Guns That Fit This Profile

McPatrickClan · May 3rd, 2008, 10:55 PM

*Chambered for 9mm
*Compact size (no bigger than say an XD subcompact)
*Grip Safety

The only ones I have come up with are the Kimbers that fit this profile, the Springfield EMP and the XD9 subcompact.

Any others I am forgetting?

JD · May 3rd, 2008, 11:38 PM

You're missing the STI LS9, Rogue, Escort, and Off Duty models.

Oh, there's also the Wilson Combat Sentinel Compact.

FallenPhoenix · May 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM

Have you looked at the offerings from Para?

JD · May 3rd, 2008, 11:45 PM

Oh, that's right, Para has the PDA 9mm, Carry 9, and Hawg9

Defensor · May 4th, 2008, 12:10 AM

I own a Hawg 9 and it's a nice little gun. Took me about 300-400 rounds through it though before it started to run nicely, was a pain breaking in.

Dave

McPatrickClan · May 4th, 2008, 01:26 AM

You guys are right- the STIs are a nice one to consider as is the Para Hawg. Forgot about both of those makers.

The Wilson Combat is, of course, fantastic. I forgot about it twice: before I opened the thread and then after I saw the nearly $2,500 price tag! :)

klx9mm · May 4th, 2008, 02:01 AM

check out the bersa ultra compact 9. not "grip safety" but has thumb safety/decocker.

strider72 · May 4th, 2008, 03:39 AM

Not a big fan of the grip safety myself, you're certainly limiting your choices with that spec. You're losing the CZ compacts/PO1, Glock 19/26, SIG 228/229, S&W M&P compact, Kahr's K9/P9 series, and so on. Carried a Glock 19 for almost a decade and haven't needed a grip safety yet. IMHO.

ccw9mm · May 4th, 2008, 05:05 AM

Kimber Aegis 9mm. Para Ordnance Carry 9, or Para PDA 9.

A couple weeks ago, I played around with a Para PDA 9. The ergonomics and grip angle all felt wonderful, though the short (and sharp) backstrap dug into the base of my hand. Otherwise, it was a perfect fit. Easy to manipulate controls (lefty), slide, magazines. Comfortable. Did not shoot it, but it would be on my short list of 9mm pistols of the 1911 style platform.

markman · May 4th, 2008, 07:53 AM

Just curious, why the grip safety?

May 3rd, 2008, 10:55 PM	#1
McPatrickClan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East of Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 283	Guns That Fit This Profile Chambered for 9mm Compact size (no bigger than say an XD subcompact) *Grip Safety The only ones I have come up with are the Kimbers that fit this profile, the Springfield EMP and the XD9 subcompact. Any others I am forgetting?

May 3rd, 2008, 11:38 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,026	You're missing the STI LS9, Rogue, Escort, and Off Duty models. Oh, there's also the Wilson Combat Sentinel Compact. __________________ On "Vacation" till thing settle down with the little guy. Garrett Matthew _______, 8lbs 4oz. 21" 11-25-08

May 3rd, 2008, 11:45 PM	#4
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,026	Oh, that's right, Para has the PDA 9mm, Carry 9, and Hawg9 __________________ On "Vacation" till thing settle down with the little guy. Garrett Matthew _______, 8lbs 4oz. 21" 11-25-08

May 4th, 2008, 02:01 AM	#7
klx9mm Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 104	check out the bersa ultra compact 9. not "grip safety" but has thumb safety/decocker. __________________ Bersa UC 9mm KelTec PF9 Beretta 21A .22 Savage MKII .22 Ruger 10/22 Crickett .22 Maverick 12ga

May 4th, 2008, 03:39 AM	#8
strider72 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Alabama Posts: 123	Not a big fan of the grip safety myself, you're certainly limiting your choices with that spec. You're losing the CZ compacts/PO1, Glock 19/26, SIG 228/229, S&W M&P compact, Kahr's K9/P9 series, and so on. Carried a Glock 19 for almost a decade and haven't needed a grip safety yet. IMHO. __________________ Glock 19/FEG/FM HiPowers/Keltec P32 for me. When I can't use my 870,N98 or Marlin .30-30 of course...

May 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM	#3
FallenPhoenix Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 63	Have you looked at the offerings from Para?

May 4th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#5
Defensor Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 119	I own a Hawg 9 and it's a nice little gun. Took me about 300-400 rounds through it though before it started to run nicely, was a pain breaking in. Dave

May 4th, 2008, 01:26 AM	#6
McPatrickClan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East of Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 283	You guys are right- the STIs are a nice one to consider as is the Para Hawg. Forgot about both of those makers. The Wilson Combat is, of course, fantastic. I forgot about it twice: before I opened the thread and then after I saw the nearly $2,500 price tag! :)

May 4th, 2008, 05:05 AM	#9
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 6,032	Kimber Aegis 9mm. Para Ordnance Carry 9, or Para PDA 9. A couple weeks ago, I played around with a Para PDA 9. The ergonomics and grip angle all felt wonderful, though the short (and sharp) backstrap dug into the base of my hand. Otherwise, it was a perfect fit. Easy to manipulate controls (lefty), slide, magazines. Comfortable. Did not shoot it, but it would be on my short list of 9mm pistols of the 1911 style platform. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Reports: CZ P01 pt1, pt2. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Tip: Use the <search> feature.

May 4th, 2008, 07:53 AM	#10
markman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N IL Posts: 47	Just curious, why the grip safety? __________________ "If you need it and don't have it, you might never need it again" As Clint Smith has observed "Concealed handguns are socially acceptable mainly because no one knows we have them."

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