When I first heard about the LC9, I assumed it would be bigger than the LCP. I thought it would a tiny bit bigger, anyway. I didn't anticipate it being the behemoth that it is, at least in comparison to the LCP. To give you an idea of what I'm talking about, let's look at some other handguns...
The Kel-Tec P3-AT is 0.1" longer, 0.02" wider, the same height, and 1.7 oz heavier than the P-32.
The Sig P938 is 0.4" longer, same width and height, and 0.8 oz heavier than the Sig P238.
The Ruger LC9 is 0.84" longer, 0.9" taller, 0.08" wider, and 7.7 oz heavier than the LCP.
The LCP is one of the smallest .380 autos on the market. However, look at the LC9 compared to other pocket 9s:
0.1" longer, 0.6" taller, and 0.2" thinner than the Sig P938
0.8" longer and 0.8" taller than Rorbaugh R9 Stealth
0.15" longer, 0.2" taller, and 0.02" wider than Kel-Tec PF9
0.4" longer, 0.2" taller, and 0.2" thinner than Kahr
I understand that it needs to be a little bit longer and heftier to handle the 9mm round instead of the .380 ACP. However, does it really need to be as big as it is?
The Kel-Tec P3-AT is 0.1" longer, 0.02" wider, the same height, and 1.7 oz heavier than the P-32.
The Sig P938 is 0.4" longer, same width and height, and 0.8 oz heavier than the Sig P238.
The Ruger LC9 is 0.84" longer, 0.9" taller, 0.08" wider, and 7.7 oz heavier than the LCP.
The LCP is one of the smallest .380 autos on the market. However, look at the LC9 compared to other pocket 9s:
0.1" longer, 0.6" taller, and 0.2" thinner than the Sig P938
0.8" longer and 0.8" taller than Rorbaugh R9 Stealth
0.15" longer, 0.2" taller, and 0.02" wider than Kel-Tec PF9
0.4" longer, 0.2" taller, and 0.2" thinner than Kahr
I understand that it needs to be a little bit longer and heftier to handle the 9mm round instead of the .380 ACP. However, does it really need to be as big as it is?