Pocket 9mm?

[95wrangler]

Ok Im at a loss. Im looking for a pocket sized 9mm single stack that has a single action trigger. I like the Kahr but dont like the trigger. Im not going to pay for a Kimber Solo. Id like to check out a Shield but they are MIA. I also wonder about a XDS. I guess if it was the size of my M&P40c but thinner would be ok too. What else should I look at?

 

[RipkinC]

Not quite what your specs are but the keltec p11 is great little 12+1 capable pocket gun. I like mine. Not great for range day fun, but perfect for carry

 

[Cam]

Do any of those you mentioned have a single action trigger? What is it, if I may, that you don't like about the Kahr trigger?

I ask because that is the pocket 9mm I'd suggest. Those Kahr triggers are the smoothes DA triggers I have ever felt. I really like my CM40 because of that butter smooth trigger.

I know Kel-Tec gets a bad rap from some here, but I have had and do have several and haven't had the first issue with any of them. The PF9 has a decent trigger as well. It isn't nearly as nice as the Kahr's trigger, but is still pretty good.

 

[Turn Key]

Pocket 9mm

Sig P290

Best pocket 9mm on the market currently.

TK

 

[95wrangler]

I guess its the long pull of the Kahrs trigger. I've shot kel tecs and they're not comfortable for me to shoot. I like to shoot my carry guns so I don't want something I'm not comfortable with. I may have to look closer at the Kahr. Maybe I'll get used to the DA trigger.

 

[rugertoter]

Not quite what your specs are but the keltec p11 is great little 12+1 capable pocket gun. I like mine. Not great for range day fun, but perfect for carry

You are correct! I like the P-11 too.

 

[G582]

The Sig 938 is single action. I don't know what your budget is. They are arounf $650.00

 

[95wrangler]

I didnt think of Kel tec before. I looked and Ill take a closer look at those too. The Sigs are a little more than what I want to spend but Id have to wait till they get the bugs worked out of the 938. My wife has a 238 and I like how it shoots but not impressed with accuracy with it.

 

[95wrangler]

Do any of those you mentioned have a single action trigger? What is it, if I may, that you don't like about the Kahr trigger?

I ask because that is the pocket 9mm I'd suggest. Those Kahr triggers are the smoothes DA triggers I have ever felt. I really like my CM40 because of that butter smooth trigger.

I know Kel-Tec gets a bad rap from some here, but I have had and do have several and haven't had the first issue with any of them. The PF9 has a decent trigger as well. It isn't nearly as nice as the Kahr's trigger, but is still pretty good.

Ok so technically they are not SA. I prefer a SA or striker fired trigger. Been a while since Ive held a Kahr and I think its the long pull that phases me.

 

[emtscott71]

Have you looked at the Ruger LC-9? That is what I use as my pocket 9mm.

 

[emtscott71]

That is what I use as my pocket gun.

 

[95wrangler]

They also have the long trigger pull like the Kahr but isn't as good as the Kahr. I also read wolf springs has a 5 lb spring to reduce trigger weight on the Kahr but there is nothing to help the lc9.

 

[95wrangler]

Maybe I'll have to look into an officer size 9mm 1911. I shoot 1911s really well.

 

[cwillour]

I used to have a Keltec, so they may have gotten better, but the trigger-slap was dreadful. My wife got the LC-9, which is better but still has more slap than I like when putting 50+ rounds down it at the range (I get a purple finger if I am not careful.)

I use a Kahr K9 and wish I could find a metal-framed DAO/striker pistol w/ a slightly shorter pull, but I have not found one yet that I trust.

 

[LANShark42]

Have you looked at the Ruger LC-9? That is what I use as my pocket 9mm.

I'm looking at the LC9 or LC380 as a BUG to my SR9c. I've heard they are nice pocket guns.

 

[Big Ram]

Get a sig p290 or a xd sub compact

 

[achilles]

The Springfield XDs is a great weapon...I got one the first week they were for sale. It is .45 though so. Springfield just announced a .9mm version at SHOT which will be my next purchase. Might be worth a look for you depending on the wait.

 

[95wrangler]

Yeah I had hear the xds9 was coming out. I may wait depending on the price and supply. Im normally a S&W guy and the lack of shields is retarded. They supplied the aftermarket with pistols but didnt build enough for the public? come on man! I have shot the xd and xdm full size 45s and they werent bad, just ugly to me. A kel tec grip under a glock slide....

 

[RefuseToBeAVictim]

Ditto for the LC9. I like the thumb safety for a true pocket pistol. Also no chap stick, keys, pens etc. in the pocket.

 

[xanderphillips]

+1 Sig P290