Deep conceal 9MM or 380?

[Effigy]

@ kokapelli: I agree to a point. I'd like something similar to the P238 but slightly larger.

 

[kokapelli]

@ kokapelli: I agree to a point. I'd like something similar to the P238 but slightly larger.

For me that would be a CM9 or a PM9. I have a PM9 and really like it but it's a little too big for my pockets. Not a single action but a really good trigger anyway.

 

[Tomcat47]

Definition of DAFT
1a : silly, foolish b : mad, insane

Maybe as daft as considering two (if revolver is 6 shot) or three more rounds is that critical! (and IF there is a round carried in the pipe!)

Geez! If I had compared it to a double stack firearm I might have deserved that!

But! ......... Please understand I am not an Auto basher! I was merely comparing small to small...I have been carrying them....32,.380,9mm,.40 in small CC style autos.

And also I bet not 1 in 10 people carry such as an LC9 or 709 with one in the pipe!....the populous are not comfortable carrying an auto that way!

Lots do! But LOTS dont!

And in my opinion confusion starts when we treat a self defense attack like we will need supressive fire and 30 round magazines... not likely!

 

[Rmiller31]

Need suggestions for girlfriends first gun

She's taken to shooting with me and decided she wants her own gun. She doesn't like the grip of a 1911 and glocks or my gp100.

She has decided on 9mm as her caliber of choice. I took her to a local store today where shE could handle several models I don't have to find something more comfortable for that she liked. She tried a glock, m&p, xd9 and a sr9.

She liked the sr9c the best because it fit her hand and felt natural according to her. I don't have a sr9 so I'm going to rent one at the range so she can shoot it and see if she likes it.

My question is are there any other smaller framed 9mm I could suggest her to try?

Edit: Can a mod please delete this. It was suppose to be a new thread.

 

[Tomcat47]

I just bought a 905 9mm revolver, but I dont know if I would suggest it just yet! Will have to get back to you on that one. There will be two issues possibly..Recoil and Loading....which I have ordered some speed loaders...if they work it will not be such an issue for the reloading.

Then the recoil issue I will know about tomorrow....


I did get my wife a Taurus Model 85 Ultralite .38 Special ... Nice little revolver!

There is also a Taurus 709 slim 9mm and Ruger LC9....In Autos! and there are a few others as well....read all post in this thread they are mentioned several times.

 

[Gigs]

You know the revolvers in auto calibers use moon clips right? You don't really need a speed loader.

 

[Tomcat47]

Yeah gigs I actually did, I have a few of the Stellar Clips... I just seen where one place was actually making a nice one for it! would be more durable for pocket carry.

I did shoot a few rounds through my 905 this evening! I Like It! Shooting 115 gr. Speer Lawman and recoil was no worse than the Model 85 Ultralite .38 felt relatively about the same to me?? 147 gr. would prob make a difference.

Great shooter! Done some 20 feet sets on an 8 x 8 target and am very happy with the 905. As I got used to it My 5 shot groups fell in under 4" at aprox. 20feet.

I was happy...still going to indoor range this weekend for some more pratice and evaluation. And some better targets and will get true group measurements

 

[richardKatts]

The Sig P290 was their answer to a CCW in 9mm. Looks real nice but I have yet shot a pocket 9mm that was comfortable to shoot but, being a CCW it's not intended to be shot a lot, it's meant to defend. I do look forward to handling the P290 and Kimbers Solo.

I enjoy my P238 as both a shooter and a CCW.

 

[Tomcat47]

^^ I was looking at both those Sigs myself ^^

I looked at the LC9, Taurus 709 Slim, and S&W Bodyguard as well..

Really like them a lot! But when it came down to the end...The 905 and Model 85 fit very comfortable and price for the 2 firearms was not far from Sig 290!

I walked with two revolvers @$574.00 price tags....(I traded other firearms for the $$$) but that was combined price....The Model 85 was used no box!

The Sig 290 was around $600.00 (tagged $625.00) but I know local dealer and there is play there most of time.

I Like .380 but ammo is just makes no sense any more....popularity pricing I suppose now days....which interested me in the 905 in that 9mm is so cheap to practice with.

Anyway...I am very happy with 905 right now!

I faced it There are a lot of GREAT options out there these days! I liked ALL of what I held, some grips a little thin, some a little too fat maybe, but I would carry ALL of them....they are ALL very nice CCW platforms!

 

[FCastle88]

The Sig P290 was their answer to a CCW in 9mm. Looks real nice but I have yet shot a pocket 9mm that was comfortable to shoot but, being a CCW it's not intended to be shot a lot, it's meant to defend. I do look forward to handling the P290 and Kimbers Solo.

You might be waiting for a while, Kimber appears to have stopped production of the Solo to fix some design problems, dealers are being told it might be another 6 months till they get any. The P290 is having a very widespread problem of the hammer not falling the whole way when the trigger is pulled, according to Sig some of the springs need to be upgraded. Again, some people are claiming that they were told Sig is making some design changes to the gun, and they appear to have stopped production as well.

 

[richardKatts]

You might be waiting for a while, Kimber appears to have stopped production of the Solo to fix some design problems, dealers are being told it might be another 6 months till they get any. The P290 is having a very widespread problem of the hammer not falling the whole way when the trigger is pulled, according to Sig some of the springs need to be upgraded. Again, some people are claiming that they were told Sig is making some design changes to the gun, and they appear to have stopped production as well.

Maybe that's why I haven't seen either one yet. It's also another reason to wait until all the bugs are worked out on these latest and greatest pistols.

 

[harmon rabb]

I think the reason the P238 shoots so well is 380 is the right round for the gun.
Chambering the P238 in 9mm IMO would be a big mistake.

This. Chambering the 238 in 9mm would ruin the gun. It would be snappy, uncomfortable, no longer a sweet shooter, and followup shots would be slower.

 

[bimmerland]

Going with the Kahr P380. Hope to see one at next weekends show in Raleigh NC