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I carry the Glock 30S .45 ACP in a SHTF IWB holster. I am thinking about getting a S&W Shield in 9mm.
John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life".
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Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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I bought a Khar CM9 for right around $400 and would recommend it to anyone. Single stack 9mm that realistically can be carried in your front pocket (a lot of 9mm are marketed as "pocket carry" but for many it's a stretch).  
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Leupold Pro Staff
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Im looking to getting something but I'm not trying to spend over $400 The best you can get for what you want to spend is a no safety Shield. The best is a G19 closely followed by a G43. The 19 being the one you would want in a real emergency. The 43 being one to settle on since it's easier to carry.
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Yall do know there is a Shield in .45 now right? It's just a bit bigger than the .40.
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
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I would advise you to look towards a mid-size/compact gun for a concealed carry; Most people can not effectively employ the very small & very difficult to grip sub-compact handguns.
With the sub-compacts, your firearm may be nice and concealed but it is useless if you can't hit your intended target when it is time to deploy your weapon.
With a little searching you can find a used glock 19 or similarly sized smith and Wesson M&P within your budget.
I would also look towards 9mm due to low recoil and cheaper ammo.
Last edited by Geeb; 03/28/17 04:13 AM.
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14 point
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I have a S&W Shield 9mm. I need to get a good holster I like, no luck thus far. I have a Shield 40. It's become my favorite handgun. Shoots amazing for a small pistol.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Freak of Nature
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I bought a Khar CM9 for right around $400 and would recommend it to anyone. Single stack 9mm that realistically can be carried in your front pocket (a lot of 9mm are marketed as "pocket carry" but for many it's a stretch). Bought one yesterday
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Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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WE can all give you suggestions to look into, but ultimately it is a very personal decision that takes time to get right for you: Your needs Your comfort Your carrying philosophy Your skills and ability Your typical daily wardrobe Your budget That makes the right gun for you a unique choice. One that may change a few times too  Right now I'm carrying a pocket .380 (Kahr CW380 in a Sticky Holster). Perfect for me for right now. Handling: Feels good and Shoots well for me. Reliability: After initial break in period, it runs flawlessly. Size: Small and Compact which what I wanted for a "get off me gun" approach to concealed carry. Wardrobe: No matter what I'm wearing from a suit, to khakis, to jeans to gym shorts--hot or cold weather. Sticky Holster aids in that as it stays put in my pocket when I draw AND can go IWB without a clip and stays right there due to the texture fabric. Carry: I carry everyday no matter what. Other pistols: many other compact pistols can do the same thing (Ruger LCP, LC9, LCR; S&W snubby, Bodyguard; Keltec, Taurus, etc... I used to carry a larger IWB/OWB Midsize pistol but it was uncomfortable at times and was in the way with work requirements. That is now my truck gun. My pocket gun is to get me back to my truck if that is an option.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Freak of Nature
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I carry just enough Boom Boom to get my azz back to my vehicle if needed 
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1st; Carry what you are comfortable with, or you will not carry it.2nd; Buy what you can afford. I carried a .44 at work, off duty or every day carry varies from a Ruger .357, 2 inch, or a Keltec .380, which is a "Get Off Me Gun ".
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I just got a Springfield XDS .45. Time will tell but I think I'm going to like it. A lot.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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S&W Shield 9mm here for every day; I carry a Taurus Judge Public Defender when hunting as my snake gun.
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Whatever you feel comfortable with, can use safely/accurately under fear or adrenaline, and will carry. Winner
In your darkest hour when the demons come, call on me brother and we'll fight them together.
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Glock 43, Sig p938, S&W shield
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Taurus PT-111. Less than $300. 12 round double stack. Fits in the front pocket.
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Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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I like the lcp til I get back to the vehicle or house, Thas all I need.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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i bought what i KNOW i will carry, no matter the dress: beretta pico. 2016 models have much better triggers. runs anything i shoot in it. world's slimmest .380 at .791 inch thick. 13 ounces loaded. minute of sternum at 7 yards. i figure it for a get-off-me gun.
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I carry a Rossi 38 revolver. Fits nice in a back pocket. Very reliable.
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The Limestone county jail says the Jimenez .380 won't stay in it's holester.
“It’s enough to make a man feel sour. Burning minutes every day by the hour. Just to end up gone like everything else.”
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"Whats the best Pistol for concealed carry?"
One that you will actually carry with you all the time. I Ended up getting a ruger LCP because it was the one gun I felt like I would carry with me no matter what I wear or where I go I may get another gun in the future but I think this is a good one for now.
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