Need a recommendation for a Small, flat 9mm for dalily carry.

[Wildbillz]

Hi All
I am in the market for a new pistol for daily carry. Looking for something around the size of a LC9 but with a lower barrel axis. G19 is just a bit to thick for my likings. Prefer a 9mm but I could get by with a 40s&w if I had to. I would carry it in a IWB holster and wear jeans and Tee shirt most of the time.

What is available?

Thanks
WB

 

[3GunEric]

Barrel axis may rule this out but after much thought and research - Sig P239 9mm never fails to hit the mark in every way.

 

[Tomac]

Have you looked at the Kahr line?
Tomac

 

[usp9]

Any Kahr
Walther PPS
Beretta Nano
Rohrbaugh

 

[ClickClickD'oh]

I've been quite happy with my Shield

 

[Piratesailor]

Xds9

 

[Vodoun da Vinci]

Shot 'em all the last 6 months. Small and thin 9mm? Springer XD-S in 9mm or the Sig Sauer P239HD and P938 are my favs for the thinner ones.

VooDoo

 

[nevadabob]

My Bersa BP9CC fits the bill quite nicely!

 

[jfrey]

My Shield fits that bill quite comfortably.

 

[19-3Ben]

Kahr's lineup is excellent. I plan to get myself a K9 one of these days.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Taurus 709 Slim should be looked at.

 

[oneounceload]

Do not overlook the Boberg or Rohrbaugh

 

[browningguy]

I absolutely love the Walther PPS I got for my daughter, by far the best trigger on a polymer striker fired pistol I have tried.

 

[Hokkmike]

Walther PPS in 9 or 40. -definitely. You owe it to yourself NOT to buy until you have at least handled one.

 

[g_one]

We can make personal recommendations all day long but when it comes down to it, there are a lot of small, flat 9mms suitable for daily carry out there. Each of them are designed a little differently (some of them a lot differently) and will fit different hands better than others, different preferences better than others.

Having said that, if a friend were to ask me your question looking for a specific recommendation (belt carry not pocket carry), I would recommend starting with the following three and seeing how the weight, size, and controls (safety, slide stop lever) work well with your personal preferences:
Kahr K9
XDs 9mm
CZ Rami

 

[oldandslow]

wb,

No discussion is complete regarding flat and easily CCW'd 9mm's without the SW 3913/14 series. Light, reliable and accurate. Good luck.

best wishes- oldandslow

 

[Don357]

I love my Kel-Tec P-11. 12+1 9mm, but the Kel-Tec PF9 is a bit thinner and the trigger is better, but it only holds 7 rds of 9mm. Both are highly reliable contrary to the high dollar snobs opinions. I do trust my life to mine.

 

[beeenbag]

My beretta nano disappears iwb and is easy to pocket carry. I shoot it very well and changing the sights is super easy; just uses set screws then push them out with your thumb.

 

[snooperman]

Rohrbaugh r9, if you can afford it. In the past , I did not think it was worth the money, but after shooting one last month, I have a different opinion now.

 

[bannockburn]

1) Kahr PM9
2) Beretta Nano
3) SIG P938

 

[C0untZer0]

Rohrbaugh R9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.9 in
Length: 5.2 in
Height: 3.7 in
Weight: 13.5 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Boberg XR9-S (Shorty)
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.35 in
Length: 5.1 in
Height: 4.2 in
Width: .96 in
Weight: 17.5 oz
Capacity: 7+1 Rounds

Kahr MK9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.0 in
Length: 5.3 in
Height: 4.0 in
Slide Width: .90 in
Weight: Pistol 22.1 oz, Magazine 1.9 oz
Capacity: 6+1

Kahr PM9 / CM9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.42 in
Height: 4.0 in
Slide Width: .90 in
Weight: Pistol 14 oz, Magazine 1.9 oz
Capacity: 6+1

Kimber Solo
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.7 in
Length: 5.5 in
Height: 3.9 in
Width: 1.2 in
Weight: 17 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

SIG SAUER P290
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.9 in
Length: 5.5 in
Height: 3.9 in
Width: 0.9 in - 1.1" w/slide catch (roughly the same width as MK9, Kahr lists the width of the slide only)
Weight: 20.5 oz w/magazine
Capacity: 6+1

Diamondback DB9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.0 in
Length: 5.60 in
Height: 4.0 in
Width: 0.80 in
Weight: 11 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Beretta Nano
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.07 in
Length: 5.63 in
Height: 4.17 in
Width: .90 in
Weight: 17.67 oz
Capacity: 6+1

Ruger LC9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.12 in
Length: 6.0 in
Height: 4.5 in
Slide Width: .90in
Weight: 17.10 oz
Capacity: 7+1

 

[C0untZer0]

I really like the R9, but I realize it is expensive.

I am in Illinois and I have my R9 with me every day, technically I'm "transporting" it, not carrying it.

But I put it in a DeSantis Nemesis holster and tuck that in a 5.11 Select Carry Pistol Pouch,
go jogging, biking, grocery shopping - whatever.

 

[Simmy952]

Even with the recall, I would recommend the XDs. I own a 45 but the 9 is the same frame. The .45 is one of the nicest shooting .45 pistols that I own. Throw in a IWB holster and it hides away even with just a shirt and tie.

 

[xXxplosive]

Kahr....................by far.

 

[MADDOG]

The Smith & Wesson 3913 and 3914 are worth a look.