Competition for Glock 43

[ap3572001]

I have a G43 that I occasionally carry off duty. I am mostly into full size handguns and don't follow subcompacts that much. ( I still think that a J frame .38 is as good if not better choice ). What other 9mm handguns are out there that are in the same category as a G43?

[kozumasbullitt]

Kahr PM9

[TheYellowDart]

Springfield XDS
S&W Shield

[SkyHawk]

Shield NTS
Xds
Lc9s Pro
PPS
Nano

[Saym14]

Walter PPS
HK P30SKS

[SkyHawk]

OP better specify what he means by "same category as G43"

Do you mean single stack striker fired 9mm, or just 'compact handgun', or ?

Because I'm seeing some guns mentioned here that I would not consider the same category as G43 (ie single stack striker fired 9mm subcompact with no external safety)

[Title1guy]

Sig P938-Hammer-fired with safety.
Kahr CM9 (Cheaper version of PM9)
Kel-Tec PF-9

[ap3572001]

OP better specify what he means by "same category as G43" on and off roster.

Do you mean single stack striker fired 9mm, or just 'compact handgun', or ?

Because I'm seeing some guns mentioned here that I would not consider the same category as G43 (ie single stack striker fired 9mm subcompact with no external safety)

I meant a 9mm same size and same reliability. On and off roster.

[Spyder]

The earlier Kahr stainless framed 9mm is a great option. Look for an Elite '98 or an Elite '03 K9 or MK9.
I carried a K40 Elite '03 for many years and it was a damned fine carry gun. I went to a G43 for various reasons, and I still miss that little K40 all the time.

[sigstroker]

SIG 290
Beretta Nano

There's just a boatload of them introduced since concealed carry got popular.

[tnlrat37]

Love my Walther pps m2, shoots like a full size, breaks down same as a Glock. Ergos are great. I have a G42 and 26 that just sit in the safe.

[olhunter]

Here you go -

http://www.gunsandammo.com/handguns/compacts/single-stack-9mm-shootout/

The Glock, Taurus Slim and Walther PPS came out on top.

And the Taurus is like $300.

[rodblder]

None will beat the reliability of your Glock.....

[tacos3]

Springfield EMP 3". My current carry gun.

[m98]

None will beat the reliability of your Glock.....

Is that why the new military handgun is a p320? And glocks poor sportsmanship sore loser mentality planning a lawsuit against the us govt��