Need help choosing a pistol

[Holeshot121]

My father is looking for a mid-sized carry gun similar in size to a G19. Specifically, he likes the Sig P228 or P229, but we are having a hell of a time finding a used one locally. I'd like to get other options in case he decides to expand his search.

His criteria:
Similar in size to a G19 or P229
Either DA/SA or possibly striker fired WITH a safety
9mm

I really only know Glocks and he is convinced he will shoot himself with one. So I need some help giving him options.

[mbinpa]

Ruger SR9C or SR40C. Striker fired with safety, about G19 sized. I have the 40 and it is pretty good.

[Hawk]

Something to think about for a carry gun. You didn't mention your fathers experience level so...I also assume he's right handed!

Striker fired handguns have the same trigger pull all the time (and a rather light and semi short pull). DA/SA kind of sucks because they typically have a that long and hard first pull and then a very light short pull for the remaining rounds.
I find that beginners have a smaller learning curve and generally do better with a striker fired pistol.
With a DA/SA handgun, almost 9 times out of 10 beginners will want to always cock it for the first shot. This can be problematic if not corrected right from the start, for a weapon that will be used for self defense. DA/SA revolvers fall into this trap too.
I would suggest a DA only pistol before I would recommend a DA/SA.

Man, those two SIG's are great guns, but not for a beginner (if he is). I would also be hesitant to CC them due to their size and bulk.

You can't go wrong with the G19. Just tell him that as long as a pistol is holstered the gun is safe regardless of it's mechanical safety.

Budget pistol that meets his requirements = Taurus Millennium G2

[Ret-Fed]

I'll second the Ruger SR9C suggestion (great trigger, manual thumb safety). Also the Smith & Wesson M&P M.2 line, and S&W Shield are reliable, as is the Springfield line with grip safety, or the new Springfield XD-E with thumb safety. These are mid-range priced pistols, reliable, and have good customer service.

[Christen]

Would a vp9 work?

[jakebrake]

m&p 9c with a thumb safety?

[middlefinger]

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I had a ruger sr9c

jamomatic

traded it

[markshere2]

Have him look at 1911s?

The single stack makes it slim and its very safe.
They are surprisingly concealable with a reasonable IWB holster

Plus .45 ACP makes it a giant glowing obnoxious floating ball of WIN!

[carwash]

Ruger Security 9

https://www.ruger.com/products/security9/models.html

Springfield XD-E

https://www.springfield-armory.com/p...gle-stack-9mm/

Bersa Thunder

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...7%2B1+9mm+4.25

USED 3rd Gen Smith & Wesson

https://www.gunnuts.net/2014/12/11/t...-sw-semi-auto/

USED Ruger P95

https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...-of-evolution/

Beretta PX4 Storm

http://www.beretta.com/en-us/pistols/px4-family/

[jakebrake]

They do make an aftermarket thumb safety for Glocks. They are not overly expensive, and I'm pretty sure any competent gunsmiths could do that job rather easily.