Best Subcompact

[jimktm520]

EZ bake is right. You have to narrow down your requirements before determining what is best. A couple of decades ago, Combat Handguns magazine did a test of "pocket pistols" that were best firing from a coat pocket. They went to a thrift shop and bought a bunch of winter coats and proceeded to test half a dozen guns. The gun that was the winner was a J frame Smith with shrouded hammer. This was the only gun that did not jam (stovepipe for the semi autos) or have any part of the mechanism (hammer snagging on coat pocket material) causing failure-to-fire. I bought the exact model that won the test and to this day, still carry it, in a coat pocket, when the temps are cold. Define the requirements first, then narrow down what fights the requirements.

 

[bmoney]

you've got the best sub compact now unless you want to go smaller and thinner in 9mm, then the Kahr PM9 is the one.

Agreed....I own both of these. I carry the Glock 26 90% of the time but If I need to go deeper concealment the PM9 gets the nod.

 

[ldp4570]

Lets not forget that one of the best out there are all the differing models of S&W J-frames.

 

[PDN]

I agree... for me g26 and Kahr PM9 depending on how concealable you want it to be.

 

[yustinus1973]

I have looked at a S&W CS40 and thought it would have fit the bill but i past on it, wish i had not.

 

[joesnipes7]

i really like my sr9c, and i really like my glock 23,but have been eyeing the hk p2000sk,haven't found anything that compares to my hk's yet just need a smaller one for edc

 

[o'doyle]

I recently sold a sub compact XD9... It shot decent with no issues however I didn't like the feel of it in my hand. For me personally I love my Glock 34, obviously it's a little large to conceal so i'm looking at the G26 or G19..