Micro pistols are they better than sub compacts for carry

mrt949 · October 6, 2020, 06:18 PM

Is There a better advantage

TunnelRat · October 6, 2020, 06:23 PM

I think it would help if you define what you mean by micro pistol and subcompact pistol. One persons definition doesn’t always match another.

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mrt949 · October 6, 2020, 06:32 PM

365 SIG ,SPRINGFIELD HELLCAT ALL 10+ Capacity to name a few .
SW COMPACT 10 +CAPACITY GLOCK

Mike38 · October 6, 2020, 06:33 PM

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I think it would help if you define what you mean by micro pistol and subcompact pistol. One persons definition doesn’t always match another.

Yes. I've heard and read some people call the Glock 43 a "micro pistol". To me it's a sub compact.

Micro would be one of those NAA mini revolvers, but a revolver is not a pistol as far as I'm concerned.

I have a Kel-Tec P32, and don't consider micro. Maybe some people do?

nanney1 · October 6, 2020, 07:24 PM

I would consider the Hellcat and P365 to be Micro 9mm pistols, similar to a Glock 43, S&W Shield, or Ruger EC9S. Yes, the Hellcat and p365 have more capacity, but they are all similar in size. A Glock 26, CZ P10SC, S&W M&P 3.6 Compact, and the new M&P 3.6 Subcompact are all bigger pistols and not really in the micro realm.

In my opinion, the Micro 9mm’s are better for carry in terms of comfort, whether it’s IWB, OWB, or in a pocket. And a Glock 43 should carry better than a higher capacity micro in terms of weight due to fewer rounds.

In terms of how well you can shoot them, that is up to the individual. If a P365 or G43 is comfortable for you to carry, and you’re accurate, then go that route. If they are jumpy in your hand or too small for your hand, and you shoot a Glock 26 subcompact, or M&P 2.0 Subcompact better, then you need to carry the bigger pistol.

TunnelRat · October 6, 2020, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nanney1

I would consider the Hellcat and P365 to be Micro 9mm pistols, similar to a Glock 43, S&W Shield, or Ruger EC9S. Yes, the Hellcat and p365 have more capacity, but they are all similar in size. A Glock 26, CZ P10SC, S&W M&P 3.6 Compact, and the new M&P 3.6 Subcompact are all bigger pistols and not really in the micro realm.

In my opinion, the Micro 9mm’s are better for carry in terms of comfort, whether it’s IWB, OWB, or in a pocket. And a Glock 43 should carry better than a higher capacity micro in terms of weight due to fewer rounds.

In terms of how well you can shoot them, that is up to the individual. If a P365 or G43 is comfortable for you to carry, and you’re accurate, then go that route. If they are jumpy in your hand or too small for your hand, and you shoot a Glock 26 subcompact, or M&P 2.0 Subcompact better, then you need to carry the bigger pistol.

Well put.

The original post simply asks which is “better”. Better at what? Some people might find subcompacts more comfortable to shoot than micro pistols. In that way they’re better. Some people might find micro pistols easier to carry. In that way they’re better.

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Carne Frio · October 6, 2020, 07:36 PM

My micro pistol is a Walther TPH in 22lr.
I carry a Glock model 43 and it's a sub compact.

GarandTd · October 6, 2020, 08:44 PM

OP, your signature applies to your question.

My micro pistol is a Remington rm380. My subcompact is a Canik TP9 Elite SC. There is a significant size difference. The Remington is easy to carry. The Canik is easier to shoot well and holds more rounds. I like them both, but for different reasons.

KyJim · October 6, 2020, 09:05 PM

I don't consider the Hellcat, Glock 43, etc. to be micro-pistols. My Beretta 950 is a micro-pistol:

I would also consider my Ruger LCP to be a micro-pistol. I don't carry the Beretta anymore, but do carry the LCP sometimes. It's all about convenience and ability to conceal when wearing certain kinds of clothing. That is the only advantage a micro-pistol has over a sub-compact pistol. I consider my Kahr CM9 to be a sub-compact and it shoots a superior caliber round (9mm compared to .25 or .380) and is easier for me to shoot accurately than the micros.

mrt949 · October 7, 2020, 06:45 AM

I carried A beretta 21 a, keltec 32,380,pf9.p11,seecamp 32 mp40 c..
Today a SIG 365 Is my micro
Thanks for the replies

**Aguila Blanca** · October 7, 2020, 01:54 PM

Unless you provide a definition (yours, or someone else's) definition of what constitutes "subcompact" and "micro," this is another question that cannot be answered in any meaningful way. You need to define your parameters.

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TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I think it would help if you define what you mean by micro pistol and subcompact pistol. One persons definition doesn’t always match another. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 6, 2020, 07:24 PM	#5
nanney1 Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2017 Posts: 239	I would consider the Hellcat and P365 to be Micro 9mm pistols, similar to a Glock 43, S&W Shield, or Ruger EC9S. Yes, the Hellcat and p365 have more capacity, but they are all similar in size. A Glock 26, CZ P10SC, S&W M&P 3.6 Compact, and the new M&P 3.6 Subcompact are all bigger pistols and not really in the micro realm. In my opinion, the Micro 9mm’s are better for carry in terms of comfort, whether it’s IWB, OWB, or in a pocket. And a Glock 43 should carry better than a higher capacity micro in terms of weight due to fewer rounds. In terms of how well you can shoot them, that is up to the individual. If a P365 or G43 is comfortable for you to carry, and you’re accurate, then go that route. If they are jumpy in your hand or too small for your hand, and you shoot a Glock 26 subcompact, or M&P 2.0 Subcompact better, then you need to carry the bigger pistol.

October 6, 2020, 07:36 PM	#7
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	My micro pistol is a Walther TPH in 22lr. I carry a Glock model 43 and it's a sub compact.

October 6, 2020, 09:05 PM	#9
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I don't consider the Hellcat, Glock 43, etc. to be micro-pistols. My Beretta 950 is a micro-pistol: I would also consider my Ruger LCP to be a micro-pistol. I don't carry the Beretta anymore, but do carry the LCP sometimes. It's all about convenience and ability to conceal when wearing certain kinds of clothing. That is the only advantage a micro-pistol has over a sub-compact pistol. I consider my Kahr CM9 to be a sub-compact and it shoots a superior caliber round (9mm compared to .25 or .380) and is easier for me to shoot accurately than the micros.