[vic bastige]

I know this is a beaten to death topic, but after returning from the range where I spent time with my new S&W Shield, I am reminded just how badly I wish Glock made a single stack 9mm with a standard 7 round mag. The Shield is really nice, but Glock could do better. I guess I can dream.

[MarcDW]

This will not happen until Glock sales slow down so they have the time to play around.

[Brad55102]

we can all dream..

Go get a single stack 45. Glock 36

[Bruce M]

It would be interesting to see what Glock would come up. But for now I am quite content with a G26 and a Shield.

[MikeG36]

Originally Posted by vic bastige

I know this is a beaten to death topic, but after returning from the range where I spent time with my new S&W Shield, I am reminded just how badly I wish Glock made a single stack 9mm with a standard 7 round mag. The Shield is really nice, but Glock could do better. I guess I can dream.

I can hear the debate now..... "7+1 isn't enough in a firefight!" "Other 9mm mags won't work in it." "It's not that much smaller than my G26 which holds three more rounds - plus it accepts my 33 round spare mags." "Etc, etc, etc."

Personally, I think there's a market for it. The question is; how big a market and would it be worthwhile for Glock to exploit it?

If it comes out, I'll prolly be one of the first to own one.

[G26S239]

Originally Posted by vic bastige

I know this is a beaten to death topic, but after returning from the range where I spent time with my new S&W Shield, I am reminded just how badly I wish Glock made a single stack 9mm with a standard 7 round mag. The Shield is really nice, but Glock could do better. I guess I can dream.

I just got a Beretta Nano last weekend. I only have 226 rounds through it so far but I am less concerned about Glock ever building a single stack 9. Mine is 6+1 but Beretta already has 8 round mags out. If Glock ever did build a single stack 9 I would probably get one just because I like my 26s so much but it matters less than ever now with so many good alternatives on the market.

[vic bastige]

Originally Posted by MikeG36

I can hear the debate now..... "7+1 isn't enough in a firefight!" "Other 9mm mags won't work in it." "It's not that much smaller than my G26 which holds three more rounds - plus it accepts my 33 round spare mags." "Etc, etc, etc."

Personally, I think there's a market for it. The question is; how big a market and would it be worthwhile for Glock to exploit it?

If it comes out, I'll prolly be one of the first to own one.

Do you have ANY idea how hard a 9mm Shield is to get right now? I waited in line at a LGS that received over 40 for their anniversary sale. They were all gone before 11:00AM that day. Some people must have no issue with 7+1. I happen to be one of them.

[barth]

Glock makes a single stack 45.
So with all the other Glock models and calibers.
And the current wild popularity of single stack 9mms.
I really thought a single stack Glock 9 was on the way.

I was wrong...

[vic bastige]

I would fight someone for one...and I'm not even that tough.

That said, the Shield IS the best thing going in my humble. And I have tried them all like Goldilocks.

[G26S239]

Originally Posted by barth

Glock makes a single stack 45.
So with all the other Glock models and calibers.
And the current wild popularity of single stack 9mms.
I really thought a single stack Glock 9 was on the way.

I was wrong...

People have been wanting/hoping that for years. I really like my Nano, lots of positive reports on the S&W Shield and I believe the 9mm version of the XDs will be a nice one too. This market will likely pass Glock by.

[Bruce M]

Originally Posted by vic bastige

Do you have ANY idea how hard a 9mm Shield is to get right now? ...

I do not think the difficulty getting them is coincidental. My guess is that S&W may have been unaware how popular this one would be. I am guessing that when the first Model 60s and before that the first Chiefs Specials came out they were probably tough to get for a while too.


I have also wondered to what extent the issues over the years with the G36 have caused Glock to be cautious with another single stack pistol.

[MikeG36]

Originally Posted by barth

Glock makes a single stack 45.
So with all the other Glock models and calibers.
And the current wild popularity of single stack 9mms.
I really thought a single stack Glock 9 was on the way.

I was wrong...

They sure do and it's my favorite carry pistol. IMO there should be a market but who knows what their marketing department thinks. I think if they came out with a robust design the CCW market would beat a path to their door.

They could make it right here in the USA and not have to worry about import points or any such BS.

[MikeG36]

Originally Posted by vic bastige

Do you have ANY idea how hard a 9mm Shield is to get right now? I waited in line at a LGS that received over 40 for their anniversary sale. They were all gone before 11:00AM that day. Some people must have no issue with 7+1. I happen to be one of them.

I sure do and I'm with you 100%.


There are plenty here who disagree for the reasons stated above. If I lived in a war zone I might feel differently but IMO for most SD situations 7 is enough. Besides, I have one or two reloads just in case.

[Larry V]

They are selling guns faster then they can produce them. I just got my Gen 4 30 , I waited 6 months for it.

[MikeG36]

It may pass them by if they don't get up and attack this with the same energy that they (Gaston and company) attacked the military pistol market 26 years ago.

[JW1178]

There is a market for it no doubt. Why they don't do it, I have no idea. Perhaps Gaston has a thing for things that are thick and black?

[G26S239]

Originally Posted by Larry V

They are selling guns faster then they can produce them. I just got my Gen 4 30 , I waited 6 months for it.

Glock has made such claims their entire import history selling in the US. It has not prevented them from introducing models in 10mm, 357 Sig and 45 GAP. A slim 9mm would very likely have more buyers than any of those 3 calibers.

[G26S239]

Originally Posted by JW1178

There is a market for it no doubt. Why they don't do it, I have no idea. Perhaps Gaston has a thing for things that are thick and black?

[tnd2]

Yup, as much as I like my Glocks, I own a Kahr PM40 because it carries easier.

[Bruce M]

Originally Posted by JW1178

There is a market for it no doubt. Why they don't do it, I have no idea. Perhaps Gaston has a thing for things that are thick and black?

[RetDep310]

Got tired of waiting on Glock to come out with a single stack 9, so I went the M&P route...to many other good choices out there to waste my time waiting and hoping!!

[Reswob]

What do any of these guns (Shield, Nano, Kahr, XDS9, single stack Glock ) do that a PF9 doesn't? Besides weigh more and cost twice as much.

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[glockfanbob]

I'd love one as well, however even being a fan of the shield I think k my next pistol will be a xd-s.

[G26S239]

Originally Posted by Reswob

What do any of these guns (Shield, Nano, Kahr, XDS9, single stack Glock ) do that a PF9 doesn't? Besides weigh more and cost twice as much.

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Better build quality IMO. Under $500 after all taxes and fees for my Nano did not even come close to breaking my bank. If it did I would not have my Sigs, HKs, Les Baer or 460XVR. If the PF9 suits your purposes that is fine with me.

[vic bastige]

Originally Posted by Reswob

What do any of these guns (Shield, Nano, Kahr, XDS9, single stack Glock ) do that a PF9 doesn't? Besides weigh more and cost twice as much.

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Please stop.