Single Stack 9MM Recommendation - Page 3

FloridaVeteran · September 28, 2012, 08:35 PM

KyJim - you make an excellent point that is worth noting, IMO, by anyone who has multiple SD semi-autos: "don't want to get confused with it's backwards safety (down for safe, up for fire)"

I am left-handed and learned this wisdom long, long ago because operating the controls of most pistols is more awkward for southpaws. In a tense moment, maybe in the dark, maybe when you just woke up, maybe when an animal is coming at you, if you have and use a manual safety you sure want it to function in the same manner and exactly in the same up/down direction. Even better if the slide release and mag release function similarly and are in the same general place.

WVsig · September 28, 2012, 10:07 PM

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KyJim - you make an excellent point that is worth noting, IMO, by anyone who has multiple SD semi-autos: "don't want to get confused with it's backwards safety (down for safe, up for fire)"

I am left-handed and learned this wisdom long, long ago because operating the controls of most pistols is more awkward for southpaws. In a tense moment, maybe in the dark, maybe when you just woke up, maybe when an animal is coming at you, if you have and use a manual safety you sure want it to function in the same manner and exactly in the same up/down direction. Even better if the slide release and mag release function similarly and are in the same general place.

I personally do not worry about it on my 3914 because I carry it as a DA/SA gun. I decock it and carry it in DA mode so the backwards safety never comes into play.

FYN409 · September 29, 2012, 08:02 PM

Thanks for all of the input, it was a great help. Ended up getting the Walther PPS. Went into the LGS over planning on getting the Kahr CW9 but wanting to still compare a few. Ended up renting a PPS and CW9. Still was un-decided after that, really liked them both. Talked back and forth with the sales guy and finally landed on the PPS. PPS came with 2 mags, CW9 only one, I also liked the sights on the PPS a little more.

Brought it home a cleaned and oiled it and hope to hit the range this week and try her out. I don’t think I could have gone wrong with either, but so far I am happy with the PPS.

Next item of business is a holster. Thinking about a Cross Breed tuckable, any other suggestions?

Thanks,
Ryan

CWKahrFan · September 29, 2012, 08:13 PM

Congrats on the PPS... Owners seem to like 'em A LOT.

checkmyswag · September 29, 2012, 08:32 PM

Glad you reached a decision.

Hope you enjoy it.

Regarding holsters, Cross Breed is good. I like the White Hat holsters with the interchangeable kydex (what's the plural of kydex, kydei?)

http://www.whitehatholsters.com/

ScotchMan · September 30, 2012, 02:27 PM

Congrats, you made a great decision. Brand loyalties are so subjective, but based on my research and limited experiences, Walther is a cut above Kahr in all respects (maybe not customer service? Now that Walther is separating from S&W, their CS will remain to be seen). So if it really came down to how many mags were in the box, I would definitely have taken the Walther over the Kahr on reputation alone. I think you'll be happy with your new gun!

For holsters, Crossbreed, High Noon, or Raven Concealment will all make you a great holster for your PPS, depending on what style you prefer.

fun2shoot · October 2, 2012, 02:55 AM

A Kahr K9.

FYN409 · October 3, 2012, 09:03 PM

Well, took the PPS to the range tonight and ran about 100 rd though it. So far so good. I like the overall feel, and I can already tell it is getting smoother as more rounds go through it.

As for a holster I ended up ordering a Shielded Holster brand. It is similar to the cross breed and I have read good things about it, so we shall see.

Thanks again for everyone's input it was very helpful.

-Ryan

jsiberians · October 3, 2012, 11:23 PM

My EDC CCW is the LC9 Ruger. SD load I use is Win. Ranger TS 147 HP.
I CCW in a Ritchies IWB holster at 4 oclock.
The LC9 is easy to CC and very accurate. Recoil is much lighter than I expected and a pleasure to shoot. Target ammo I most often shoot is WWB.
It is clean, accuarte, dependable, available, and fairly inexpensive.

September 29, 2012, 08:13 PM	#54
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Congrats on the PPS... Owners seem to like 'em A LOT. __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

September 29, 2012, 08:32 PM	#55
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Glad you reached a decision. Hope you enjoy it. Regarding holsters, Cross Breed is good. I like the White Hat holsters with the interchangeable kydex (what's the plural of kydex, kydei?) http://www.whitehatholsters.com/ __________________ No brass. No ammo.

September 30, 2012, 02:27 PM	#56
ScotchMan Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Posts: 1,368	Congrats, you made a great decision. Brand loyalties are so subjective, but based on my research and limited experiences, Walther is a cut above Kahr in all respects (maybe not customer service? Now that Walther is separating from S&W, their CS will remain to be seen). So if it really came down to how many mags were in the box, I would definitely have taken the Walther over the Kahr on reputation alone. I think you'll be happy with your new gun! For holsters, Crossbreed, High Noon, or Raven Concealment will all make you a great holster for your PPS, depending on what style you prefer. __________________ Everyday Loadout NRA Instructor NRA Member

October 3, 2012, 09:03 PM	#58
FYN409 Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	Holster and range time Well, took the PPS to the range tonight and ran about 100 rd though it. So far so good. I like the overall feel, and I can already tell it is getting smoother as more rounds go through it. As for a holster I ended up ordering a Shielded Holster brand. It is similar to the cross breed and I have read good things about it, so we shall see. Thanks again for everyone's input it was very helpful. -Ryan

October 3, 2012, 11:23 PM	#59
jsiberians Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 15	LC9 My EDC CCW is the LC9 Ruger. SD load I use is Win. Ranger TS 147 HP. I CCW in a Ritchies IWB holster at 4 oclock. The LC9 is easy to CC and very accurate. Recoil is much lighter than I expected and a pleasure to shoot. Target ammo I most often shoot is WWB. It is clean, accuarte, dependable, available, and fairly inexpensive.

September 28, 2012, 08:35 PM	#51
FloridaVeteran Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 399	KyJim - you make an excellent point that is worth noting, IMO, by anyone who has multiple SD semi-autos: "don't want to get confused with it's backwards safety (down for safe, up for fire)" I am left-handed and learned this wisdom long, long ago because operating the controls of most pistols is more awkward for southpaws. In a tense moment, maybe in the dark, maybe when you just woke up, maybe when an animal is coming at you, if you have and use a manual safety you sure want it to function in the same manner and exactly in the same up/down direction. Even better if the slide release and mag release function similarly and are in the same general place.

September 29, 2012, 08:02 PM	#53
FYN409 Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	Thanks for all of the input, it was a great help. Ended up getting the Walther PPS. Went into the LGS over planning on getting the Kahr CW9 but wanting to still compare a few. Ended up renting a PPS and CW9. Still was un-decided after that, really liked them both. Talked back and forth with the sales guy and finally landed on the PPS. PPS came with 2 mags, CW9 only one, I also liked the sights on the PPS a little more. Brought it home a cleaned and oiled it and hope to hit the range this week and try her out. I don’t think I could have gone wrong with either, but so far I am happy with the PPS. Next item of business is a holster. Thinking about a Cross Breed tuckable, any other suggestions? Thanks, Ryan

October 2, 2012, 02:55 AM	#57
fun2shoot Member Join Date: September 4, 2012 Posts: 29	A Kahr K9.