This is a discussion on Would Like To Trade My S&W Airweight 38 For More Capacity within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Dear Folks: I am a LEO and would like to trade in my off-duty S&W 38 airweight for something with a bit more capacity, probably ...
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Dear Folks:
I am a LEO and would like to trade in my off-duty S&W 38 airweight for something with a bit more capacity, probably in 9mm. I have thought about the Walther PPS 9 and S&W M&P 9c. I want something very light weight and easy to carry, but don't want to gain just 1 or 2 rounds (5-7). Reliability is key and price does not matter for this will be a long-term upgrade. Thanks to all who respond. Suggestions are appreciated.
Acroreef.
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XD9sc or Glock 26
Mike
One Nation Under God
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Off duty=G19
Sixteen rounds of whatever 9mm stuff you want to shoot in the same size gun.
My daughter carries one concealed daily.
Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.
Keep the Smith and buy a 9mm pistol.
You'll be much happier. Trust me.
When you’re wounded and left on Afghanistan’s plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier.
Rudyard Kipling
Terry
Listen to the good Captain.
The day may come when you rethink things and revolver reliability again looms large in your mind. It won't hurt a thing to have both.
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Glock 26 or 19...extremely reliable and either twice or three times the capacity.
"Being a predator isn't always comfortable but the only other option is to be prey. That is not an acceptable option." ~Phil Messina
If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears.
Matt K.
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I would keep the airweight and buy a Glock 26. I'm not a LEO but my G26 has a capacity of 10 + 1. That's my primary carry handgun that I highly recommend. Buying a Glock is a win/win scenario. But that's my humble opinion.
"Gun control is being able to hit your target."
Glock 26
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I'd also suggest a Glock, either a 19 or a 26.
I personally have no issues concealing the Glock 19 at all.
I'd also recommend that you keep the revo. You can always get a pocket holster and keep it as a BUG.
I took a class a couple of weeks back with a LEO in the DFW area. He ALWAYS carries the .38 in a pocket holster weak side. He can appear to be extremely causal (hand in pocket) and people he is talking to do not realize he has a weapon.
--Jim
Firefighter / EMT - Always Ready. Ever Willing.
~Never do anything that you don't want to have to explain to the paramedics...~
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My first question is what is your on duty carry?
If it is a 9mm Glock, then I'd suggest a 19 or 26. if it is a .40 Glock, then I'd suggest a 23 or 27. Same thing for the other manufacturers. I'd try to get something that has the same controls and calibre, and possibly even the ability to use the full sized magazines that your duty carry has.
Bend the knees, smooth is fast, watch the front sight.
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Keep the 38. Buy a Glock 19 or 26. If you buy the 26 buy some extra G19 mags for extra mags. They are one of the best allaround 9mm out there.
Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS.
I am just as nice as anyone lets me be and can be just as mean as anyone makes me. - Quoted from Terryger, New member to our forum.
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Originally Posted by acroreef
You already named your new pistol, the M&P9c!!!
Love mine! Get to a gun shop and give it a feel / shoot. You'll be in love!
Wreck'em Tech! Go Red Raiders!
I have the Signess!
Sig Sauer P225 Montage Suisse / Sig Sauer P238 / Sig Sauer P226 9mm CPO / S&W M&P9c
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+1 and as for BUG Lots of guys in department I help out with carry keltec 9mm because department is still with Beretta 92 (9mm). But once we switch to glock then they will change their BUG to subcompact size.
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How do you folks feel about the Walther PPS 9mm re reliability, carry weight, capacity (8+1) etc??
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G26 or XD9sc, but my baby Glock is my EDC because it is a little narrower than the XD.
My 2 pennies.
Duty, Honor, Country...MEDIC!!!
¡Cuánto duele crecer, cuan hondo es el dolor de alzarse en puntillas y observar con temblores de angustia, esa cosa tremenda, que es la vida del hombre! - René Marqués
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Another vote for keep the S&W airweight.
I think if you try a M&P9c at the range, you'll end up buying one. It's a great carry weapon.
While people are saying "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, ... and they will not escape. 1Th 5:3
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