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ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 01:58 PM
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texasgal
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I am looking for a 9mm less than 6" in overall length. Examples: Keltec PF9 Diamonback DB9 SigSauer P365
Also interested in pros/cons of each. Thanks
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 02:11 PM
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I have a Kahr CM9 I am about ready to let go, with a Crimson Trace Laser Guard on it. It is one of the smallest 9mm you can get, a hair shorter than even the DB9.
It is a great little gun, accurate and with a great trigger for a micro-compact, smooth. I simply found myself carrying it with a magazine with a "pinky extension" most of the time, and didnt mind a longer barrel for my use - so I moved to a slightly larger gun, planning on keeping both, but after a year, I think I am going to stick with just one.
I went with Kahr for the better build quality and reliability of the PM series (the CM was newly introduced when I got it), and it has been very reliable (I do not recall any issues with live ammo at all, in many many years).
My dad liked it so much he got one too. Downside is the same as all the micro 9s, capacity, but thats pretty much it, IMO.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 02:26 PM
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Had a DB9, good shooter just didn't like the trigger pull. You might take a look at the Ruger Max-9, it's just at 6 inches.
Last edited by Bassdeer; 12/13/21 02:27 PM.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 02:47 PM
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Don't forget the Sig P938, very nice carry pistol.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 02:53 PM
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texasgal
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Bassdeer, Thanks for the suggestion. I currently carry Ruger EC9s that is 6", so looking for something smaller.
Last edited by texasgal; 01/06/22 04:35 PM. Reason: correction
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 02:59 PM
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Any other suggestions?
Last edited by texasgal; 12/13/21 08:27 PM.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 10:32 PM
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mikebass78
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P365
P938
Kahr PM,CM or MK9s
Taurus GX4
Kimber Micro 9
Beretta Nano
FN 503
About all I can think of right off the top of my head...
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/13/21 10:32 PM
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/14/21 01:16 AM
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Kimber R7 Mako. 6.25" overall length but much easier to handle than the Kimber Micro 9.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/14/21 04:21 PM
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/14/21 07:54 PM
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I want to thank ya'll for all the recommendations and suggestions. I have looked at 20 different 9's and have narrowed my list to those under 6".
Without starting a "war", and if you have experience with any of the following, I would like to hear your comments, recommendations, pros/cons, whatever.
In no particular order, here are the "finalists": Keltec PF9 Diamonback DB9 SigSauer P365 SigSauer P938 Beretta BU 9 Nano Taurus GX4 FN 503 And the Bond Arms Bullpup is the shortest at 5.1" but not spending $1k!
Thanks again!
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/14/21 07:57 PM
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Kimber Micro 9 should be on the short list also.
Similar feel / carry to the Sig P938.
That's what I've carried for the last couple of years and love it.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/14/21 08:07 PM
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Nice gun but is 6.1" in length.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/15/21 12:36 PM
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Cevin
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Sig P938, love it! Had mine for years, never a failure
Genesis 27:3
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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12/15/21 01:01 PM
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Sig P 365 ....love mine! if you want smaller you might need to go to the 380..got a Ruger LCP ..very nice carry gun..very small. also had a Glock 42 was nice too.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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01/03/22 03:50 PM
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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01/03/22 05:37 PM
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Thanks, but looking for less than 6". 43x is 6.5"
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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01/04/22 04:25 AM
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Are you gonna sell that LC9s?
Last edited by brazman; 01/04/22 04:26 AM.
Boom!
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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01/04/22 04:36 AM
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I have the Hellcat....5 15/16" total length. Got 15 round mags for it so it can carry 16 total. I doubt I will ever let mine go, the grip is fantastic on it. Comes with 11 & 13 round mags.
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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01/04/22 01:11 PM
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texasgal
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brazman, Sorry, trying to replace a LC9, currently have the EC9s (which are on sale at Bass Pro).
Last edited by texasgal; 01/06/22 04:34 PM. Reason: correction
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm
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01/04/22 05:36 PM
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brazman, BassPro has them on sale at the moment.
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