Haven't posted much in this forum but I do lurk and read a lot and could use some opinions on this.
I am still fairly new to CCW and bought a 4" XD-S earlier in the year for CCW and fun at the range. I went with an XD-S as its slightly thinner than a G19 (that was my first choice) and holds just a few rounds less than a G19 as we can only have 10 rounds here in NY. With a 7 round mag the XD-S is slightly shorter than a G19 and I thought that would make it easier to conceal.
I have been carrying it when I can (can't carry at work, company policy) and the only thing I really don't like about the XD-S is the weight. It's 25 oz's with an unloaded mag. I have a 5.11 gun belt (might not be the greatest, but money was a little tight when I bought it) and I have tried some different holsters. I have a Hidden Hybrid Holster, minimalist kydex holster, and recently a single clip hybrid style holster from Vedder. I just can't seem to find a happy medium with the XD-S. I know carrying isn't always comfortable, but it always seems like such a chore with my XD-S. Especially in the summer when I typically wear just shorts and a t-shirt and find it hard to keep the XD-S from printing with just a t-shirt for cover.
I got looking into smaller pistols and really it's a toss up between the CM9, LC9s, G43, and Kel-Tec PF-9. I've got my mind made up on the CM9 as it has the same capacity as a G43 and it's a little cheaper. Not to mention I have a thing for bi-tone pistols (my XD-S is bi-tone.) I know the CM9 is typically a pocket carry gun but I have thick legs and I would use it as an IWB gun in the summer with a kydex holster. Should be really easy to conceal under a t-shirt. I'm thinking the CM9 could be my summer carry rig.
I shot a 4th gen G19 and my brother has one and always rants and raves about it. I haven't shot one back to back with my XD-S but I think the 19 would be more fun for range days. I've also looked into .22lr conversion kits that could also make the G19 more fun. I guess I'm thinking a G19 would be more fin at the range and make a good winter carry gun when I have hoodies and long shirts for concealment.
I've gotten a little long winded here, and maybe I'm crazy, I just seem to think the XD-S isn't as good as I thought it could be since it's a heavy little bugger. Looking for any and all opinions, and reviews on the CM9. From what I've read it looks like a good little rig at a very decent price. I'd most likely trade my XD-S for the 19 unless the trade price isn't all that great. Thanks for any and all help. -Andrew
I am still fairly new to CCW and bought a 4" XD-S earlier in the year for CCW and fun at the range. I went with an XD-S as its slightly thinner than a G19 (that was my first choice) and holds just a few rounds less than a G19 as we can only have 10 rounds here in NY. With a 7 round mag the XD-S is slightly shorter than a G19 and I thought that would make it easier to conceal.
I have been carrying it when I can (can't carry at work, company policy) and the only thing I really don't like about the XD-S is the weight. It's 25 oz's with an unloaded mag. I have a 5.11 gun belt (might not be the greatest, but money was a little tight when I bought it) and I have tried some different holsters. I have a Hidden Hybrid Holster, minimalist kydex holster, and recently a single clip hybrid style holster from Vedder. I just can't seem to find a happy medium with the XD-S. I know carrying isn't always comfortable, but it always seems like such a chore with my XD-S. Especially in the summer when I typically wear just shorts and a t-shirt and find it hard to keep the XD-S from printing with just a t-shirt for cover.
I got looking into smaller pistols and really it's a toss up between the CM9, LC9s, G43, and Kel-Tec PF-9. I've got my mind made up on the CM9 as it has the same capacity as a G43 and it's a little cheaper. Not to mention I have a thing for bi-tone pistols (my XD-S is bi-tone.) I know the CM9 is typically a pocket carry gun but I have thick legs and I would use it as an IWB gun in the summer with a kydex holster. Should be really easy to conceal under a t-shirt. I'm thinking the CM9 could be my summer carry rig.
I shot a 4th gen G19 and my brother has one and always rants and raves about it. I haven't shot one back to back with my XD-S but I think the 19 would be more fun for range days. I've also looked into .22lr conversion kits that could also make the G19 more fun. I guess I'm thinking a G19 would be more fin at the range and make a good winter carry gun when I have hoodies and long shirts for concealment.
I've gotten a little long winded here, and maybe I'm crazy, I just seem to think the XD-S isn't as good as I thought it could be since it's a heavy little bugger. Looking for any and all opinions, and reviews on the CM9. From what I've read it looks like a good little rig at a very decent price. I'd most likely trade my XD-S for the 19 unless the trade price isn't all that great. Thanks for any and all help. -Andrew