Small thin 9mm semiauto - Page 4

oldcabin · September 5, 2014, 11:26 PM

I went with a PPS.

photoman12001 · September 6, 2014, 11:20 PM

I like single stack 9mm pistols and have several.

I have a Kahr K9 and SIG P239 that share CCW duty. I highly recommend both/either.
I bought a SIG P938 SAS because I love the way it looks. It's so pretty that I can't bring myself to carry it. And to be honest, I'm not entirely comfortable with single action only for a CCW.
I recently acquired a S&W 3913 and 3953. These are pretty nice pistols. If you're interested in them I would pick one up now. Most 3rd generation S&W autos seem to be getting harder to find and prices are going up.

sliponby · September 7, 2014, 12:11 AM

I have an XDs in .45 and a PM9. I like them both quite well. I have not read of anyone mentioning the LC9S. It's about the size of the XDs and less than one ounce heavier than the PM9. I went in to my LGS to possibly buy a Shield and came out with the LC9S. I had recently watched some reviews on YouTube (Hickok45, Gunblast) and thumbs were way up. Dare I compare the trigger to my PPQ? A bit longer take up and a little longer reset but sweet nonetheless...

vyse.04 · September 7, 2014, 05:12 AM

I'd also recommend one of the Kahr models. I have a K9, and I consider it a good compromise between size/weight and shootability. Still might pick up a CM9 one day though.

Seven High · September 8, 2014, 09:37 PM

Thanks for all suggestions! Anyone else have any? Thin is important to me.

Cheapshooter · September 8, 2014, 10:01 PM

Just had the chance to fondle the new Ruger striker fired LC9. I would have said handle, but one squeeze of the trigger, and I fondled it several more times from there on!. A little take up, and a tiny bit of roughess just at the break, but it was one of the best oit of the box striker fired triggers I have felt. I'm sure that tiny bit of roughness, or maybe more correctly extra resistance will smooth out with a couple hundred rounds.
Even though I am very happy with my CM9, and it's a bit smaller, if I were in the market for another sub-compact 9 it would be the new Ruger.

Bill DeShivs · September 9, 2014, 01:42 AM

The Keltec PF9 is 7/8" thick at it's widest point.

33GURK · September 9, 2014, 03:42 AM

Op

If buying for the simple reason of thin and light, look at the Kel-Tec PF9.

It carries very nice, when I do carry it, I often forget it is there.
If I remember correctly, it is 17 ounces loaded. They can be had for $300 or less depending on what they sell for in your location.

batmann · September 9, 2014, 04:20 AM

I have had a KelTec PF9, great little pistol, but my son needed a carry piece, so guess what he has? Yep, PF9. I then found a new Walther PPS 9 and that, my friends, is a terrific pistol. Thin, very Glock like in trigger action and take down, very reliable and accurate. It is slightly heavier than the PF9, but the PPS feels so good and solid in the hand. It pushes your $600 limit, but it is well worth a look. Until Glock decides to make a single stack 9mm, IMHO, the Walther is one of the top choices out there.

sigxder · September 12, 2014, 12:17 AM

I had the ruger LC9. You can't just look at the dimensions listed on a page and really tell about a gun. I looked at the Nano, P290, and a few others that on paper were the same size or smaller. But all the others were very blocky. Even though the P290RS is shorter on paper the LC9 has an excellent melted(read rounded) slide and slim grip.
It will actually fit into my front or rear pocket even in jeans. Although a lot of people complain about the trigger I grew up on revolvers so it really didn't bother me. The loaded chamber indicator is stupid. But didn't interfer with function. I just traded it in for the new LC9s. The trigger is superb. Got rid of the lock and the loaded chamber indicator. It is born again. For the money in my book it is the best pocket 9 out there. And to me better tan the more expensive blocky models.
Best of all the mags and many other things work on either model. Go out and try one. I think it will surprise you.

Malcolm Reynolds · September 12, 2014, 08:46 AM

+1 for the M&P Shield. Feels really natural in the hands for me.

jbrown50 · September 12, 2014, 09:46 AM

My everyday carry is either a Kahr CM9 or an older PM9. Both carry great and are accurate, thin, lightweight and very reliable with really nice triggers. The CM9 is very affordable and cost efficient. I added cheap Talon grips to them and they fit my large hands perfectly.

I would personally recommend the CM9 or the Ruger LC9S (the new striker fired version). Both are very affordable and reliable, can fire +P 9mm and have nice triggers.

redhologram · September 12, 2014, 12:31 PM

My vote goes towards the Sig p938 (my EDC) and the S&W Shield (used to carry but went too far up into my ribcage when I bent over). Both are excellent guns (I like the Sig better than the S&W but just personal prefs) and slim to carry. Im a female and on my frame, (24.5" waist / 35" hips) I can completely conceal either gun AIWB in most anything I wear.

kinoons · September 16, 2014, 10:46 PM

If you want to pocket carry as well as IWB I'd give the PF9 a serious look. If IWB is your only method of carry the walther PPS is the only answer you need. I've had my PPS for 5 years; it was my first purchase for Concealed carry and I've never felt the need to go looking for anything else.

smee78 · September 17, 2014, 05:41 PM

+1 for the S&W 3913 or 3953, they work great for IWB carry.

skizzums · September 17, 2014, 05:46 PM

Taurus 709slim is.....slim. but I really like the Taurus gen2, its about the same dimensions as the shield, but higher cap than the 709slim

Seven High · September 17, 2014, 07:51 PM

Another question: Which one of the above suggested 9mms could realistically be carried fairly comfortably in an average size front pocket? Can it be easily drawn out of the pocket?

photoman12001 · September 17, 2014, 08:27 PM

Of the ones I listed, only the SIG P938.

PSP · September 18, 2014, 06:50 AM

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Another question: Which one of the above suggested 9mms could realistically be carried fairly comfortably in an average size front pocket? Can it be easily drawn out of the pocket?

Rohrbaugh. It's pretty small and designed for pocket carry.

Microgunner · September 18, 2014, 05:18 PM

The Boberg is smaller than the Rohrbaugh while having a longer barrel and higher capacity.

skizzums · September 18, 2014, 06:43 PM

^^and about a billion dollars

Microgunner · September 18, 2014, 07:14 PM

No more expensive than a good subcompact 1911.

eveled · September 19, 2014, 12:42 AM

Walther PPS, is a first rate gun, very slim, no safety levers, multiple mag sizes.

seeker_two · September 19, 2014, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Microgunner

No more expensive than a good subcompact 1911.

.....or an entry-level Rolex.

WyMark · September 19, 2014, 09:07 PM

Can't say enough good things about my Shield 9. Small, thin, light pistol with very manageable recoil, very reliable and accurate. Eight+1 and fits in a pocket. For ~$400.

September 6, 2014, 11:20 PM	#77
photoman12001 Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2008 Location: Inside the Beltway (VA) Posts: 128	I like single stack 9mm pistols and have several. I have a Kahr K9 and SIG P239 that share CCW duty. I highly recommend both/either. I bought a SIG P938 SAS because I love the way it looks. It's so pretty that I can't bring myself to carry it. And to be honest, I'm not entirely comfortable with single action only for a CCW. I recently acquired a S&W 3913 and 3953. These are pretty nice pistols. If you're interested in them I would pick one up now. Most 3rd generation S&W autos seem to be getting harder to find and prices are going up. __________________ See all my firearm photographs at http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/ph...brary/Firearms

September 7, 2014, 12:11 AM	#78
sliponby Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 187	I have an XDs in .45 and a PM9. I like them both quite well. I have not read of anyone mentioning the LC9S. It's about the size of the XDs and less than one ounce heavier than the PM9. I went in to my LGS to possibly buy a Shield and came out with the LC9S. I had recently watched some reviews on YouTube (Hickok45, Gunblast) and thumbs were way up. Dare I compare the trigger to my PPQ? A bit longer take up and a little longer reset but sweet nonetheless... __________________ No one prays harder for peace than the soldier. *"We Dare Defend Our Rights",* Alabama State Motto...

September 8, 2014, 10:01 PM	#81
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Just had the chance to fondle the new Ruger striker fired LC9. I would have said handle, but one squeeze of the trigger, and I fondled it several more times from there on!. A little take up, and a tiny bit of roughess just at the break, but it was one of the best oit of the box striker fired triggers I have felt. I'm sure that tiny bit of roughness, or maybe more correctly extra resistance will smooth out with a couple hundred rounds. Even though I am very happy with my CM9, and it's a bit smaller, if I were in the market for another sub-compact 9 it would be the new Ruger. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

September 9, 2014, 01:42 AM	#82
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	The Keltec PF9 is 7/8" thick at it's widest point. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

September 9, 2014, 03:42 AM	#83
33GURK Member Join Date: September 8, 2014 Location: In the sticks Posts: 25	Op If buying for the simple reason of thin and light, look at the Kel-Tec PF9. It carries very nice, when I do carry it, I often forget it is there. If I remember correctly, it is 17 ounces loaded. They can be had for $300 or less depending on what they sell for in your location. __________________ NRA Life Member

September 5, 2014, 11:26 PM	#76
oldcabin Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 235	I went with a PPS.

September 7, 2014, 05:12 AM	#79
vyse.04 Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 685	I'd also recommend one of the Kahr models. I have a K9, and I consider it a good compromise between size/weight and shootability. Still might pick up a CM9 one day though.

September 8, 2014, 09:37 PM	#80
Seven High Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Posts: 650	Thanks for all suggestions! Anyone else have any? Thin is important to me.

September 9, 2014, 04:20 AM	#84
batmann Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 773	I have had a KelTec PF9, great little pistol, but my son needed a carry piece, so guess what he has? Yep, PF9. I then found a new Walther PPS 9 and that, my friends, is a terrific pistol. Thin, very Glock like in trigger action and take down, very reliable and accurate. It is slightly heavier than the PF9, but the PPS feels so good and solid in the hand. It pushes your $600 limit, but it is well worth a look. Until Glock decides to make a single stack 9mm, IMHO, the Walther is one of the top choices out there.

September 12, 2014, 12:17 AM	#85
sigxder Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 390	I had the ruger LC9. You can't just look at the dimensions listed on a page and really tell about a gun. I looked at the Nano, P290, and a few others that on paper were the same size or smaller. But all the others were very blocky. Even though the P290RS is shorter on paper the LC9 has an excellent melted(read rounded) slide and slim grip. It will actually fit into my front or rear pocket even in jeans. Although a lot of people complain about the trigger I grew up on revolvers so it really didn't bother me. The loaded chamber indicator is stupid. But didn't interfer with function. I just traded it in for the new LC9s. The trigger is superb. Got rid of the lock and the loaded chamber indicator. It is born again. For the money in my book it is the best pocket 9 out there. And to me better tan the more expensive blocky models. Best of all the mags and many other things work on either model. Go out and try one. I think it will surprise you.

September 12, 2014, 08:46 AM	#86
Malcolm Reynolds Member Join Date: September 9, 2014 Location: Northeast Kansas Posts: 79	+1 for the M&P Shield. Feels really natural in the hands for me.

September 12, 2014, 09:46 AM	#87
jbrown50 Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 96	My everyday carry is either a Kahr CM9 or an older PM9. Both carry great and are accurate, thin, lightweight and very reliable with really nice triggers. The CM9 is very affordable and cost efficient. I added cheap Talon grips to them and they fit my large hands perfectly. I would personally recommend the CM9 or the Ruger LC9S (the new striker fired version). Both are very affordable and reliable, can fire +P 9mm and have nice triggers.

September 12, 2014, 12:31 PM	#88
redhologram Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 352	My vote goes towards the Sig p938 (my EDC) and the S&W Shield (used to carry but went too far up into my ribcage when I bent over). Both are excellent guns (I like the Sig better than the S&W but just personal prefs) and slim to carry. Im a female and on my frame, (24.5" waist / 35" hips) I can completely conceal either gun AIWB in most anything I wear.

September 16, 2014, 10:46 PM	#89
kinoons Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: las vegas, NV Posts: 409	If you want to pocket carry as well as IWB I'd give the PF9 a serious look. If IWB is your only method of carry the walther PPS is the only answer you need. I've had my PPS for 5 years; it was my first purchase for Concealed carry and I've never felt the need to go looking for anything else.

September 17, 2014, 05:41 PM	#90
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	+1 for the S&W 3913 or 3953, they work great for IWB carry. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

September 17, 2014, 05:46 PM	#91
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	Taurus 709slim is.....slim. but I really like the Taurus gen2, its about the same dimensions as the shield, but higher cap than the 709slim __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

September 17, 2014, 07:51 PM	#92
Seven High Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Posts: 650	Another question: Which one of the above suggested 9mms could realistically be carried fairly comfortably in an average size front pocket? Can it be easily drawn out of the pocket?

September 17, 2014, 08:27 PM	#93
photoman12001 Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2008 Location: Inside the Beltway (VA) Posts: 128	Of the ones I listed, only the SIG P938. __________________ See all my firearm photographs at http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/ph...brary/Firearms

September 18, 2014, 05:18 PM	#95
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	The Boberg is smaller than the Rohrbaugh while having a longer barrel and higher capacity. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

September 18, 2014, 06:43 PM	#96
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	^^and about a billion dollars __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

September 18, 2014, 07:14 PM	#97
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	No more expensive than a good subcompact 1911. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

September 19, 2014, 12:42 AM	#98
eveled Member Join Date: September 29, 2013 Posts: 19	Walther PPS, is a first rate gun, very slim, no safety levers, multiple mag sizes.

September 19, 2014, 09:07 PM	#100
WyMark Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 647	Can't say enough good things about my Shield 9. Small, thin, light pistol with very manageable recoil, very reliable and accurate. Eight+1 and fits in a pocket. For ~$400.