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shanzlik · January 11, 2011, 08:26 PM

If I had a P9, I agree it would have been a good comparison. I don't own them all. Yet.

Compared to the Bodyguard, the PM9 is basically the same size with a more powerful round. It's a bit heavier, so the BG would be more comfortable in the pocket. The BG is also 0.75" thick vs 0.90" for the PM9. Unless you need something really, really thin and/or need the lower price, the PM9 would be more desireable for many people.

The pocket .380s really excel at deep concealment while the PM9 gets very close, is more potent, and is easier to shoot well (in my opinion).

I am thinking of comparing these pistols soon in one long review:
Kahr PM9
S&W BG380
Diamondback DB380
Ruger LCP
Sig P238

Those are the smallest pistols I own. I don't typically write about something I don't own and/or have a lot of experience shooting, so that's why your choice(s) may or may not be in the list.

January 11, 2011, 08:26 PM	#14
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	e If I had a P9, I agree it would have been a good comparison. I don't own them all. Yet. Compared to the Bodyguard, the PM9 is basically the same size with a more powerful round. It's a bit heavier, so the BG would be more comfortable in the pocket. The BG is also 0.75" thick vs 0.90" for the PM9. Unless you need something really, really thin and/or need the lower price, the PM9 would be more desireable for many people. The pocket .380s really excel at deep concealment while the PM9 gets very close, is more potent, and is easier to shoot well (in my opinion). I am thinking of comparing these pistols soon in one long review: Kahr PM9 S&W BG380 Diamondback DB380 Ruger LCP Sig P238 Those are the smallest pistols I own. I don't typically write about something I don't own and/or have a lot of experience shooting, so that's why your choice(s) may or may not be in the list. __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.