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Offline Jerrycup

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recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« on: July 14, 2009, 02:17:44 PM »
I've got a Glock 19, but I'm thinking of a new compact (even more compact) pistol to keep under the car seat...

In Texas, there is a new law permitting carry of a pistol in your car as long as it is concealed. Like my Glock, but want to get something cheaper.  Any recommendations?

I guess I could put the G19 in the car and get another pistol to keep at home. I was thinking something more expendable.

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RE: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 02:30:57 PM »
Jerry, You might consider the Kel Tech 9mm compact. It's well engineered, American made, with good build quality and function. I have the Kel Tech P32, ultra compact .32 ACP. I'm very impressed with it for a small concealment pistol.

http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/pf9.htm

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RE: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 02:56:44 PM »
If you're looking for something 1911 style, then Rock Island Armory makes a 1911compact in 9mm. There's also the SIG P220 Carry. But if you're looking for a beater, look for a STAR 9mm. There's also a Tokerov variant in 9mm kurz (.380).

On the higher end of the spectrun is the Beretta PX4 subcompact. They run about $450. And if you like Glock, take a look at the G26.

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RE: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 03:04:56 PM »
OOps! If you want CHEAP! I mean CHEAAAAAAP then there's the Cobra Patriot I believe it's called. It's a small buger. 10 round mag, made in the USA. From what I've read, it's a pretty reliable pistol once you install a heavier extractor spring and do a bit of polishing.

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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2009, 03:18:02 PM »
I also vote for the Kel Tech.I've got a P38t and it's very compact.I looked at the 9 and it's not much bigger than the 380.I can slip mine in my back pocket no problem.an accurate little bugger to boot.They also have a life time warranty and very good customer service.They'll even send you a new slide spring if you just ask.Go to Ktog .org to learn about them and some good tweeks.
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 04:08:50 PM »
Makrov    9x18, a bit warmer than .380..Small..Accurate...Realitly inexpensive...

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RE: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 04:20:33 PM »
Jerry:

Can't believe you didn't ask me?!  I picked up a Ruger LCP .380 on gunbroker.com.  Perfect pocket pistol/car pistol.  It is Rugers knock-off of the KelTec and should be about a $300-350 item,  depending if new w/ extra mags, vs. used.  If you can find a Sig P239 in 9mm or 40 SW, those are very fine weapons.  Be advised, though -- if you go .380, you won't be able to find ammo unless you have a bro with a sizable stockpile of .380 (and most other) ammo.  Some folks are selling .380's at good prices simply because they can't find ammo.  9mm or 40SW are probably better choices for SD, though, and I have always been partial to SigSauer.

PS:  the Markov is a good suggestion.  I have a local source for the pistol, if not the ammo for the Markov.

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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 05:32:00 PM »
gotta 2nd the makarov,.......cheap buy in, easy to tune as far as the trigger goes. been around long enough to have a good ammmo selection. corbon makes ( or did make ) a pretty decent SD round for it.........

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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2009, 11:32:14 PM »
I have a 380 and a .32 revolver, both are small and could be handy, ...

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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2009, 01:28:48 AM »
KAHR. :)
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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2009, 01:46:43 AM »
Ok tat, I'll bite, - what is KAHR?

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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2009, 02:20:39 AM »
Kahr arms????Sweet small DAO,etc......Also love my Sig p239...but the Kahrs smaller 8)
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RE: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2009, 03:05:18 AM »
Taurus PT111
Kel-Tec PF-9
Kel-Tec P11
Kel-Tec P3AT (380)
Kel-Tec P32 (32)
Bersa Thunder (380)
Ruger LCP (380)
Kahr CW9
Taurus M38 (38 SPL)
Smith & Wesson 442, 637, 638, 642 (38 SPL)

That's about all that comes to mind right now for small but not all are cheap. If its just going to be a truck gun find an old Taurus 4" 38spl. No sence limiting yourself size wise if your not carrying on your hip. JMO
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RE: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2009, 03:30:58 AM »
Agree on the size thing.  A .38 revolver would be a good choice.

Honestly, I wouldn't rule out a full-sized .22LR pistol, something like a Browning Buckmark or Ruger Mark III, as a reasonable pistol to leave in the car.  Ammo is cheaper and you get 10 shots per magazine.  Lots of debate about that, I am sure.  The serious self defense bloggers will say 9 mm is the smallest you should consider.  But in a pinch, the best caliber is the one you have in your hand.  And a .22LR in something like a CCI Stinger will out-perform a .25 cal and most .32 cal loads, particularly if you can place your shots well.  Not sure, but they may even give more penetration than a .380 hp.  Most bad guys won't look at you and think "what the heck, it's only a .22" . . .

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Re: recommendation for 9 mm pistol
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2009, 03:52:21 AM »

Thanks for all the replies. I will review online tonight and maybe make a trip to a gun shop or show this weekend...

Tommy, you may remember that Browning model 1971 .380 pistol I had.  Nice little gun, but it was stolen about five years ago. Never shot it much, but it was accurate and nifty as heck.
I gave away four boxes of .380 JHP ammo to a guy at work a couple months ago, did not realize it was so ridiculously hard to find until after the burst of generosity wore off.
I have about 30 boxes of 9x19 ammo and five Glock magazines. I was thinking that the 9mm would become my "standard". Agree that a nice revolver in .38 would be good, too. Our BIL had a decent short barrel .357 S&W revolver, he wanted me to buy, but I thought it was too bulky, inaccurate, and expensive, although it's a beautifully crafted gun. He's a lot more profit motivated than you. ;-)

So, I am thinking $300 or so (if I went much higher, I'd likely get another Glock) and a simple, reliable 9 mm pistol. I'd like to get SS on Ni plate, it may be outside in the car all the time.
I have seen that Ruger LCP (very neat), some say that its popularity is a major reason .380 ammo is so hard to find.

I know you don't care much for the Glocks, but I bought my G19 about two years ago from a friend who sold it to me for what it cost him way back when ($250 IIRC) , he had moved up to a .40 because of "stopping power".
I have been impressed with it from a pure funcionality view, and it is a small, light package for 15 rounds of decent power.