What options do I have for a single stack 9mm?

[PALADIN85020]

While I'm partial to the S&W 3913 as a "traditional" DA-SA single stack 9mm semiauto, in truth it would be hard to beat the H&K P7. It's a squeeze-cocker, gas-retarded masterpiece. Release the squeezer, it's safe. Great accuracy, incredibly reliable, very compact and concealable, sits low in the hand. BIG advantage: if it's taken from you (it happens!) the perp may spend some time trying to figure out how it works. The elite German GSG 9 counter-terrorism strike force used them for years as their preferred handgun. The German Army's Special Forces were also equipped with them. A bit pricey now, but well worth looking for.

John

 

[Ed Fowler]

This very early SIG P 220 single stack 9mm made in Germany is my favorite, closely followed by my Mod 39 that I have carried since the late 60's.

 

[eahicks]

Don't need to. I hate anything from the M&P line.

Great. Another person in a forum about a product they hate. Do you like ANY S&W or you just a troll?


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[digiroc]

Your 629 for my 3914 LS ...

That's what continuous searching on the internet shows. Nothing but good things to say.

I wonder if putting a WTT thread up with my nice 3" 629-1 for a 3913/3914 would bring up any nice ones?

It would bring you this 3914 LS with new Trigicons and I'll throw in the hat! PM me if you want to trade.

digiroc

 

[rwsmith]

I think that you did make it clear...

I am the OP and I do not want another non DA single stack. I should have made that clear first, that's my fault.

But can I ask the reason? Not to argue but for useful information on why I might not like my DAO double stacks. I started out with them for simplicity with inexperienced shooters, but I'm going beyond that. My wife has a revolver and my son is old enough to know the gun he's using.

 

[ladder13]

Have you shot both? I have and I much prefer the Shield 9.

There's a reason they're well on their way to 2,000,000 sold. #1 handgun sold.



OTOH, 3953 for me or anything DAO.

 

[nocents]

I wonder if putting a WTT thread up with my nice 3" 629-1 for a 3913/3914 would bring up any nice ones?

I'm in too.....I'll trade and pay shipping..3913NL with XS 24/7 big dot AND throw in a stock grip .

 

[TAROMAN]

Tried a 3913, hated the double decockers.
Then Kahr T9, nice but just too heavy for CC.
Finally found perfection - the 3953.
I think of it as a slim 8 shot 9mm revolver.
DAO, for me, is perfect for a defensive pistol - or revolver:

It alternates with a 640-1:

 

[franzas]

I'm in too.....I'll trade and pay shipping..3913NL with XS 24/7 big dot AND throw in a stock grip .

Can someone tell me where to get these wood grips, or what they're called?

thanks

 

[TAROMAN]

Can someone tell me where to get these wood grips, or what they're called?

thanks

KSD grips. From Turkey. He sells on eBay.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Great. Another person in a forum about a product they hate. Do you like ANY S&W or you just a troll?


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Seeing as how I have many more posts than you and more importantly many more "liked" than you, I'd think that's a pretty obvious answer.

 

[Stopsign32v]

But can I ask the reason? Not to argue but for useful information on why I might not like my DAO double stacks. I started out with them for simplicity with inexperienced shooters, but I'm going beyond that. My wife has a revolver and my son is old enough to know the gun he's using.

I want a single stack with a first pull that is a loooong DA pull, whatever follows I'm fine with. But I will be carrying it appendix and want the added security of a long heavy first pull. If I didn't, I'd simply use my Glock 43 which I feel is damn near perfection.

 

[nocents]

I want a single stack with a first pull that is a loooong DA pull, whatever follows I'm fine with. But I will be carrying it appendix and want the added security of a long heavy first pull. If I didn't, I'd simply use my Glock 43 which I feel is damn near perfection.

No problem there....my 3913 has long pull first shot and the sweetest break on single action you'll ever find.....did I mention it comes with a Stoner IWB holster that I too use AIWB carry

 

[BigDog48]

Don't need to. I hate anything from the M&P line.

Hate away, it's up to you. I had both...let the Glock go in favor of the Shield, although my winter carry is a G19.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Hate away, it's up to you. I had both...let the Glock go in favor of the Shield, although my winter carry is a G19.

That's why there are different flavors!

 

[Stopsign32v]

No problem there....my 3913 has long pull first shot and the sweetest break on single action you'll ever find.....did I mention it comes with a Stoner IWB holster that I too use AIWB carry

Nice! Just waiting on that mint 3913 with low round count.

 

[nocents]

Nice! Just waiting on that mint 3913 with low round count.

oh well..I tried...the mint one sold about a month ago

 

[scwv67]

Saw what appeared to be an unfired CS9 with two mags today for a little over $400. Trying to decide whether to go back. If it had been a CS9D I would not have left without it.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Not a Smith but one of my favorites ..........

Beretta 92; Compact, Type-M...... single stack 8+1, with a 4.25 inch barrel/slide..........

 

[spistols]

3913s and 3953 are old time, but very reliable carry guns. The 3913 makes for fun range shooting.