Seeking Single Stack

ccrn · 01-17-2013, 14:54

Greetings All
I carry HK exclusively but am currently seeking a handgun with a slimmer profile.

Pretty much the only conclusions Ive come up with are the Glock 36 and Walther PPK. Im aware of many of the tiny guns ie Kahr but dont consider them to be very reliable.

For my money (and life) HK and Glock are the only handguns Id carry by choice and Im not really a huge fan Glock. I consider these two brands to be the gold standard of combat reliability. Wlather seems to have a good reputation but Im not that familiar with them and Ive never personally seen them carried in combat.

Any suggestions are mucho appreciated-
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JJ_BPK · 01-17-2013, 15:18

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Originally Posted by ccrn

Greetings All
I carry HK exclusively but am currently seeking a handgun with a slimmer profile.

Pretty much the only conclusions Ive come up with are the Glock 36 and Walther PPK. I'm aware of many of the tiny guns ie Kahr but dont consider them to be very reliable.

For my money (and life) HK and Glock are the only handguns Id carry by choice and Im not really a huge fan Glock. I consider these two brands to be the gold standard of combat reliability. Wlather seems to have a good reputation but Im not that familiar with them and Ive never personally seen them carried in combat.

Any suggestions are mucho appreciated-
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You seem to be looking for something smaller.. But you didn't state caliber??

If you want a 9MM, there are many many LE departments that have had success with S&W 39xx and 59xx models.

My current favorite is the CS9. It's out of production, but available. For a little more length & weight, the 39xx.. (c attached CS9 vs 3913)

I also like the S&W Ti series of J frames, in 39+P. My 342 only weights 10.5 oz empty.. (c attached 342)

tonyz · 01-17-2013, 16:21

Just throwing out the SIG 239 - slim, single stack, reliable, accurate. Not cheap but you already own HK so sticker shock shouldn't be a problem.

239's are available in 9mm, .40 and .357 SIG.

koz · 01-17-2013, 16:48

The Springfield XD-S.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSBZtl8bMh4

I'd go with the new 9mm. As far as reliability, it's just as reliable as the Glock except in -40F temps. It had a couple more malfunctions (out of 5000 rds). Otherwise is ran neck and neck with the Glock.
This was from the full size tests, but both the sub-compact pistols from Glock and Springfield are just as reliable as their big brothers.

Dusty · 01-17-2013, 16:49

Colt New Agent

T7L · 01-17-2013, 20:11

+1 on the XD-S

It's slim, accurate and it's a .45. It will be available in 9mm very soon if not already.

You might have seen the color "full size" adds in a number of gun magazines recently. It is really that slim.

ccrn · 01-20-2013, 12:19

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

You seem to be looking for something smaller.. But you didn't state caliber?? (c attached 342)

Sorry about that.

Right now I carry .45 ACP and 9mm. If I even see a .45 ACP round it brings a smile to my face but truthfully Ive shot a LOT more 9mm.

I bought both of my HK pistols used for under 500 dollars each. A gunsmith told me both barrels were around "90%" at the time of purchase. I always look for quality used if I can. But at the price of some of these Glocks and Walthers etc new isnt really a problem.

Thanks, everyone for the insight-
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**The Reaper** · 01-20-2013, 14:03

I like the XD-S as well.

The 9x19 version debuted at SHOT, it gives you 7+1 rounds over the .45's 5+1.

It is very flat, is only slightly bigger than the Ruger LC9, and a lot less clunky.

Your call though.

TR

Rob_Frey · 01-20-2013, 16:56

I've hesitated suggesting this one because they're unobtanium now, but the S&W Shield in 9mm is what I will get, if one ever comes in stock again.

Dusty · 01-20-2013, 17:07

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