If you could only choose ONE single stack 9...

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Well, that leaves me completely out, because the only single stack 9mms that I own are Lugers, and a P.38.

I guess, in your eyes, they have no merit??
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No, not for this thread. I want to focus on modern pistols that people can buy at ANY gun store, today, that they want for conceal carry, home defense, or just fun shooting.
 
Check EDIT II in the opening post. I answered a question a few have had about what I mean by "choosing only one 9mm single stack pistol"
 
Back when the German Police Sig P6 trade in guns made there last entry into the states I picked one up and it's a awesome. In the states the version of this gun was the Sig 225 and was discontinued. Since then Sig reintroduced the 225 with a new model which I have only read about and never held. If this this new model is anything like the old one I would consider it.
 
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Back when the German Police Sig P6 trade in guns made there last entry into the states I picked one up and it's a awesome. In the states the version of this gun was the Sig 225 and was discontinued. Since then Sig reintroduced the 225 with a new model which I have only read about and never held. If this this new model is anything like the old one I would consider it.
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I have a Sig P6 and I paid $319.00 for it back when I got it, I always wished I'd bought a second one at the time. Mine came with three magazines and I'm always on the lookout to pick up more mags. So when the "new" P225-A1 came out I was interested in getting a few new mags. But the "A1" is based on the P239, so those mags won't fit my P6. The new A1 is a nice gun, and I'd be interested in a decent used one that I come across.
 
From current production, the Walther PPS 9mm. Well made, accurate and reliable. Outsells all the other compact single stack 9mms in the shop. Three to one. But I only work part time there. ;)

That said, NO current production gun will ever replace my 39XX series carry gun. Accurate, bet your life reliable, great triggers and look good doing all that. You can keep "modern technology". They just seems like cheap plastic striker fired guns to me. Regards 18DAI
 
I put a fondle on both a S&W M&P Shield in 9 & compact 9. I couldn't tell the difference between the 2. I see no value in a single stack 9mm. pistol.
 
Wilson Combat ...full size..5" barrel ... ( 10+ 1 capacity is plenty for me )...and I would pick either the Protector model or the CQB model...

( I picked the Protector, all stainless, for mine a few years ago ...and for what its worth, I'd buy it again ! ) This gun is my primary carry gun ...and my training range gun ...and I put 8 boxes a week thru it easily ...its about 11 yrs old now - and has about 150,000 rds thru it to date. It is still as great a gun as the day it was new in the box.

https://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90272&d=1372200117

If you look at Wilson's website...go to shop...guns in inventory or in stock ...there are a couple of CQB models in inventory right now, stainless upgrades, in 9mm that could ship in the next day or so...around $ 3,500. Worth every penny in my view !

Combined in the full sized CQB and Protector models available in stock right now ....about 13 of the 25 or so guns are in 9mm...in a variety of finishes and options ( mostly CQB models ).
 
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My choice: Colt Lightweight Commander

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/Lightweight-Commander

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I have a Sig P6 and I paid $319.00 for it back when I got it, I always wished I'd bought a second one at the time.
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I have a 225 as well and it fits my hand better than any other pistol I've ever held. I too wish I had picked up a couple more four or five years ago.
 
Walther PPS

I have a PPS in 40, wish I had gotten the 9.
It is nice and thin, and grip length can be short for concealment, or longer for range use.
With the larger capacity mag's, even in 40 it is easy to maintain a good grip at the range.

I have put several thousand rounds through it.
It has functioned flawlessly with every round I have used!
Every thing from low power "work up" hand loads, to high power factory loads have functioned properly.

It can be made safe and unusable by pulling off the back-strap of the grip.
This de-cocks the striker without allowing it to hit a chambered round.
The striker will not stay cocked until the back-strap is replaced.

The only down side I have seen is the thin grip on my 40 digs into the web on my hand, and after a few hundred rounds actually caused a friction blister.
I don't think this would be as big a problem in 9mm, and that is the main reason I wish I had chosen the 9 over the 40.:D

If older models were allowed, I would say a Star Super B, but then you are into a full size.
 
I'm sure I'd stick with the Sig 239.
I'd sure miss my 1911's though.
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I paid $427 for my 239 NIB delivered, it shoots as well as most bigger pistols yet conceals very well with the right holster. Small 1911s made by anyone have always been a crap shoot. Most of them are pure garbage no matter how many errornet "experts" tell you different. Some people shoot and others talk about shooting. ;)
 
Like others have stated, you cannot go wrong with a 1911 in 9mm. Also, you should consider the Kahr PM9, Ruger LC9S Pro and the Sig Sauer P938.


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I'd choose the G17 and shoot every other round in the magazine. Then I'd finish the other rounds to complete my decision on a 17-round single shot.
 
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