Looking for sub-compact recommendations

[martinjd]

I have a Glock 21 and my primary carry is a 23, I ride motorcycles a lot and am looking for recommendations for a single-stack pistol that is easy to carry and conceal when the weather is hot. I usually wear a vest even then but not always. The 23 leaves a pretty good imprint on the vest. My priorities are concealment, stopping power, capacity mostly in that order.

 

I am currently looking seriously at a Sig Sauer P938 Equinox and a KAHR MK9 Micro but would like to hear from others who have more experience with this subject. Thanks

Edited August 4, 2013 by martinjd

[Loon160T]

See if you can find a Springfield XDs in 9mm.

 

If it's anything like the XDs in 45 ACP (which I have), it'll be a fine carry piece.

[TNcitizen22]

My hot weather carry usually rotates between either a Ruger LCR (90% of the time) or a Kahr PM9 (10%) usually in my front pocket or appendix IWB.  Either of the two you are looking at would be fine choices.  I always suggest to folks who are looking for small, powerful, and inconspicuous to consider a small revolver such as a J-frame Smith or LCR.  They are easy to conceal in a variety of places, pack a decent punch, always reliable, and the outline of them does not scream gun if printing is a factor.

 

Anyways, YMMV and I think the two you are looking at would be fantastic options for what you want.

[jgradyc]

My hot weather carry usually rotates between either a Ruger LCR (90% of the time) or a Kahr PM9 (10%) usually in my front pocket or appendix IWB.  Either of the two you are looking at would be fine choices.  I always suggest to folks who are looking for small, powerful, and inconspicuous to consider a small revolver such as a J-frame Smith or LCR.  They are easy to conceal in a variety of places, pack a decent punch, always reliable, and the outline of them does not scream gun if printing is a factor.

 

Anyways, YMMV and I think the two you are looking at would be fantastic options for what you want.

Hmm... my summer carry is Kel Tec P3-AT (90%) and Kahr PM9 (10%) in front pocket.  In winter, my single stack is a Taurus 709 Slim.

[TMF]

I haven't seen a 9mm smaller/slimmer and lighter than a DB9. Of course, for those reasons it needs a bit of grippy tape on the grip, cause it'll try to jump out of your hands

[kieefer]

LC9 with some mods.

[c.a.willard]

my votes for the  M&P shield 9mm, but there are so many good small 9mm pistols out now.  You really cant go wrong with any of the above

[Jonnin]

I carry a sig 938.  It is a great choice, low capacity being the weak link.  Still, it holds more than a revolver in less space and reloads easier and faster.  The trigger is easy unlike most of the alternatives -- the biggest selling point for me was the nice action.   9mm even in a short barrel should be sufficient.    I carry mine in my pocket and its invisible.  Not easy to draw that way sitting down though, it comes out clean standing up.    It took a while to break in enough to use weak practice ammo in it.  Mine *wanted* +p defense ammo for a long time.

[Dustbuster]

XDS 45 has a nice thin frame single stacked w 7 rounds w extended mag

[BigK]

Another vote for the XD-S 45 here.

I can actually pocket carry it in loose fitting pants, but in an IWB hybrid, it just disappears. I know 5+1 isn't exactly service capacity, but you gotta give some ground somewhere to get such a small, light, thin carry weapon.

[Twin]

PPS, XDS, PF9, PM9, Shield...

Edited August 4, 2013 by Twin

[Chadastrophic]

PPS all day for a single stack 9 or 40. Absolutely love mine.

P938 will probably be my next purchase for something different and to match my 238.

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[battleop]

Throwing some more suggestions out there. My "summer guns" are a Beretta Nano, and Sig p290.

[Guest XD_TN]

I carry a Springfield XDSC-40.

Conceals easily with a crossbreed holster.

[Hotrod]

Got to say XDS 45 cal... Love it for carry.

[hipower]

Shield.

 

I've had the PPS in 9 and 40, the Nano, a PF9, and a 709.

 

Very much an individual choice for everyone, but the Shield has been the best all-around choice for me.

[Guest The Itis]

Any have experience or recommendations/warnings on the Kahr CM9?

[tnhawk]

A 442 or LCP are often my carry choice when a larger pistol is difficult to carry.

[frankmako]

kel tec pf9 will fit the bill.  

[JeffL]

Any have experience or recommendations/warnings on the Kahr CM9?

I came to recommend bthe CM9. Mine has performed flawlessly. I carry it in an MTAC holster. I've got a kydex pocket holster made for the PM9 that works but it is a bit too tight.

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[Monkeyman2500]

I did the same search earlier this year. Went with a Kahr PM45. I love it but it is still a bit large in some pockets. Works great in the back pocket of cargos. Not so great for gym shorts. I still haven't got a IWB for it either though.

[R1100R]

The Kahr CM9 is a great pistol. I got mine for around $360.00 Edited August 6, 2013 by R1100R

[Pcdokk]

I ride a Harley all the time and my choice is either my G26 or G27 in a CrossBreed holster. Tuck the riding shirt over the holster or cover it with a vest, never had any problems and never had anyone notice.

[Guest 2corinthians5:7]

LC9. Disappears IWB. Pocket carry doesn't work great for me but it's been done. 7+1. 

[A.J. Holst]

MK 9 vote here, but I prefer all steel guns.