Mrs. Outlaw Picks Her Carry Gun

Published on December 6, 2021
Duration: 22:01

Mrs. Outlaw, with a high level of authority for consumer-level EDC advice, evaluates five subcompact 9mm handguns for her next everyday carry. She prioritizes ease of slide manipulation, comfortable grip, nail compatibility, and quick sight acquisition, moving beyond her baseline Glock 43 for higher capacity options. The Kimber R7 Mako emerges as the winner due to its included red dot, accuracy, and shootability, surpassing the Canik TP9 Elite SC and M&P Shield Plus.

Quick Summary

Mrs. Outlaw selected the Kimber R7 Mako as her preferred everyday carry handgun, citing its out-of-the-box red dot optic, accuracy, and overall shootability. She evaluated five 9mm subcompacts, prioritizing ease of manipulation, comfort, and capacity, ultimately choosing the R7 Mako over options like the Canik TP9 Elite SC and M&P Shield Plus.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Goal
  2. 01:13Selection Criteria & Ergonomics
  3. 03:11Handgun Contenders Overview
  4. 04:15Glock 43 Review
  5. 05:54Canik TP9 Elite SC Review
  6. 07:47M&P Shield Plus Review
  7. 09:28Kimber R7 Mako Review
  8. 11:52HK VP9 SK Review
  9. 14:48Final Rankings & Winner

Frequently Asked Questions

What criteria did Mrs. Outlaw use to select her new EDC handgun?

Mrs. Outlaw prioritized ease of slide manipulation, a comfortable grip texture that isn't too aggressive, compatibility with manicured nails, and quick sight acquisition. Reliability over 1,000 rounds was a prerequisite for all tested firearms.

Which 9mm subcompact handgun did Mrs. Outlaw choose as her preferred EDC?

Mrs. Outlaw selected the Kimber R7 Mako as her preferred everyday carry handgun. She found it to be highly accurate and fast to shoot, especially appreciating that it came equipped with an included red dot optic.

How did the Glock 43 compare to newer subcompact options for Mrs. Outlaw?

While familiar and concealable, Mrs. Outlaw found the Glock 43's lower capacity (6-8 rounds) and snappy recoil less appealing than newer designs. She also noted it wasn't the most comfortable to shoot and could pinch her hand.

What were the key advantages of the Canik TP9 Elite SC and M&P Shield Plus?

The Canik TP9 Elite SC was praised for its budget-friendly price, excellent trigger, and 12+1 capacity. The M&P Shield Plus offered a high 13+1 capacity and very low recoil, making both strong contenders.

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