Kahr Arms. Not many US made compact 9mm's out there, particularly with accuracy in mind, but this is one.
Good recommendations in this thread so far. I think people are steering you right.
* S&W M&P9 Compact -- my carry gun. Lightweight, accurate and reliable. Has about 1,200 rounds through it so far with zero malfunctions. Excellent ergonomics. The M&P Compacts are as small as a double-stack gun can go while still remaining as shootable as a larger gun. They have adjustable backstraps so they can fit most hands well. Holds 12+1 of 9mm, which ain't bad. N.B.: I prefer the magazines with the extended floorplate that gives you room for your pinky.
* Kahr -- well made and compact guns with nice DAO trigger pulls. They use single stack magazines, so you will give up 5 rounds or so compared to the M&P.
* S&W 3913 -- nice size, single stack, good reliable guns. Attractive looks. I don't like the ergos as well as the M&P. High bore axis; it always felt like the slide and sights were riding way high above my hand. Mine also was less accurate than my M&P -- but still decent enough for defensive purposes.
* S&W M&P9 Compact -- my carry gun. Lightweight, accurate and reliable. Has about 1,200 rounds through it so far with zero malfunctions. Excellent ergonomics. The M&P Compacts are as small as a double-stack gun can go while still remaining as shootable as a larger gun. They have adjustable backstraps so they can fit most hands well. Holds 12+1 of 9mm, which ain't bad. N.B.: I prefer the magazines with the extended floorplate that gives you room for your pinky.
* Kahr -- well made and compact guns with nice DAO trigger pulls. They use single stack magazines, so you will give up 5 rounds or so compared to the M&P.
* S&W 3913 -- nice size, single stack, good reliable guns. Attractive looks. I don't like the ergos as well as the M&P. High bore axis; it always felt like the slide and sights were riding way high above my hand. Mine also was less accurate than my M&P -- but still decent enough for defensive purposes.
+1 for the 3913. Mine's not quite as accurate as my Kahr, but I like it just as well.
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- Sale Price: 1600$
- Caliber: 9 and 45
