What options do I have for a single stack 9mm?

[Stopsign32v]

Well I will be getting a S&W single stack 9mm but I have no idea what there is offered. I will be carrying it AIWB and IWB so it will mainly be a carry piece in the summer but also a range toy.

So what are my options? I started looking and saw the 3913, 3914, 3953, 6964.... Good grief!

So what are all the options and differences? Seems pretty crazy.

If ANYONE has one they might part with that would fit my bill, please PM me as well. This place never lets me down!

 

[Maddog 521]

CS9 is another you should be considering. Some say the CS9 is the ultimate concealed carry weapon. Have fun in your search.

 

[armorer951]

Here's an incomplete listing....

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-smith-wesson-semi-automatic-models/

 

[Stopsign32v]

CS9 is another you should be considering. Some say the CS9 is the ultimate concealed carry weapon. Have fun in your search.

I don't want it too small. I'd like to get a full grip while having it about the size of a Glock 43 with a +2 baseplate. Not sure where that lands me. Holding any of these in person is practically impossible for me it seems.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Here's an incomplete listing....

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-smith-wesson-semi-automatic-models/

Thank you for that armorer951!!!!!!!

 

[Sevens]

Needs to be a single stack, and assuming that you require a 3rd Gen... and you want to have enough grip to hold and it will be carried IWB.

Seems like 3913 is exactly where you should land. More so than the 3914, which not only seems to be a bit harder to find, but will be less wear-resistant.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Needs to be a single stack, and assuming that you require a 3rd Gen... and you want to have enough grip to hold and it will be carried IWB.

Seems like 3913 is exactly where you should land. More so than the 3914, which not only seems to be a bit harder to find, but will be less wear-resistant.

That's what continuous searching on the internet shows. Nothing but good things to say.

I wonder if putting a WTT thread up with my nice 3" 629-1 for a 3913/3914 would bring up any nice ones?

 

[Sevens]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/510246-s-w-3913-a.html

Not me, I don't know the guy. But I just saw this a second ago.

I am familiar with the market... in your position, I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Appreciate it man, not sure how I missed that one. I'll shoot him a PM and keep it in mind.

 

[oldman10mm]

908,908S,909,19 varieties of 39XX series,CS9's.

40 single stacks are pretty nice too,4013.4014,4053,4054,CS40's.

 

[franzas]

the 39XX series is single stack. 59XX and 69XX are double.

see this thread for size comparisons
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/507432-3913-vs-cs9.html

 

[Stopsign32v]

the 39XX series is single stack. 59XX and 69XX are double.

see this thread for size comparisons
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/507432-3913-vs-cs9.html

Thanks man! That helps a lot. I think the CS9 might be a hair smaller than I'm looking for.

 

[Mike in Reedley]

I bought a 3913 when they first came out and carried it for 20 years or so as my LE bug and off duty. About two years before I retired, our agency transitioned from 4566 to M&P 45's. I retired the 3913 and bought a Kahr CW9 and shortly after that bought a P9 as well.

If a non 3900 series is an option, look at the Kahr; they have the same capacity as a 3913, are lighter, axis of bore sits lower in your hand, less sharp edges, lifetime warranty, and a new CW9 can be had for less than a decent used 3900 series gun. I wonder how much longer Smith will maintain or replace the parts for third generation autos, if they're doing so at all?

 

[Inusuit]

I like my Kahr P9. And my Pistola Makarova, but I suppose by 9 mm you want 9MM Luger/NATO/Parabellum etc.

 

[Stopsign32v]

If a non 3900 series is an option, look at the Kahr; they have the same capacity as a 3913, are lighter, axis of bore sits lower in your hand, less sharp edges, lifetime warranty, and a new CW9 can be had for less than a decent used 3900 series gun. I wonder how much longer Smith will maintain replace the parts for third generation autos, if they're doing so at all?

I was actually just looking at that for an option...

 

[grcoffman104]

CS9 is another you should be considering. Some say the CS9 is the ultimate concealed carry weapon. Have fun in your search.

CS9 with its 908 brother
I use finger extension on the cs9 mags so I don't confusion
With the 908 as the short ones won't cross over to the 908

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[Mike in Reedley]

I like my Kahr P9. And my Pistola Makarova, but I suppose by 9 mm you want 9MM Luger/NATO/Parabellum etc.

The Kahr P9 is a 9mm x 19mm, Luger, Parabellum, etc pistol. A CW9 or P9 weighs 15 oz., while a 3913 weighs ten ounces more at 25 oz. The Kahr is lighter than all non aluminum alloy J frames. Mine are loaded with BB +P, which have quite a bit of snap. Don't miss the 3913 at all, but wouldn't want to sell it. I still like carrying my 640 Pro Series loaded with BB +P 158 L SWC HP .38, though it's heavier and has less capacity. Old habits die hard.

 

[inspcalahan]

Carried a 3913 as my first dedicated off-duty gun when I first started my career. Absolutely a fantastic 9mm for CCW use. Light, big enough, reliable and accurate - overall a great pistol.

That all said - if you're at the stage looking to see what all is out there, you'd be remiss if you didn't hit up a range and rent a Sig P239 or P225.

The new offering from Sig bringing the P225 back - the 225A1 - is probably the finest new production single stack 9mm going (unless 1911's are your thing - that changes everything).

 

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[Maddog 521]

I've got one of each. Great guns aren't they.

CS9 with its 908 brother
I use finger extension on the cs9 mags so I don't confusion
With the 908 as the short ones won't cross over to the 908

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