Help choosing a new small concealed carry gun - Page 2

Rembrandt · February 17, 2013, 07:41 PM

Boberg....the Swiss watch of compact 9's.

Here's some overlays that will give you an idea for size comparisons.

http://community.bobergarms.com/notes/Overlays

http://www.bobergarms.com/

Groundhog34 · February 17, 2013, 09:41 PM

The best pocket pistol is without question a Rohrbraugh 9mm. The questions are can you find one and do you want to pay$1000.00 for the BEST.

jackpine · February 17, 2013, 10:25 PM

spend the money you would lay out on another handgun on a name brand 2 or 3 day training class.

kinoons · February 17, 2013, 10:37 PM

Walther PPS for myself -- its my daily companion.

IMTHDUKE · February 18, 2013, 02:16 AM

A couple that I carry according to how I dress.

ClydeFrog · February 18, 2013, 03:26 AM

Is that a Uzi tactical defense pen in the Walther PPS pistol image?

I got my bud in New York a Uzi tactical pen(with the sharp crown) in early 2012. That comes in handy.

CF

hoffbill · February 18, 2013, 10:26 AM

Taurus 709 Slim is a easily concealed gun. The slide is longer than many compacts which makes a longer aiming plane. It is also available in a 40 S&W model, the 740 Slim (I think I am right on the model #, if not it is something similar)

Mine has been carried and fired alot. Have had Taurus work on it twice over the years and their turn around time has been under 10 days on both cases.

SmithkoWitz · February 18, 2013, 09:53 PM

Sig P290RS, just wrote about that in another thread along with the P232. Both of mine are Sour Sigs. I have an M&P40 Shield, love it, not one issue. It did take 9 months to get it though. Kahr K9, awesome, reliable, extremely accurate. All steel, but virtually recoil free compared to a poly 9mm. Springfield EMP, the 40 is awesome, though I am more accurate with my Kahr MK40 than the EMP. Still like both of them, the EMP has room for larger hands than the Kahr. The Kahr MK series are some of the smallest 9 & 40 caliber All Metal handguns around. I tried a Ruger LC9 when they came out, didn't like it as much as the M&P Shield. I like the way the M&P fits my hand better than the Sig P290 as well. The Sig P232 is probably the most comfortable gun to hold and the Kahr K9 is second. The Kahrs beat the Sig hands down for reliability in my experience though.

Pyzon · February 19, 2013, 11:46 AM

Try out as many choices as you can rent or borrow. Most of us are quick to share at the range if asked. Bottom line is if you like it, you will carry it and shoot it for fun, both good things.

And as you discovered, if you buy right but it turns out to be a bad choice, it is hard to lose money these days.

And limiting ammo needs by eliminating a caliber is a plus as well.

ScotchMan · February 19, 2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Is that a Uzi tactical defense pen in the Walther PPS pistol image?

I got my bud in New York a Uzi tactical pen(with the sharp crown) in early 2012. That comes in handy.

CF

Haha, yes it is, good eye. I bought it on Woot or somewhere for very cheap a long time ago, before I knew what a tactical pen was.

lawnranger05 · February 19, 2013, 11:03 PM

So I've narrowed it to models that don't have a safety to disengage. I like that about my XD and want all my carry guns to function the same way. Thoughts on Kahr p9? I've heard there is a gap when using the mag with a finger extension that can pinch.

cen · February 20, 2013, 12:27 AM

Another vote for the 709 slim. Very easy to disengage the safety

bikerbill · February 20, 2013, 04:43 PM

I'm with hairbag; check out Kahr ... my EDC since I got my plastic nine years ago has been a PM9; has never failed in any way, accurate and easy to maintain ... not sure why folks are trying to convince you to get another .380 when you expressed interest in a more potent cartridge; mine is loaded with Hornady 110gr 9mm Critical Defense ... and if the PM9 is a bit pricey, take a look at its baby brother, the CM9 ... same basic design minus a few frills for a lot less money ... I pocket carry mine a lot when it's warm here in Texas, disappears in a pocket with a good holster ...

February 18, 2013, 02:16 AM	#30
IMTHDUKE Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2004 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 1,386	A couple that I carry according to how I dress. __________________ http://www.treasureislandbedandbreakfast.com Ed Brown Kobra Carry \| HK P7M8, P2000sk, P30s \| Sig 1911 C3, P238, P938, P239, P232 \| Colt Defender, Mustang Pocketlite, 1911 \| Rohrbaugh R9 \| Kimber Covert Ultra II \| Browning HP, Buckmark 22LR(suppressed) \| Walter \| PPK(German made 1966) \| Kahr PM9 Black Rose \| S&W\|M&P

February 18, 2013, 03:26 AM	#31
ClydeFrog Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 3,832	Hey Scotch?... Is that a Uzi tactical defense pen in the Walther PPS pistol image? I got my bud in New York a Uzi tactical pen(with the sharp crown) in early 2012. That comes in handy. CF __________________ Speed's fine, but accuracy's final.

February 18, 2013, 09:53 PM	#33
SmithkoWitz Junior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 4	Reliable Conceal Weapon Sig P290RS, just wrote about that in another thread along with the P232. Both of mine are Sour Sigs. I have an M&P40 Shield, love it, not one issue. It did take 9 months to get it though. Kahr K9, awesome, reliable, extremely accurate. All steel, but virtually recoil free compared to a poly 9mm. Springfield EMP, the 40 is awesome, though I am more accurate with my Kahr MK40 than the EMP. Still like both of them, the EMP has room for larger hands than the Kahr. The Kahr MK series are some of the smallest 9 & 40 caliber All Metal handguns around. I tried a Ruger LC9 when they came out, didn't like it as much as the M&P Shield. I like the way the M&P fits my hand better than the Sig P290 as well. The Sig P232 is probably the most comfortable gun to hold and the Kahr K9 is second. The Kahrs beat the Sig hands down for reliability in my experience though.

February 20, 2013, 04:43 PM	#38
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,130	I'm with hairbag; check out Kahr ... my EDC since I got my plastic nine years ago has been a PM9; has never failed in any way, accurate and easy to maintain ... not sure why folks are trying to convince you to get another .380 when you expressed interest in a more potent cartridge; mine is loaded with Hornady 110gr 9mm Critical Defense ... and if the PM9 is a bit pricey, take a look at its baby brother, the CM9 ... same basic design minus a few frills for a lot less money ... I pocket carry mine a lot when it's warm here in Texas, disappears in a pocket with a good holster ... __________________ "The gun has been called the great equalizer ... It insures that the people are the equal of their government whenever that government forgets that it is servant and not master of the governed." --Ronald Reagan

February 17, 2013, 07:41 PM	#26
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 1,794	Boberg....the Swiss watch of compact 9's. Here's some overlays that will give you an idea for size comparisons. http://community.bobergarms.com/notes/Overlays http://www.bobergarms.com/

February 17, 2013, 09:41 PM	#27
Groundhog34 Member Join Date: December 15, 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 86	The best pocket pistol is without question a Rohrbraugh 9mm. The questions are can you find one and do you want to pay$1000.00 for the BEST.

February 17, 2013, 10:25 PM	#28
jackpine Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Posts: 289	spend the money you would lay out on another handgun on a name brand 2 or 3 day training class.

February 17, 2013, 10:37 PM	#29
kinoons Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: las vegas, NV Posts: 307	Walther PPS for myself -- its my daily companion.

February 18, 2013, 10:26 AM	#32
hoffbill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Taurus 709 Slim is a easily concealed gun. The slide is longer than many compacts which makes a longer aiming plane. It is also available in a 40 S&W model, the 740 Slim (I think I am right on the model #, if not it is something similar) Mine has been carried and fired alot. Have had Taurus work on it twice over the years and their turn around time has been under 10 days on both cases.

February 19, 2013, 11:46 AM	#34
Pyzon Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2009 Posts: 237	Try out as many choices as you can rent or borrow. Most of us are quick to share at the range if asked. Bottom line is if you like it, you will carry it and shoot it for fun, both good things. And as you discovered, if you buy right but it turns out to be a bad choice, it is hard to lose money these days. And limiting ammo needs by eliminating a caliber is a plus as well.

February 19, 2013, 11:03 PM	#36
lawnranger05 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2013 Posts: 8	So I've narrowed it to models that don't have a safety to disengage. I like that about my XD and want all my carry guns to function the same way. Thoughts on Kahr p9? I've heard there is a gap when using the mag with a finger extension that can pinch.

February 20, 2013, 12:27 AM	#37
cen Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Posts: 126	Another vote for the 709 slim. Very easy to disengage the safety