Small 9mm for concealed carry
 

I'm new to concealed carry and I'm looking for guidance. I'm leaning heavily toward a small, light weight 9mm that I could use for IWB or maybe pocket carry. I like the size of the Kahr 9mms and the Kel-Tec PF9. If I get a Kel-Tec, it will immediately get a F&B, as I hear that will greatly improve it's reliabilty and I will make absolutely sure that it's a newer production model to avoid all of the original flaws. What other pistols of that size should I be looking at and what are my holster options? I'm trying to keep costs down, as I have many other preparations for concealed carry. Holsters, ammo, secure storage in vehicles, etc.....

check out glocks. i know they're a lil fatter BUT you have to remember its a double stack mag. as for the PF-9 i have a friend that carries one and says its the best money he ever spent. you should aslo check out the XD and XDm.


good luck and stay safe

Warrior out

Take a look at the Ruger LCP or LCR. Both are great guns that are reasonably priced and my LCR in 38 spl +P is only 13.5 ozs.

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I carry this gun mexican and it disappears during a full day.

I installed the clip draw. It works well.

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I got a Kahr PM9. Very easy to carry. Hardly know it's on me most of the time.

Strictly 9mm, I have a taurus 9mm millenium pro 3in. Small price, small gun, easily a good carry piece. :)

I've got an XD sub compact 9mm and love it. It's a bit thicker then the PF9 but it's reliable as a rock and can be fired all day. You'll spend more time with it, become more comfortable with it and be more proficient at handling it it should the need arise. I could see a place for the PF9 but it's not something I would want to shoot all day.

Thanks for the replies.

Canebrake - Is that a Kershaw Leek in the "necklace holster"? That may lighten my pockets if I can put my Leek there instead. I like the clip on the LCR. I think I've seen those on P3ATs and PF-9s. Is there much greater danger of the trigger being accidentaly pulled when carrying mexican? I'd be afraid that it would go off if I tried to pull up my pants. Maybe I'm overthinking it.

Until it gets cooler in TX, I'm really set on finding a gun under 15 ounces that I can conceal in light clothing. Cooler only happens 4-5 months/year here. Cooler = under 90 to me.

I have a XD9SC, but i carry my Glock 26 the most, IWB/OWB either way i can conceal it in comfort.

Take a good look at the S&W M&P 9mm compact. It cost a bit more than most but if you shoot it you will understand why. I have a M&P 45 that I carry almost all the time and a M&P 9mm compact when I'm lazy or in shorts and a tee shirt. Best advice is to find a range that rents and shoot the pistols, you will find the one that fits your skill and needs.

Why yes it, good catch!

It's a 1660TGRYST with the pocket clip removed. In a RAM Kydex Knife Holder (Neck Holster) $4.99 from (I'm pissed at them right now because I placed a $260 order two weeks ago and got this holster so far! I will give them a break if I get my three knives soon. If not expect a consumer warning about them.)

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It's the only way to go for us must-have knife guys in the summer (or here in S Florida) God it's been hot down here the last 4 days! Almost 90 today.

It let's me put the cash in the front left and the phone in the front right.

Depending on the shirt and pants/shorts I carry @ two or four o'clock. This Ruger is great for summer carry.

With five COR-BON 110 gr DPX on board it still comes in under 16 oz.

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Over thinking, yes!

Short answer, NO If you light this gun off while pulling up your pants then your are, "Doing it wrong!"

Here's the long answer:

As usual I checked my trigger pull on my new LCR

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The 10# 3.5 oz is the average for 10 pulls.

Not quite the 4.5# glass rod break of my Colt 1911 but one of the best feeling double action triggers I have ever shot!

You will be hard pressed to have a ND with this sweetheart!

You owe yourself a look at this new release.