Single stack 9's

[Alpo]

Apparently, unlike most of y'all, I don't think, "I need a gun that will do THIS", but instead I see a gun and think, "GOTTA HAVE IT".

Running through my nines, I've got a Beretta 92 and a Browning Hi Power. Both double stack.

But I find I also have a Vis, a Walther P1, a Luger, a HK PSP, a Broomhandle and a Commander-length top for a 1911. Also a 940, but I don't guess that qualifies as a single-stack.

Gotta admit, the HK and the 1911 feel much better to me than the Beretta or the Browning.

 

[CH4]

Only got one single stack 9, and it's a half stack.

 

[litenlarry]

Yes I am a fan of single stack 9's..My first was a S&W 39-2 in 1971..Great pistol, it's complicated as to why I no longer have it..
I currently have a S&W 908, KelTec PF9, Kahr CW9 ( newly acquired) and 2 WWII era P-38's..
The single stacks just make it so easy to carry concealed IWB or OWB....

 

[walkinghorse]

Star BKS......Flat....full size....Flat......1911 ergo......Light
FLAT

Had one for years, but being left handed and an aversion to cocked and locked left handed with right handed safety went back to DA revolvers. Solved the issues with XDs 3.3 9mm. Like a DA revolver in handling, single stack, controls work LH, reasonable power, 7, 8, and/or 9 shot magazine capacity, very accurate for me, LG 469 laser helps for those awkward sighting potential issues, especially aging eyes in lower light. Still working on the best holster options though? Revolvers are still available and in use as needed. Wish I still had a .41magnum though, one of my dumber moments letting it go, but still could reload for .41 if that situation improves in the future?

 

[fyimo]

My only single stack 9mm is a custom Sig P6 that I had made up for Brenda as she has small hands. I carry a Sig P228 double stack 9mm.

 

[Barely_rigged]

+1 for Sig P139 8+1, what a swell compromise between form and function

 

[Drm50]

I have small hands and like the single stacks. I don't go I for CCW type guns, I buy full size. I am mostly a revolver man
anyway. I have owned most of the old single stack guns, but
only 9 I have now is a HP, even as a double stack it is comfortable to me. I bought 92 and Ruger 9 when first out, both
Clumsy in my hands. I have never had the opportunity to buy
a 210, but I have shot one, I believe with my limited experience
it is Cadallac of 9s.

 

[loeman]

I own and shoot several of the guns mentioned in this thread including the Md 59, Browning Hi Power, Sig P210 (don't shoot this one), and 3rd Gen Smiths. However, if you made me give up my CCW gun (Md 649 in .357), here are the three guns I would put into service (and I own them).

1. HK P7, supremely accurate and compact
2. Sig P239, mine is chambered in both .40 and Sig 357
3. S&W Md 39-2, a bit large but accurate and BEAUTIFUL

Sorry, I'm a revolver guy by nature but I sure do love my auto loaders.

 

[Goldstar225]

I understand where you're coming from. Although I wear a size large glove, double stacks really push the edge for me. My duty weapon is a gen 4 Glock 23. I have to watch that I don't push my shots to the left because of too little finger on the trigger with a properly centered grip. That's the reason my off-duty carry is a Kahr K40. A 1911 works for me, especially with slim grips and a short trigger. I've owned a S&W 5906 and a SIG 226, both fine guns but still oversized in my hands. Don't even ask about the Beretta 92.

It's a curse I tell you.

 

[Engine49guy]

Flagman we apparently have the same taste in handguns, Besides a 639 and 39 I would recommend considering a Walther P5 or P5 compact to compliment your collection of fine single stack 9mm's

 

[SC_Mike]

Sig 239 and the 225 were my only single 9's. Great weapons and carried them each until I found the 228.


P239

 

[STCM(SW)]

Don't own any double stack 9mm anymore.
Sold the Browning HP and M39 some years ago.
Never felt right, too big to grip.
Only ones now are a Shield for the better half

and a P1911

I had a 9mm barrel fitted for.
The P38 has never been fired.

And the luger was shot only once by my wife since it's hers.

 

[Protected One]

For what it's worth, a Sig P239 fits my hand better than any other semi-auto I've tried. If I had the money, it'd probably be my first choice in a carry semi-auto.

Ever try a Browning High Power?

 

[ContinentalOp]

Ever try a Browning High Power?

I did, once, several years ago. However, the only thing I clearly remember from shooting it was the red mark left on my hand from the hammer spur.

I do like the Hi-Power and would like to get one someday. It's been a while since I've handled one, but I recall liking the grip. But the Sig P239 I handled, a 1st generation SAS, felt like it was custom made for my hand, both in grip feel and trigger finger placement.

 

[JohnRippert]

I like them as well.

 

[2152hq]

I've had a bunch of single stack 9mm's over the years.
Lots of MilSurp,,they were cheap!

I'm down to a few Lugers now, one WW2 P38 and a post war P1.
The P1 shoots the best for me and is very accurate. I carry it at times.
The WW2 p38 sits it out now.
The Lugers I just like. They get range time too.

I had 3 different M39s. They never shot well in my hand. Beautiful pistols though. Star Model B were a favorite. They handled nice. The Model B-Super too. Probably should have kept one of those and the pre-war FN HP with the tangent sights and slotted frame.
Oh well,,,,,can't hardly pull slides back anymore anyway except for the P1.

 

[mbliss57]

My best shooting 9mm hands down is my Sig P06 from 1984. It has had a trigger job and it shoots "lights out" It's nothing to look at but it does still have the W. German Police holster with it. I traded a 5906 (I had an extra one) for it a few years ago... I made out big on that deal.
My other favorite is the Sig P239 SAS. The short reset trigger is very nice. I had it in 357 sig but sold it as the rounds were hard to get... I just found a very slightly used one at my LGS tonight in 9mm.. I really want to pull the trigger on that one. But it is $750. Not too much as the gun goes but just a lot for 9mm. But the Sig P239 SAS is a very nice single stack. Although it's not full size it's also not a small compact either.
I also have a 3904 and a 539 and a 439 that are great shooters. AS well as my collection of Model 39s.

 

[Backlighting]

I never could understand how women, and others with small hands, can handle a full size Glock service pistol.

They don't handle it well...they tolerate it.

 

[Ed Fowler]

This is my Sig 220 single stack heel release 9mm, very early made in West Germany, jb code liberated during Operation Desert Storm.
Had Bruce Gray work her over and she is ever so sweet and very accurate.

This one has to be my favorite, have shot about 600 rounds through her and all I can say is WOW. Only owned her for a month but been in my hands every day either dry fire or shoot when the temp is over 0 f.
S&W 952-1

 

[josywales]

Hand size is what drew me to the 3913/3953. Would like to find the blue versions. I see there's a new P225, with a rounded trigger guard. Could be interesting, thought expensive. I picked up a Shield when my wife wanted one. It's fine.

I was in a LGS yesterday holding a 659 and a 3913. Man what a difference in weight. Still, I would like that 659, but the double stack is just a bit big for my hands