Old Corp
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Dang, old tanker - I've been doing my best to ignore the deals out there on these.
I've shot a friend's - great little shooters.
Does anybody make this 9mm? UPDATE at post 38.
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Dang, old tanker - I've been doing my best to ignore the deals out there on these.
I've shot a friend's - great little shooters.
Ranger514
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For a compact, single stack, DA/SA, metal frame, hammer fired 9mm, I'd suggest the Sig P225 A1, but it's a bit big for most pockets. The older model P6, which were W. German duty carry versions sometimes come on the market at affordable prices. It's a better fit for larger hands than the P239. If you want something smaller for a pocket, you need to venture into the subcompact/micro world.
I like that set-up too.....
...but it is getting displaced by guns that seem to have an opposite philosophy. We can hope for a comeback.
...but it is getting displaced by guns that seem to have an opposite philosophy. We can hope for a comeback.
LVSteve
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Another obsolete gun to consider is the Star Firestar and the Firestar Plus (double stack variant). These guns are steel, single action and hammer fired.
To be brutally honest I cannot think of a better and cheaper way to get a good 9mm than to get one of the MANY polymer guns out there. Go look at the CDNN website. The DA/SA hammer fired EAA pistols are stupid cheap. The new Ruger EC9 is very concealable and affordable, as if you want more capacity the new Security 9 fits the bill. Both have INTERNAL hammers.
To be brutally honest I cannot think of a better and cheaper way to get a good 9mm than to get one of the MANY polymer guns out there. Go look at the CDNN website. The DA/SA hammer fired EAA pistols are stupid cheap. The new Ruger EC9 is very concealable and affordable, as if you want more capacity the new Security 9 fits the bill. Both have INTERNAL hammers.
BlackTalonJHP
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If you can give up DA/SA and want a pocketable metal frame 9mm pistol that is in production then
SIG 938
Kahr MK9
Kimber Micro 9
Kimber Solo Carry (recently discontinued)
Rohrbaugh R9 (discontinued and expensive)
Some of the guns listed in this thread are nice but not necessarily pocket friendly.
The CZ 2075 is nice but has a 3 inch barrel and it's 26 oz. Compared to the 3 inch barrel SIG 938 that weighs 16 oz.
For me pocket carry limits are about a pound, roughly the weight of an Airweight J frame .38. Any larger and it doesn't get pocket time.
SIG 938
Kahr MK9
Kimber Micro 9
Kimber Solo Carry (recently discontinued)
Rohrbaugh R9 (discontinued and expensive)
Some of the guns listed in this thread are nice but not necessarily pocket friendly.
The CZ 2075 is nice but has a 3 inch barrel and it's 26 oz. Compared to the 3 inch barrel SIG 938 that weighs 16 oz.
For me pocket carry limits are about a pound, roughly the weight of an Airweight J frame .38. Any larger and it doesn't get pocket time.
RGVshooter
Member
After selling off some guns to finance truck repairs, I find myself lacking in 9mm pistols. I'm about at the point where I'm ready to start looking at replacements. BTW: no particular hurry. I'm still recovering financially.
I do still have my Hi-Power and 92fs for full size pistols. So I'm thinking I'd like to go with a compact. The problem is that I don't think I can find what I want.
Here's what I have in mind:
caliber- 9mm
Small size able to fit in a coat pocket easily.
DA/SA with a hammer.
A single stack mag would be acceptable.
NO PLASTIC! An alloy frame would be good, but steel works.
Does anybody even make something like this anymore?
Edited to add:
I'd like to keep the price reasonable. Hopefully no more than $400-500. But maybe more if I find just the right one.
CZ P-07 compact is a decent option.
If you can bear a 380 acp consider a Beretta mod 84f (very nice pistols)
Kahr K9 is a all steel striker fired pistol of excellent quality and oh lets see... Beretta PX4 storm sub compact, not the compact but the "subcompact" which is smaller yet...
if you really want t be on a budget look into those Spanish made Star BM1 9mm pistols. But you do get what you pay for.....But if it was me? I'd choose either the kahr K9 or Beretta mod 84f
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BearBio
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Try looking in the antique section?
LOL
LOL
mrchuck
Member
Walther PPS 9mm is a quality pistol.
Be sure to check it out!
Be sure to check it out!
bigwheelzip
Absent Comrade
You guys generally mean pants pocket, but the OP means coat pocket.
I'm not a cocked and locked guy .....but as a 1911 guy the Sig 938 might be right for you.
It is DAO instead of DA/SA, but the Bond Arms Bullpup/Boberg XR9 should workAfter selling off some guns to finance truck repairs, I find myself lacking in 9mm pistols. I'm about at the point where I'm ready to start looking at replacements. BTW: no particular hurry. I'm still recovering financially.
I do still have my Hi-Power and 92fs for full size pistols. So I'm thinking I'd like to go with a compact. The problem is that I don't think I can find what I want.
Here's what I have in mind:
caliber- 9mm
Small size able to fit in a coat pocket easily.
DA/SA with a hammer.
A single stack mag would be acceptable.
NO PLASTIC! An alloy frame would be good, but steel works.
Does anybody even make something like this anymore?
Edited to add:
I'd like to keep the price reasonable. Hopefully no more than $400-500. But maybe more if I find just the right one.
The original Boberg is also available with a longer barrel - 4.2" vs. 3.35"
OP
Grayfox
US Veteran
Wow! A lot more out there than I thought. 
Thanks for all the suggestions. I happen to like Sigs and right now the P239 is very appealing. However, I'm not sure if I want to pay that price.
I'd also really like to get one in my hands to see if it really is what I'm looking for. But then, I can say that about any of them.
Anyway, I now have an idea of what to look for. So I'll keep my eyes open and watch for the right gun at the right price.
Thanks everybody!
Thanks for all the suggestions. I happen to like Sigs and right now the P239 is very appealing. However, I'm not sure if I want to pay that price.
I'd also really like to get one in my hands to see if it really is what I'm looking for. But then, I can say that about any of them. Anyway, I now have an idea of what to look for. So I'll keep my eyes open and watch for the right gun at the right price.
Thanks everybody!
Ranger514
Member
The P239 is a fine handgun, just do yourself a favor and try the P225 A1 in your hand before you decide. They're very similar is size, and identical in function, but the grip on the P225 is better IMO, and points better. Good luck in your search. BTW: A couple of months ago, I saw a P225 A1 that was NIB at a LGS for $709. That's the best price I could find after looking online.
I saw your comment :
" Years ago I had a 3914 which I now regret selling. But I know those are getting hard to find and darned expensive."
Not really! I have picked up two, a 3914 and a 3953, here on the Forum classifieds during this year - both were less than $400.00. My son just picked a 59 locally for $250.00.
Deals are out there, it seems everyone wants plastic these days.
" Years ago I had a 3914 which I now regret selling. But I know those are getting hard to find and darned expensive."
Not really! I have picked up two, a 3914 and a 3953, here on the Forum classifieds during this year - both were less than $400.00. My son just picked a 59 locally for $250.00.
Deals are out there, it seems everyone wants plastic these days.
OP
Grayfox
US Veteran
UPDATE: Well, once in a while even a blind pig finds an acorn. Yesterday I managed to trade my way into a LNIB Sig P239. Both the seller and I were happy with the deal and best of all, I'm not out any cash. 
Its a little bit bigger and heavier than I expected, but it does feel good in my hand. I like Sigs. I already own a P220 and have shot the P226. The P239 is considerably smaller. I think this is going to work out quite well.
Now the bad news. It came with two mags, but I wanted at least one more. Sig discontinued this gun a couple of years ago and extra magazines are all but impossible to find. Even Sig no longer lists them on their website. And all the usual suspects are also out. You can find a few on GB and other auction sites, but they want around $80 as a starting bid. Just on a hunch, I went down to a LGS and sure enough, they had some. Brand new in the wrap. They were $49 each, but that's still a lot better than on the internet. So I bought two, bringing my total to four.
Unfortunately, the weather forecast is for rain the rest of the week. So it'll probably be next week before i get a chance to try it out.
On the bright side, I did find what I was looking for and did it without spending a small fortune. I'm happy.
Yesterday I managed to trade my way into a LNIB Sig P239. Both the seller and I were happy with the deal and best of all, I'm not out any cash. Its a little bit bigger and heavier than I expected, but it does feel good in my hand. I like Sigs. I already own a P220 and have shot the P226. The P239 is considerably smaller. I think this is going to work out quite well.
Now the bad news. It came with two mags, but I wanted at least one more. Sig discontinued this gun a couple of years ago and extra magazines are all but impossible to find. Even Sig no longer lists them on their website. And all the usual suspects are also out. You can find a few on GB and other auction sites, but they want around $80 as a starting bid.
Just on a hunch, I went down to a LGS and sure enough, they had some. Brand new in the wrap. They were $49 each, but that's still a lot better than on the internet. So I bought two, bringing my total to four. Unfortunately, the weather forecast is for rain the rest of the week. So it'll probably be next week before i get a chance to try it out.
On the bright side, I did find what I was looking for and did it without spending a small fortune. I'm happy.
ColbyBruce
Member
Grayfox, a Sig pistol should work in the rain, half of the twelve I still own have. A Sig customer service rep told me last week that P239 parts kits and magazines should be back in stock soon.
Great. The 239 always interested me but I never found one at an attractive price when I was looking. The 938 is smaller and lighter but if you’re happy with your current small-and-light battery that doesn’t matter. Really, the only other logical choice you had was the 3913/3914/CS9, and since our friends in Springfield feel like they can’t be bothered to support these models that kind of takes a little of the fun out of that option. Good luck with the 239! 
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