What is a good alternative to the Shield?

jayman9207 said:
Looks like after the dent to the pocketbook from Xmas has settled a bit we are both going to take a CHL class together. It is only a matter of time before we are lucky enough to find an M&P9 Shield but in the meantime we were hoping for some suggestions for another similar carry gun. I've only looked at a couple smaller guns so far. The only two I have peeked at are the LC9 and the Nano. I like the general size of those. My brother really likes his LCP but I'm not so sure I want a pocket gun. We are leaning towards a thinner gun and would kind of prefer a 9mm but are open. Once again your suggestions and help are greatly appreciated!
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I have the LC9 now your talking about a long trigger pull, Keltec makes one similar to the LC9. The Nano no comment. Take a look at a Walther PPS. I have a LCP and I only carry it to business meetings, no power. I have three Shields (2) 9mm and (1) .40 are they great guns. I have the nice collection of Rugers, the SR9C, SR40C, LCP, LC9, SR22 and Glocks 19,26,23,27. I would put the SR9C, SR40C up against a Shield, they about $ 399.00, they are larger and heavier, not really a problem. Now Kahr PM9, I carry that 50% of the time, my Glock 27 Gen 4 25% of the time and switch back a forth between my SRs and PPS the other 25% of the time. All the gun I carry have over 2000 rounds through them, so I trust them. If want top shelf look at a Solo, they are picky about the ammo you use. Well, that's my 2 cents. :)
 
The bp9ccs that I handled were nice. The trigger wasn't light so much as smooth. That'd be my shield alternative.
 
Lost Lake said:
Please don't look for a 3913TSW or a 3953TSW. The next one that comes up for sale is MINE! :D
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A couple of years ago, I came across a 3913TSW that was NIB. I bought it, but decided to sell it because I just didn't like the look of the rail. After I sold it, I found out that S&W would remove the rail....:(
 
We just sold our 3913 and neither of us kind of liked it. I looked at the PM9 and CW9 today and kind of liked them both. I really liked the size of the PM9 but not so much the price. I liked the weight of the CW9 but would expect that would come with a little extra recoil. They didn't have one to look at but they mentioned a CM9? What is the difference between the CW9 and the CM9? I also looked at the Sig P328 (I think that was the model) which was a little above my budget. Kind of thinking on carrying hip/inside hip/ankle.
 
i have the 39 series guns and really like them,but not really in the ballpark. i like the KT Pf9 and carry one most days. mine has been reliable since break in and i really enjoy it.
 
Investigate the Caracal model C with quick sights. I have one. There are a number of Youtube reviews.
 
Alternitive to the shield. My pick would be the Bersa bp9cc. But im liking my 9c more and more. And to be honest the 9c isnt that much smaller or lighter. It is a little slimmer but not by much to give up the extra rounds. And you have the changable back straps. And they will accept the full size mags for even greater capacity. Im trying to talk myself into a single stack for warmer weather carry. But ill just use my thunder 380 for that.
 
GKC said:
A couple of years ago, I came across a 3913TSW that was NIB. I bought it, but decided to sell it because I just didn't like the look of the rail. After I sold it, I found out that S&W would remove the rail....:(
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I don't want the luggage rack either. I only bid on and buy the rail free models.
Please don't tell me the 3913TSW didn't ever come without a rail. I know the rest of the 3rd gens came without.
 
I would go with the Walther PPS, Im sure like this thread a good sampling will have varying experiences and opinions. For 9mm I like the PPS but not in 40SW. I couldn't get a good feel shooting the Nano. I didnt like the LC9 trigger but there is a good after market trigger. Kahr has a few options, CW this, PM that. I recently read about continuing issues about the PF9 (links below). I havent encountered the Diamondback 9 yet but that could also be something to look at. Best of luck

http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2...il/#more-15260

http://gunnuts.net/2012/12/11/kel-te...er-300-rounds/
 
You could also wait on the XD-s 9mm if it does come out next year. The 45 ACP version is very popular among the guys over on the XD forums.
 
After looking at a few in person yesterday and then looking at all of your suggestions online into the wee hours of the night last night, I think I am kind of leaning towards the PM9. It has the better rifling and it comes with two clips. I really like the size and based on what I have read so far and what a couple of the gun store guys were saying they are very reliable, easy and accurate to shoot. Now comes the even harder decision........deciding which of the PM9 models to actually purchase! :D
 
I ended up getting a Kahr CM9. Great shooter, very reliable, and conceals very easily!!! I'm happy. Maybe next year if I run into a deal, I may look at a Shield???
 
If you don't like the rail on the 3913, then look at the 908 instead. It's the bargain line 3913; identical in size and function but without the rail and ambi controls.
 
The difference between the PM9 and the CM9 is mainly the barrel. The PM has the Polygonal and the CM has standard rifleing. Other than that it is most cosmetic stuff. The CM has less machine engraving than the PM and the slide lock is MIM vs machined.
 
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