Mrs. Outlaw Picks Her Carry Gun

Published on December 6, 2021
Duration: 22:01

Mrs. Outlaw evaluates five subcompact 9mm handguns for her everyday carry, prioritizing ease of use, comfort, and capacity. The Kimber R7 Mako wins due to its included red dot sight, accuracy, and shootability, despite a less textured magazine release. The Canik TP9 Elite SC and Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus are strong contenders, offering good capacity and value, while the HK VP9 SK and Glock 43 fall short due to comfort issues and lower capacity, respectively.

Quick Summary

The Kimber R7 Mako won Mrs. Outlaw's EDC selection due to its included red dot optic, high accuracy, and overall shootability. Other contenders included the Canik TP9 Elite SC and S&W M&P Shield Plus, praised for capacity and value, while the Glock 43 and HK VP9 SK were ranked lower due to comfort and capacity issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Mrs. Outlaw's EDC Search
  2. 01:13Selection Criteria for Carry Guns
  3. 03:11The 5 Subcompact 9mm Contenders
  4. 04:15Glock 43 Review: Baseline Comparison
  5. 05:54Canik TP9 Elite SC Review: Value & Trigger
  6. 07:47M&P Shield Plus Review: Capacity & Recoil
  7. 09:28Kimber R7 Mako Review: Optics Ready
  8. 11:52HK VP9 SK Review: Build Quality vs. Comfort
  9. 14:48Final Rankings & Winner: Best EDC Pistol

Frequently Asked Questions

What criteria did Mrs. Outlaw use to select her everyday carry 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 was also a prerequisite, with all tested guns having over 1,000 rounds fired.

Which subcompact 9mm pistol won Mrs. Outlaw's EDC selection?

The Kimber R7 Mako was chosen as the winner. It impressed with its out-of-the-box red dot optic, excellent accuracy, and overall shootability, despite a less textured magazine release.

How did the Glock 43 perform in the EDC comparison?

The Glock 43 served as a baseline, noted for its concealability but criticized for its low capacity (6-8 rounds) and snappy recoil. Mrs. Outlaw found it pinched her hand and was less comfortable than newer designs.

What were the pros and cons of the Canik TP9 Elite SC and M&P Shield Plus?

The Canik TP9 Elite SC offers great value, a 12+1 capacity, and good trigger, but had less intuitive sights. The M&P Shield Plus has a 13+1 capacity and low recoil, though Mrs. Outlaw experienced some grip pinching.

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