Next CC 9mm

Which 9mm

  • Kahr PM9/CM9

    Votes: 22 20.2%

  • Glock 43

    Votes: 23 21.1%

  • Ruger LC9s

    Votes: 19 17.4%

  • M&P Shield

    Votes: 45 41.3%
  • Total voters
    109
  • Poll closed .
Haters gonna hate and believe it or not I used to hate Glocks because of the owners and their crap but when the 43 came out I just happened to be in the market to upgrade my carry gun and I bought a G43. At first I couldnt shoot it worth a damn, shots grouped well but I was pulling them left. Well after a couple hundred rounds I dont do that anymore. Its been 100% reliable and will at least shoot as good as any on the list if not better.

I have since bought a G21 police trade in that has had the trigger modified, a stainless guide rod/recoil spring added and trijicon night sights. These things were done by the gun shop I got it from after they got it. Man what a great shooting .45 this thing is. Has holster wear but shoots like a dream. Did I mention I used to hate glocks and their fanboy owners? Funny how things work out.

Next I want a G19!!:):)
 
Per the OP's list I'd have to choose the Shield with a thumb safety, that trigger is "IMHO" a bit light for CCW purposes, so there may not be many who'd agree here, but I'd want the thumb safety on any Shield intended as a CCW.

Better yet I'd go with my own Walther PPS-M2, again "IMHO", this has one of the best triggers suitable for a CCW that I've come across, and it certainly doesn't need a thumb safety. And I like the stock sights on it, other than the 8rd accessory mags that I picked up, this package is good to go as a great little CCW straight out of the box, I haven't & wouldn't change a thing on this gun!
 
Roar, not sure if sarcasm or not. But I was just giving a minimum/I probably had the number in my head due to just finishing the 200 that I bought recently. I keep as much of my brass as I can, but I didn't when I first started shooting it. I went through and counted out what I have on me right now: 4 boxes of empty brass and that was before I went through 2 100rd boxes, one of which was the federal that gave me issues. So probably 200 before I started keeping brass(the "standard" for "breaking in" a pistol), plus about 100 I reloaded with my buddy before moving, the 200 empties, and the 200 I shot over the past month, that puts me up to approximately 700 with about 10 malfunctions out of a lot of 100 Federal. This could be off, but it's certainly not any less than 500 because I have the 200 empties, plus just buying/shooting 200 and I know I shot a few boxes when I first got it. I bought a small box of the Federals to see if perhaps it is Federal in general (ha) or if it was just that batch.

Personally I'd say I'm not happy with the malfunctions, but I've never seen it with the other 5 brands I've shot plus handloads, and I'll be shooting some more handloads in the near future (a buddy of mine is getting a used reloading press with all the kit to boot so needless to say I'm excited). So I'm pretty satisfied, but you are entitled to your own opinion.
 
If I was looking for a small 9mm, I'd be looking at double stacks. The greater capacity and better fit (likely) in my hand would put them over the small micro-9s with little cost in concealment. I'd likely go M&P9c, G26 or CZ RAMI.

If it had to be a single stack, I'd go heavier than your list. It would make for quicker and more accurate follow up shots, and still be pocketable. Id go with the Kahr MK9 (all metal) or SIG P290RS.

What I did when I was looking at what you're looking at...I got a SIG P290RS and a Kel Tec Pf-9. I'm keeping the P290RS (even though it doesn't really fit my current carry "philosophy") and I'm selling the Pf-9.

What about the Sig 290RS.... anybody shot it before? Thoughts?
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I love mine. It is more accurate than a gun this small has a right to be and it is more comfortable to shoot than I would have ever expected. It really does perform like the next size up, though it doesn't have the capacity. I'll probably keep mine forever.
 
Starting to look for a new 9mm. Want it for CC in summer, so want something a little smaller.

Looking at these:

Kahr PM9/CM9
Glock 43
Ruger LC9s
M&P Shield


Thoughts?
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the XDS is in that same size and price range. Mine works just fine. (Yes, I know the Internet gun enthusiast social media herd mind is PO-ed at Springfield right now.)

If you insisted I go with one of those 4, I'd probably get the Shield.
 
Whilst I think your comment on the Springfield Armory anger is funny, I think it's a little unfair as well. Whilst I don't think I'm a "sheeple" I don't think many people do. I saw what happened, fact checked a bit, and came to a conclusion: that Springfield Armory just tried to pull a fast one or at least got a seriously unfair advantage over FFL dealers in Illinois that are not corporations/the manufacturers on the "I don't count" list. Bottom line is that it appears that a large company used its influence to help limit 2nd amendment rights of law abiding citizens and small businesses that support said citizens.

Off topic, so I won't discuss further, but I disagree with your poo pooing of people being in an uproar over an action that appears to be, quite frankly, horse hockey.
 
Whilst I think your comment on the Springfield Armory anger is funny, I think it's a little unfair as well. Whilst I don't think I'm a "sheeple" I don't think many people do. I saw what happened, fact checked a bit, and came to a conclusion: that Springfield Armory just tried to pull a fast one or at least got a seriously unfair advantage over FFL dealers in Illinois that are not corporations/the manufacturers on the "I don't count" list. Bottom line is that it appears that a large company used its influence to help limit 2nd amendment rights of law abiding citizens and small businesses that support said citizens.

Off topic, so I won't discuss further, but I disagree with your poo pooing of people being in an uproar over an action that appears to be, quite frankly, horse hockey.
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I think you're misconstruing my remarks. But, that's a discussion for elsewhere.
 
Of the 4 you have listed, my choice would be the Shield. A proven winner, functions flawlessly and easy to carry, though not a pocket gun. Plus, it can be purchased at a very fair price. It's the gun I have been carrying for a Shield for a few years and really like it. However, I have been eyeing a Walther PPS-M2 lately and really like it. I am considering replacing the Shield with the PPS-M2, but ONLY because I like how it feels in my hand better and it has an easier slide than the Shield. If you are looking for a lighter gun, your list shows the LC9S and I have heard nothing but praise for that gun from guys who own one. The LC9S Pro has no safety or magazine disconnect, so if those aspects are something you want, get the Pro. If however, you want a gun with more safety features, stick with the LC9S.
 
Another recommendation for the Taurus 709. I've got one that I love. It feels great in my hand. Shoots well, easy to conceal, double strike ability (some say it's a gimmick), and I like the trigger better than any of the other slim 9mm's I've tried.

The wife had the original LC9, so I don't know that it would be a valid opinion on the newer versions, but we both HATED it.

My Dad just picked up a Shield when PSA had crazy good deals on them. It's nice, but I like the feel in my hand and trigger on my 709 better.

The Sig P290rs, seems too small in comparison to the others. It seems like it's more of a pocket gun. But, it is surprisingly heavy for what it is.

I don't remember which model it was, but the Kahr I looked at had only one set of metal "ears" in the frame that the slide rode on, in comparison to the standard two sets. I can't say for sure that it is necessarily bad due to that. But, it steered me away because I could see some wear on it that I wasn't a fan of.

Not a fan of the Glocks, not a Glocks guy, nuff said.
 
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