Small handgun options

[Balance]

Hey, I'm looking for a restricted small, reliable semi auto handgun. The smallest semi auto I have right now is a glock 17. What options do I have here? If anyone can share some pictures comparing sizes I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

 

[KingScott]

If u want to stay completely factory boberg xr9 Is a nice piece , pricey to boot I found it a tad to small for me hands so I sold mine ....otherwise if you don't mind changing out the barrel and like your glock try g 19

 

[dogzilla]

HK P7, proven reliability, accurate as all hell

 

[FAQMAT]

G19

 

[merc]

The boberg or Hk p7 is about the smallest you'll get. The p7 is a great handgun but very expensive.

 

[silverfoxdj]

G19

^^^^ This fits the bill or a 22 in maybe a Browning Buckmark , or Browning 1911 is it for hand size or overall?

 

[jperos]

HK P2000 is pretty small. I just hate the pinocchio barrel.

 

[KidGlock]

G 26 / browning 1911 compact

 

[Rackem87]

Walther P99 or 1911 Commander size.

 

[Pistolwhiptricks]

Makarov

 

[caramel]

G19 and P99 are the 2 smallest i own... JP.

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[Gnome75]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...orinco-PPN-(-PPK-)-380ACP-Restricted-with-box

Smallest gun I have seen in Canada other than derringers.

 

[Chizzy]

You might consider a Dan Wesson CBOB 1911 Commander type chambered in 45 A.C.P. or 10 mm. I believe you would be looking at the used market for this.

Regards,

Chizzy

 

[gdawg]

The Boberg is definitely the smallest. Here is a Boberg with a 4.2" barrel in comparison to a Glock with a 3.5" barrel.

The browning 1911 380 is also very small

If you don't need 'the' smallest, or don't want a 380, I'd look at the G19 or P99.

 

[Balance]

I like the boberg, but the reviews about it's reliability scare me.

 

[Balance]

G19 and P99 are the 2 smallest i own... JP.

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The 19 is nice, how much smaller is it than a glock 17? I remember you said it was surprisingly small.

 

[Balance]

What about an hk usp CT or hk45c? They do look similar in size compared to the glock 19.

 

[Magellann]

Beretta 71,

 

[dirtybarry]

Ruger SR9

 

[Still alive]

The smallest package I would ever consider practical for all purposes is definitely the Glock 19. In "normal" form, it holds 15 rds of 9mm, has a 4" barrel and is considered a "compact" pistol. It is simple to use, take apart. The manual of arms is dead easy ( just keep your finger and clothes off the trigger till ready to shoot) and it goes bang everytime. It is lightweight ( the P7 is all metal and butt heavy) and a perfect compromise between a full size gun like a 1911 or even the G17, and the tiny pocket pistol, sub-compact class like the G27 gdawg mentioned. The small guns are hard to shoot, hard to hold and don't even think about getting one in .40 or .45 unless you practice a lot.

I've owned both the G19 and the P7M8 since the late 80s. I still have the G19 and it's the pistol I shoot the most.

The whole point is moot in Canada anyways since 1995 as most people can't have anything shorter than a 4.2" barrel and 10rd mags.
Someone mentioned a Makarov. Ugly with the long nose but a surprisingly good gun! Very accurate and the 9x18 round doesn't kick much from such a compact gun. The trigger is creepy but workable. If you get one, find the Fabarms kit to convert it from a heel mag release and also get the Spetnaz holster. You'll know why when you get one!