Shopping for a 9mm pocket pistol . . .
07-24-2012, 01:59 PM
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07-24-2012, 06:46 PM
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I'm liking what I read about Kahr. Some good stuff guys and thanks. I was liking the Diamondback DB9 but read horror stories on jamming and like ipscshooter said, this is no gun to cut corners on. I wish I could go and shoot a couple before buying, but the gunshops here have the attitude of "You buy it then you try it!"
07-26-2012, 10:23 AM
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10-04-2012, 06:49 PM
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Hand Gun
First thing you need to do is make up your mind not to rush. There are a lot of really great 9mm handguns out there. You don't need to fire it to find out if it fits your hand and will conceal the way you want it to. Do you want it for range shooting or defense - be honest.
Can you get a carry permit in your area easily? Do you need a permit just to buy, like in NY? Do you want it to have a large capacity.
I have 2 carry weapons - one is a Kahr P9 and the other is a small S&W Airweight revolver. No great capacity in either one, but they hide easily and both shoot very well. So it's a very personal decission.
Can you get a carry permit in your area easily? Do you need a permit just to buy, like in NY? Do you want it to have a large capacity.
I have 2 carry weapons - one is a Kahr P9 and the other is a small S&W Airweight revolver. No great capacity in either one, but they hide easily and both shoot very well. So it's a very personal decission.
10-05-2012, 01:56 PM
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I honestly like my M&P Compact 40. I carry it in a Fobus paddle holster under a vest or sport coat and even under a T shirt. Sometimes I even forget I have it on the set up is so comfortable. Sigs are great handguns but they just feel too 'clubby' in my hand. Not comfortable to me.
10-15-2012, 02:43 AM
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Fork Horn
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I have had a Sig P290 since june of 2011. It conceals easily, is reliable, accurate, and the trigger is smooth. Overall I am happy with it but now that the new P938 came out I have been wanting to get it. I love the 1911 style pistol and before the P290 I carried a Kimber Ultra CDP but grew tired of the weight. I will have the 938 once the rush to buy them wears off and the price calms down a bit.
Other guns to consider are the M&P Shield in 9mm or .40, Kahr cw9 or cw40, and i've heard pretty good things about the new Berreta nano?
Other guns to consider are the M&P Shield in 9mm or .40, Kahr cw9 or cw40, and i've heard pretty good things about the new Berreta nano?
10-15-2012, 07:22 AM
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Fork Horn
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Although I am not a big fan of semi autos I do have a couple of Bersa's which seem to function quite well, very reasonably priced. the .380 conceals quite easily, not sure about the 9mm.
I know you are looking for a 9mm but I have never owned a semi-auto that didn't "hic-up" every now & then, so when I need to carry I toss one of these in the pocket when needed (I prefer the 442) it goes Bang every time. jmop
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=68
I know you are looking for a 9mm but I have never owned a semi-auto that didn't "hic-up" every now & then, so when I need to carry I toss one of these in the pocket when needed (I prefer the 442) it goes Bang every time. jmop
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=68
10-15-2012, 02:20 PM
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The Ruger LC9 would also be my choice. I think the Glock 26 is another great sub compact 9mm pistol, but it's too big for pocket carry imo. Really I think there are many more .380's suited better for pocket carry than there are 9mms.