CM9 for Glove Box Duty?

[Thunder71]

Probably the best idea really. Save my dough for the 9mm XDs when it comes out.

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[Popeye]

Probably the best idea really. Save my dough for the 9mm XDs when it comes out.

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I know I'm going to be giving the XDs 9mm a good looking over when they come out. I had a XD9sc but found it to be to thick,blocky and heavy for EDC pistol. Can't say it wasn't a good accurate and reliable pistol.

[CJB]

The only problem with a CM9 in the glovebox, is that there's room in there for a CW45!

[Thunder71]

The only problem with a CM9 in the glovebox, is that there's room in there for a CW45!

LOL

My first handgun was the XDM9 Compact, thought it would be my carry gun, like you it was too thick and heavy.

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[BrewerGeorge]

I prefer a revolver for my truck gun, but it's hard to argue with your reasoning about compatibility. You didn't mention holster compatibility, but that's there, too. For me, one of the purposes of keeping the pistol in my truck is so I can arm myself after leaving somewhere I can't carry. For instance, I cannot carry while at work, but I only live one mile away so I'm not going to the trouble of putting on and removing my CM9 or G26 just to drive that mile. Without the truck gun, that means that if I want to go somewhere immediately after work I would have to stop by the house if I wanted to go armed (which I do want). Instead, I can just pull the SP101 from its hiding place and put it on. To do that I have to keep an IWB holster in the truck, of course. You can just use one of your existing MK9 holsters.

[Krusty]

Store ammo in a cool dry place haaaa, how about Vietnam? Doesn't get any more muggy or hotter than that and still goes bang. WW II troops in Africa ( brutally hot) , Russia brutally cold.......store dry OK , temp doesn't matter - still goes bang!

[MikeG]

I did two deployments to the middle east and horn of africa in '03 & '05, saw temps near 130 w/99% humidity in summer & below zero in winter... No problems with ammo in those conditions and I'm sure you're carrying better quality than we had then... Just keep it clean and lubed and thieves will be your biggest worry, not temperatures. My pm9 rides shotgun every day and stays in the console when I can't carry

[Thunder71]

Thanks guys!

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[Mattkcc]

For a car/truck gun I think you couldn't beat a Glock police trade-in. You can pick them up for around $350 and run them nearly dry. You don't have to worry about lube getting so cold your gun won't run also, no lube to mix with dust and gunk up your gun. My second choice would be a stainless revolver. My truck gun is a 22 cal 9 shot Sentinel I bought for $50 back in the day. It's a no fuss gun, clean it once a year and it's happy and just keeps working. My CM9 stays in my pocket but requires regular cleaning and lubrication. If my vehicle gets broken into and my gun stolen I'm only out $50.

[Deano]

A word of caution about carrying a firearm in your glove box. When I took my concealed class they mentioned (at least in Orygun) that if someone is sitting in the passenger seat who does not have a CHL, they are considered to be carrying concealed illegally which can result in some serious legal problems if caught. We were told with passengers, the gun needs to be where only you, the driver, have ready access to it. Might be worth checking the laws about that in your state.

[MikeG]

Might be worth checking the laws about that in your state.

^^ Should be rule #1 in any case. SC has a "two-touch" rule, meaning if you have to open something to get to it, it's not considered concealed for legal purposes

[Zertek]

I live in Florida, there is nothing safe down here, I used to carry a Glock 26 in my glove box, then I got to thinking hey thats not only 500 bucks BUT I'm responsible for a BG having a fully loaded gun If they break into my car.

[BroncoAZ]

For a car/truck gun I think you couldn't beat a Glock police trade-in.

I'm with Mattkcc on the Glock PD trade in for a truck gun. That being said a CM9 will also work just fine.