Best Compact 9mm Pistols for Carry

[danscrapbags]

The Kel-Tec pf-9 Fits into my right rear pocket almost as easily as the .380 did.

Fits my hand perfectly, a steal at $275. I want another one.

I got mine for $240 with a holster and love it.

[stecker]

I'll second the vote for PF9. I know it's not as popular, or as "flashy" as some out there, but for what it costs its hard to beat. It took me about 500 rounds before I finally learned how to shoot it reliably, but I now have well more than 1,000 failure free rounds down range.

[12smile]

On the PF-9...

I think those who easily carry any .380 will be pleasantly suprised at how little difference there is in upgrading to the pf9.

I pocket carried the .380 in a right rear pocket and standing or seated...had to ask myself ...am I carrying? (99% yes but I wanted to check)...

Big News...same thing with the pf9. Is there another 9 mm that you can say that about...the Ruger LC9 and the Kahr PM9 are close.

The Ruger is a Kel-Tec clone that is thicker and weighs more and the Karh is thicker and is noticable heavier.

So....if you're already carrying a .380 in a front or rear pocket at about 10% more in size and weight you can be carrying a 9mm w/ one extra round.

It is the lightest / flatest 9mm. For it's quality level could also be the cheapest.

Kel-Tec.....The Bic Lighter of American Firearms.

[Thunder71]

PF9 vs PM9 - The PF9 is longer and higher.

Judging by these photos, the width is a toss up. So yes, there is another 9mm (CM9 and PM9) that I can say that about. Comparing my PM9 to an LCP however is just wrong.

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=2861

On the PF-9...
Is there another 9 mm that you can say that about...the Ruger LC9 and the Kahr PM9 are close.

[danscrapbags]

PF9 vs PM9 - The PF9 is bigger

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=2861

Half the price though... Both good guns but if you are on budjet? PF9 all the way.

[Thunder71]

Why not a CM9?

[12smile]

PF9 vs PM9 - The PF9 is longer and higher.

Judging by these photos, the width is a toss up. So yes, there is another 9mm (CM9 and PM9) that I can say that about. Comparing my PM9 to an LCP however is just wrong.

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=2861

On the PF-9...
Is there another 9 mm that you can say that about...the Ruger LC9 and the Kahr PM9 are close.

The Karh is almost twice the price and one less round. Memory tells me the Kahr is noticably thicker and for front / rear pocket carry it's a consideration. and it's roughly 20% heavier.

[yuppiejr]

I suppose suggesting the $300-ish Ruger LCP (9mm Kurz baby!) would get me run out of the forum? It seems like one of those 'easy to carry no matter what the occasion' options that every P2C holder should at least consider having in their collection when even a "compact" 9x19 based pistol isn't small enough?

[tizzo]

I suppose suggesting the $300-ish Ruger LCP (9mm Kurz baby!) would get me run out of the forum? It seems like one of those 'easy to carry no matter what the occasion' options that every P2C holder should at least consider having in their collection when even a "compact" 9x19 based pistol isn't small enough?

Hey, I carry a Sig P238 when dress calls for it.

[grousemaster]

Kahr PM9. I also use it as a back up gun when needed.

+1 on the Kahr....great shooter!

[Squib Joe]

The Kahr is almost twice the price and one less round. Memory tells me the Kahr is noticably thicker and for front / rear pocket carry it's a consideration. and it's roughly 20% heavier.

At 425-450 the CM9 isn't quite twice as much

[Dave Pendleton]

The Kel-Tec pf-9 Fits into my right rear pocket almost as easily as the .380 did.

Fits my hand perfectly, a steal at $275. I want another one.

What the hell? I don't even.

That looks like a Soviet design from 1950...

[grousemaster]

The Kahr is almost twice the price and one less round. Memory tells me the Kahr is noticably thicker and for front / rear pocket carry it's a consideration. and it's roughly 20% heavier.

At 425-450 the CM9 isn't quite twice as much

The Kel-Tec feels like a cheap gun, and it is....the Kahr is a nicer pistol in my opinion with better craftsmanship and a much better trigger.

[Norsesmithy]

The Kahr is almost twice the price and one less round. Memory tells me the Kahr is noticably thicker and for front / rear pocket carry it's a consideration. and it's roughly 20% heavier.

At 425-450 the CM9 isn't quite twice as much

Nearly, I paid about 465 for the pair I bought after all was said and done. New.

I think that the thinness and lightness of the PF9 is the biggest selling point, and for that, the PF9 is still the leader. It's also still the cheapest by a large margin. They are also very functional.

[rugersol]