Subcompact 9mm with thumb safety

[Johnsonator]

I have been looking at pistols for weeks trying to find a 9mm Subcompact with a thumb saftey that holds at least 10 rounds that would I will be able to carry IWB as my first CCW. The two I have handled and liked are the Taurus Millenium PT111 and the Ruger SR9C. I am also interested in the Beretta PX4 SC and the CZ Rami. Is there any other pistols that I should be looking at? I really don't want to debate why I want a thumb safty I would rather compare the size of these pistols. I am most concerned with width, weight and the overall dimensions. I loved the size and feel of the Taurus but I am sceptical of them. Anybody have any insight on these or comarison pics? I haven't handled the Rami or PX4 so I am wondering how they compare in size to the Millenium and SR9C. Thanks

 

[angel1216]

m&p 9c now has a thumb safety

 

[chicharrones]

In this thread is a chart comparing many guns in that size range.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=480773

Since you mentioned Taurus, the PT709 has a thumb safety.

 

[Johnsonator]

I haven't seen a M&P9c, how does it compare size wise? I would be interested in that one as well.

 

[usp9]

Kahr makes a new model PM9 with a safety. That's pretty small.

 

[Johnsonator]

Thanks for the reply's. Does anybody own more than one of these guns that can give some of thier likes/dislikes?

 

[18DAI]

Try a S&W CS9. Light weight (20oz) and reliable. Easily concealed.

Less expensive, and thinner than an M&P compact with a way better trigger too. TJ

 

[EdLaver]

Taurus PT709 Slim

 

[MICHAEL T]

Bersa has a compact 9mm under 400 new most places

come ask the owners http://bersachat.com

 

[PX15]

JMOFO:

H&K P2000sk. (V3)

The most accurate, and reliable 9MM pistols I've ever owned, or even shot are the HK P7, and the P2000sk V3. (V3 is the TDA version w/hammer).

Pricey, but absolutely IN MY OPINION the finest 9's on the planet.. IMO.

The classic P7 doesn't fit your requirements, but the TDA P2000sk V3 should quite nicely..

Additionally should you chose you can use the 13rd mags of the larger P2000 (w/Xgrip adapter) and get a 13+1 capacity, and a nice grip for those folks with large hands..

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[SOCO]

+1 on Bersa Thunder UC 9mm.

 

[9mmepiphany]

i'm rather partial to the Springfield EMP which is about the same size as the Kahr CW9


i have a review on it on this thread
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=506252&highlight=springfield+emp

 

[NinjaFeint]

Kahr makes a new model PM9 with a safety. That's pretty small.

Yeah, you can now buy one in their home state.

Edit: Also my PM9 (no safety) has been nothing short of awesome.

 

[MyTFAL]

Taurus 709 I like mine

 

[Katana8869]

My carry 9mm is a Glock 26, but after playing with the Ruger SR9C, I am saving my pennies and trying to decide if any of the other guns in my safe look like they could use a new home.

 

[Johnsonator]

Thanks for the replies, i am hope to get to a few more gun shops this weekend. I really like the Taurus's for feel and price but I don't know about thier reputation. For those of you with the 709's and Millenium Pro's what have you thought of them? I have been calling around trying to find the M&P9c with the safety but cant seem to locate one. It really looks nice. I will have to check out hte HK's also. Keep the recommendations coming.

 

[railroader]

nevermind

 

[EdLaver]

150 rounds through my wife's Taurus PT709 Slim with one stoppage due to a case not fully ejecting. I used my support hand to sweep it away and continued to fire. Great little gun for concealed carry and SUPER light. I would like to see Pierce make an extension for it though, but I have bigger hands.

 

[VegasAR15]

I just recently picked up the stainles PT709 for my wife's concealed. Its great, lightweight, many of the same features of a Glock, with an added manual safety. It doesn't fit your 10 round requirement though, I believe its 7+1, but the mags are so small you could easily carry a few extras. Its very small, concealable and lightweight. I have not put many rounds through it yet, but I have not had a failure yet. Its accurate, better sights than some guns that small. I bought it for the wife, but I may have to buy another one for myself to carry in the summer. Budsgunshop.com has a good price on them.

 

[SaMx]

the ruger SRPc also has a thumb safety