Small .40s?

[Shoots4Fun]

It wasn't on your list, but I'm guessing the the Glock 27 isn't as small or thin as you may want/like. Or it may not give you anything over the XDsc.

I love mine. It's snappy but the gun is heavy enough to handle the recoil fine. I can shoot it as well as my full size semi-autos. Just another thought.

 

[huskymt]

I have a Kahr CW .40 I use for one of my CC guns and it has been very reliable, but is not much fun to shoot with defensive ammo. I really enjoy shooting the kahr, but I regret getting the .40cal so I will most likely sell it and replace it with the CW 9. The CW is very accurate, hides very well and has a “grease on glass” smooth trigger. If you are thinking about the Kahr I would recommend the “less expensive” CW/CM line over the P/ PM line and use the money you saved on night sights.

 

[IndyGunner]

The biggest difference with the size is width.

 

[jimes]

I'd go with the Kahr. For the money, you get the greatest versatility as well as a better ability to make it an everyday carry. It is a little more expensive, but you wont be unsatisfied.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

The 239's do handle the .40 round well. And conceal well. But, boy, are those EMP's pretty!

 

[IndyGunner]

57637 - SIG Sauer P250 Subcompact Semi Automatic Handgun .40 S&W 3.6" Barrel 10 Rounds Night Sights Black Polymer Grip Black Nitron Finish ?

 

[jamstutz]

If you go with the Kahr I'd recommend either the K40 or MK40. The metal frame is heavier, but certainly helps with controlability.

Also--I'd be willing to bet that in the next year or so you'll see an LC40 from Ruger...

 

[Grux]

another vote for the m&p40c.

 

[95wrangler]

love my m&p40c.

 

[Amishman44]

For my $$...I've always reverted back to a Glock...they are the original...and the best!

My wife and I both have Gen 2 Compact sized Glocks...hers is a 19 in 9mm and mine is a 23 in .40 (we found them both, NIB this past year and we love the older grip style). I can conceal it just fine and the grip is comfortable for me and the grip angle is 'just right' for me when I point it.

I've had 3 x Gen 3 Model 32's and a 33 in .357sig, a Gen 3 23...and my wife has had 2 model 26's in 9mm. Amongst the other pistols we've owned in between (Colt, Kahr, Walther, etc) and we've always come back to Glocks. I've got a feeling we're sticking with these 2 for a long time!

However...if I had the $$...I would probably be practicing with a Springfield EMP...her's in 9mm and mine in .40...who knew?

 

[rotortech]

I carry the Kahr PM40 in a Guru Dave holster. I am not a very big guy so carrying concealed is sometimes hard to do. This gun in the Guru Dave holster allows me to carry invisibly.
Here is the setup:

I can wear this in the back pocket of my Levis and nobody knows:

I bought this gun new at Bradis with night sights as soon as Kahr came out with the PM40. It is very small. It handles well but kicks hard. I can carry concealed with any clothing except a speedo.

Pros: This Kahr works very well. I have good accuracy with it. It is slim enough to carry like a wallet. I will never sell it. (from a guy who would sell his mother for the right price)

Cons: Will not feed hollow points reliably. Will put blisters on your hand if you shoot 50 rounds or more. Drawing from the pocket holster is not a speed event.

 

[Harry2110]

I carry the Kahr PM40 in a Guru Dave holster. I am not a very big guy so carrying concealed is sometimes hard to do. This gun in the Guru Dave holster allows me to carry invisibly.
Here is the setup:

I can wear this in the back pocket of my Levis and nobody knows:


I bought this gun new at Bradis with night sights as soon as Kahr came out with the PM40. It is very small. It handles well but kicks hard. I can carry concealed with any clothing except a speedo.

Pros: This Kahr works very well. I have good accuracy with it. It is slim enough to carry like a wallet. I will never sell it. (from a guy who would sell his mother for the right price)

Cons: Will not feed hollow points reliably. Will put blisters on your hand if you shoot 50 rounds or more. Drawing from the pocket holster is not a speed event.

That would be one shocked pickpocket if he attemped to take that wallet. How is it to sit on it?

 

[eldirector]

Just noticed this got resurrected! I still haven't picked up a small .40, though my wife has promised me a new handgun for Christmas this year.

@rotortech - thanks for the detailed report and pics! That's exactly what I'm looking to do.

 

[FERLACH]

I own a PM40. Have shot 300/400 rounds thru it. I like the looks, size, and feel of the gun. Works 100%. However it is very hard to shoot accurately and does have a lot of recoil.