.40 S&W Compact Single Stack -- Suggestions?

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I am still in love with the .40S&W. As such I have a few double stack pistols that work great and a couple that just were not what I wanted for one reason or another. The two that come to mind that I let go are the S&W .40 shield and Springfield XDs .40S&W, both are very good pistols, just not for me.

I have been looking and not finding the "just right one" yet so here I am looking for member help. What I have in mind is something along the lines of the Kahr CW40, except with a light enough recoil spring that my old worn out hands can work.

So it should be: a slim single stack compact .40, 6-7rds or so and something easy to carry and draw from a IWB type holster. This is something that I may make a jeep gun as well so it should be not something to nice to throw under the seat of an old jeep.
Thanks guys.

 

[tiny68]

Been looking for something similar with no success. Many manufactures are reducing or eliminating the 40 S&W lines since the shift to 9mm. I don't own a 9mm, but my kid carries a G43X. I do like the size and feel. But we are a Glock friendly family. To each their own. Just not many choices for a single stack 40 S&W. I would encourage you to shoot a Kahr CW40. I never could get over the trigger pull on mine and passed it along for a CZ.

 

[Txhillbilly]

I've always been a big fan of the 40 S&W.
I love my S&W M&P Shield Performance Center 40. It's a great carry gun, and pretty dang accurate. If you don't mind a little more weight, and a smaller 1911 profile, the Springfield EMP 40 is a fantastic choice also.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I would look at a Sig, w german. expensive but superb firearms. I personally do not like 'glock' type triggers. DA on first shot works for me. but the W german sigs may be on the big side.

 

[bluealtered]

Thanks guys for your thoughts here. I would buy another CW40 if I could find one, the used ones I have come across lately are a little worse for wear on the slides and the few new ones are priced way above their value.

I am still looking for more ideas from our members so I can make the best choice here and if anyone knows of a decent used CW40 for sale I would like to know. I'm still looking, thanks.