Anxiously await the S&W single stack 9mm

[Fritz52]

Anyone know how much longer I have to wait?

Especially with the recent introduction of Beretta's modestly priced Nano.

I'm not fond of either Ruger's or Kel-Tec's offerings and the Walther PPS and Sig P290 seem a bit over priced for what one's getting.

I love my 442 but I know S&W has an awesome 9mm up their sleeve.

 

[Dragon88]

I'm guessing it will be a Bodyguard 9, but hopefully without the laser.

I had a Kel-Tec PF-9 for a while. I wanted it to be a reliable gun so badly, but it wasn't. The magazine ejected itself under recoil and it had light primer strike issues. Both are "fixable" but destroy your confidence in the gun. A quality pocket-rocket 9mm from S&W would sell pretty well I imagine.

 

[Laddy Smith]

I've got one...

 

[18DAI]

Very nice Laddy Smith!

Based on the last ten years of S&W handguns, I seriously doubt we will see a single stack 9mm as nice as the 3900 series......from S&W anyway. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Laddy Smith]

I've Gotta Keep Movin'

Very nice Laddy Smith!

Based on the last ten years of S&W handguns, I seriously doubt we will see a single stack 9mm as nice as the 3900 series......from S&W anyway. Regards 18DAI.

Trying to stay a step ahead of you since you took away my 4513TSW advantage

Lad

 

[BaldEagle1313]

S&W single stack 9mm? I figured that's what the CS9 was. It's a little bigger than the Kel-Tec but not by much, and it's far and away a better firearm. Or were you wanting a polymer single stack 9mm?

I agree on the 3900 series, they're really good. I looked around for a 3913 for CCW but a 908 fell into my lap at a ridiculously good price, and I carried it until I went to a .45 ACP Model 457.

 

[franco45]

I just shot my new (to me) 3913 today. It is an amazing little gun. I have been carrying either a Kahr CW9 or CM9 for a while now. This guy will find it's way into the rotation.

 

[27145]

I wouldn't mind a bodyguard but I haaaaaaaaaaate those lasers. I will just plod along with my cs9 and cs45.

 

[Tarheel97]

3953TSW

LadySmith - The grip looks a little shorter than a 3953 grip. Is that a 7 rd mag? I like the way the mag is flush with the bottom of the grip.

Very nice pistol.

 

[LH2]

I'm excited about the Beretta Nano coming next month. About the size of the (also excellent) Kahr PM9 which means pocket carry is a realistic option.

If S&W trots out a BG 9mm with the laser, then I'll pass.

The CS9 is a great little pistol, if a little hard to find.

 

[handgunner356]

The early 3913TSW pre-rail is my favorite, short grip, no luggage rack and nice rounded contours. Now a similar M&P would be a good addition in my opinion.

 

[bummer]

If Smith would come out with a polymer single stack 9 it would be nice if the magazine were the same as the 3913 series

 

[Armyphotog]

I already have a single stack S&W in 9MM. It's called a Model 39-2, and how sweet it is!

 

[tall gunner]

One of the auction sites has many 3913 pistols from the California Dept of Corrections on sale in the $400 range.

 

[greybeard43]

I'm excited about the Beretta Nano coming next month. About the size of the (also excellent) Kahr PM9 which means pocket carry is a realistic option.

If S&W trots out a BG 9mm with the laser, then I'll pass.

The CS9 is a great little pistol, if a little hard to find.

I have the BG380 and I believe it is a great little pistol due to it's sights and lockback on empty. What does the laser have to do with that?

 

[Squibb]

I currently rotate a 3913-LS and a Kahr CW9. Both are very good carry pistols, but I give the edge to the Kahr for size and weight. However, I am a huge 3G fan. I have more of them than I can rationalize, so I'll always have one or two in rotation. But, I am looking for a 9mm that I can truely carry as a pocket gun.

I can't/won't rationalize the cost of a Rohrbaugh, so that leaves me still looking. I would love to have a S&W that fits my needs, but I'd have to see it first. And, like others, I would pass on one with a built-in lazer, simply because I don't want one.

I've been looking at the CM9, which when compared to the new Nano, is just a smidge smaller and almost 4 ounces lighter. You can find the CM9 for $420 all day long. But, we don't know what the Nano will be going for, yet.

So, is the rumored S&W, just that, or does someone know something? In my opinion, the smallest, lightest, most cost effictive 9mm wins; If it fits in my pocket.

 

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

what is the consensus on the Kimber Solo by any of you guys that have shot one? That would fill the bill.

My current EDC is a 4014. I love it. But I'm keeping an eye out for a CS9 or CS40 as well to have something smaller when I don't want to take the 4014.

 

[Fritz52]

The Kimber Solo is probably a great gun but it costs too much for me to consider. I have something against expensive guns because I see them more as utilitarian tools. I don't buy expensive hammers either.

I'm sure someone will ask the question,"what is your life worth?"
Obviously not as much as a Kimber Solo.

 

[18DAI]

A guy at my local indoor range was trying to shoot his Kimber Solo last weekend. I say try because he would get off one or two rounds between failures to feed.

He told me he had "..just gotten it back from its second trip back to Kimber..". Evidently Kimber had not fixed it. No matter, he told me, and showed me, that it was going back again because the black finish was flaking off the frame.

Another expensive single shot Kimber is what I've seen. I already learned my lesson with Kimbers though. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Shooting Padre]

My 3913 fits my carry needs perfectly. The third generation smiths seem to have a fantastic record, mine never misses a beat. Good luck in your search.