Compact 9mm

[WestSider]

Here are my favorites:

For double stack: Glock 19, 26, M&P 9c, Ruger SR9c
For single stack: M&P Shield, Kahr PM9
For pocket/ankle carry: Ruger LCP (yeah yeah I know it's not a 9)

Honorable mention: Springfield XDSC, Walther PPS

 

[steveIU]

Buy a nano, you won't be disappointed

 

[davedolli]

Glock 19 or 26, or Ruger LC 9


Dave

 

[09hemi]

my vote is for my P250 subcomp very easy to conceal great little shooter!

 

[gklatv]

Since few have mentioned Ruger LC9 here, wouldn't Keltec P11 be somewhat similar?
Or is it not even in the same category?

 

[baldmax]

Since few have mentioned Ruger LC9 here, wouldn't Keltec P11 be somewhat similar?
Or is it not even in the same category?

The Kel Tec PF9 is similar. The P11 is a double stack.

 

[ZX-14R]

Gotta throw my typical suggestions in:

Glock 19
M&P 9c
M&P Shield 9mm
Glock 26
Kahr PM9
Kahr CW9
Kahr CM9

In that order.

 

[Never A Victim]

Walther PPS if you want something slim, but like the compact size, not sub compact. Subcompact Kahr PM9. And as always you can't go wrong with a Glock 19, which is the biggest out of the three I mentioned.

 

[Colt556]

CZ 75 Compact is a nice weapon. Lots of choices out there to choose from.

 

[Lethgar]

Buds has Nanos for 379, free shipping at the moment. Looking to get one asap, partially based on such heavy recommendation in this thread.

 

[WestSider]

Gotta throw my typical suggestions in:

Glock 19
M&P 9c
M&P Shield 9mm
Glock 26
Kahr PM9
Kahr CW9
Kahr CM9

In that order.

Very good list! I either have or have had every gun on that list except the CW9 and the CM9. All great guns. Right now my primary carry is my G19, but I have a Shield that I carry sometimes. I'm also going to pick up another 9c at some point but I'm waiting for when they start releasing them with the Shield trigger.

The other gun at the top of my want list is a CZ 75 P-01.

 

[usmc17]

glock 19 or 26 are small specially the 26 and m&p 9c is good check them out

 

[Birds Away]

No matter how bad of a day I'm having INGO can always make me laugh.

 

[Lagrange]

"For a slim CC option, take a look at the Kahr line."

2nd

 

[dmg45]

I have a kahr P9 and I love it. Its grip is just a little longer but still easy enough to hide on my side and not be uncomfortable.

 

[ZX-14R]

Very good list! I either have or have had every gun on that list except the CW9 and the CM9. All great guns. Right now my primary carry is my G19, but I have a Shield that I carry sometimes. I'm also going to pick up another 9c at some point but I'm waiting for when they start releasing them with the Shield trigger.

The other gun at the top of my want list is a CZ 75 P-01.

Thank you sir. I have owned all besides the Shield. Can't get one anywhere. After the new 9c comes out with the new trigger, I will sell my current 9c and buy one too. Can I buy your Shield lol?

 

[ZX-14R]

Buds has Jam-O-Matics for 379, free shipping at the moment. Looking to get one asap, partially based on such heavy recommendation in this thread.

FTFY.

 

[jbell_64]

My new issue of Guns and Ammo that showed up today has a very nice write up on 9mm pocket sized guns.

 

[WestSider]

Thank you sir. I have owned all besides the Shield. Can't get one anywhere. After the new 9c comes out with the new trigger, I will sell my current 9c and buy one too. Can I buy your Shield lol?

Not for sale
Don't worry, you'll find one soon enough. I think the trigger on the Shield is a step up from the regular M&P trigger and I'm not big on putting aftermarket parts in carry guns which is why I'm holding out on getting another 9c for all the M&P's to come stock with the same trigger the Shield has now.

 

[seldon14]

Going to throw another vote for the Shield. Nearly sub compact size, but shoots and handles like a full size/ semi compact. Only complaints are that it's currently hard to find, as are decent priced mags right now. Oh and mine doesn't like old style lacquer coated Wolf, ran the newer polymer stuff like a champ though.