Presently my CCW pistol is a KelTec P32. I am looking for something with a little more stopping power specifically for CCW at church. However I still need whatever I carry to be very concealable for that application.

A used CS9 costs about what the KelTec 9mm cost new. I don't mind buying used if the reliability is there. Any thought on this particular model for my proposed application?

Presently my CCW pistol is a KelTec P32. I am looking for something with a little more stopping power specifically for CCW at church. However I still need whatever I carry to be very concealable for that application.

A used CS9 costs about what the KelTec 9mm cost new. I don't mind buying used if the reliability is there. Any thought on this particular model for my proposed application?

Hi Walnutred,
Between the P32 and CS9 I'd go for the CS9.
It should be easier for you to shoot well with it and more powerful.
It hides about as well and should work fine with ammo it likes.
I feel like a person should carry as much gun as he can shoot. If you ever have the need for it you wont regret it.
Good luck
Mike

Put CS9 into the find feature above and you will get a lot of information. The CS9 is a very good CCW pistol.

Thanks, as suggested I did a search and it looks like the CS9 is getting pretty good reviews on this forum for a CCW pistol. For the record though I'm comparing the CS9 to the KelTec P-11, not the P32 I currently carry. The S&W seems just slightly bulkier, but not enough so to make a real difference. It looks like the reliability is ther with the S&W as well.

The CS9 is a winner in every regard! I have one and think very highly of it as well as my 3913. There is a 1911 SC calling my name so I might look at selling my CS9 if you would be interested.Anyway you cannot go wrong with any of the 3rd Generation S&W compacts for CCW. They are accurate beyond belief, reliable, and they feed everything I have put into them. Get one soon and you'll see what we are talking about!
Randy

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/S_W_CHIEF_9MM.html

That's the one I was thinking of ordering. With shipping and transfer it comes out to $350 out the door. About $40 more than a new Keltec P11 out the door. I've handled a SC9 in the past and thought it had potential, I was just not willing to pay the going rate for a new one. These trade-ins are another matter though.

Kel-Tecs can be terrific values or major disappointments. The CS9 is a much higher quality pistol and I'd go that direction if I were you.

It's hard for me to believe, but I've had my CS-9 for about 10 years now. During that time it has cycled thousands of rounds without a malfunction. It is also easy to shoot and surprisingly accurate with about anything you care to shoot through it. I can't say enough good things about these little pistols. Kel-Tec's on the other hand I've personally witnessed experiencing some fairly severe problems. Go with the CS-9 and don't look back. You won't be disappointed.

HRF

You could have a little more firepower going to a CS40 or CS45. I've heard a 3913 is a little better pistol quality wise, with the CS series being more of an economy line.

I've had my CS9 for almost 10 years (I think it was recently introduced at that time). Its a TDA model. I guess they're also available in (or can be converted to) DAO. But as for me, I wouldn't change a thing.

The last time I took it out to shoot (plinking on a friend's hilly/wooded lot), my buddies were really surprised as how accurate the CS9 is.

In my opinion you can't go wrong with the CS9.

walnutred:

In the past I've owned both the KT P11 & KT P32. Both pistols are sold now, but both functioned perfectly for me while I had them...

I also have several 3gS pistols, one of which is the CS9, and I can promise you that after you shoot a CS9 vs the KT P11 you will have absolutely no problem discerning which pistol is the keeper.

I bought my KT P11 new, and it was inaccurate beyond 7 yards or so. Also every time I pulled the slide back it was like sandpaper grinding on sandpaper. Of course I only paid $225 out the door, and for the money it was a very good value, and a very good firearm.

The 3gS CS9 last retailed for over $700.00. The pistol is quality built, and fits MY hands perfectly.. Some folks do NOT like the feel of the grips, so be sure and hold one if possible before you buy. The CS9, as with all the 3gS pistols has a reputation for absolute reliability, and at my house JOB ONE for a self defense firearm is RELIABILITY...

I am so pleased with my CS9 that I recently added the slightly larger CS45 to my little stash, and I love it too..

The 3gS CS series of pistols are quality built, reliable as a stone, and absolutely wonderful choices, IF the grips work for you.

I bought my NIB CS9 from www.Perkiomengunworks.com in Tennessee, and they are fine folks to deal with.. You might check them out.

Best Wishes,

Jesse

P.S. Here's a photo of my LS and CS9. I bought both NIB recently.

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Go for the CS9 and don't look back.My CS9 was my first Semi-Auto from a 17 year history of double action revolver shooting.It is realiable beyond belief,after approx 2000 rounds not one FTF or FTE.I added night sights and had the S+W armorers covert it to DAO,which is my personal preference,and got custom delrin grips as the Hogue rubber grips print out in CC mode.I also got mine from the same gentlemen as Jesse.Finnaly the CS9 is dead on accurate...God Bless and Merry Christmas......Mike

The CS series is not an "economy line".

I guess I should have clarified, the CS line has some plastic parts to save money. It used MIM. The CS line was built for the LE market, and did not include frills. It was also sold to the consumer market. It is not a criticism of the line.