What Size Pistol Platform?

[Talyn]

When it comes to handguns, there are lots of options, and choosing the right one can be complicated. There are full-size builds like the legendary 1911 platform, compact makes like FN's 509 Compact, and even sub-compact builds like Glock's G423X. Let's break down the purpose of each platform and touch on the pros and cons to get you pointed in the right direction.

What Size Pistol Platform?

 

[KillerFord1977]

Everything but subcompact works for me. Own all but a sub.

 

[Annihilator]

Everything but subcompact works for me. Own all but a sub.

You don’t like subs?? I love Subway subs……..

 

[SimonRL]

I shoot everything from a P365 up to my Prodigy and I train with them all. My preference is a 4 1/2 to 5 inch barrel, but ultimately I know if the call comes I’m going to get the job done regardless.

 

[KillerFord1977]

You don’t like subs?? I love Subway subs……..

 

[David N.]

A full size frame in 9mm checks the most boxes for me. The added weight is the least of my considerations.

 

[Onewolf426]

You don’t like subs?? I love Subway subs……..

I got a 12" in my truck. Sub woofer, that is. For sub sandwiches, I prefer Firehouse subs

 

[Annihilator]

I got a 12" in my truck. Sub woofer, that is. For sub sandwiches, I prefer Firehouse subs

 

[SimonRL]

 

[Sld1959]

Jersy Mike's subs are the best around here, unless you consider a grinder a sub in which case its a little local Italian place.

 

[SimonRL]

Jersey Mikes are ridiculously overrated. +1 on the local Italian place - which in Texas are usually operated by Albanians.

 

[Sld1959]

Jersey Mikes are ridiculously overrated. +1 on the local Italian place - which in Texas are usually operated by Albanians.

I would not exactly say they are overrated, they are good and have great bread, they are however greatly over priced.

 

[Sld1959]

As far as pistol size, will refer to this recent thread.

Carry Guns: Does Size Matter?

3" barrel or less and short grip aka 13 rounds or less. Anything else will print, and is too large to carry especially in warm weather. I prefer OWB conceal carry with a leather pancake holster. For that reason, I find myself primarily carrying the Hellcat or Kahr MK9 as I can carry OWB with...

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[Annihilator]

Only trouble I ever had with a subcompact was with a G27, due to the .40 snappy recoil, now with my G26, no problems

 

[SimonRL]

I would not exactly say they are overrated, they are good and have great bread, they are however greatly over priced.

I jus don’t like their subs. I like that they cut the meat “fresh”, but I think they’re just another “meh” sun in a field of “meh” subs. I see subway is doing away with pre-packaged meats and going the fresh cut meat route too. We have a little mom and pop sub shop in Fort Worth that knocks any of the franchise sub places on their behinds.

 

[SimonRL]

Only trouble I ever had with a subcompact was with a GLOCK, due to IT BEING A GLOCK, now with my SIG X5 LEGION, no problems

I fixed it for you.

 

[Annihilator]

I fixed it for you.

 

[mveach99]

I carry a lcp with 7 round mag or hellcat with 11 round mag. I haven't found a comfortable way to carry my xd-m elite 4.5 10mm or Ruger Gp100 10mm.

 

[The Night Rider]

I haven't ate at Subway in a couple of years. Every time I do I'm disappointed. It just never seems like there's enough meat or whatever you're having on the sub to taste with all that bread.

And God only knows what a sub cost these days

 

[The Night Rider]

I have the same problem with this article that I have with the other articles comparing gun size. Until we all agree on our terminology words like Micro compact, Subcompact, Compact and Full-size are meaningless.

The gun I carry most often is a Glock26. According to Glock that's a subcompact.