Kahr pistols

[Sawdust]

I've carried a PM9 daily for the last 11 years.

It took a few tries to settle on ammo that would reliably feed, but that is the only problem that I had with it.

Goes bang clean, or dirty.

[K Frame]

He's not lying.  He was referring to his 4" 9mm.

I thought he had a 2" snub...

[K Frame]

"Goes bang clean, or dirty."

Wait, your gun, or Jason?

If the former, good!

If the latter, oh God I'm going to be sick thinking about that. 

 

[cordex]

I thought he had a 2" snub...

It is completely respectable ... proportionately speaking.

[Jamisjockey]

I prefer the M&P over the Xd, but either would probably work for her.  The Sig 320 is pretty good, too, but I've never tried their compact size. 

I've got the M&P 45c and it's a fantastic gun. 


It's a shame hearing the problems with the Kahr.  I thought it might be a really good option for her to consider.

[K Frame]

Does she definitely want polymer?

If she's OK with steel, then I still recommend the S&W 3913, one of the best semi-autos the company has ever made.

[mtnbkr]

then I still recommend the S&W 3913, one of the best semi-autos the company has ever made.

Is S&W still supporting those?  I thought I read the other day they had stopped. 

Chris

[K Frame]

Don't know. Would hope not but wouldn't be surprised.

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[MechAg94]

Looking at a price or two for the CT9 on the internet, that is pretty cheap.  The only guns I have heard of in that range lately are the Shield, Canik pistols, and maybe Rugers.  If you are willing to go up to $500, there are probably a dozen or more single stack 9mm pistols out there.  

Speaking for the one Canik I have, they are great pistols if they fit what you are looking for.  They have a compact version (15 round mag) also.  Or just get her a Glock 19 or CZ P10.  The CZ 75 Compact or P01 is also a good choice.

[BlueStarLizzard]

I *expletive deleted*it you not the Kahr guy was all like "this one is very popular with the ladies" as he shows me their smallest 380 with laser.

Actually, I think part of my distaste for the brand is based on the fact that they do seem rather popular with the sisterhood of the traveling holster set.
That, Bersa and, nowadays, SCCY.
When that crowd is the majority of singing the praises of a particular brand or pistol, I generally assume it's crap unless someone I respect can convince me otherwise.

Admittedly, I've seen some reviews of the SCCYs that seem to put them in the same category as Hi Point (crap that actually works) but I still don't see the appeal of a plastic handgun that looks like some cheap *expletive deleted*it from Toys'R'Us.

[Brad Johnson]

Might also take a look at the Ruger LC9. I've heard a couple folks mention liking them. IIRC there's something about chamfering the firing pin hole to keep from shaving bits of brass off case rims. Other than that the only thing I can think of is some folks removing the mag safety interlock. Other than that it seems to be a decent gun though, admittedly, I've never personally fired one.

Brad

[Perd Hapley]

Might also take a look at the Ruger LC9. I've heard a couple folks mention liking them. IIRC there's something about chamfering the firing pin hole to keep from shaving bits of brass off case rims. Other than that the only thing I can think of is some folks removing the mag safety interlock. Other than that it seems to be a decent gun though, admittedly, I've never personally fired one.

Brad

I believe that one has two different generations.

[lee n. field]

I believe that one has two different generations.

The original, a Kel Tec PF9 clone but with manual safety and magazine disconnect.  No longer listed on Ruger's website.

The LC9s, looks the same, but is a striker fired gun.

LC9s "Pro", the LC9s, without manual safety and magazine disconnect.

[lee n. field]

Might also take a look at the Ruger LC9. I've heard a couple folks mention liking them. IIRC there's something about chamfering the firing pin hole to keep from shaving bits of brass off case rims. Other than that the only thing I can think of is some folks removing the mag safety interlock. Other than that it seems to be a decent gun though, admittedly, I've never personally fired one.

Brad

I hadn't heard about that for the Rugers.  This is one of the changes Kel Tec started doing with their PF9.  (I had a PF9 for a few years, that I kind of got tired of eventually.)