Looking for a slimmer frame 9mm

[Guntech]

Best feeling 9mm is the Hi-power hands down, you can het Hi-power copies (FEG, etc...) in the neighborhood of $200-$400, though I prefer the original Brownings... Fabrique National is also one of the orig contract mfg and they can be had for $500

Other considerations:
Sig P6 or P225
Sig P228/P229
SA or Kimber 1911, I've seen these from $700-$850, it's more than $700 but for $150 more, you get what you want

Like my 1970 Browning Hi-Power Made in Belgium that STILL FIRES JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER THAN MY NEW GUNS =D Go with the Hi-Power! (Mine has target sites)

[dfletcher]

There's an article in the current (August) Shooting Times magazine on this subject. They list the Kahr PM9, Glock 26, Para Carry 9 and the Walther PPS as being small and thin and show the Walther as having the thinnest grip.

[goathead]

Beretta PX4 Strom in 9MM

[fireblast713]

Sig P6! - try holding one, mine feels like it was made to fit my hand.

[saki302]

I favor the Glock grip, but check out the XD pistols. Most folks who don't like the Glock grip seem to like the XD grip better (and vice versa).

-Dave

[Bongos]

There's an article in the current (August) Shooting Times magazine on this subject. They list the Kahr PM9, Glock 26, Para Carry 9 and the Walther PPS as being small and thin and show the Walther as having the thinnest grip.

I'm not sure of Shooting Times, but must gun mags lik Guns & Ammo, Special Weapons, etc... get paid for good review on Guns through advertisement so beware, don't beleive in everything you read, there is enough members on this forum whom actually own these firearms to contest, I have personally owned the Kahr K9 and it is a nice reliable gun, that said, I currently have two custom Hi-Powers.. nothing wrong with the K9, I just prefer the Hi-Powers. I also own a nice 9mm 1911.

[Black Majik]

Start searching for a P220 9mm. Thin, fullsize and $700 or under.

[Moonclip]

Star BM, one was on the for sale forum last week. Or maybe a Star B or Super B. Very slim.

[dfletcher]

I'm not sure of Shooting Times, but must gun mags lik Guns & Ammo, Special Weapons, etc... get paid for good review on Guns through advertisement so beware, don't beleive in everything you read, there is enough members on this forum whom actually own these firearms to contest, I have personally owned the Kahr K9 and it is a nice reliable gun, that said, I currently have two custom Hi-Powers.. nothing wrong with the K9, I just prefer the Hi-Powers. I also own a nice 9mm 1911.

Actually I didn't read much of the article - I don't have much interest in poly/plastic guns in general, the Para was kind of neat though. But since the question was about slim 9 mm options and judging by the pictures, the Walther was pretty slim, I figured editorial license aside the OP might want to take a look. I have a like for the BHP, have a 70's target version and a current manufacture in 40 S & W.

[What Just Happened?]

CZ 75 with the slim aluminum grips.

[C_1]

slim 9mm

Do you want a slim 9mm because you have small hands? Or do you want it so it would be easier to carry?

Did you want an exposed hammer, with a decocker or safety? Or did you want a striker fired polymer pistol?

What are you going to use it for (home defense, plinking, etc)?

But if anything, I think the best slim 9mm is the Kahr CW9 ($533). Very slim (0.9 in width), lightweight (20-ish oz), 7/8 round single stack mag, accurate and reliable (after 200 round break-in). Its the cheapest Kahr, so check out their other models/series if interested.

Another suggestion would be to get a grip reduction on the Glock you already have.

There are also handguns with interchangable grip backstraps, palm swells, or grip panels.

Here's a list I composed while looking for guns for small hands:

Beretta Px4 Storm
Browning Hi-Power
Desert "Baby" Eagle (semi-compact)
Bersa Thunder 9
CZ P-01
FNP-9
Kahr CW9/P9/K9/PM9
KelTec P11/PF-9
H&K P7M8/P2000/USPc
Ruger SR9
S&W 3913/M&P9
Sig P6/P220/P225/P239
Springfield XD9/EMP
Taurus PT111
Walter P99

[Gunm]

KelTec P11/PF-9, Ruger SR9, Walther PPS (also the Beretta PX4 Storm SC) are not available to mere mortals in our beautiful state of California, unless through PPT. But the Glock series SF (San Francisco?) are available, and so is the Walther P99C.

[ar15barrels]

the Glock series SF (San Francisco?)

Short Frame

[saki302]

Start searching for a P220 9mm. Thin, fullsize and $700 or under.

Maybe if you find a trashed one. With the chance of finding one in CA, much less nationwide, I expect the mark-up to be steep.

-Dave

PS- I do have one, not selling it!

[Moonclip]

Start searching for a P220 9mm. Thin, fullsize and $700 or under.

Aren't these a good bit thicker than a P225 or a P239? I'd like a P220 .38super myself.