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  • CandG
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    • Apr 2014
    • 16970

    Suggestions for smallest 9mm

    I'm looking for a new 9mm to add to my CCW. This one will have a very specific purpose - I'm only going to wear it in a belly-band while running/exercising. I'm happy with my G29 and G36 for all other purposes, but they are too big/heavy to wear while running.

    Here's what I have in mind:
    -I don't really care about the action type or if it has a safety or not. Hammer or striker, either way.
    -I don't care about capacity, I'm happy with 6rd mags for this purpose.
    -Size and weight is the primary deciding factor, the smaller and lighter, the better.
    -Reliable.
    -For price, I'd like to keep it less than $600 for a used one, or $750 for a new one.

    Some pistols I've already been considering: Kahr PM9/CM9, Beretta Nano, G43 (but I'll never find one of those in my price range), open to any other suggestions. Off-roster is fine as long as it's available on the market within my budget. Thanks!
    Settle down, folks. The new "ghost gun" regulations probably don't do what you think they do.


  • #2
    559BearDown
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2014
    • 1555

    M&P Shield. Not the smallest or lightest, but small & relatively light.

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    • #3
      Mute
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      • Oct 2005
      • 8599

      I really like my Sig 938. I prefer it over the M&P Shield and the G43.
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      • #4
        tanks
        Veteran Member
        • Dec 2014
        • 4038

        Originally posted by Mute
        I really like my Sig 938. I prefer it over the M&P Shield and the G43.
        He is not going to find one for $650 - $750.
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        • #5
          Title1guy
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2015
          • 1381

          I know you were looking for a 9mm, but an LCP (.380) is hard to beat for running.

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          • #6
            Subotai
            I need a LIFE!!
            • Jun 2010
            • 11289

            Shield with a safety. If it bounces around, it's a bit safer.
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            • #7
              Rhyme_merchant
              Member
              • Dec 2014
              • 248

              LC9S?

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              • #8
                7008gun
                Member
                • Feb 2012
                • 335

                If you could spend more ? SA EMP

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                • #9
                  BoJackUSMC
                  Calguns Addict
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 7091

                  Kimber solo... lighter than G43 and 9mm..
                  My coworker carries solo and nice little backup 9mm.

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                  • #10
                    CandG
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                    • Apr 2014
                    • 16970

                    Originally posted by Title1guy
                    I know you were looking for a 9mm, but an LCP (.380) is hard to beat for running.
                    Fair point, at 12oz loaded, it would definitely be a big improvement over my next-smallest pistol, the G36 which is 27oz loaded, almost a full pound heavier. I think I'd be willing to sacrifice a couple more ounces to bump it up to 9mm though
                    Settle down, folks. The new "ghost gun" regulations probably don't do what you think they do.


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                    • #11
                      Calico1404
                      Veteran Member
                      • Jan 2016
                      • 3401

                      Kahr, CW9 or PM9

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                      • #12
                        Monster
                        Member
                        • Apr 2010
                        • 463

                        CCY

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                        • #13
                          P5Ret
                          Calguns Addict
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 6400

                          Ruger lcr in 9mm. A bit bigger than a small autoloader, but the light weight makes up for it.

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                          • #14
                            hermosabeach
                            I need a LIFE!!
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 19869

                            A used LC9 - should be under $400 - closer to $300
                            Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED

                            Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)

                            Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET

                            Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
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                            • #15
                              desertjosh
                              Calguns Addict
                              • May 2011
                              • 5749

                              Originally posted by Title1guy
                              I know you were looking for a 9mm, but an LCP (.380) is hard to beat for running.
                              This. The LCP is so freaking light I forget it's there
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