9mm snubby revolvers: In the past Taurus and Ruger made some very nice little revolvers in 9mm that would be nice CCW guns. Taurus just recently discontinued the 905B so you may be able to find them NIB.
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I have some friends and gun club members that have tons of experience with concealed carry 9mm pistols. I showed them the list and asked to pick their top five.
Richard B. Army vet and retired police jailer. He has no sense of humor at all.
1. Glock 26
2. Springfield XD Sub
3. CZ RAMI
4. S&W 908
5. S&W M&P Comp
Craig S. Concrete business owner. Has over a million dollars in the bank, but lives in a one bedroom trailer.
1. Taurus PT111
2. Firestorm Mini
3. Witness Poly
4. Kel-Tec P-11
5. Glock 26
Sheldon C. Works in family's sporting goods store. He tries to sell guns every time we meet.
1. Kahr CW9
2. Taurus PT111
3. SKYY CPX-1
4. Kel-Tec PF-9
5. Kel-Tec P-11
John R. Barber shop owner. NRA Certified Instructor. He always has fried chicken with him.
1. FN FNP-9m
2. Baby E. Comp
3. S&W 908
4. CZ RAMI
5. Firestorm Mini
Richard (Dick) H. Drives a Wonder Bread route truck. He has a 150 acre farm that never makes money.
1. S&W M&P Comp
2. Glock 26
3. Spring XD9 Sub
4. CZ RAMI
5. Beretta 9000S
As you can see, they were no help at all picking a best CCW 9mm pistol.
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Compact 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry
We didn't do a "best list" because your personal requirements for a concealed carry pistol will not always be the same as ours.
The rules for the 9mm CCW list: Weigh 30 ounces or less, barrel shorter than 3.9", and cost less than $550 from a dealer. Most confrontations will be at 7 yards or less, so any choice you make from the below list should be good for concealed carry. You may also want to look at some of the lighter pistols on the main page such as the Glock 19 and CZ P-01. Make sure you can shoot it good enough to pass your state CCW test. If we skipped any, please let us know. Also see the 380 ACP Page The haggle price should be the best deal from a gun dealer.
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AMT Backup 9mm: Haggle Price $420-$450
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Alloy frame. Weight: 23.0 oz., Barrel: 3.00", Magazine: 6 rounds
Even though the 9mm AMT Backup is not as famous as their 45 ACP, it is still a good weapon for law enforcement backup or personal protection. Safe while ready to fire smooth double action. The AMT Backup has fiberglass checkered grips, and snag free grooved slide sight.
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Baby Eagle Poly 9900BL: Haggle Price $460-$490
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Polymer frame. Weight: 27.0 oz., Barrel: 3.64", Magazine: 10 rounds
This "Baby" Desert Eagle pistol has slide safety, and decocker. It is a double action-single action pistol with 10-round magazine. It is the smallest of the Baby Eagle models. This is a small pistol that shoots like a full size handgun.
Baby Eagle MR9900BL Compact Page
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Beretta 9000s: Haggle Price $380-$410
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Polymer frame. Weight: 26.8 oz., Barrel: 3.50", Magazine: 12 rounds
The Beretta 9000s is a very sweet little shooter. The bad news is that it has been replaced with the PX4 subcompact pistol. The good news is you can still find the 9000s brand new at stores and gun shows, even though dealers may jack up the price. Just like the Cougar, the 9000s is too good to let die.
Beretta 9000 Wikipedia
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Beretta PX4 Sub-Compact Haggle Price $490-$520
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Polymer frame. Weight: 26.1 oz., Barrel: 3.00", Magazine: 13 rounds
The Beretta Px4 Storm Sub-Compact pistol is the most advanced sub-compact sidearm of its kind. Built around Beretta's latest Px4 modular technology. Concealed carry handling with large frame firepower.
Beretta PX4 Storm Sub-Compact
Beretta Gun Store
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Cobra Patriot 9: Haggle Price $240-$270
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Polymer frame. Weight: 20.0 oz., Barrel: 3.30", Magazine: 10 rounds
Cobra offers a lifetime warranty on their firearms. The Patriot provides premium quality at a very good price. The Cobra Patriot is a little more stout than other "pocket" pistols. Cobra pistols are made in the USA.
Cobra Enterprises of Utah Site
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CZ 2075 RAMI: Haggle Price $480-$510
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Alloy frame. Weight: 24.0 oz., Barrel: 3.00", Magazine: 10 or 14 rounds
The CZ 2075 RAMI is a sub-compact semi-automatic based on the proven CZ 75 line of pistols. The trigger mechanism operates in selective DA and SA mode depending on the shooter's preferences. Also check out the new 2075 RAMI with a polymer frame that weighs a few ounces less.
CZ USA 2075 RAMI page
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Firestorm Mini 9: Haggle Price $320-$350 (Also see Bersa Brand)
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Alloy frame. Weight: 24.5 oz., Barrel: 3.50", Magazine: 10 rounds
Fully ambidextrous controls. The double-action trigger pull is smooth and easy, with no discernible "stacking." The single-action pull is crisp at 4 to 5 pounds. Pin point accuracy and rugged reliability make Mini Firestorm the pistol of choice. Also see the Bersa Thunder 9 Ultra Compact.
Firestorm SGS
Bersa Firearms USA
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FN FNP-9m: Haggle Price $450-$480
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Polymer frame. Weight: 24.8 oz., Barrel: 3.79", Magazine: 15 rounds
The FNH FNP-9m is only slightly smaller than the full size FNP-9. This makes for a good concealed carry pistol that can double for duty use. You can swap out backstraps for different hand sizes. Made in the USA.
FNP-9m press release
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Glock G26 Compact: Haggle Price $490-$520
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Polymer frame. Weight: 19.8 oz., Barrel: 3.50", Magazine: 10 rounds
The Glock 26 was specially developed for concealed carry. The G26 is a good backup companion pistol for those that carry the full size 9mm Glock. There are tons of accessories and holster choices for the Glock 26.
Glock 26 webpage
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Hi Point C9 Compact: Haggle Price $130-$160
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Jimenez JA-Nine: Haggle Price $160-$190
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Alloy frame. Weight: 30.0 oz., Barrel: 3.75", Magazine: 12 rounds
The Jimenez JA-Nine has features you would expect from higher priced firearms. Loaded chamber indicators, manual safety, magazine out safety, cocked indicator, rear adjustable sights, attractive finishes and each pistol includes 2 magazines The Jimenez JA-NIne comes with a lifetime warranty. Made in Nevada USA.
Jimenez JA-Nine Page
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Kahr CW9: Haggle Price $410-$440
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Polymer frame. Weight: 17.7 oz., Barrel: 3.60", Magazine: 7 rounds
Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech. "Browning - type" recoil lug. Passive striker block. No magazine disconnect. Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight. The Kahr CW9 has a matte stainless steel slide.
Kahr Site
Combat Handguns Kahr CW9
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Kel-Tec PF-9: Haggle Price $270-$300
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Polymer frame. Weight: 12.7 oz., Barrel: 3.10", Magazine: 7 rounds
The PF9 is the lightest and flattest 9 mm ever made. Firing mechanism is Double-Action Only with an automatic hammer block safety. The PF-9 will be available in blued, parkerized, and hard chrome finishes. Grips will be in black, grey, and olive drab.
GunBlast Kel-Tec PF9 Review
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Kel-Tec P-11: Haggle Price $260-$290
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Polymer frame. Weight: 14.0 oz., Barrel: 3.10", Magazine: 10 rounds
Thanks to its locking dynamics and superior ergonometry, perceived recoil and practical accuracy are comparable to much larger guns. Accepts S&W clips. The P-11 is especially suited for plainclothes police officers. Great for CCW.
Kel-Tec P-11 webpage
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S&W 908: Haggle Price $470-$500
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Alloy frame. Weight: 24.0 oz., Barrel: 3.50", Magazine: 8 rounds
The S&W 908 all-metal frames are built to demanding specifications. Used by law enforcement and civilians for personal protection, these Traditional Double Action pistols deliver the reliability and performance you expect from Smith & Wesson. Compares to the more expensive 3913. The 908S is the stainless version.
S&W 908
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S&W M&P Compact: Haggle Price $480-$510
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Polymer frame. Weight: 21.0 oz., Barrel: 3.50", Magazine: 12 rounds
Reinforced polymer chassis, superior ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, with proven safety features. The new standard in reliability. With the M&P compact pistol you can swap out backstraps to fit small or large hands.
G&A M&P Compact Test
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SKYY CPX-1: Haggle Price $260-$290
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Polymer frame. Weight: 17.0 oz., Barrel: 3.10", Magazine: 10 rounds
The SKYY CPX-1 comes with Two Magazines. Stainless Steel Slide and Barrel. Ambidextrous Safety. Slide Hold Open on Last Round. Adjustable Rear Sight. Internal Hammer. Double Action Only (DAO). The SKYY CPX-1 comes with a lifetime warranty.
SKYY Firearms Site
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Springfield XD Subcompact: Haggle Price $470-$500
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Polymer frame. Weight: 21.0 oz., Barrel: 3.10", Magazine: 10 or 16 rounds
Forged stainless steel slide. Combination grip and trigger safety. Great backup pistol for cops that carry the full size Springfield XD9. This XD is a very robust little pistol with an excellent reputation.
Springfield XD9 Subcompact Article Reprint
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Taurus PT111 Millennium Pro: Haggle Price $310-$340
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Polymer frame. Weight: 18.7 oz., Barrel: 3.25", Magazine: 12 rounds
The Taurus PT111 has an ergonomic grip design, with enhanced finger indexing. Heinie "Straight Eight" sights! Light, powerful and technically advanced, the Millennium PRO is the choice for concealment and back-up carry. The DA/SA version has a better trigger. However the DAO trigger pull is a smooth 6 pounds. Also check out the Taurus 609Ti and the new 24/7 pro compact.
Taurus PT111 Millennium Pro Page
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Witness P Carry Compact: Haggle Price $360-$390
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Polymer frame. Weight: 27.0 oz., Barrel: 3.60", Magazine: 12 rounds
The P Carry is a hybrid design, using a polymer frame, and compact slide, taking the "Commander" style pistol to a new level. The Witness P Carry Compact features the Tanfoglio cone lock barrel system for enhanced accuracy and positive lockup and special low profile snag resistant sights.
EAA Witness Polymer Pistols
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