Best Compact 9mm

Star bm.

Gundeals shows the Ruger SR9C for $280ish at multiple sites. I've shot one and I thought it had a very nice trigger.

First gen Shields are going for around $270 according to gundeals.

If I can’t have a Glock, I buy Ruger. But I did have some problems with an EC9s ftf after 300 rounds. Great gun but it needs to go back to Ruger one day.

May I ask what type of disability? Or do you mean a disability pension?

My wife has arthritis in her hands and I got her a Shield EZ. It is perfect for her and her disability.

My first pistol was a PF9.
They get a bad rap as they do’t Like it if you don’t use excellent form. They also have a terrible recoil feel, and awful trigger.

The good news is if you learn to shoot one well you can shoot just about anything. I’ve since g9t a XDs45 and a S&W M&P 9 Compact.

The M&P is my favorite. And I’d suggest if you can save a little more and watch for sales they’re worth the money. If not, I’ve heard good things about the Ruger. Of course if you can find a cheap used PF9 get it, use it and save for something better.

Btw I’ve thought about selling my PF9 but I like it’s size when I need something tiny, and I also shoot it now and then to remind myself how awful the trigger is.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/walther-creed-9mm.html#.Xgww6sBOlR4

IMHO, this Walther Creed is a great gun for the asking price.

Bought a Taurus 709 several years ago, put around 1k rounds thru it. Never had an issue. Think I paid 169.

A super-cheap compact 9mm right now is the SCCY CPX,

$124.99 after mail-in-rebate. You'd have to add an FFL fee to that, but its still very cheap.


https://gun.deals/product/sccy-cpx-...y-1-magazine-cpx-2tt-s-14999-124-after-25-mir

SCCY CPX-2
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.7 in
Height: 4.0 in (without mag extensions)
Width: 1.0 in
Weight: 15.0 oz
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds

Taurus G2c
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.28 in
Length: 6.24 in
Height: 5.1 in
Width: 1.22 in
Weight: 22.0 oz
Capacity: 12+1 Rounds

The SCCY CPX isn't striker fired, but neither is the Kel-Tec PF-9.

I really like my Sig P290RS, the gun that unfortunately got the axe for the P365.

Ratshooter said:

Disability from Social Security. I was an insurance adjuster but about 7 years ago I developed diabetes and the diabetes has caused me to have nuerapathy in my feet and lower legs and in the last year dissolved some of the bones in my right foot. This gave me whats called Charcot foot and its something you don't want. It has stopped me from being able to climb ladders and because I am unsteady on my feet being on a roof is out of the question. It has knocked me out of a very good paying job. So thats the reason for the limited budget.

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Thanks for the reply. That doesn't sound like something I would want to experience. I hope I didn't sound like I was praying, I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't an hand/arm issue. Sometimes the smaller guns can be hard to handle/rack/control.

I have not shot your last option, but have the first two. Either would be fine, but would probably go with the Ruger.

I own or have owned all three.

The original Ruger LC9 has a very stiff trigger. The LC9s striker-fired version improved that a lot. I traded away my LC9, but still enjoy my LC9s.

My Taurus G2C has been excellent. The trigger is unusual, but it's reliable and accurate.

I got a good deal on the Kel-Tec used, but the trigger was so stiff that I traded it away.

Of the pistols on the list, I would go for the G2C. They can be had for less than $200. Mine is every bit as good as my Ruger LC9s. IIRC, the Ruger is flatter and holds less ammo (single-stack mag). Mine are both good pistols. As I mentioned, I wouldn't buy another one of those Kel-Tec 9mm's due to the abominable trigger that mine had.

Another option would be an SAR B6P. It's a polymer "clone" of the C75 compact, made in Turkey. I owned one, had to give it up in a trade, and replaced it with another. They both are/were accurate and reliable. They are easy to find for under $250 new online. It might be a little large for CC for some people, though.

IMHO, it's worth it to pay an extra $20 for the Taurus to get the stainless finish. The blued finish has a reputation for wearing off easily. My BiL has used his as his EDC for years now, and that's his only complaint.

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I was just in my LGS the other day. They had Shields and Walther PPS M2 both for $249. In my humble opinion.....these are the two best options at that price point (I’ll throw in the LC9 too).

Shield M&P ?

I second the M&P shield. If that is out of your price range I would go with the Taurus G2s at Buds for $201 and free shipping

Any one of those would be fine. Try them all out & see which you like best.

As others have said, there are other viable options as well.

Ratshooter said:

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Every one will be considered. I am leaning more towards the Ruger. Size is a big consideration. I have a Taurus TCP 380 I just bought and love the small size and how it just disappears in a pocket. But the price of 380 ammo is shocking to me since I have been reloading for nearly 40 years now. I am so stocked up on supplies that shooting for me is just about free of cost. I have considered just getting set up for loading 380 and may just do that. But I have read so many post saying you can get a 9mm that is virtually the same size as a 380 I thought I would see if thats really true. And the 9mm easily trumps a 380 in power.

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9mm can't beat the 380 pocket gun for size and weight. I reload a 95gn lead round nose for practice and carry. here is a test of a factory round that may interest you: https://thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/fiocchi-380-acp-90gr-xtp-in-clear-ballistics-gel.861218/

the 90gn xtp bullet is readily available for reloading.

luck,

murf

or if you want some cheaper hollow point ammo: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001557543?pid=250856

murf