I carry a LCP every day in my front right pocket and I am quite pleased with it. When I want to "load up" I carry a XDs 45acp 3.3 iwb. Sometimes I would like something in between and have been looking at pocket 9's. The S&W Shield is a bit to big and I might as well carry my XDs. Even the Ruger LC9 is a bit bigger than I can feel comfortable with in my pocket.
I narrowed my choices down to Kel-Tec PF9, Kahr CM9 or a Diamondback DB9. I would really like to hear user experiences of these pistols from actual owners! Good and bad.
I really don't give a hoot about the trigger feel as long as they go bang when they are supposed to. I own and shoot a Webley MK VI in double action without a problem (Webley MK VI is the worst double action trigger ever manufactured. Most of my friends aren't able to even pull the trigger through the entire double action stroke no less aim at the same time.) My LCP has a great trigger for a carry gun. Stiff enough that it doesn't go off accidentally. I looked seriously at the Sig 938 but carrying a single action locked and cocked bothers me. My 1911's have match triggers set at about 3lbs which is perfect for a match gun but makes me hesitant about single action for a carry gun.
Safeties don't bother me, I can live with them or without them. The lack of a slide hold open on the DB9 is a drag but not a deal killer. 6 or 7 rounds doesn't make a difference to me. I seriously considered a DoubleTap in .45 but have read too many negatives about them as far as being very picky with ammo and the possibility of a double fire (firing both barrels at the same time).
Reliability is my main concern! I would appreciate any feed back on these pistols if you own one of them or have owned one of them. I am not really interested in a buddy's gun or what you have read on the internet about them... I have read a lot of internet hearsay posts myself. I have also considered the Beretta Nanos and haven't completely ruled out an LC9s.
Unfortunately I do not have a local dealer that carries all three of these pistols so I can handle them at the same time. The last somewhat close indoor range that rents guns just closed down do to air quality so actually test firing them isn't an option.
I narrowed my choices down to Kel-Tec PF9, Kahr CM9 or a Diamondback DB9. I would really like to hear user experiences of these pistols from actual owners! Good and bad.
I really don't give a hoot about the trigger feel as long as they go bang when they are supposed to. I own and shoot a Webley MK VI in double action without a problem (Webley MK VI is the worst double action trigger ever manufactured. Most of my friends aren't able to even pull the trigger through the entire double action stroke no less aim at the same time.) My LCP has a great trigger for a carry gun. Stiff enough that it doesn't go off accidentally. I looked seriously at the Sig 938 but carrying a single action locked and cocked bothers me. My 1911's have match triggers set at about 3lbs which is perfect for a match gun but makes me hesitant about single action for a carry gun.
Safeties don't bother me, I can live with them or without them. The lack of a slide hold open on the DB9 is a drag but not a deal killer. 6 or 7 rounds doesn't make a difference to me. I seriously considered a DoubleTap in .45 but have read too many negatives about them as far as being very picky with ammo and the possibility of a double fire (firing both barrels at the same time).
Reliability is my main concern! I would appreciate any feed back on these pistols if you own one of them or have owned one of them. I am not really interested in a buddy's gun or what you have read on the internet about them... I have read a lot of internet hearsay posts myself. I have also considered the Beretta Nanos and haven't completely ruled out an LC9s.
Unfortunately I do not have a local dealer that carries all three of these pistols so I can handle them at the same time. The last somewhat close indoor range that rents guns just closed down do to air quality so actually test firing them isn't an option.
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