Single Stack 9mm

[KSCowboy]

I found the Taurus 709 Slim to be a good little single stack. I had been hot rodding my Colt 380 Government model as I like a little more punch than a 380 has.

I know the reputation of the Taurus autos but I've shot this one a lot and it is very reliable. And the price is certainly better than a lot of the other ones mentioned here.

Now on the few occasions when I want a small slim auto for IWB this is the one I take.

 

[cmort666]

Springfield EMP. An M1911 scaled down to 9x19mm/.40 S&W size.

 

[BUFF]

You haven't mentioned your intended use. Among the single column mag 9mm's, I really like the Star BK series, reliable, thin, works like a pistol should (1911-style!). Swap the steel frame for an aluminum frame and you have the BKS.

I am surprised you can't find an affordable S&W Model 39 series pistol. A Model 39, 439, 539, 639, 908, 909, 3904, 3906, 3913, 3914, 3953, 3954 or CS-9 would all be compact, easy to grasp, safe, well-engineered pistols that you should be able to find one in your price range.

 

[MTKTM]

Springfield EMP. An M1911 scaled down to 9x19mm/.40 S&W size.

The OP didn't mention what his intended usage of the gun was. But I concur here, my current carry-gun is a Springfield Armory EMP in 9x19. It's a great little gun. Not inexpensive, however, you'll pay a grand for a new one and I doubt that used ones are all that easy to find. Another very sweet and superbly accurate 9x19 single-stack is the 952. But those are going to run well over the $1000 mark.

 

[handejector]

Buy a P6 and TRY to wear it out and need those parts.......

Even if you do, whatever you need will be readily available.

 

[imjin138]

My intended use will be for a slim carry gun, I have looked at GB and GA and found the prices on the S&W single stacks about as high as the new Sigs.

I have not looked at the classifieds here.

I did look at a used P229 in 40 S&W yesterday as well as the Ruger, the Sig 229 was $550.00 I believe with one mag and holster, I believe it holds 12 rounds.

I am trying to stay away from Glocks for a bit, I tried to find 1911 style 9mm and they were few and far between. Shooter's had a 3913 and it lasted less than one day and was out the door.

I can get an excellt P225 for $439.95 +tax and BC or a model in decetnt condition for 100 less. I have a 220 in .38 super but it is the european mag release and I shoot that for fun.

 

[18DAI]

Theres been a few reasonably priced 3913's in the classifieds here recently.....may still be one or two.

I've had my 3913 for a number of years. Carried it everyday and shot it a bunch. I've not yet had a need for any replacement parts, but if parts are a concern for you, there are a bunch for sale in the classifieds here as well. Enough to refurbish a couple of 3913's. There are also mags for a reasonable price too.

I have shot the baby Glocks, the Kahr's, the Sig 239, and the Springfield EMP. None of them matched the reliability of the 3913, and none concealed as easily and problem free, for me.

IMO the 3913 is the finest CCW single stack 9mm out there. Light weight, perfect size, thin, accurate, reliable and looks good doing all that.

Good luck with your search! Regards 18DAI.

 

[Grog]

My intended use will be for a slim carry gun, I have looked at GB and GA and found the prices on the S&W single stacks about as high as the new Sigs.

You must not be looking at the same ads I've seen. If I saw an ad for a S&W 39xx for $900, I'd ask the seller if I was getting two or three for the price.

You should have no trouble getting most S&W 39xx series guns for $500 or less used. Maybe a little more if you want a 7 shot TSW, or something off the wall.

 

[BUCKAWHO]

Single stack 9

There is currently a decent 39 on GB (among the Smith revolvers) for $229. I've had my 39 for almost forty years, and it's a great gun. BT