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What is the most pocketable 9mm

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#1 ·
Other than P365 and 43 was wondering what you own that is really small
 
#3 ·
I can pocket my PM9 in all of my pants, my Levi 501’s are the acid test (I don’t own any skinny jeans). Inside it’s Alabama holster it works but is on the outer limits for me and pocket carry.

My Kimber M9 actually carries a little smaller than my PM9 (a little thinner more rounded slide) but the cocked and locked manual of arms, keeps it IWB for me.
 
#7 ·
Diamondback DB9. There have been reported reliability issues with the DB9, but mine hasn't given me any problems so far. I don't generally carry it as my primary, but it's so small I can just drop it in my pocket if I want an extra with me.

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#34 ·
Diamondback DB9. There have been reported reliability issues with the DB9, but mine hasn't given me any problems so far. I don't generally carry it as my primary, but it's so small I can just drop it in my pocket if I want an extra with me.

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Junk. They had tons of issues. A friend of mine had one where the slide flew off while shooting it.
 
#14 ·
the Kahr PM9 or the less expensive CM9. they are both very close in size to the 380 caliber G42. I prefer the PM9 because it is available with a black slide and I hate two-tone guns. The PM9 also comes with a spare mag and a polygonal barrel.

Glock 42
Weight: 13.76 oz.
Length 5.94 in.
Width: 0.94 in.
Height: 4.13 in.
Barrel Length: 3.25 in.
Ammo capacity 6+1

Kahr CM9 PM9
Weight Pistol 14 ounces, Magazine 1.9 ounces
Length: 5.42" in.
Height: 4.0" in.
Width: .90 in.
Barrel Length: 3.0 in.
Ammo capacity 6+1

 
#25 ·
the Kahr PM9 or the less expensive CM9. they are both very close in size to the 380 caliber G42. I prefer the PM9 because it is available with a black slide and I hate two-tone guns. The PM9 also comes with a spare mag and a polygonal barrel.

Glock 42
Weight: 13.76 oz.
Length 5.94 in.
Width: 0.94 in.
Height: 4.13 in.
Barrel Length: 3.25 in.
Ammo capacity 6+1

Kahr CM9 PM9
Weight Pistol 14 ounces, Magazine 1.9 ounces
Length: 5.42" in.
Height: 4.0" in.
Width: .90 in.
Barrel Length: 3.0 in.
Ammo capacity 6+1

I don't totally disagree with the notion that the PM9/CM9 is on paper very close to the G42, but those numbers are deceiving. Glocks numbers are very conservative (worst case) and Kahr's are kind of best case.

The PM9/CM9 carries quite a bit bigger in the pocket than a G42 and when loaded to capacity is quite a bit heavier. Not so big that someone should have a significant issue with pocketing a PM9/CM9, but the G42 will be more pleasant and a little easier to conceal.

In addition, most will find the G42 a lot easier to shoot well than the Kahr, again, not that the Kahr is terrible, just that the G42 makes many people feel like BoB Vogel when shooting fast.
 
#53 ·
This. I have a used PM9. If I were buying new, I'd get a CM9 and just replace the MIM
slide stop lever for a PM9's machined steel one.

 
#26 ·
Ruger LCR 9mm.
  • Barrel Length: 1.875″
  • Overall Length: 6.50″
  • Height: 4.50″
  • Width: 1.28″
  • Weight: 17.10 oz.
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