single stack 9mm

[irishfan]

I am looking to carry 9mm for the summer months and only have double stack and don't know a lot about single stacks. Can anyone suggest some quality single stack 9mm's that aren't quite as big or bigger then a XD9? I want something thinner and a little smalle frame to reduce printing when wearing only a t-shirt.

Thanks

 

[Goodcat]

Budget: Keltec PF9, Ruger LC9
Best: Kahr PM9 for smallest frame Kahr single stack, or any of the other Kahr's in 9

 

[Dewidmt]

Kahr, Kel-Tec, new Ruger LCP-9, Sig 239, Sig 225, list goes on and on. There are plenty of them out there! Kimber makes a new one now, the Solo.....I like my Kel-Tec PF-9 and I sold off a Kahr PM9 a few months ago. You looking for a carry gun or just a range gun?

 

[D-Bo]

Kel tec PF-9 is one way to go. Long live the 22! Outo Kumpu!

 

[irishfan]

Kahr, Kel-Tec, new Ruger LCP-9, Sig 239, Sig 225, list goes on and on. There are plenty of them out there! Kimber makes a new one now, the Solo.....I like my Kel-Tec PF-9 and I sold off a Kahr PM9 a few months ago. You looking for a carry gun or just a range gun?

Carry gun.

I haven't really looked at the PF-9 so I will need to check that out.

 

[Goodcat]

You looking for a carry gun or just a range gun?

"I want something thinner and a little smalle frame to reduce printing when wearing only a t-shirt."

I'm guessing a carry gun...

 

[Dewidmt]

Gosh Goodcat! A post just to complain that I missed a point? Anything constructive to add, or just being a dick?

 

[irishfan]

After looking at the PF-9 that looks pretty good. I will have to find a shop that has one or an Ingo'er so I can try the fit in my hand before I buy. It looks like it will fit the bill nicely.

 

[8th SPS USAF]

SW 3913/14 3953/54 KAHR K9, P9, E 9 All great guns and thin.

 

[Dogman]

Kahr PM9 or Para Ordnance Carry 9. Have a KT PF9 also and that would be my last choice.

 

[hemicharger]

Wait for the new Kahr CM9. Its the same size and weight as the PM9 but $300 cheaper. It falls in line with the new CW series from Kahr.

 

[Goodcat]

Gosh Goodcat! A post just to complain that I missed a point? Anything constructive to add, or just being a dick?

You also missed my constructive post at the top... calm....

Wait for the new Kahr CM9. Its the same size and weight as the PM9 but $300 cheaper. It falls in line with the new CW series from Kahr.

Already bought the PM9 myself, though I'd rather have spent $300 less. I am not personally a fan of the PF9, just feels poorly constructed to me. Not to say it doesn't feed reliably or that it's not a great carry gun, just not my cup of tea. Any of the choices people have listed you'll be happy with though!

 

[irishfan]

Wait for the new Kahr CM9. Its the same size and weight as the PM9 but $300 cheaper. It falls in line with the new CW series from Kahr.

I really like the Kahr pistols but couldn't bring myself to spend that much on another pistol that I am sure I want for a long time. I will keep that one in mind as well.

 

[HICKMAN]

irishfan,

look in to a .38 S&W airweight.

As a dad of 4 with tons of little league, track, basketball, football and other kids outdoor stuff in the summer, I've tried every variety of carry pistols with shorts/t-shirts.

A small .38 in a pocket holster is just a great way to carry. I sold my S&W 442 last fall and have been regretting it ever since. I'll have another one soon.


update: after reading above, the CM9 might be another good one to check out.

 

[bogus]

CM9 is here! Price range from Gun Genie in my thread here:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/141620-kahr_cm9_is_now_shipping.html#post1768505

 

[down3green]

SW 3913/14 3953/54 ... great guns and thin.

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Yep, not "New-off-the-shelf" but those single-stack 3rd generation Smiths are reliable and easy to carry.


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[BlueEagle]

Taurus Slim would be about the right size; same size and capacity as the PF9, anyway.

 

[purduepurdy]

Taurus Slim would be about the right size; same size and capacity as the PF9, anyway.

Have one and love my Taurus, 1200+ rounds and no issues. They offer a .40 as well, minus 1 bullet capacity.

 

[iam1096]

Walther pps or Kahr PM 9.

 

[rtm]

Taurus 709 slim