB holster every day. I love it and forget it is there sometimes but I think it may be a tad big for pocket carry. I live in Concord so if you can't find one I can meet up with you sometime and you can try it and see how it feels in your pocket. If you know of a local place to go shoot we can do that if you want to.

 

BTW my permit took 45 days in Cabarrus county.

 

Try the Springfield XD40SC in a IWB. Pocket 40s??? Gonna kick like a mule. Keltec made one - mean little gun.

 

I will buy three guns!!! :90:

...and the problem is?:laugh:

 

I will echo what others have said and say that the G27 is a really good .40 carry. It disappears under a t-shirt. I think it's a little big for pocket carry but for just about every other situation it's hard to beat. Good luck with your search.

 

Any Glock is good, (I favor the 19 or 23 personally) but I have found pistols from Kahr to be easy to conceal and the smaller models are great for pocket carry. Kahr's offer excellent reliability after break in and have nice double action triggers as well.

 

+1 on the XD subcompact. Try one if you can first. Pay close attention to clearing it to see if you can handle the spring tension. When carry it gives you a good feeling of security to have two external safties Grip and trigger. but noting to unclick to put into action. Also, check the M&P Subcompact. A nice lightweight snub with a pocket holster will be a easy don't leave home without it piece.

 

Does Kahr make a baby .40? I know they do a 9 and a .45, so I would expect there to be one, but I dont know. I've never followed their products really closely.

Hmm seems they do make one in .40
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=136766284

 

kahr K40 experience

regarding my K40....
good: reliable and very accurate out of the box.
bad: it's on the heavy side with a sharp recoil.
also, mine bent the brass right at the lip
for the first 300+ rounds, but it never failed
to fling 'em high and right.

 

Let me through one more into the mix. You might want to look at an H&K P2000sk. I have a SA/DA variant. One of the most accurate handguns I own.

 

Has anyone had a Beretta PX4 subcompact in 9mm cause thats my next CCW?

 

I shot the Beretta and couldn't hit the target to save my life. I hated the trigger. If you can shoot it accurately, more power too you.

 

Geez....thats weird cause the service model PX4 that I use to own was without a doubt the most accurate and lightest felt recoil 9mm that I have ever shot, thats why I want another one except a subcompact model this time....if I can even find one thats not on back order!

 

I carry a Glock 23 whenever possible. In a supertuck with my large self, it conceals pretty well. I don't usually feel outgunned with 14 rounds of hp .40 on my hip.

 

G27 for me... Blackhawk #5 IWB holster,carry it everywhere..