The New Wave of Double Stack Micro Compacts

[DaBull]

I had just become interested in sub compacts and other concealed carry size pistols (Shield, EC9s, G43) when the first "micro high cap" P365 came out, which was soon followed by the Hellcat. Curious if the early adopters who transitioned to the P365 or Hellcat plan to move to the latest crop of designs (Shield Plus, Max 9, GX4 and possibly future ones) for any perceived incremental improvements, or if you won't make a change until some HUGE upgrade in capability or performance shows up.

[ray1970]

Heck. I?m still a Glock 26 guy. Guess I must be old school.

[DaBull]

G26 was the first concealed carry pistol I bought--for the capacity over single stacks. But now its hard to justify carrying it when a slim P365 is on the table. While the GX4 seems to offer a lot at a great price point, and the Max 9 has great sights and OSP cut standard, I don't think its enough for me to upgrade. I will stick to the 365 until some big increase in a critical metric comes along to justify another change. An inch cut in length, a tenth of an ounce drop in weight, or even fiber optic or red dot sights is not enough for me right now.

[encorehunter]

I recently changed from a Kahr cw9 to a Hellcat. I much rather prefer the Hellcat now. Going from 7 to 13 was well worth it in my mind. The fit to my hand is about the same.

[.455_Hunter]

I guess carrying a 5-shot snub is only for squares these days.

[Bailey Guns]

I just picked up a Max 9. Pretty nice gun. I've bought several of the new crop of Rugers in the last 6 months.

I also bought some Shield 15 round mags for my 43X. Took 2 weeks of sitting partially loaded before I could squeeze 15 rounds into them. Haven't tried them for reliability yet. I've heard mixed reviews. We'll see.

[hurley842002]

I just picked up a Max 9. Pretty nice gun. I've bought several of the new crop of Rugers in the last 6 months.

I also bought some Shield 15 round mags for my 43X. Took 2 weeks of sitting partially loaded before I could squeeze 15 rounds into them. Haven't tried them for reliability yet. I've heard mixed reviews. We'll see.

I've got 3 of the SA15 mags, zero issues in the 43x I had, still need to run them in the newly acquired 48, don't foresee any hiccups. 48 with SA15 mags, basically a slim G19, I'm digging it so far.

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[hurley842002]

I guess carrying a 5-shot snub is only for squares these days.

To each his own, not a bad option, I just feel there are better options in 2021...

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[whitewalrus]

I guess carrying a 5-shot snub is only for squares these days.

Pentagons maybe.

Think wheel guns went out of vogue a while ago for defensive shooting choices. But they have their place.

[Bailey Guns]

Nothing wrong with a revolver if that's what you like to shoot.