Small thin 9mm semiauto

Seven High · September 1, 2014, 07:29 AM

I am interested in locating a small thin 9mm semiauto. It would be carried IWB.The thinner the better! Any suggestions,comments appreciated.

Tomac · September 1, 2014, 07:50 AM

Kahr CM9 or CW9.
Tomac

TailGator · September 1, 2014, 08:05 AM

The Sig 938 is worth a look, too.

Dashunde · September 1, 2014, 08:12 AM

PM9 or CW9. Fantastic little pistols.

I sold my PM9 because I found I was carrying my LCP 95% of the time, I was moving away from 9mm, and I wanted to free up funds for other toys... but in hindsight those three combined were not reason enough to sell it off.
Some day I'll probably replace it with a PM40... most definitely if they round off the front corners of the PM slide and do away with the thick 1911-style slide stop in favor of a simple pin and internal stop (like the LCP) .

The Walther PPS would be my second pick, only because its bigger (but its as thin as the PM9)

mikejonestkd · September 1, 2014, 08:13 AM

My BIL has a Springfield Armory XDS 9mm and it is certainly worthy of consideration. I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy, reliability and handling of this pistol.

precision_shooter · September 1, 2014, 08:23 AM

Another vote for the Kahr CW9. It's my EDC and comfortable to carry at almost any position IWB.

Wishoot · September 1, 2014, 08:39 AM

The Shield for me.

It's the perfect size. Not too big or small.

Sergeant · September 1, 2014, 09:17 AM

Depending on the size of your hand, but I just bought a FEG PA-63 that is like a thin 9mm but has a full size grip. It is very comfortable to hold and has a great point of aim shooting group. Only down side is it is the 9x18 Makarov ammo limitation and does need a Wolf spring kit to make it a better carry.

SpareMag · September 1, 2014, 10:05 AM

Kahr has this market locked. But if you can handle all-metal and a bit more thickness, the Smith CS9 Chiefs Special is a great gun.

Oh, the Kahr K9 is wonderful also. Heavier and thicker than the polymer Kahrs, but a delight to shoot.

aarondhgraham · September 1, 2014, 10:05 AM

I can't believe no one has mentioned it,,,
But the Ruger LC9 is very thin.

In fact I had to use a Pachmayr grip sleeve,,,
Just to fatten it up a teeny bit,,,
Now it's perfect for my hand.

It took a bit to learn the trigger,,,
But now I like the gun very much.

Aarond

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CPO15 · September 1, 2014, 10:14 AM

SIG 239; single stack, 8 + 1 in 9mm.

When you specified thin, I thought single stack

DavidG. · September 1, 2014, 10:28 AM

Beretta Nano, love mine. Whatever you get though, be sure to get a nice holster.

MT 73 · September 1, 2014, 10:38 AM

Ruger LC9s.
The LC9 is a great gun but with a horrible trigger.
Ruger just redesigned the gun as a striker fed--as opposed to hammer--and the trigger pull is now perfect.
Gun store prices are in the $370-4389 range.
It is now called the LC9S and it is, for me, a soon to be must have.

Sergeant · September 1, 2014, 10:39 AM

LC9 is great little shooter, but was too small for my grip. Adding a sleeve to any thin, good shooting 9 is great idea.

hodaka · September 1, 2014, 11:38 AM

Walther PPS

Whirlwind06 · September 1, 2014, 12:11 PM

Add the Kel tec p11 and the pf9 the list.

JAREDSHS · September 1, 2014, 12:32 PM

Another vote for the S&W M&P Shield 9. A very thin,very small, Very high quality weapon. Carry one 24/7 in my right hand bluejeans pocket.

railroader · September 1, 2014, 12:35 PM

I'll put in my 2 cents for the kahr cm9. Mine is very reliable but you can only get a two finger grip on it which is ok. It conceals easily. Right now there have been great deals on them. Today only the slightly larger CW9 and the CM 40 are on sale at Palmetto State Armory for $299. Check out their Labor day sale.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-firearms.html

A400 Fan · September 1, 2014, 12:49 PM

I also have a Kahr, but pocket carry mine. If you want the smallest and thinnest, that would most likely be the Rohrbaugh, but is expensive. The new Boberg is also worth a look. More cost effective are the various ones mentioned above

lamarw · September 1, 2014, 01:32 PM

SCCY's Model CPX-2, same for the CPX-1, is 1" thick, just under 6" long and 4 & 1/4" tall if you remove the grip extension on the magazine. The pistol comes with the flat magazine base if you choose to use it vs. the grip extension. It holds 10 + 1 rounds of 9mm and has a life time of the pistol warranty with no questions asked on a warranty claim. Made in the USA and can be had brand new for around $250.00 if you shop around. MSRP is about $319.00. SCCY pays the freight both ways if you should have a repair or warranty issue.

I have no affiliation with SCCY but did have an extremely pleasant experience with their customer service folks. They do have a web site, and there is also an SCCY Forum if you want to do some research.

KyJim · September 1, 2014, 01:39 PM

I think you need to start with some parameters in mind, first. Do you want single action only, striker fired, or something else? Also, at what price point? With these two parameters you can eliminate a number of possibilities.

skizzums · September 1, 2014, 01:54 PM

I can't say this enough. I used to think the shield was the end all of pocket 9's, small, reliable and a decent shooter. I have had two. You mist try the Taurus gen 2 pt111. Such a great gun, a hair thinner and a much Mbetter shooter. I dare you to find a negative review from an actual owner. They are stupid awesome and a stupid great price. Try it out and you won't be disappointed.

I know a few people on here have had good experiences with sccy , I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you that I had the worst experience of any other gun than with a act. I also had to pay out of pocket to have it sent back FOUR times and had to become a DIY gunsmith after that. Hands down the worst gun I have ever owned, but it was uber accurate.

Bill DeShivs · September 1, 2014, 02:01 PM

The Sccys and the Rugers are all copies of Keltec designs.
The Keltec PF9 is the original "little" 9mm. It's lighter and flatter than the copies.

ligonierbill · September 1, 2014, 02:02 PM

Only one brief mention from a fellow Ohioan, but I will add my thumbs up to the Kel Tec PF-9. These pistols are panned by many, but I can tell you mine has been flawless with several flavors of ammo. Very light. I find it easy to shoot - accurate, decent trigger.

PSP · September 1, 2014, 02:21 PM

If I wanted only small and thin for carry, I'd pick one of these.

A Rohrbaugh
Any model Kahr, TP9 probably,
Walther PPS.

September 1, 2014, 07:29 AM	#1
Seven High Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Posts: 650	Small thin 9mm semiauto I am interested in locating a small thin 9mm semiauto. It would be carried IWB.The thinner the better! Any suggestions,comments appreciated.

September 1, 2014, 07:50 AM	#2
Tomac Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 511	Kahr CM9 or CW9. Tomac __________________ "His Universe, His rules." - Tomac

September 1, 2014, 08:13 AM	#5
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	My BIL has a Springfield Armory XDS 9mm and it is certainly worthy of consideration. I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy, reliability and handling of this pistol. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

September 1, 2014, 08:23 AM	#6
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Another vote for the Kahr CW9. It's my EDC and comfortable to carry at almost any position IWB. __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

September 1, 2014, 10:05 AM	#10
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I can't believe no one has mentioned it,,, I can't believe no one has mentioned it,,, But the Ruger LC9 is very thin. In fact I had to use a Pachmayr grip sleeve,,, Just to fatten it up a teeny bit,,, Now it's perfect for my hand. It took a bit to learn the trigger,,, But now I like the gun very much. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

September 1, 2014, 08:05 AM	#3
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	The Sig 938 is worth a look, too.

September 1, 2014, 08:12 AM	#4
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	PM9 or CW9. Fantastic little pistols. I sold my PM9 because I found I was carrying my LCP 95% of the time, I was moving away from 9mm, and I wanted to free up funds for other toys... but in hindsight those three combined were not reason enough to sell it off. Some day I'll probably replace it with a PM40... most definitely if they round off the front corners of the PM slide and do away with the thick 1911-style slide stop in favor of a simple pin and internal stop (like the LCP) . The Walther PPS would be my second pick, only because its bigger (but its as thin as the PM9)

September 1, 2014, 08:39 AM	#7
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	The Shield for me. It's the perfect size. Not too big or small.

September 1, 2014, 09:17 AM	#8
Sergeant Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Posts: 124	Depending on the size of your hand, but I just bought a FEG PA-63 that is like a thin 9mm but has a full size grip. It is very comfortable to hold and has a great point of aim shooting group. Only down side is it is the 9x18 Makarov ammo limitation and does need a Wolf spring kit to make it a better carry.

September 1, 2014, 10:05 AM	#9
SpareMag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 514	Kahr has this market locked. But if you can handle all-metal and a bit more thickness, the Smith CS9 Chiefs Special is a great gun. Oh, the Kahr K9 is wonderful also. Heavier and thicker than the polymer Kahrs, but a delight to shoot.

September 1, 2014, 10:14 AM	#11
CPO15 Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2010 Location: Near Fincastle, VA Posts: 148	SIG 239; single stack, 8 + 1 in 9mm. When you specified thin, I thought single stack

September 1, 2014, 10:28 AM	#12
DavidG. Member Join Date: August 17, 2011 Location: Mat-Su Valley, Alaska Posts: 25	Beretta Nano, love mine. Whatever you get though, be sure to get a nice holster.

September 1, 2014, 10:38 AM	#13
MT 73 Member Join Date: August 17, 2011 Posts: 35	Ruger LC9s. The LC9 is a great gun but with a horrible trigger. Ruger just redesigned the gun as a striker fed--as opposed to hammer--and the trigger pull is now perfect. Gun store prices are in the $370-4389 range. It is now called the LC9S and it is, for me, a soon to be must have.

September 1, 2014, 10:39 AM	#14
Sergeant Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Posts: 124	LC9 is great little shooter, but was too small for my grip. Adding a sleeve to any thin, good shooting 9 is great idea.

September 1, 2014, 11:38 AM	#15
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	Walther PPS

September 1, 2014, 12:11 PM	#16
Whirlwind06 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 998	Add the Kel tec p11 and the pf9 the list. Last edited by Whirlwind06; September 1, 2014 at 02:58 PM.

September 1, 2014, 12:32 PM	#17
JAREDSHS Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2004 Location: Mountains in North East Tennessee. Posts: 176	Another vote for the S&W M&P Shield 9. A very thin,very small, Very high quality weapon. Carry one 24/7 in my right hand bluejeans pocket.

September 1, 2014, 12:35 PM	#18
railroader Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2000 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,756	I'll put in my 2 cents for the kahr cm9. Mine is very reliable but you can only get a two finger grip on it which is ok. It conceals easily. Right now there have been great deals on them. Today only the slightly larger CW9 and the CM 40 are on sale at Palmetto State Armory for $299. Check out their Labor day sale. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-firearms.html

September 1, 2014, 12:49 PM	#19
A400 Fan Junior member Join Date: June 17, 2014 Posts: 242	I also have a Kahr, but pocket carry mine. If you want the smallest and thinnest, that would most likely be the Rohrbaugh, but is expensive. The new Boberg is also worth a look. More cost effective are the various ones mentioned above

September 1, 2014, 01:32 PM	#20
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	SCCY's Model CPX-2, same for the CPX-1, is 1" thick, just under 6" long and 4 & 1/4" tall if you remove the grip extension on the magazine. The pistol comes with the flat magazine base if you choose to use it vs. the grip extension. It holds 10 + 1 rounds of 9mm and has a life time of the pistol warranty with no questions asked on a warranty claim. Made in the USA and can be had brand new for around $250.00 if you shop around. MSRP is about $319.00. SCCY pays the freight both ways if you should have a repair or warranty issue. I have no affiliation with SCCY but did have an extremely pleasant experience with their customer service folks. They do have a web site, and there is also an SCCY Forum if you want to do some research.

September 1, 2014, 01:39 PM	#21
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I think you need to start with some parameters in mind, first. Do you want single action only, striker fired, or something else? Also, at what price point? With these two parameters you can eliminate a number of possibilities.

September 1, 2014, 01:54 PM	#22
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	I can't say this enough. I used to think the shield was the end all of pocket 9's, small, reliable and a decent shooter. I have had two. You mist try the Taurus gen 2 pt111. Such a great gun, a hair thinner and a much Mbetter shooter. I dare you to find a negative review from an actual owner. They are stupid awesome and a stupid great price. Try it out and you won't be disappointed. I know a few people on here have had good experiences with sccy , I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you that I had the worst experience of any other gun than with a act. I also had to pay out of pocket to have it sent back FOUR times and had to become a DIY gunsmith after that. Hands down the worst gun I have ever owned, but it was uber accurate. __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

September 1, 2014, 02:01 PM	#23
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	The Sccys and the Rugers are all copies of Keltec designs. The Keltec PF9 is the original "little" 9mm. It's lighter and flatter than the copies. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

September 1, 2014, 02:02 PM	#24
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,456	Only one brief mention from a fellow Ohioan, but I will add my thumbs up to the Kel Tec PF-9. These pistols are panned by many, but I can tell you mine has been flawless with several flavors of ammo. Very light. I find it easy to shoot - accurate, decent trigger.

September 1, 2014, 02:21 PM	#25
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	If I wanted only small and thin for carry, I'd pick one of these. A Rohrbaugh Any model Kahr, TP9 probably, Walther PPS.