When the LC9 first came out... I did my research to see if it was something I would even consider. What I found was very intersting... the LC9 in my opinion was minimally smaller (though a bit lighter) then the SR9c... and when I was looking at this, I also took a hard look at the SR9c compared to the SR9. The SR9c is minimally smaller then the SR9. (For the sake of the argument, the LC9 is quite a bit smaller then the SR9, but I just couldn't get over what was lost in the LC9 platform from the SR9c platform for very little extra compactness.)
Anyway, what I am wondering now with the advent of the SR40c, is... Does half an inch off the barrel and and inch of the grip really help the gun be easier to conceal and carry? And if so why?
I know that some like the "c" versions because they have smaller hands than my meat hooks and the "c" versions just feel better... ok, that I get. But, not all "c" owners have small hands and no doubt I have heard the praises of the "c's" lauded for the extra ability to conceal and carry... but I just don't get it. Well except, that maybe the inch off the grip would help squelch printing in some cases, but that would be somewhat negated with the pinky extender on because it would add much of that inch back then wouldn't it.
Anyway, I can test shoot a gun, but test carrying for a few weeks may not be nearly as easy... so, I come here to get some understanding. Thanks for any good input!
Anyway, what I am wondering now with the advent of the SR40c, is... Does half an inch off the barrel and and inch of the grip really help the gun be easier to conceal and carry? And if so why?
I know that some like the "c" versions because they have smaller hands than my meat hooks and the "c" versions just feel better... ok, that I get. But, not all "c" owners have small hands and no doubt I have heard the praises of the "c's" lauded for the extra ability to conceal and carry... but I just don't get it. Well except, that maybe the inch off the grip would help squelch printing in some cases, but that would be somewhat negated with the pinky extender on because it would add much of that inch back then wouldn't it.
Anyway, I can test shoot a gun, but test carrying for a few weeks may not be nearly as easy... so, I come here to get some understanding. Thanks for any good input!