I am looking for a good, reliable thin profile CC pistol. I currently have a Springfield Sub XD 9mm but, to me it so too thick to fully conceal. I can easily see a bulge uder my shirt when I have it . I guess I am just wondering if any company makes a nice THIN and easily concealable 9 or 40 or 45 that actually can be concealed in just jeans with a shirt covering it? Any suggestions?
best thin profile CC
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Military Man
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Taurus 9mm PT 709.
Thats what I carry, wearing t shirt and jeans.
Thats what I carry, wearing t shirt and jeans.
1911's
IMO they are among the easiest to conceal well, especially the 4" or 4.25" (commander) guns. I generally carry a 5" Government model and have no problem with CC...down here in AZ I mostly OC, but the 1911 is a snap to CC.
Steve
Busterbestdogever
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A recondisiond Colt model 1908 .380 hammerless is the flatest gun you can get if you go with a auto-loader. A S+W airwieght chambered for 38+P is great! I prefer a wheel gun for reliability if one ever needed to use it.
handguns for CC
I carry a Kahr IWB @ 2-230 clock position wearing a plain cotton T-shirt and shorts. The only thing I have to pay attention to in terms of dress is to make sure the T-shirt isn't snug at the waist and hips (I'm a woman).
To conceal easily (on most body types), you want your gun to be THIN and the GRIP to be SHORT. The length of the barrel doesn't seem to matter so much (as evidenced by those who can conceal a 5" 1911 style handgun)
Other thin guns to consider (9mm or bigger):
I carry a Kahr IWB @ 2-230 clock position wearing a plain cotton T-shirt and shorts. The only thing I have to pay attention to in terms of dress is to make sure the T-shirt isn't snug at the waist and hips (I'm a woman).
To conceal easily (on most body types), you want your gun to be THIN and the GRIP to be SHORT. The length of the barrel doesn't seem to matter so much (as evidenced by those who can conceal a 5" 1911 style handgun)
Other thin guns to consider (9mm or bigger):
Sig P239
Walther PPS
1911 style
Walther PPS
1911 style
concrete guy
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Kel-Tec PF 9 or a P11. I carry the P11. These are good bang for your buck CC guns. You can get a P11 after taxes for around $270.00. They are not in the same quality classification as Kimber, Kahr, Sig, etc. but after a good fluff and buff a good gun with great customer service. I have over 2000 rounds through mine with not a problem but I did do my own trigger job and polish of all moving parts which you wouldn't have to do with the high dollar compacts.
10 -9mm in the mag and one in the tube.
10 -9mm in the mag and one in the tube.
Old Zebra
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+1 on on .45acp's comments. Not knowing your budget, I don't know if you would consider a Nighthawk Custom Lady Hawk (1911 9mm). It claims to have the thinnest grip possible in a 1911.
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While I was initially attracted to the Lady Hawk, I eventually ordered a Wilson Combat Ms. Sentinel for cc because it's smaller (not thinner) and lighter.
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While I was initially attracted to the Lady Hawk, I eventually ordered a Wilson Combat Ms. Sentinel for cc because it's smaller (not thinner) and lighter.
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marionandjohn
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xd sc too bulky? do you carry IWB or OWB? I would think almost any firearm carried OWB for cc would have a bulge under a t-shirt depending on how tight the T-shirt is. I CC IWB and no I dont wear baggy clothes just relax fitted jeans or shorts that cover my knee caps. I carry a SW99 IWB or my XD40 OWB OC or "bulge carry" as someone else coined. it should be noted that I have carried my XD IWB but with it being single action and the safety being on the grip I prefer to see the holster as I holster it. (i carry chambered only)
mappow
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++1 on 1911's. I have a Springfield 1911 G.I. 5" and carry SOB or shoulder. SOB never prints as I always wear my shirt out. Shoulder is on the outside of a Tee with a covering shirt open covering the weapon. My girth supports concealment under my left arm. Weapon is parallel to the ground verses vertical. C & L ALWAYS-It's what it's made for! Good luck, it's not like there isn't a thousand of choices out there.
stingray2100
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I would recommend the following:
Kel-Tec PF9 and P11 9mm cal. (small, slim, reliable and ecomonical).
Taurus slim 709 9mm cal. (small, slim, reliable and economical).
Khar PM9 9mm cal. (small, slim and reliable expensive).
khar also makes some economical models in the CW line.
Sig P239 SAS 2 gen is also a favorite because of the carry melt on it. love the feel of it
I carry any one of the 4 depending on my work day.
Get a good gun belt and a good holster (galco, crossbreed, etc) and you will be set.
Now if I want to to go to a place in style,
leasantry: well I pull my kimber pro CDPII or springfield EMP 40.
Almost forgot. if you are going to carry IWB you need to get pants and a belt that is about 1" or 2" bigger so you can carry the holster and gun comfortable
Kel-Tec PF9 and P11 9mm cal. (small, slim, reliable and ecomonical).
Taurus slim 709 9mm cal. (small, slim, reliable and economical).
Khar PM9 9mm cal. (small, slim and reliable expensive).
khar also makes some economical models in the CW line.
Sig P239 SAS 2 gen is also a favorite because of the carry melt on it. love the feel of it
I carry any one of the 4 depending on my work day.
Get a good gun belt and a good holster (galco, crossbreed, etc) and you will be set.
Now if I want to to go to a place in style,
leasantry: well I pull my kimber pro CDPII or springfield EMP 40.Almost forgot. if you are going to carry IWB you need to get pants and a belt that is about 1" or 2" bigger so you can carry the holster and gun comfortable
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where are you positioning it and what holster you using
All good information and many thanks for the input. I carry the xd sub or tried in the crossbreed supertuck and while that is a decent holster it just does not fit me comfortably at all and I have to carry it so low (below my belt line) just to conceal it well, which completely negates any benefit for a quick draw if needed. I do have an S&W .38 special which is relatively easy to conceal but I was looking for something that carried a little more ammo rather than just the 5 in the .38. Everyone has given some great options which I will explore extensively and pass along any info relevant that I find. Many thanks.
a Kahr PM9 is easily concealable under a shirt or in the pocket. Also consider the Kahr CW9 and CW45. I have these 3 weapons and trust all of them. I, too, had an xd9sc and an xd45c, but they weren't the best carry options IMO. The Kahrs carry much easier and are better at peekaboo, too.
901-Memphis
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Maybe its how your dressing. Its going to be hard to conceal with just a t-shirt. Are you wearing like polo shirts or just a single t-shirt? I conceal pretty easy with 1 undershirt and a polo shirt on top. Ofcourse i buy X-Tall shirts to help cover everything.
HardCorps53
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I don't know much about Walther's but the PPS looks like it might be what you're looking for. Comes in 9mm and .40 - 0.91 inches wide. Accepts 6, 7, or 8 round mags - extended mags act as grip extenders instead of just sticking out the bottom.
Walther PPS - Police Pistol Slim
Walther PPS - Police Pistol Slim
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