Best Compact 9mm Pistols for Carry

[cobb]

That's my BUG!
For matches anyway.

[rugersol]

That's my BUG!
For matches anyway.

9mm 'er .45? ... Jack has nightmares 'bout that thing!

[Daddyo]

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.

Same here. The gun you own is better than the one you don't. I could afford the PF9, but not the Kahr.

[Tin Can Sailor]

Kahr CW9 works well for me as does a Springfield EMP.

[MissouriDave]

If you want a 9mm projectile, why not make it all it can be and get a Glock 32. Small size, major firepower.

[Dave Pendleton]

If you want a 9mm projectile, why not make it all it can be and get a Glock 32. Small size, major firepower.

That's actually not a bad idea...

[2in2out]

How does the Ruger SR9C compare to others mentioned?

[Keith81]

How does the Ruger SR9C compare to others mentioned?

About the same size as a glock 26 but slightly thinner. Unlike the early SR9's it has one of the best out of the box triggers for its type.

[Pat]

How come nobody has mentioned the new Kimber 9mm?

http://www.kimberamerica.com/solo

[rugersol]

How come nobody has mentioned the new Kimber 9mm?

http://www.kimberamerica.com/solo

'cause it's a Kimber?

[goldtopper]

So is there a Kel Tec dealer in St. Paul/around the cities that carries the PF9? Websites show nada.

[stecker]

Discountgundealer.com is located here in the metro, and he had a few PF9's the last time I checked. I have purchased 4 guns from him over the past 3 years, and he is very easy to work with.

[NDB_MN]

How come nobody has mentioned the new Kimber 9mm?

http://www.kimberamerica.com/solo

Personally, I love the Kimber Solo. HOWEVER, there are some major early production flaws with them and Kimber has halted production while they work them out. Mostly failure to extract, though the magazine latch has also been failing on a few. I have put about 200 rounds through one and I am BY FAR more accurate with the SOLO than the Kahr PM9. Both great guns, the Solo just has the BEST trigger in its class. But, any gun that is at all unreliable is a NO GO for carry so the Solo is out until Kimber fixes things. I have 3 Kimbers and the only issue is my Ultra is picky about magazines (but is flawless with the right brand) - though the brand has its detractors, I have been happy with mine.


A friend of mine has a PF9 and I'm dying to try and shoot it. I've always marveled at Kel-tec's innovative designs. They are not the most "polished" end product, but the price tag correctly reflects that and is a great deal for the dollar.

I have always liked the PM9 but when I finally got to shoot one, I was dismayed at how crappy I shot it. I know it is me and not the gun, but the trigger pull was just not right for my hand. Also, I find it a bit blocky for pocket carry - my LCP just disappears in my front pocket, but the only slightly bigger PM9 seemed like a brick by contrast, the Solo's rounded edges disappeared much better. Again, just me - I know many people who love their PM9s and pocket them all day long.

If I were looking for a double stack 9mm, I'd probably look to the Ruger SR9c. Heard only good things about them and they have a nice trigger, though I've only dry fired them.

I own a Beretta PX4 subcompact that is scary accurate, however I can't really recommend it because it took a lot of work. Sights were off, and the finish was crap... but it's never had a FTF/FTE ever in a 1000 rounds. Heavy little sucker though...

I prefer my Kimber Ultra Carry for IWB. I find my weight preference is for guns that are under 25oz empty. Much more than that and I start to notice the weight a lot more.

[Drizzle]

Smith 3913 or 3914 (or 3953).

[PHATSPEED7x]

I daily carry a Taurus TCP .380ACP. I am looking at adding a sub compact 9mm to my carry outfit. Just don't know what I want. PF9 is high on the list.