Pocket Nines - a visual comparison

[TheDan]

Just for giggles, here's the P938 and Shield compared to a real pocket pistol; a Beretta Tomcat...

...and compared against a not at all pocket sized, yet still compact officer 1911.

 

[TheDan]

A couple months ago GT's had a used one with all 3 mags (6, 7, and 8rd) for $475.

I bet that didn't last long... I've snagged some good deals at GTs.

 

[robertc1216]

Pretty nice. that should be useful for some folks. Might I suggest throwing in the LC9, to complete it? I think I would prefer the Shield.

 

[TheDan]

Might I suggest throwing in the LC9, to complete it?

Just pretend the PF9 is an LC9, they are nearly identical... Here's a comparison from the internets:

 

[robertc1216]

Just pretend the PF9 is an LC9, they are nearly identical... Here's a comparison from the internets:

Crap they really are nearly the same. only difference is the grip texture. Except the rail and weight.

 

[TheDan]

Crap they really are nearly the same. only difference is the grip texture. Except the rail and weight.

Yeah, the weight is the main difference. I always kinda considered the rail on the PF9 useless, but that's just me.

Oh, about the grip... The KelTec's texture is actually "grippier" than the Ruger's, but the LC9 has a slight swell to it that feels a little more comfortable in hand than the PF9's flat and narrow sides. Flat and narrow is what you want for carrying comfort, tho

 

[robertc1216]

Yeah, the weight is the main difference. I always kinda considered the rail on the PF9 useless, but that's just me.

Oh, about the grip... The KelTec's texture is actually "grippier" than the Ruger's, but the LC9 has a slight swell to it that feels a little more comfortable in hand than the PF9's flat and narrow sides. Flat and narrow is what you want for carrying comfort, tho

I agree a rail on a gun that small is a wasted effort for most people. and the PF9 does stay in your hand a little better and the LC9 overall finish is really slick. I have never shot the Ruger but I imagine its more difficult to hang onto while firing.

 

[duckknot]

Awesome comparison! As an owner of a pf9 I was surprised it was at the bottom end of trigger weight because the only thing I can complain about with the gun is the fact that the trigger pull is about 6 miles long! Amazing gun, small, light, functional and surprisingly accurate! Bought mine in July and promptly put ~500 factory reloaded rounds through it with 0 gun malfunctions (less than a handful of any type of malfunction) Thanx Again!

 

[96fordsix]

TD thanks for doing this. I have been wanting a 9mm as the PT145 is starting to get a bit heavy!

 

[TheDan]

As an owner of a pf9 I was surprised it was at the bottom end of trigger weight because the only thing I can complain about with the gun is the fact that the trigger pull is about 6 miles long!

Yep, since it's the only purely double action trigger in the bunch it's definitely long, but I don't find it to be heavy at all.

 

[M. Sage]

Needs more Boberg.

I need to get down to Wakal's place more often and bug him to let me shoot the one he's got.

 

[TheDan]

Needs more Boberg.

Yeah, that and a Rohrbaugh would have been nice to include in the comparison, but unfortunately they are both ridiculously priced.

 

[macshooter]

Hey I like your style. But what, no Kahr?!? You gotta have a Kahr in the mix for a group of awesome pocket 9mms man.

 

[TheDan]

Gimmie a Kahr and I'll include it in the comparison

 

[TexasVine]

My Rohrbaugh next to my J frame.

 

[cajunautoxer]

Shield is really the only one I'd consider due to reliability. I own a PPS but won't use it for CC piece bc of the mag release. Not sure if I'd remember how to release mag. But it is really accurate.

 

[Younggun]

I carry a shield, I chose between it and the PPS. The shield won out mainly because it was $100 cheaper.

 

[TheDan]

My Rohrbaugh next to my J frame.

Nice! If we ever cross paths I'd love to get a picture of the Rohrbaugh next to a P938 and/or Shield for context in the thread.

 

[SR9TEX]

I'm really wanting the LC9, I have a few pairs of cargo shorts that my LCP really disappears into and the pockets so big the gun tends to roll forward while in the pocket.A pocket nine would be perfect to take up that extra space.

 

[Rentz]

the shield can be found on the interwebs a lot easier now, I even saw it on sale for 399 a few days ago....so cheap I almost bought a second one.

I like my shield but I'd never really consider it a pocket pistol, its just slightly too large. I can actually pocket carry by G26 easier than the shield.
What surprises me was your picture of the shield next to the 1911 it didnt look that much small than it.