concealed 9

themadbomber · April 4, 2015, 01:50 PM

Any recommendations for a small single stack 9mm? I want to use a 9mm for common ammo with my full size pistola's.

wun_8_seven · April 4, 2015, 01:53 PM

s&w shield...... nuff said

Quentin2 · April 4, 2015, 02:11 PM

The Shield is excellent and so are the Kahr CM9 and Ruger LC9S. And there are other fine single stack 9mm choices, try to handle them all before choosing.

Myself, I prefer the LC9s Pro, which doesn't have a thumb safety or magazine disconnect (unlike the standard LC9s which does).

If you like Glock try to find a G43 to handle. I haven't seen one yet and they'll be snatched up quick since demand is high.

jmhyer · April 4, 2015, 05:02 PM

Shield
LC9s Pro
PPS
XDs
G43

Go with whichever one feels best in your hand. Even better if you can shoot an example first.

orionengnr · April 4, 2015, 05:55 PM

Kahr PM9

Mastrogiacomo · April 4, 2015, 06:04 PM

I just picked up my PPS 9mm...really like it and can't wait to take it to the range.

Laura

Rattlehead · April 4, 2015, 06:10 PM

Shield or P938

DaleA · April 4, 2015, 06:45 PM

Just a note on the Rugers: There is the LC9, the LC9s and the LC9s Pro and they've got different features:

LC9-hammer fired, with manual safety and magazine disconnect.

LC9s-striker fired (way different trigger pull) than LC9. manual safety and magazine disconnect.

LC9s Pro-striker fired without manual safety and without magazine disconnect.

Generally I've heard people really like the LC9s and the LC9s Pro much better than the LC9. I think that's why there are so many deals on the LC9...dealers getting rid of them.

Palmetto State Armory is selling the LC9 for $260 as an 'Easter Deal'.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...arth-3229.html

themadbomber · April 4, 2015, 06:47 PM

I live in a rural area so Im only able to order without handling first

Uncle Malice · April 4, 2015, 07:15 PM

Another vote for the Shield - or P938 if you're okay with that style.

ritepath · April 4, 2015, 07:40 PM

Easy answer......Shield. Shoots like a much larger gun, comfortable to shoot even with the thin grip, dead solid reliable. All at a great price...

sigarms228 · April 4, 2015, 07:47 PM

Walther PPS.

markallen · April 4, 2015, 08:07 PM

Kel tec PF9.

newaddiction9mm · April 4, 2015, 09:17 PM

I like my Ruger SR9C, just the right size. My bad it's not a single stack, but it's an awesome conceal .

tallball · April 4, 2015, 09:30 PM

There are lots of good ones.

I like my LC9 a lot. The LC9s pro sounds even better.

rt11002003 · April 4, 2015, 09:36 PM

I really like the Kimber Solo. Deadly accurate, less recoil than my .380's and has a great trigger. Down sides, expensive to buy and the company warns you to use premium HP ammo. Mine will handle normal 115 gr. RN ammo for a few shots, then hangs up. Some of the folks run the 115 gr. RN ammo without any problems. I understand those guns are well broken in. Mine has fired less than 300 rounds.

coyotewsm · April 4, 2015, 11:09 PM

I don't own a 9 but it will be my next one soon as I can get the money. I'm going to give another vote for the shield because that's probably what I'm going to buy. I have held it and I like the fact that though its compact I can still get 3 fingers on the grip. The other thing I like is how thin it is compared to some of the other compacts which translates into easier to conceal if your buying it for that purpose. I just looked at the lc9 on rugers website it is actually thinner than the shield but I have shot one before and could only get 2 fingers on it.

I am with what some other people said though. If you can hold them it would be better to see what fits good in you hand. Good luck.

kinoons · April 4, 2015, 11:42 PM

Another vote for the Walther PPS

Cheapshooter · April 4, 2015, 11:44 PM

Lots of choices, and most of them very good.
The deciding factor is you!
What type of firing system so you prefer? Hammer or striker?
With a hammer, single action, or double action?
All metal, or polymer frame?
At this point do you have any preferences as to the above choices?

Wishoot · April 5, 2015, 05:49 AM

Shield.

gbclarkson · April 5, 2015, 08:49 AM

If you come across a Bersa BP9cc, give it a serious look.

BigJimP · April 5, 2015, 11:18 AM

There are a number of 1911's made in 4" barrels and alloy frames out there made in 9mm.....Kimber has the Tactical Pro II model ( which I have ) and its a good light carry gun....

Wilson Combat and Ed Brown both make some 4" guns in 9mm that would be good choices if your budget can handle them / I prefer Wilson but Ed Brown makes a nice gun too.

keithdog · April 5, 2015, 11:25 AM

The Shield was my choice. I've been happy with it ever since. Although I am interested in the new Glock single stack 9mm.

9miller · April 5, 2015, 12:02 PM

The next pistol I get is going to be a p239. I just got a p229 and love it, it's now in my carry selection and a p239 will have the same controls. I would personally steer away from the p938 as alot of people on sigtalk are saying the quality is just not there anymore. Jmo

deputy tom · April 5, 2015, 03:25 PM

I've shot and like the Kahr CW9, CM9, SA XDS9, S&W Shield and the Shield is so far my favorite. Go hold them all and if you can, shoot them all then decide what fits your requirements best. Good luck. tom.

April 4, 2015, 01:50 PM	#1
themadbomber Member Join Date: February 5, 2015 Posts: 24	concealed 9 Any recommendations for a small single stack 9mm? I want to use a 9mm for common ammo with my full size pistola's.

April 4, 2015, 05:02 PM	#4
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 899	Shield LC9s Pro PPS XDs G43 Go with whichever one feels best in your hand. Even better if you can shoot an example first. Last edited by jmhyer; April 4, 2015 at 09:08 PM.

April 4, 2015, 06:04 PM	#6
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	I just picked up my PPS 9mm...really like it and can't wait to take it to the range. Laura __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

April 4, 2015, 07:15 PM	#10
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Another vote for the Shield - or P938 if you're okay with that style. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

April 4, 2015, 07:40 PM	#11
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	Easy answer......Shield. Shoots like a much larger gun, comfortable to shoot even with the thin grip, dead solid reliable. All at a great price... __________________ There's only one...

April 4, 2015, 01:53 PM	#2
wun_8_seven Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2002 Posts: 195	s&w shield...... nuff said

April 4, 2015, 02:11 PM	#3
Quentin2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 1,996	The Shield is excellent and so are the Kahr CM9 and Ruger LC9S. And there are other fine single stack 9mm choices, try to handle them all before choosing. Myself, I prefer the LC9s Pro, which doesn't have a thumb safety or magazine disconnect (unlike the standard LC9s which does). If you like Glock try to find a G43 to handle. I haven't seen one yet and they'll be snatched up quick since demand is high.

April 4, 2015, 05:55 PM	#5
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	Kahr PM9

April 4, 2015, 06:10 PM	#7
Rattlehead Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 244	Shield or P938

April 4, 2015, 06:45 PM	#8
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,313	Just a note on the Rugers: There is the LC9, the LC9s and the LC9s Pro and they've got different features: LC9-hammer fired, with manual safety and magazine disconnect. LC9s-striker fired (way different trigger pull) than LC9. manual safety and magazine disconnect. LC9s Pro-striker fired without manual safety and without magazine disconnect. Generally I've heard people really like the LC9s and the LC9s Pro much better than the LC9. I think that's why there are so many deals on the LC9...dealers getting rid of them. Palmetto State Armory is selling the LC9 for $260 as an 'Easter Deal'. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...arth-3229.html

April 4, 2015, 06:47 PM	#9
themadbomber Member Join Date: February 5, 2015 Posts: 24	I live in a rural area so Im only able to order without handling first

April 4, 2015, 07:47 PM	#12
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,768	Walther PPS.

April 4, 2015, 08:07 PM	#13
markallen Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: N E Ohio Posts: 221	Kel tec PF9. __________________ Don't do anything Stupid. And don't let Stupid do anything to you.

April 4, 2015, 09:17 PM	#14
newaddiction9mm Junior Member Join Date: March 26, 2015 Posts: 10	I like my Ruger SR9C, just the right size. My bad it's not a single stack, but it's an awesome conceal . Last edited by newaddiction9mm; April 4, 2015 at 09:24 PM.

April 4, 2015, 09:30 PM	#15
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	There are lots of good ones. I like my LC9 a lot. The LC9s pro sounds even better.

April 4, 2015, 09:36 PM	#16
rt11002003 Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2014 Posts: 524	I really like the Kimber Solo. Deadly accurate, less recoil than my .380's and has a great trigger. Down sides, expensive to buy and the company warns you to use premium HP ammo. Mine will handle normal 115 gr. RN ammo for a few shots, then hangs up. Some of the folks run the 115 gr. RN ammo without any problems. I understand those guns are well broken in. Mine has fired less than 300 rounds.

April 4, 2015, 11:09 PM	#17
coyotewsm Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2014 Posts: 242	I don't own a 9 but it will be my next one soon as I can get the money. I'm going to give another vote for the shield because that's probably what I'm going to buy. I have held it and I like the fact that though its compact I can still get 3 fingers on the grip. The other thing I like is how thin it is compared to some of the other compacts which translates into easier to conceal if your buying it for that purpose. I just looked at the lc9 on rugers website it is actually thinner than the shield but I have shot one before and could only get 2 fingers on it. I am with what some other people said though. If you can hold them it would be better to see what fits good in you hand. Good luck.

April 4, 2015, 11:42 PM	#18
kinoons Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: las vegas, NV Posts: 409	Another vote for the Walther PPS

April 4, 2015, 11:44 PM	#19
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Lots of choices, and most of them very good. The deciding factor is you! What type of firing system so you prefer? Hammer or striker? With a hammer, single action, or double action? All metal, or polymer frame? At this point do you have any preferences as to the above choices? __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

April 5, 2015, 05:49 AM	#20
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Shield.

April 5, 2015, 08:49 AM	#21
gbclarkson Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2014 Location: None of yer business, sonny Posts: 440	If you come across a Bersa BP9cc, give it a serious look.

April 5, 2015, 11:18 AM	#22
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	There are a number of 1911's made in 4" barrels and alloy frames out there made in 9mm.....Kimber has the Tactical Pro II model ( which I have ) and its a good light carry gun.... Wilson Combat and Ed Brown both make some 4" guns in 9mm that would be good choices if your budget can handle them / I prefer Wilson but Ed Brown makes a nice gun too.

April 5, 2015, 11:25 AM	#23
keithdog Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2013 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 321	The Shield was my choice. I've been happy with it ever since. Although I am interested in the new Glock single stack 9mm. __________________ In MY house, I AM 911

April 5, 2015, 12:02 PM	#24
9miller Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 169	The next pistol I get is going to be a p239. I just got a p229 and love it, it's now in my carry selection and a p239 will have the same controls. I would personally steer away from the p938 as alot of people on sigtalk are saying the quality is just not there anymore. Jmo

April 5, 2015, 03:25 PM	#25
deputy tom Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 753	I've shot and like the Kahr CW9, CM9, SA XDS9, S&W Shield and the Shield is so far my favorite. Go hold them all and if you can, shoot them all then decide what fits your requirements best. Good luck. tom. __________________ N.R.A.LIFE MEMBER Thank Goodness we're back on line. An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure. Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol. Old Scottish Gaelic proverb