Help me choose a single stack 9mm

[axeman_g]

another choice

Larger but also concealable is the Beretta 92 M models, single stack compact version of the 92 version.

 

[phred]

Hey marcus, is the 4053 a single stack? If so what are the dimensions of it? I saw that KYimports has them for $289, is that the one you got?

 

[Alan Fud]

The 4053 is a double stack and the same size as my 4013 pictured below next to my 3913 ...

 

[Devonai]

Forget all these ergonomic pistols with good sights and fast magazine releases... get yourself a CZ-52 with a replacement 9x19 barrel!!!

 

[Marcus]

Phred,yes and no. 4053s were made both single AND double stack. Mine is an earlier single stack model (from KY Imports!). I got one with bright night sights for $300. I`m really happy with it. It`s become my favorite CCW. Marcus

 

[PostalGlock'n]

I would highly recommend Kahr's K9. I like the .40 and have had 3 of them that all performed perfectly.

 

[macavada]

I've got the K9 black stainless w/Night sights. Really ergonomic. Shoots well. About as good a double action trigger as I could have hoped for. The only thing is, I'm still getting used to the idea of having a CCW without a safety. I really like the thin slide. Not very bulky at all.

Really good gun.

 

[Alan Fud]

macavada, I feel the same way. If the gun has a lite trigger pull, then it needs a safety.

 

[faustulus]

Well my first choice would by a P7M8.
But that may be a bit more than you wanted to spend.
Second would be a STI LS or BLS
Third I would go for the 225. The one you felt was the exception not the rule. The 225 is argueably the best of the Classic Sigs.
Here is a pic of the BLS and LS

 

[oldfella]

I need some help in the form of information about the Kahr K9. I'm an older fella and I find it hard to rack the slide on some/most semi autos. I've been thinking about buying a Kahr K9, for various reasons, but I have never handled it and wonder about how hard is to rack the slide and how heavy/long the trigger pull. Will any one reading this thread please give me some information on this. Thanks, Pete (The Oldfella)

 

[artherd]

SIG 239, no question.

 

[Marcus]

Oldfella, my grandfather`s favorite carry gun is a Kahr K-9 Elite. No problems racking the slide (for him at least). The trigger pull is pretty light (maybe 7lbs.,lighter than almost any revolver) and smooth. Nice little gun. Marcus

 

[skynyrd1911]

single stack 9mm

I just acquired a Springfield Armory Ultra Compact 9mm. I'm thinking this will be THE 9mm for me. Check them out before you buy.

 

[plnkr1234]

Hi Guys,

I haven't seen or handled a Rorbaugh yet, but this is the smallest 9mm I know of. Too bad it's no longer made. Also, this one has reliability problems, and until Scott McDougall and company get up and running again, it's range use only.

 

[plnkr1234]

edited due to double post

P.S. can someone tell me how to post a picture, or at least how to reduce the size of the picture I attached?

 

[Alan Fud]

plnkr1234, the Colt Pocket Nine and the Kahr MK9 are about the same size. I handled both at the store side by side. While I preferred the heavier pull and over-all operations of the Pocket Nine, it's reliability issues kept me from buying one. I would definitely like to see Colt start selling it again (along with the Magnum Carry).

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

I'd get the Beretta type M...but given your choices I'd go with the Kahr. I've never liked the S&W trigger pull on semi-autos.

 

[mlk18]

I would definitely go with a 3rd generation S&W auto. I have had several and all were reliable, accurate and had sweet triggers. Just ordered ordered a used 3953 (compact DAO) for less than $250 and a like new 3914 (blue compact DA/SA) for $300. How can you go wrong with a high quality, ultra thin, 9mm at those prices? You can't.

mlk18

 

[plnkr1234]

Alan Fud,

I agree, both the PM9 and Pocket 9 are pretty close in size. The Pocket 9 is a little slimmer and more rounded in the slide which makes it feel smaller. The chunky rubber grips are thicker on the Pocket 9 compared to the PM9's polymer frame, but some custom thin grips would fix that. To my hand, the Pocket 9 feels marginally smaller and comfortable in the pocket, but it's a close call. Given the spotty reliability of my speciment, however, I would only carry the PM9 for defense.

 

[plnkr1234]

Here's a picture.

 

[plnkr1234]

And another.

 

[plnkr1234]

MLK,

I really like the S&W 3900 series, too. The PM9 is my usual pocket carry piece, but the 3913 is what I usually carry concealed on my hip. It's small and flat, but big enough to hold onto and shoot accurately. It's been very reliable and has a good, smooth trigger pull as well. I think they are the most under rated compact 9mm's out there.

I liked mine so much, I even got an extra 3919 for when my original wears out, although I don't think it ever will. I've put cases of ammo through mine. I also couldn't resist getting one of the new TSW models. I don't really like the accessory rail, though, and I don't think it's any better than my original 3913.

For the times when I want to really feel like a spook, there's always the ASP (the original chopped S&W), but I can barely hit the side of a barn with it.

 

[Alan Fud]

Here's a size comparison of my 3913 next to the MK9 ...

 

[tlhelmer]

Did anyone mention the Sig 225?

 

[Greg Bell]

P7M8 is the way to go. Can't beat it as a concealed carry CCW. And the Kahr Pm9 is nice.