A Discussion On Compact/Subcompact Handgun Carry Options

So we are all aware of the single stack 9mm craze that is currently going on. This will only be amplified by the release of the Glock 43.



However while considering these options, the thought popped into my head, why bother? Sure these firearms present an option for the smallest 9mm semi auto handguns on the market which has some appeal, but wouldn't most people in general be better served by some slightly larger alternatives?



So I did some research and found a few alternatives which mostly seem to be overlooked by many.



Now for the purpose of this thread I will be focusing on 9mm options due to their popularity, though feel free to discuss other caliber/firearm types (revolvers) in the thread.



Also I will be excluding the Glock 26 from this list since it falls a bit short with its 10 round magazine capacity compared to the 12/13 round magazine capacity of the options I am about to list.



Listed in no particular order: (unless otherwise noted, specifications are from the manufacturers website)



Sig Sauer P320 Subcompact 9mm

Overall Length: 6.7 inches

Overall Height: 4.7 inches

Overall Width: 1.1 inches

Weight With Empty Magazine: 24.9oz

Barrel Length: 3.6oz

Magazine Capacity: 12 rounds

Starting MSRP: $628



FN FNS-9 Compact

Overall Length: 6.7 inches

Overall Height: 5.2 inches (from wikipedia)

Overall Width: 1.35 inches (from TTAG's review)

Weight Empty: 23.4oz

Barrel Length: 3.6 inches

Magazine Capacity: 12 rounds (17 rounds optional)

Starting MSRP: $599 (From TTAG's review)



Smith and Wesson M&P 9c

Overall Length: 6.7 inches

Overall Height: 4.3 inches (S&W archived product page)

Overall Width: 1.2 inches (S&W archived product page)

Weight Empty (no mag): 21.7oz

Barrel Length: 3.5 inches

Magazine Capacity: 12 rounds

Starting MSRP: $569



Springfield Armory XDM 3.8 Compact

Overall Length: 6.75 inches

Overall Height: 4.75 inches

Overall Width (Grip): 1.18 inches

Weight (With Empty Mag): 28oz

Barrel Length: 3.8 inches

Magazine Capacity: 13 rounds (19 optional)

Starting MSRP: $669 (From TTAG's review)





Chart comparing various single stack 9mm options:











Glock 43 Specifications

Overall Length: 6.26 inches

Overall Height: 4.25 inches

Overall Width: 1.02 inches

Weight Unloaded: 17.95oz

Barrel Length: 3.39 inches

Magazine Capacity: 6 rounds

Starting MSRP: $589 (From Guns.com article)







Thoughts?

A Discussion On Compact/Subcompact Handgun Carry Options