I am looking for some suggestions for a good conceal carry handgun. Glock 26 is a bit to bulky and looking for more stopping power than a .380. I will probably go with a 9mm or .40
I suggest the gun you can manipulate and shoot best.
Carry is a function of the platform (belt and holster) not the weapon.
The subjective is objective. You choose. Allow your education to select your gun. Let your software pick your hardware.
I carry a 1911. It is familiar to me since I have carried since I was 13. The weapon is flat and comforms to my body. The magazines are easier to manipulate and the 5" Gummit model is easy to run one handed.
Might I suggest a Shield 9mm or Xds9 ... there are many to choose from. Go to a range and rent a couple of different ones to help get a feel what your looking for. Good luck on your search.
If a Glock 26 is too bulky, then you must be the skinniest person in the world who wears uber tight clothes...
I would suggest picking up a 9mm handgun that has a capacity to hold more than 10 rounds. Check out the M&P9, M&P9c, Ruger SR9, Glock 17, Glock 19, I might even stretch and check out the M&P9 Shield or the Springfield xDs 9... both always with an extra mag. I would also encourage you to get some quality defensive pistol training, those types of classes will come as close as they safely can to putting you in a worst case scenario so you know what tool you need to get the job done and come out alive.
Try the Kel Tec PF-9, some call it a pocket pistol, but I think it is a bit large for pocket carry. The PF-11 carries more ammo but has a wider grip to accommodate the double stack magazine.
I am looking for some suggestions for a good conceal carry handgun. Glock 26 is a bit to bulky and looking for more stopping power than a .380. I will probably go with a 9mm or .40
I'm guessing you want something thinner. . already mentioned are the xds,shield,nano.. Try them out and any other recommendations you get on here. 99.9%should be credible. This isa great site!
Tons of them out there. I guess if the g26 is too bulky for you you will need to check out single stack 9s. Kahr cw9, cm9, pm9, Beretta nano, keltec pf9, s&w shield, xds...I know I'm missing several good pistols out there.
SW Shield comes to mind, but really any good Beretta,
Kahr, or other like class of pistol, would do just fine.
Personally, I have learned to save my money and stay away from
the lesser brands.
I will mention Bersa, as the one inexpensive brand, that will perform with the best of them.
Shield or Walther PPS. Definitely a single stack. I am on the rather portly side, I can easily conceal a G26 or G23. My love rolls prevent anything larger because of the grip length. Also, try out several holsters. I am always buying a new one. They seem to just keep getting better. Just got a Galco King Tuc. It is better than what I had before.
Your method of carrying may be the issue if a G26 is too bulky. During cooler weather I can conceal a service model XD45 under a hoodie. Warmer months I put an XDm9 compact under a tshirt. I use an IWB crossbreed supertuck which makes a world of difference compared to my blackhawk sportster that I use to open carry.
I absolutely love my PPK. It's a single stack so it's thin and .380, while not an ideal round for many, suits me just fine. It's also easier to find than 9mm, but don't make a decision based on ammo availability. Eventually things will return to normal so choose the gun you want, in the caliber that you want.
Well, apparently you like Glocks; you own one. If most of your experience is with that brand and you are happy with it why change? If a fat Glock isn't working perhaps a skinny Glock? They have a single stack .45 that I know some people admire. If not that, something as Glock like as you can find?
I would go with the Kel-Tec. I have carried the P-11 for 5 + years. I have run almost 2000+ rounds with mine. All I have done is a little fluff & buff, and changed too the steel guide rod. Great small gun with 11 round capacity. Price was $246 and it conceals real good. Give one a try. Works for me on an ankle rig....Thanks