What's your fave mini 9mm? - Page 2

damienph · August 12, 2013, 02:07 PM

My smallest 9mm may not really be a mini but small enough for me; S&W 669, 12+1. Can use model 59 mags in a pinch.

sgms · August 12, 2013, 03:07 PM

I have the Kel-Tec P-11 for the mini 9m/m because of the larger magazine capacity. Good in a pocket holster, have had no printing or drawing problems but, it is not comfortable to shoot for any more rounds than needed to keep it as a carry gun.

Skadoosh · August 12, 2013, 03:11 PM

Caracal C.

arizona98tj · August 12, 2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Have you got a favorite? I don't own one of these little 9's, but I just read reviews on Keltec's PF-9, and Karh's CM9; and uh, "I'm not too thrilled."

Want to change my mind....

No, not really.

Buying something that apparently serves no purpose for you would be silly. Better to spend the money on practice ammo, etc.

huskybiker · August 12, 2013, 07:03 PM

Have had 5) Kel-tecs. 3) P-11's & 2) PF9's. The P-11's went bang every time but the loooong trigger is hard to get used to. I loved carrying the PF9's. They are extremely light. The problem is they don't always go bang. They usually do, but not always. I now carry a Shield 9. It's a little heavier than the PF9, but about the same size. So far (500 or so rounds), it has been 100% reliable. I'm sure there are other sub-compacts just as good, but I don't feel the need to keep looking, now.

Japle · August 12, 2013, 07:19 PM

I bought a used PF9 for $200 and it didn't always extract the empties all the way. I drove 15 minutes up the road to Keltec and they replaced the slide, springs and some other "internal parts" free, while I waited.

Now it's 100%. I carry it in a Remora holster daily. The rig is so comfortable that I wore it into the doctor's office today. Had to run out to the car and ditch it at the last minute.

I installed a LaserLite sight and sighted the laser at 20 feet. Real nice setup.

TheFlash · August 12, 2013, 07:42 PM

My S&W 6906...

Awesome little pistol and eats anything it's fed (although I limit its diet of +P ammo)...

Elerius · August 13, 2013, 05:20 AM

I'll vote for the Kahr K9 also, it is what I carry when I'm out for long periods. I think it offers the best balance of all CCW considerations, no external safety, consistent trigger pull with the striker fire, and the weight of the steel frame is perfect for control in a 9mm while weighing less then my fully loaded G19.

But I also like the CZ Rami 2075

kahrguy · August 13, 2013, 06:08 AM

Mini 9mm is a kahr cm9 for pocket carry. But have the larger cw9 for iwb

Kreyzhorse · August 13, 2013, 06:34 AM

I've fired a few other compact 9mm (Springfield and Ruger) but by far the best one is my Walther PPS. The gun is well made, reliable, has a clean trigger pull with no slop and is very accurate.

It is also easy to shoot and easy to carry. Simply put, it is a fantastic gun.

1DrnkMxR · August 13, 2013, 08:21 AM

M&P Shield 9 is the only mini I have.....love it!

915A · August 13, 2013, 03:37 PM

Love our Sig P290RS.

davidsoc · August 13, 2013, 05:54 PM

favorite mini 9mm

for concealment would be one of those old single stack firestar m43's

for a fun gun cz75 compact or cz82 if 9x18 counts

Deaf Smith · August 13, 2013, 06:14 PM

Yes Glock 26. To me it's an excellent all round 9mm.

Deaf

WyMark · August 13, 2013, 07:42 PM

Bought a Shield 9 two weeks ago today and have over 300 rounds through it so far. Not a single issue, it's fun as heck to shoot, great trigger and very accurate.

Captains1911 · August 13, 2013, 09:45 PM

I'm really loving my Springfield XDs 9mm.

bikerbill · August 14, 2013, 07:20 AM

I've carried a PM9 as EDC since I got my license nine years ago. It has been perfect since I took it out of the box, very accurate at SD distances, easy to shoot, very concealable in pocket or in a belt holster ... I don't know if you could ask anything more from a defensive handgun. Everybody has a favorite; the PM9 is mine ...

Mr_Jumper · August 14, 2013, 10:31 AM

My experiences:

PX4 Subcompact - Breeze to shoot, more ammo capacity, but fat. Not uncomfortable to carry in IWB, but did I mention "fat"? Softest shooting out of any other. Priced very reasonable ($400 at LGS by me).

PPS - Perfect all around. Accurate and handles well, very slim. 6rd flush fit disappears with IWB and carry light. Priced bit high ($550-$600)

Shield - Heard good things about it, have not shot it. Fit my hand well, similar to PPS. Seems well made for about $100-150 less than PPS.

XDs- Same as Shield, priced closer to PPS than shield.

Kahr PM9 - Very stiff to rack. Have not shot, but only heard good things about it from friends who have em. Priced high compared to others ($600+)

Keltec's - No offense to those who have it, but I didn't like it even for the price.

Jeremiah/Az · August 15, 2013, 10:23 PM

I have a Kahr PM9, Beretta Nano, & a Glock 26. All are about the same size & all have been very reliable. The Kahr is the most accurate for me.

Tomac · August 16, 2013, 06:37 AM

I like the Kahr CM9 but love the SIG P290RS. It must be magic 'cause I can't explain why I'm faster/more accurate w/the P290RS than it's larger cousin the P250. Am seriously considering buying another.
Tomac

Size comparison (C-CW from upper right), Beretta 92 9mm, SIG P250c/sc hybrid 9mm, SIG P250sc .380, SIG P290RS 9mm, Kahr P380 .380 center:

warrior poet · August 16, 2013, 07:25 AM

I have a little Kel-Tec P-11 I got to test if I wanted such a small weapon. It has been flawless and has earned its spot as my carry piece.

dalegribble · August 16, 2013, 07:44 AM

a mini 9? my favorite is a Taurus pt-709 slim. it works all the time. it shoots where I aim. it's slim and small enough to hide easily. there I said it....Taurus.

serf 'rett · August 16, 2013, 07:44 AM

Kahr P9 - little bit larger than the "*M" models. I like to have my little finger on the grip, not waving around somewhere under the bottom of the magazine.

giaquir · August 16, 2013, 07:57 AM

Shield and G26

Sparks1957 · August 16, 2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

I have a little Kel-Tec P-11 I got to test if I wanted such a small weapon. It has been flawless and has earned its spot as my carry piece.

Yes, feel the same way about mine. Awful trigger and all.

August 12, 2013, 03:11 PM	#28
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,755	Caracal C. __________________ NRA Life Member (2003) USN Retired I think that one of the notions common to the anti-gunner is the idea that being a victim is 'noble'; as if it is better to be noble in your suffering than disruptive in your own defense.

August 13, 2013, 06:34 AM	#35
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 11,377	I've fired a few other compact 9mm (Springfield and Ruger) but by far the best one is my Walther PPS. The gun is well made, reliable, has a clean trigger pull with no slop and is very accurate. It is also easy to shoot and easy to carry. Simply put, it is a fantastic gun. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

August 13, 2013, 03:37 PM	#37
915A Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 420	Love our Sig P290RS. __________________ "I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it." Clint Eastwood

August 13, 2013, 06:14 PM	#39
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 3,152	Yes Glock 26. To me it's an excellent all round 9mm. Deaf __________________ "The government has confiscated all of our rights and is selling them back to us in the form of permits."

August 13, 2013, 09:45 PM	#41
Captains1911 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Loudoun County, VA Posts: 239	I'm really loving my Springfield XDs 9mm. __________________ Your Mileage Obviously Varies

August 12, 2013, 02:07 PM	#26
damienph Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 70	My smallest 9mm may not really be a mini but small enough for me; S&W 669, 12+1. Can use model 59 mags in a pinch.

August 12, 2013, 03:07 PM	#27
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 722	I have the Kel-Tec P-11 for the mini 9m/m because of the larger magazine capacity. Good in a pocket holster, have had no printing or drawing problems but, it is not comfortable to shoot for any more rounds than needed to keep it as a carry gun.

August 12, 2013, 07:03 PM	#30
huskybiker Member Join Date: March 10, 2013 Posts: 47	Have had 5) Kel-tecs. 3) P-11's & 2) PF9's. The P-11's went bang every time but the loooong trigger is hard to get used to. I loved carrying the PF9's. They are extremely light. The problem is they don't always go bang. They usually do, but not always. I now carry a Shield 9. It's a little heavier than the PF9, but about the same size. So far (500 or so rounds), it has been 100% reliable. I'm sure there are other sub-compacts just as good, but I don't feel the need to keep looking, now.

August 12, 2013, 07:19 PM	#31
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,168	I bought a used PF9 for $200 and it didn't always extract the empties all the way. I drove 15 minutes up the road to Keltec and they replaced the slide, springs and some other "internal parts" free, while I waited. Now it's 100%. I carry it in a Remora holster daily. The rig is so comfortable that I wore it into the doctor's office today. Had to run out to the car and ditch it at the last minute. I installed a LaserLite sight and sighted the laser at 20 feet. Real nice setup.

August 12, 2013, 07:42 PM	#32
TheFlash Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 42	My S&W 6906... Awesome little pistol and eats anything it's fed (although I limit its diet of +P ammo)...

August 13, 2013, 05:20 AM	#33
Elerius Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2013 Location: CT, MA Posts: 236	I'll vote for the Kahr K9 also, it is what I carry when I'm out for long periods. I think it offers the best balance of all CCW considerations, no external safety, consistent trigger pull with the striker fire, and the weight of the steel frame is perfect for control in a 9mm while weighing less then my fully loaded G19. But I also like the CZ Rami 2075

August 13, 2013, 06:08 AM	#34
kahrguy Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2012 Posts: 561	Mini 9mm is a kahr cm9 for pocket carry. But have the larger cw9 for iwb

August 13, 2013, 08:21 AM	#36
1DrnkMxR Member Join Date: July 11, 2012 Location: CinSity,NV Posts: 86	M&P Shield 9 is the only mini I have.....love it!

August 13, 2013, 05:54 PM	#38
davidsoc Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 64	favorite mini 9mm for concealment would be one of those old single stack firestar m43's for a fun gun cz75 compact or cz82 if 9x18 counts

August 13, 2013, 07:42 PM	#40
WyMark Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 199	Bought a Shield 9 two weeks ago today and have over 300 rounds through it so far. Not a single issue, it's fun as heck to shoot, great trigger and very accurate.

August 14, 2013, 07:20 AM	#42
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,327	I've carried a PM9 as EDC since I got my license nine years ago. It has been perfect since I took it out of the box, very accurate at SD distances, easy to shoot, very concealable in pocket or in a belt holster ... I don't know if you could ask anything more from a defensive handgun. Everybody has a favorite; the PM9 is mine ... __________________ "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

August 14, 2013, 10:31 AM	#43
Mr_Jumper Member Join Date: October 11, 2012 Posts: 76	My experiences: PX4 Subcompact - Breeze to shoot, more ammo capacity, but fat. Not uncomfortable to carry in IWB, but did I mention "fat"? Softest shooting out of any other. Priced very reasonable ($400 at LGS by me). PPS - Perfect all around. Accurate and handles well, very slim. 6rd flush fit disappears with IWB and carry light. Priced bit high ($550-$600) Shield - Heard good things about it, have not shot it. Fit my hand well, similar to PPS. Seems well made for about $100-150 less than PPS. XDs- Same as Shield, priced closer to PPS than shield. Kahr PM9 - Very stiff to rack. Have not shot, but only heard good things about it from friends who have em. Priced high compared to others ($600+) Keltec's - No offense to those who have it, but I didn't like it even for the price. __________________ Let's wait until we actually see concrete legislation before we go off half-cocked. ~ Tom Servo

August 15, 2013, 10:23 PM	#44
Jeremiah/Az Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Location: Az. Posts: 509	I have a Kahr PM9, Beretta Nano, & a Glock 26. All are about the same size & all have been very reliable. The Kahr is the most accurate for me.

August 16, 2013, 06:37 AM	#45
Tomac Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 420	I like the Kahr CM9 but love the SIG P290RS. It must be magic 'cause I can't explain why I'm faster/more accurate w/the P290RS than it's larger cousin the P250. Am seriously considering buying another. Tomac Size comparison (C-CW from upper right), Beretta 92 9mm, SIG P250c/sc hybrid 9mm, SIG P250sc .380, SIG P290RS 9mm, Kahr P380 .380 center: __________________ "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." - Thomas Jefferson

August 16, 2013, 07:25 AM	#46
warrior poet Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2007 Location: Whereever Uncle Sam wants to put me Posts: 411	I have a little Kel-Tec P-11 I got to test if I wanted such a small weapon. It has been flawless and has earned its spot as my carry piece. __________________ Trigger control: The skillful manipulation of the trigger, which causes the weapon to fire, while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture.

August 16, 2013, 07:44 AM	#47
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 858	a mini 9? my favorite is a Taurus pt-709 slim. it works all the time. it shoots where I aim. it's slim and small enough to hide easily. there I said it....Taurus. __________________ Waltzes with woofs

August 16, 2013, 07:44 AM	#48
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,262	Kahr P9 - little bit larger than the "*M" models. I like to have my little finger on the grip, not waving around somewhere under the bottom of the magazine. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

August 16, 2013, 07:57 AM	#49
giaquir Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Deerfield,New Hampshire Posts: 385	Shield and G26