DefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum - View Single Post - Why can't "they" make a 9mm the size of the Ruger LCP?

cvhoss · July 9th, 2008, 04:42 AM

I'm no engineer either, but my best guess would have to do with the 380 operating at a max of 21,500psi while the 9mm operates at a max of 35,000psi.

While it may not be possible to make an LCP sized gun in 9mm, the Kahr PM-9 comes pretty close though it weighs twice as much (there's that pressure thing again).

Hoss

July 9th, 2008, 04:42 AM	#2
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,762	I'm no engineer either, but my best guess would have to do with the 380 operating at a max of 21,500psi while the 9mm operates at a max of 35,000psi. While it may not be possible to make an LCP sized gun in 9mm, the Kahr PM-9 comes pretty close though it weighs twice as much (there's that pressure thing again). Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site