New Member(s) from Mid-Michigan

[DandLfam]

Been a constant reader of DC and finally just decided to join. Derrick and Lisa from Michigan here.. I(d) originally from northwest Ohio. I have had my ccw for a few years now been shooting for 20+. Just getting my lady into ccw,cpl.

I carry a S&W m&p 9c. I absolutely love it. I love Smiths in general so post to come may be biased!

Looking for a suitable carry for her.. Mostly all purse carry. Must be 9mm, not glock, and semi auto. Options so far:
1) S&W m&p 9c
2) Springfield xdm 9 3.8
3) walther pps 9

Thanks all!!

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[archer51]

Welcome from Virginia.

Might also want to consider the Kahr CW9 or the S&W Shield 9mm.

[retsupt99]

from Central Florida!


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[GH]

Welcome from Wisconsin, Derrick & Lisa! Since you know & like the M&P9C & since that was the first one on your list that's what I would suggest. I'll add another - the M&P Shield in 9MM. I know nothing about it but what I've read & so far it's all been positive. The biggest problem I've heard about is availability. They're hard to find & you'll probably get one on backorder eventually. You might get lucky as some onsite have been & get one soon so it doesn't hurt to ask. At this time I've been eyeing the M&P 40C. I've been wanting to get a Glock 23 but I can't seem to find a good price on a new one. I can get a fairly good Military discount on the M&P. My son uses the full size .40 at the Police Academy & he loves it. That's the same that he'll be issued when he graduates. He's a Glock man with the G23 I gave him & his G21 .45 cal. I like the adjustable grip sizes on the M&Ps.

[Hiram25]

Welcome from Delaware!

[DandLfam]

Thanks for all the welcomes! Its funny because those two mentioned were in top 5 as well. Kahr cm9 or cw9 and The Shield! Can't get my hands on some, been trying for a few months.. would love to shoot it, heard only positives. Plus it's a Smith.. haha! Trigger on the Kahrs was what sue didn't like.

[SpencerB]

Welcome from Mesa, Arizona via Fort Bliss, Texas

[1MoreGoodGuy]

Welcome from Fort Worth, Texas.

[Old Chief]

Welcome Aboard and Greetings from Rocky Top Tennessee

[RoadRunner71]

Welcome from Lansing!

It is heavier than some like, but consider the CZ 2075 RAMI.

[high pockets]

Welcome to the forum!

Look at the Beretta Nano.

[JasonJ]

Welcome to the forum! I live in Bay City, but work in southeast Saginaw.. its good that you brought your CCW/CPL with you! Saginaw is not safe by any means!

[Luckey1115]

Welcome Derrick and Lisa to the Forum, from SE Michigan.

[First Sgt]

Welcome from South Carolina...

[DandLfam]

Thanks all! Looking to shoot at a local range, Duncan's in Bay City, tomorrow. Will post updates!