Posted: 9/9/2007 1:02:35 PM EDT
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I need sugestions on a small 9mm. I'm trying to consolidate calibers and am thinking about replacing the Walther PPK/S that is my daily carry. I am not a fan of Kel-Tecs, and don't want a Glock, XD or M&P. I want a 9mm that's the same size as my PPK/S. I want to stay under $500 if possible. Thanks for your thoughts, Adam |
Or a Star model BM. Not as small as the PPK, but pretty small and very slim. Well made guns. |
+1 JD |
The Glock 26 is about a quarter-inch thicker than the Kahr and the PPK. I used to carry a G27 and is too thick to hide well. I bought a Kahr PM9 a few months ago and am practically never without it. The Walther PPS is probably the only pistol I'd consider (small enough to pocket-carry but with a "real" self-defense caliber). It sounds like they're having some teething problems so I'll wait-and-see with that one. |
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Over last few days, I have fondled just about every sub$500 compact that I could get my hands on. I have had 3 or 4 people tell me to stay away from my choice, but ALOT of people tell me that they have one and love it. I decided to get a Taurus Millennium Pro 9mm. At 1.125" wide it's not much wider than my PPK/S at .98, yet slimmer than the Glock 26 at 1.3. It was a good fit in my hand for a small pistol, was comfortable, and balanced very nicely. As a bonus, it’s inexpensive enough to order a nice holster for and still have a little ammo money left over Here are some personal thoughts and feelings that helped my come to my decision, although your mileage may vary. S&W M&P Compact: Didn’t feel as good as my full size and felt a little off balance. SA XD-9 Subcompact and Glock 26: Felt chunky and too wide for my tastes in a small pistol. Kel-Tec (several models): Looked and felt cheap. Bersa Thunder Compact 9: Felt like a cheap knockoff of my PPK/S (I know, it is one). Kahr PM-9, P-9, and MK-9: Hard to say. They just felt odd to me and not comfortable. Springfield EMP-9: I don’t have that much cash, but couldn’t resist. It did feel and balance nice though. Stoeger Cougar 9mm: To big for what I’m looking for, might be a future mid-size purchase though. CZ 2075P: Heavier than I’m looking for, but nice. Sorry for the long post, but I thought that I would share. Adam |
That's half of the equation when picking out a gun. I have a Taurus .357 revolver and it's VERY nice. I haven't been impressed with the 24/7 my cousin owns (trigger pull is long and gritty, but that's the only one I've touched). Check back in when you've got a few hundred rounds through it and have carried it around a while. The other half of the equation is reliability and how well it hides. |