IMO what matters more is how it fits your hand and points. Lots of small ones out there, mostly reliable, and pretty cheap.
I suggest you spend some time watching Honest Outlaw reviews and then go someplace with a good selection and try them for size.
TFB and Mrgunsngear are other good reviewers, honest and not obviously on the take.
I picked an optics ready Shield Plus. Fits my hand, comes with night sights that can be seen through a red dot, 10 & 13 round mags. 15 rounders are available. Under 20oz. About $450.
I also have an FN 503, but it only has 6 & 8 rounders. It does point very well for me though.
My choice as well. I don’t know if it’s the smallest but it’s pretty small, small enough for me to carry concealed almost anywhere.
What I really like about it is the fact that, for me anyway, it shoots like a big gu. That’s the only way I can describe it. I have pretty big hands that have taken a beating over the years. Many of the small autos are difficult for me to handle and shoot with the degree of dexterity and accuracy I’d like. I’m just as comfortable shooting my little Sig as I am my Beretta 92 or Glock 34.
When I finished with the three rifles I took to the gun club yesterday I pulled over to one of the pistol bays and ran a few racks of plates with my 365 to shoot up the carry ammo that was in it and reassure myself I could shoot it if need be. It was very reassuring.
I had a CW9 for a few years, it's a little bigger than the CM9, but it was always reliable.
I like the khars 👍CW380 is my edc CW9 will fit in a pocket if need be
Those Kahr's are remarkably reliable, for being so inexpensive. My girlfriend has one, and it always goes bang. She shoots it very well too. She also has a Bersa, and I told her to get rid of that SOB!!! I've kept my eye on the Khar though, but it never has a hiccup. Great for CCW.
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
I had a CW9 for a few years, it's a little bigger than the CM9, but it was always reliable.
We have a couple of the CM 9’s around here…..pretty darn pleased with them!
And they seem to “point shoot” real well, at least for me. I made a “snap shot” at a house cat at about 15 or so steps, running left to right at somewhere near mach 1. When the dirt exploded at the cat, it appeared to be on the other side of it…..I actually thought that I’d hit it! It was so close…..I was disappointed to find out that I’d missed! memtb
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You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
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