Best single stack 9mm

My cousin in WA CCW with a Walther CCP. It is a GREAT accurate reliable little pistol. 9 rounds of 9mm are bette than 17 sitting in your dresser... it's no good if you're leaving it at home because it is too bulky or heavy.
 
Phat Eagle said:
My cousin in WA CCW with a Walther CCP. It is a GREAT accurate reliable little pistol. 9 rounds of 9mm are bette than 17 sitting in your dresser... it's no good if you're leaving it at home because it is too bulky or heavy.
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A Glock 26 is smaller and easier to conceal than a CCP and it takes double stack magazines. Single stack pistols are a marketing gimmick...
 
CCP:

Weight 633 g (22.3 oz)
Length 163 mm (6.4 in)
Barrel length 90 mm (3.5 in)
Width 30 mm (1.2 in)
Height 130 mm (5.1 in)

Glock 26 and 43:

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cadgo said:
CCP:

Weight 633 g (22.3 oz)
Length 163 mm (6.4 in)
Barrel length 90 mm (3.5 in)
Width 30 mm (1.2 in)
Height 130 mm (5.1 in)

Glock 26 and 43:

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Short of a deep concealed gun or a backup gun a single stack offers little to no advantage over a double stack. :cheers:
 
Rod said:
S&W 39-2 . . They fit your hand exceptional well and light to carry. . Try one you might like it.
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The 39 is a 40+ yr old design. The hammer, long DA pull, slide mounted safety, relative big size and very tiny, poor sights, IMO makes an iffy choice for a CCW gun.

They are fun to bring out to the range. You don’t see many here since they are 12(6) in their original form.
 
How do you want the poor soul to decide among so many - otherwise pertinent - opinions ?
The best 1911 is the one who fills your hand better, the target with lead and less empties in your wallet.
 
I had a G43 in Canada and although the smallest we have it wasn't my favourite. The P7M8 was really nice and felt a similar size, although weight different.
I like a full size grip single stack myself, in the US the Bersa BP9CC seems to be the perfect size.
 
Still alive said:
The 39 is a 40+ yr old design. The hammer, long DA pull, slide mounted safety, relative big size and very tiny, poor sights, IMO makes an iffy choice for a CCW gun.

They are fun to bring out to the range. You don’t see many here since they are 12(6) in their original form.
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Very light DA pull, the hammer is a plus, a handgun is pointed not aimed so the sights are adequate, the safety is a natural pushes off with the thumb as you grab hold of the gun, easy to use and light, narrow design, total length 7". . Don't discard the 39-2 before you giver it a shot. . The 39-2 has the extractor improvement over the 39.

12-6 is redundant as the OP is moving to Washington State where the the 39-2 would be very available.
 
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Rod said:
Very light DA pull, the hammer is a plus, a handgun is pointed not aimed so the sights are adequate, the safety is a natural pushes off with the thumb as you grab hold of the gun, easy to use and light, narrow design, total length 7". . Don't discard the 39-2 before you giver it a shot. . The 39-2 has the extractor improvement over the 39.

12-6 is redundant as the OP is moving to Washington State where the the 39-2 would be very available.
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Anyone is free to recommend any firearm as they see fit. I respect that the 39-2 is your choice. I also know the OP is planning on carrying in Wash.

Again, my opinion, I just find the 39 an odd choice in 2017 when there are so many better guns out there. The 39 may be an excellent choice in 1980 but there are just better guns now that don’t require compromise. I also understand that a flash/ stress sight picture at close range is all one may get. However, I still believe a high visibility front sight is a benefit. Unless the OP plans on practicing a lot of pointing and not aiming his gun. Pretty sure most IPSC, IDPA, USPSA and 3Gun competitors train to get their sights on target as fast as they can. Again, I understand about reflex and defensive shooting but good low profile sights never hurt whereas poor sights do.

I’m also not sure why a hammer is a plus. I might agree if the gun has a rounded Commander style hammer but a CCW draw with a spur hammer may snag on clothing at an inopportune moment. If you’re worried about a ND, then a DAO striker/ recessed hammer gun may be a better option.

The OP wanted a reliable hassle free firearm. I just think, again, IMHO, that there are too many compromises with the 39 to recommend it. And, yes, I’m old enough to have used one, along with the 59.
 
Go to the nearest Rural King in Washington and you can handle all kinds of goodies. They have great sales and if you want CC smaller compact models available from all manufacturers.
 
Kidd X said:
Short of a deep concealed gun or a backup gun a single stack offers little to no advantage over a double stack. :cheers:
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Mi amigo in Arizona thought the same thing... Until he got there!!! He quickly ditched his G19 and bought a S&W Shield Pro. The weight difference and slight advantage in size made a huge difference when you're trying to CCW in shorts. If you can't get it done in 8+1... you have another mag!
 
Phat Eagle said:
Mi amigo in Arizona thought the same thing... Until he got there!!! He quickly ditched his G19 and bought a S&W Shield Pro. The weight difference and slight advantage in size made a huge difference when you're trying to CCW in shorts. If you can't get it done in 8+1... you have another mag!
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Reloading isn't always an option. The guy with more rounds gets to press the fight longer. Dress around the gun and it becomes a non issue. And yes, CCW is a lifestyle, work around it or don't carry. A G26 still offers more rounds on board and uses full size magazines.

Now this isn't a solution for everyone but it illustrates how easy it is to conceal a full sized pistol let alone a compact or sub compact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3FjM5NDwsY

And another with a small/skinny guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKi7objd3JI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k2aui2q6aY
 
Kidd X said:
Reloading isn't always an option. The guy with more rounds gets to press the fight longer. Dress around the gun and it becomes a non issue. And yes, CCW is a lifestyle, work around it or don't carry. A G26 still offers more rounds on board and uses full size magazines.

Now this isn't a solution for everyone but it illustrates how easy it is to conceal a full sized pistol let alone a compact or sub compact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3FjM5NDwsY

And another with a small/skinny guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKi7objd3JI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k2aui2q6aY
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Can’t argue with the logic of more rounds in the gun is always better. However, stats of civvy personal defense gun encounters rarely reach a full mag’s worth of ammo. I read this a while ago somewhere. Could be different now but don’t know.

I also know PE’s amigo. He is a well trained shooter and extremely fit. If he felt a Shield Pro was enough, you better believe he weighed all his options before doing so. After all, he went down with his G19. IMO, better to carry an adequate gun all of the time than a good gun half of the time. Even the experienced Yanks who carry 24/7 have a summer and winter gun.

Yes, you can certainly dress for the gun. But it does require thought, gear and planning. Sometimes it’s easier to just get the smallest thing you can reasonably shoot and practice lots with it.
 
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