GoGoGadget
Deplorable Member
A few weeks ago, I decided to hop on the Pocket 9 bandwagon. After handling several contenders that were available at my local shops (Keltec PF-9, Ruger LC-9, Walther PPS, etc.), I chose the Nano. I really liked the PPS also, but it really is a much larger gun. Had I been able to locate a Kahr CM-9 locally, or if the M&P Shield or Sig 938 were on the MD Roster, I may have made a different choice.
In reading Internet reviews and lurking other forums, the consensus on the Nano is pretty good, if not mixed. Some don't like the ergos ("boxy" and top heavy) - neither are an issue for me, I like the looks and it balances well with a loaded mag and a firm grip. Also, it seems that some people have had issues feeding cheap 115 grain FMJ. So of course, after I picked it up last Friday, I immediately headed to the range with a Walmart Party Mix, as well as some "good" 124g ammo.
I had no problems with any ammo. I ran about 120 rounds - no issues of any kind. It took a while to get a feel for the loooong DAO-type trigger pull. But once I did, I was able to hit Minute-of-Forehead at about 30 feet easy.
For me, the Nano is fairly easy to shoot despite it's small size and pinky dangle. It seems way easier to shoot than, say, a Ruger LCP, or even a Keltec PF-9, IMO. Follow-up shots are a pleasure as the Nano falls back on target nicely in my hand.
Construction seems very good. The slide fits very snug on the frame. There are no external controls on any kind, except for the mag release (which I reversed for lefty operation). Mine only came with one mag, which sucks. The mags are very nice, though - all metal. There is no slide release, the only way to release the slide is to slingshot it.
The ammo that I shot is listed below - most accurate listed first:
Winchester 124g NATO
S&B 115g FMJ
Speer Lawman 124g FMJ
Federal Champion 115g FMJ
Tula 115g Steel FMJ
WWB
In reading Internet reviews and lurking other forums, the consensus on the Nano is pretty good, if not mixed. Some don't like the ergos ("boxy" and top heavy) - neither are an issue for me, I like the looks and it balances well with a loaded mag and a firm grip. Also, it seems that some people have had issues feeding cheap 115 grain FMJ. So of course, after I picked it up last Friday, I immediately headed to the range with a Walmart Party Mix, as well as some "good" 124g ammo.
I had no problems with any ammo. I ran about 120 rounds - no issues of any kind. It took a while to get a feel for the loooong DAO-type trigger pull. But once I did, I was able to hit Minute-of-Forehead at about 30 feet easy.
For me, the Nano is fairly easy to shoot despite it's small size and pinky dangle. It seems way easier to shoot than, say, a Ruger LCP, or even a Keltec PF-9, IMO. Follow-up shots are a pleasure as the Nano falls back on target nicely in my hand.
Construction seems very good. The slide fits very snug on the frame. There are no external controls on any kind, except for the mag release (which I reversed for lefty operation). Mine only came with one mag, which sucks. The mags are very nice, though - all metal. There is no slide release, the only way to release the slide is to slingshot it.
The ammo that I shot is listed below - most accurate listed first:
Winchester 124g NATO
S&B 115g FMJ
Speer Lawman 124g FMJ
Federal Champion 115g FMJ
Tula 115g Steel FMJ
WWB
Who knows.. I have learned to not take what I read in the Internetz too seriously.
