semperfi.45

How about a Para Carry 9, I think they're pretty slick.

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You can't go wrong with either. Both are reliable and accurate. Just pick them both up and which ever one you like the feel of better.........BUY IT.


I have an XD SC .40 and love it, by the way. I like the Glocks, too.

ccw9mm

Another possible option might be the HK P2000SK 9mm. It's about the size of a S&W snubbie revolver, give or take. Not quite the compactness of the Glock 26, but not a bad alternative.

I handled one of these a few weeks back. Amazing feel. Very nice size. The LDA trigger has a wonderful feel. Only trouble is the sharpness of the bottom of the back strap, for me, which digs hard into the heel of my hand. If I could get a gunsmith to confirm the ease of adding some sort of frame extension piece back there, to somewhat lengthen and curve that area, the Para PDA 9 with its ambidextrous controls and LDA trigger would be a very good choice.

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Precision

Look at Kel-tec PF-9.

Not everyone's cup of tea, but mine is significantly smaller than a G-26, the recoil is fine despite being such a light gun and they are not expensive at all.

Downside is after about 100 rounds, the web of your hand will be sore and the finish isn't the best, mostly tool marks and the like. But for about $260 out the door, it is as accurate as I am and it goes bang every time...

Mine has been without a mishap in 350 rounds using Fiocchi FMJ, Corbon JHP, PMC FMJ and Magtech JHP, with a few Speer JHP thrown in to burn up some old ammo.

JimmyC4

I carry a G-26, which is what I'd recommend.

If you want to stay with .45ACP and get a nice carry-size pistol, consider the Glock 36.

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Glock 26

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Para82

I also have a XD-45 and was having the same question about choice until yesterday at cabelas .Handled a XD-9sc ,Kahr CW40 and Glock 26. Came home with the glock(my 1st) and can't wait to shoot it tomorrow!
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jsebens

Have you considered the Walther PPS? I've been extremely happy with mine; it's been reliable, accurate, and disappears under a T-shirt.

shipwreck

I carried a G26 for 8 years until 2005. I HATED the Glock trigger. I then discovered that P99s have a similar tennifer finish. I got rid of the G26 and got a P99C A/S - Love it.

I have looked at the PPS - but the grip doesn't feel as good as the P99C - the PPS is thin, bit the grip isn't comfortable, IMHO.

Here is mine w/ a hard chromed slide.

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You could go with a 3 inch 1911 (yes there are reliable ones out there) to keep your ammo uniform.

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