Ideal Non-Polymer CCW Pistols

rob-cubed · Aug 26, 2014

davsco said:
kahr?

Kahr MK9 or Sig P938.

The metal-framed Kahr is over-priced IMO but the cheaper poly CM9 is my favorite pocket pistol and is very Glock-like. Great trigger and handles well for such a tiny gun.

Frankly for a carry pistol I would NOT want a steel or even aluminum frame. The less weight the better, as well as built-in sweat resistance.

Pinecone · Aug 26, 2014

Colt Pocketlite or Sig P238 in .380.

Kahr MK9 in 9mm

Kahr MK40 in .40 S&S

Seecamp LWS .32 in .32 ACP and LWS .380 in .380

Colt Officers Model (or similar from other manufacturers) in .45 ACP

a216vcti · Aug 26, 2014

Sig p229 stainless elite if you can find one.

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thomfantomas · Aug 26, 2014

chiappa rhino 357mag. :thumbsup:

TAliyev · Aug 26, 2014

Rohrbaugh R9/R9S
http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/products
Available in MD

Dooga · Aug 26, 2014

.32 Seecamp LWS32.

Dooga · Aug 26, 2014

Since I have a Kel-Tek P32 and the Seecamp LWS32 what are some other good .32s? The CZ50? What else?

brentb636 · Aug 27, 2014

S&W 3913/4 Lady Smith .

beretta_maven · Aug 27, 2014

Strictly all-metal guns, then

For pocket carry:

Sig P238 (w/ extended mag)
Colt Govt 380
Kimber Solo 9mm

For other than pocket carry:

Kahr K9 Elite 9mm - a little heavy and expensive, but great gun
CZ 75 Compact 9mm
CZ 75 2075 RAMI 9mm (non poly model)
Tristar (Canik) C-100 9mm
Bersa Thunder 380 (single-stack)
Bersa Thunder 380 Plus (double-stack)
Bersa Thunder 9 (or Firestorm Mini 9 - they are really the same gun)
Ruger SP101 .357

I personally would chose the P238 over the Colt Mustang because it has the same dimensions as the Mustang (very short, two-finger grip), however, with the extended (1 round) mag, the grip becomes about the same as the Colt Govt model 380. But you still have the option of using regular mags for that really short grip if you desire. I used to own a Colt Mustang Pocketlite but sold it years ago in order to buy my Govt 380 specifically for the slightly longer grip.

My Kimber Solo CDP has been flawless and is an absolute joy to shoot, even with 115 gr ammo which it isn't supposed to like.

All CZs are superb weapons with great reliability.

The TriStar C-100 is a CZ Compact clone, made in the same factory in Turkey. I just purchased mine for $315 on gunbroker and it has the same fit-&-finish as my CZs, but the trigger is absolutely phenomenal and the all-alloy gun is actually lighter than the CZ 75 Compact PCR.

I personally own all of the above firearms so I am speaking from actual experience.

BTW, I used to own a S&W 637 Airweight Talo .38. I fired 10 rounds through it and turned around and sold it - it was absolutely the most painful firearm I've ever fired. I highly suggest that you fire one before purchasing.

Pinecone · Aug 27, 2014

beretta_maven said:
I personally would chose the P238 over the Colt Mustang because it has the same dimensions as the Mustang (very short, two-finger grip), however, with the extended (1 round) mag, the grip becomes about the same as the Colt Govt model 380. But you still have the option of using regular mags for that really short grip if you desire.

You can do the same thing on the current Pocketlite. Standard mags are flush with the bottom, but they offer extended mags with a finger grip.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/20...te-380-acp-7-round-steel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Gryphon · Aug 27, 2014

.45 ACP - 1911 Remington R1 Carry Commander w/8 round Wilson Combat mags
.40 - no thanks
9mm Luger - Sig P938, w/ extend mag
9 X 18 - no thanks
.357/.38 special - Ruger SP101 w/2.25" barrel
.380 - Sig P238 (just stick with the P938 for a few extra bucks)
.32 - Seecamp
.22LR or .25 - Beretta 21A

beretta_maven · Aug 27, 2014

Pinecone said:
You can do the same thing on the current Pocketlite. Standard mags are flush with the bottom, but they offer extended mags with a finger grip.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/20...te-380-acp-7-round-steel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

I figured as much, but I purchased my Mustang Pocketlite in the 90's and sold it around 2001 - the mag extensions weren't around and/or easily obtained back then. The Govt Model 380 is the perfect grip length for me.

Dooga · Aug 27, 2014

I think I might be in love with the CZ 2075 RAMI in 9mm. Pros? Cons. Think the CZ 75B is a perfect thing.

StantonCree · Aug 27, 2014

Dooga said:
I think I might be in love with the CZ 2075 RAMI in 9mm. Pros? Cons. Think the CZ 75B is a perfect thing.

great suggestion. I loved the 75 and always wanted to FF a rami

fivepointstar · Aug 28, 2014

Gryphon said:
.445 ACP - 1911 Remington R1 Carry Commander w/8 round Wilson Combat mags
.40 - no thanks
9mm Luger - Sig P938, w/ extend mag
9 X 18 - not thanks
.357/.38 special - Ruger SP101 w/2.25" barrel
.380 - Sig P238 (just stick with the P938 for a few extra bucks)
.32 - Seecamp
.22LR or .25 - Beretta 21A

This is a man who reads directions

LIST.... :thumbsup:

fivepointstar · Aug 28, 2014

brentb636 said:
S&W 3913/4 Lady Smith .

funny...i was looking at buying a 3913 just yesterday.

sell me one!!

Overboost44 · Aug 28, 2014

beretta_maven said:
Sig P238 (w/ extended mag)
Colt Govt 380
Kimber Solo 9mm

For other than pocket carry:

Kahr K9 Elite 9mm - a little heavy and expensive, but great gun

I personally would chose the P238 over the Colt Mustang because it has the same dimensions as the Mustang (very short, two-finger grip), however, with the extended (1 round) mag, the grip becomes about the same as the Colt Govt model 380. But you still have the option of using regular mags for that really short grip if you desire. I used to own a Colt Mustang Pocketlite but sold it years ago in order to buy my Govt 380 specifically for the slightly longer grip.

My Kimber Solo CDP has been flawless and is an absolute joy to shoot, even with 115 gr ammo which it isn't supposed to like.

This man has it. :thumbsup:

I agree with the above. I took out those I was not familiar with and would add the Sig 938.

lilgibby · Aug 28, 2014

bersa thunder .380

Claybreaker 2 · Aug 28, 2014

HK P7 PSP or M8 in 9mm luger. These are definitely a love it or hate it style but I am firmly in the love it camp.

Walther PPK in .380. Mine is stainless so a lot of weight for its size. Hollowpoint feed issues were sorted out through polishing and ammo selection. Its a early 90s Interarms rather than the later S&W. Looking to add a 7.65mm at some point.

Minuteman · Aug 28, 2014

davsco said:
kahr?

Yep. MK9 Elite '98 if you can find one used.

Boberg XR9-S would be second best.

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