
It is under an inch wide, weighs an ounce over one pound, and is short enough to disappear inside a pocket, but it is still strong and is +P rated for limited use. The LC9s does not fall into that category. Ruger is a company that has been accused of over-building almost all of its handguns, adding weight and strength where it may not be needed. The sights are dovetailed, which means they can be replaced, but the factory sights do the job very well. The trigger on my LC9s is around 5 pounds and smooth as butter. To my knowledge, the plain olâ hammer-fired LC9 is no longer made, but you may run into one while shopping.Īnyways, weâre here to talk about the LC9s. Well, weâve got some recommendations for you! So, now that weâve figured out that we want to carry a subcompact 9mm and we know how weâre going to carry it, the only question remaining is–which gun am I going to buy? Some subcompacts hold as few as five or six rounds, which means you must be accurate and not waste shots.

The magazine capacity of the little guns can be restrictive.

A shorter sight radius can make it more difficult to hit a target much beyond ten yards or so, even for experienced shooters.Extended magazines do tend to provide extended grip, but a stock flush-fit magazine wonât, and weâre talking flush-fit. The subcompactâs short grip frames can be hard to control with their smaller grip size.Felt recoil is usually multiplied because of the lightweight and short length of the subcompact.These guns are, for the most part, not the best choice for an inexperienced shooter. You must examine the reasons that are leading you to look at subcompact 9mm handguns. Letâs talk some more about why you might want (or want to avoid) subcompact handguns. The subcompact gun, especially subcompact 9mm pistols, is probably the fastest-growing segment of current handgun production. We will confine our survey to 9mm guns with a three-or-so inch barrel that has the ability to hold up to ten rounds using flush-fit (not extended) magazines. The 3.3-inch version is firmly in the subcompact family but given my definition of a compact gunsâ barrel length above, the 4-inch model is technically a compact. This pistol comes with either a 3.3 or 4-inch barrel and a seven-round flush-fit magazine. One of the most coveted firearms in the industry. Sig P365: This pistol has redefined the micro-compact pistol category.With a slew of safety features for secure carry and peace of mind. Springfield Armory XDs 3.3 and 4.0: This pistol is a high-capacity self-defense weapon.The well-known brand has been popularized by law enforcement and the military. Kahr CM9: This handgun is small and light, making it ideal for concealed carry.Taurus Slim (PT709 Slim): This 9mm single stack design is both practical and effective as a self-defense weapon.This pistol is perfect for concealed carry and self-defense. Beretta BU9 Nano: The BU9 is small, powerful, and intuitive to use.

And itâs just as high quality as the Shield 9.
