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ISO - micro compact 9mm #8474234 12/13/21 01:58 PM
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I am looking for a 9mm less than 6" in overall length.
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Keltec PF9
Diamonback DB9
SigSauer P365

Also interested in pros/cons of each.
Thanks

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8474249 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.

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8474262 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.

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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8474282 12/13/21 02:47 PM
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Don't forget the Sig P938, very nice carry pistol.

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: Bassdeer] #8474291 12/13/21 02:53 PM
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Bassdeer,
Thanks for the suggestion. I currently carry Ruger EC9s that is 6", so looking for something smaller.

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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: el_chupo_] #8474297 12/13/21 02:59 PM
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Any other suggestions?

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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8474765 12/13/21 10:32 PM
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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...

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: el_chupo_] #8474766 12/13/21 10:32 PM
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8474907 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.

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8475440 12/14/21 04:21 PM
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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: GasGuzzler] #8475630 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!

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8475635 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.

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8475648 12/14/21 08:07 PM
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Nice gun but is 6.1" in length.

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8476345 12/15/21 12:36 PM
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Sig P938, love it! Had mine for years, never a failure


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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8476365 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.

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8493929 01/03/22 03:50 PM
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How about a Glock 43x?

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: bludot] #8494030 01/03/22 05:37 PM
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Thanks, but looking for less than 6". 43x is 6.5"

Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8494570 01/04/22 04:25 AM
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Are you gonna sell that LC9s?

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Re: ISO - micro compact 9mm [Re: texasgal] #8494578 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 [Re: brazman] #8494676 01/04/22 01:11 PM
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brazman,
Sorry, trying to replace a LC9, currently have the EC9s (which are on sale at Bass Pro).

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brazman,
BassPro has them on sale at the moment.

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