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re: Best compact 9 mm in $500 price range?

Posted on 4/24/12 at 1:22 am to
Posted by Chesapeake
Member since Feb 2011
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 1:22 am to
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5.11 pants

A lot of cops wear those fwiw.
Posted by jimbeaux82
Natchitoches, La
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 4:35 am to
Keltec PF9 is one of the most comfortable 9mm guns to pocket carry. It is the lightest (12 oz), one of the thinnest, and one of the least expensive ($250-270). But there are many questions about its reliability and ability to hit the target that steered me away from it.

If you visit some of the various gun forums, you will see many posts about PF9 problems along with some posts that are very positive, so take your pick. I decided to steer away from the PF9 (I do own a P3AT however)and got the Kahr CM9, which has been generally given great reviews.
This post was edited on 4/24/12 at 4:36 am
Posted by TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill, LA
Member since Sep 2008
6811 posts
Posted on 4/24/12 at 1:09 pm to
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Do you find the PF-9 to be a comfortable gun to carry?


Extremely. It carries nicely in slacks w/ larger than usual pockets (especially 5.11 "covert slacks" and most dress slacks). Using the aforementioned R. Grizzle IWB holster, you don't even know it's there. Were I to do it over, I might instead buy an IWB holster w/ an offset clip (like the Sideguard "Tuck Clip"). The offset clip makes the entire package a little thinner compared to a holster w/ the clip on the body of the holster.

Kel-Tec does not have a spotless record w/ quality control, especially during the early days. Nevertheless, my PF9 has a spotless record. When I bought my PF9, there weren't many single stack subcompact 9mm's on the market. Now there are many w/ the Kimber Solo, Ruger LC9, Walther PPS, Beretta Nano, Taurus Slim and Kahr PM9/CM9/CW9. From my favorable experience w/ a Kahr CW45, I'd give serious thought to the Kahr series, especially the CM9. The CW9 also looks very promising. Wouldn't be surprised if I ended up w/ a CW9 some day!
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 1:42 pm to
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Those g19s are some nice no bullshite guns




They are, but so are the G26's and they are a little smaller.
A shame about the slick slide, huge grip and aim at the sky geometry.
Posted by UnevenElephant3
Balmora
Member since Jan 2010
2086 posts
Posted on 4/24/12 at 1:57 pm to
G19 or for sub conceal carry g26. if you want a pocket 9mm a Kahr cw9. Those really need some breaking in. End thread. I have bought and sold others. the only other i may consider is a px4 Storm subcompact.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:34 pm to
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A shame about the slick slide, huge grip and aim at the sky geometry.


Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:39 pm to
Posted by Boats n Hose
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:44 pm to
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:45 pm to
Posted by Boats n Hose
NOLA
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:48 pm to
I'll agree, glocks aren't the most ergonomic pistol I've ever held, for sure
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:48 pm to
I cant shoot them worth a frick
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:50 pm to
Dude, those were just the points from the video. I've never even seen a Glock outside of Academy
Posted by coloradoBengal
Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:51 pm to
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I cant shoot them worth a frick


As a general rule... the heavier the weapon, the better I shoot with it. I won't win any prizes with a Glock 26, I can tell you that.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Posted on 4/24/12 at 2:53 pm to
I can hit a coke can at 40 yards with my blackhawk about half the time

That thing almost counts as a rifle though. Dont think i'll have an IWB holster for that thing anytime soon
Posted by chief420
Parkersburg,WV
Member since Apr 2009
4189 posts
Posted on 4/25/12 at 10:05 am to
The 3.8" XDm 9mm Compact is a nice weapon in that price range. I have the 3.8 XDm 9(standard) and it conceals very well and has 18+1 capacity.
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
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Posted on 4/25/12 at 10:09 am to
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Message Posted by Boats n Hose I'll agree, glocks aren't the most ergonomic pistol I've ever held, for sure

My stance is gaining popularity
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