Neither is a standard military size 1911 .45. I usually open carry here in a thigh holster. I use my large handguns for display. I also 'carry' the larger calibers in the center box of the truck. Also in winter here anything can be carried under a ski jacket.
I checked them out the Glock 43 the other day (I went to get some gun cleaning stuff and looked at 9mm handguns while I was there). Grip was skinny for me, and fewer rounds. But if you want slim? I guess it would be a good one to get. Same price as the Glock 26. I presume that they shoot the same.
I've found that if I'm not pocket carrying, I'm not carrying. I traded my KelTec p3at on a Bersa Thunder .380 last fall and the Bersa is just too heavy to pocket carry. So I'm probably going to pick up a Glock 42 or 43 to get back in the habit. The Recluse holster looks like a great option for pocket carry to prevent printing and protect the trigger in the pocket.
We need a holster thread too....... thats 50% of carrying. Grizzly Adam , a lot of good info here. When I downsized my everyday carry pistol, the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield fit the bill. Slim, lightweight, single stack in 9mm.
When I carry, it's my glock 19 iwb. It can be a little tricky to hide in the summer when we all tend to wear shorts and tees, but can be done.
Thought a flashlight thread would be handy also. http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/the-flashlight-thread.11647/
I carry the same thing for the same reason. That wallet holster is exactly what it says. No one can tell you're carrying. I helped a friend move the other day; all day. We sat down to have a bite when we were finished and the conversation turned to concealed carry. His adult son ask what would be a good CC gun. I reached into my back pocket and pulled out the .380. He was stunned. He had no idea that I was carrying even though it was right there all day. If you're approached on the street by someone looking to make a withdraw from your wallet, they're going to be in for a big surprise when you reach into your back pocket and hand them a .380 jacketed hollow point. I keep the .357 stuffed down in the crack between the seats.
We were browsing pistols the other day and the SCCY 9mm is about the same size as the Ruger and $250 at one local shop. 9mm is minimum for what I would carry. We have a Shield in 9mm and a Springfield XDs 45 and both are small enough for pocket carry and I don't really notice the weight any more than a thick wallet or big case knife.
Lot's of options out there these days. Pick what fits, what you like. Just consider .380 to be min. caliber, 9mm is better. I consider myself blessed in a way, to have small hands. The LCP fits fine and I'm pretty good with it, but if my hands were larger?... it would be tough. Take your time before you choose. JB Oh yeah, the trigger is critical. DA only, DA/ SA, Striker fired-( I make that distinction because it has a different feel to me), something to keep in mind.
The Ruger sr9c is a well built weapons. Only downfall to me is the magazine disconnect safety. In other words it will not go bang without magazine in. Just something to consider.
It's hard to go wrong with anything Ruger makes. I don't like when companies do the magazine disconnect, but it'll probably never be an issue.
I don't like the idea of a magazine disconnect safety though. I guess that's to protect morons that don't eject the round in the chamber from shooting themselves? Right? I was always taught to expect a shot to be fired when you pull the trigger, unless you are absolutely sure there's no round in the chamber.
I do like the indicator. I mean, I wouldn't trust it to know its unloaded but it's good to be able to see that it is.
The indicator wouldn't get looked at IMO. All firearms are treated the same way, action closed weapon is considered hot regardless of what the indicator says.
The indicator is nice though. I use it on my old Nazi pre war walther p38, and I think all the new Walther's have it too.
Another thing to consider is customer service. In the unlikely event you need it....Ruger stands behind their products
