Top 5 Best Micro 9mm Pistols For The Money
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The Shield Plus is my daily driver ❤
Same. And I bought on the advice of the H.O. Couldn’t be happier I did.
M&P Shield is in EDC rotation.
I'm the same as you, we can be friends
My sidekick always 👍
Sigh I got one of them California versions of the Shield Plus but I still love it.
And this is why I’m a subscriber to this channel. Straight to the point. Shows you why he chose his picks and covers a wide range of questions people may have regarding these picks. Keep up the great work man
You laying on your stomach on your bed, kicking your feet in the air while writing this comment “this is why honest outlaw is the best 😍”
You dropped a "... So, here we are." Immediately got Paul Harrell feels. ❤.
I'm going to miss Paul Harrell vids.
5. Taurus GX4 - 1:29
4. Canik MC9 - 3:44
3. Glock 43X - 6:57
Honorable Mention: PSA Micro Dagger - 9:50
2. SigSauer P365 - 10:28
Honorable Mention: FN Reflex - 13:36
1. Smith&Wesson Shield Plus - 13:54
Smith bodyguard 2.0 .380
You lost us at .380@@stevesteve1198
Taurus anything is a no no.
Canik MC9 is a problem child.
I currently own a GX4 and it's bigger brother, the GX4 Carry model. I have approximately between 1500 to 2,000 rounds through both and can honestly say, I've had no malfunctions...great firearms at great prices
Me too! Zero malfunctions, and no issues with any factory target or defensive ammo. Taurus just fit my hands, while S&W and Glock just doesn’t feel good to me.
Lucky you. Mine is definitely a lemon. You would chuckle if you saw how far off the slide the rear sight has to be drifted just to shoot straight. Accurate to maybe 7 yards. Past that, it is WIDE right. I think the barrel is the issue. I thought about sending it back just to see what Taurus would do.
I wouldn’t, stick to another carry. What’s to say the Taurus won’t shit the bed in a real situation
@@darrengarcia4937 do you own one or are you just a hater? Who's to say you don't walk outside and get hit by a bus? I don't have one but I do have multiple G2's with Thousands of rounds thru and two and two are 100% reliable and the other two have had 1 and 2 respectively. I also have a shield that has had multiple failures that I could never trust my life with. But I also believe it is just a lemon, and another one would be perfectly fine. I buy the Turas's because the ergonomics on their guns are PERFECT for my hand. The Shield on the other hand fits my hand terribly. No pun intended.
I have a G3C with over 1000 rounds and no malfunctions. Got it a couple years ago at Cabela's for 199 with 3 mags
The wife is looking really healthy. Shedding those lbs. Keep up the good work Ms. Outlaw.
I noticed that too. She's looking great. Respect!
Yeah she might need an onlyfans account 🤣
This is a backhanded compliment at best for Chris 😂
Touch some grass, bro. @@MP-tf7cc
Keep your eyes to yourself fellas
Proud MC9 & Shield Plus owner and I absolutely love both. MC9 1500+ rds no issues, ShieldPlus about 500+ rds in and they are immaculate, can’t go wrong with either IMO.
Proud owner? Lol
i have those plus the 4" versions, 3"comp and PF versions of the S&W's
@@Matt-w5p that's right try it sometime
You got a good MC9 then. I have one of the initial ones, and have had multiple problems. Even sent it to Canik and got it back with just a few less problems but still not reliable. Glad yours works!
@GeauxPatGeaux_ the ones out now are better. Just the nature of manufacturing. The initial batch always has issues.
I shot several of the popular micros. And I went with a GX4 carry. It just shot and felt the best for me. And I wouldn’t have ever guessed I would have bought a Taurus. But it’s a nice well built pistol. So far it’s been flawless.
The XL in my experience has been the same. And it’s easy to conceal with the same round capabilities as the carry.
My honorable mention for a micro 9.. my SIG P 239 . Will never give that pistol up. Solid, solid shooter.
Smith & Wesson Shield all day long. I have all 3 of the 2.0 flavors
heard great things about Shield EZ.
BUT P365!!!
Strawberry too!!????
yep, 2.0 40 perf. ctr. 2 years still happy.🤩
💯💯 Shield EZ 380 is my carry
I picked up a Taurus Gx4 a month or so ago. So far I've put through 850 rounds. Mostly 115 grain target loads. But a couple of hundred 115 and 124 grain hollow points just to make sure it would run. I've had no issues. I did just acquire a Lakeline LLC ported barrel upgrade. The barrel sticks out of the gun just a bit, but the port does reduce muzzle flip you get from these short barrel gun a lot. Tighten up my groups significantly.
GX4 is underrated
I think what most people don't realize is the fact that Taurus USA came under new management in 2020. I believe the GX4 was one of the first projects under new management and it looks to be a great start. His name is Bret Vorhees and he came from Walther Arms.
@@gregdownend3604still Taurus QC
@gregdownend3604 idk man that last name is kinda sketchyy..
@@gregdownend3604if I’m not mistaken, the new CEO of Taurus was the former CEO of Walther.
I still carry my smiff and Wess M&P shield 1.0 almost everyday
With thugs travelling in packs of 3+ with Glocks with "extendos" in them, I upgraded to at least 11+1 rounds. 13 with the larger mag.
They have the 15rd mags now.
@@terryd4877 I love my DB9!!! That's what I carried before I switched. Very underrated handguns, smallest/lightest semi 9mm they make! I still carry it on formal occasions in an ankle holster. It's a gen 3 though, I still need to upgrade though I will be keeping the gen 3. Its also 2 ounces lighter.
@@John_439 really?? From whom? Shield Arms?
best gen to have..flater
I'm not a fan of them but I'm surprised the Hellcat Springfield wasn't on the honorable mention list.
I have most of the pistols on this list but daily drive the hellcat. It's size:capacity ratio and exemplary factory irons put it a little ahead of my 43x.
My Dad bought my twin boys each a Hellcat with optic. They are great little pistols. My only complaint is they are a little stingy in the palm of your hand after 50 rounds.
I carry a Sig P938 Legion, which is heavier and easier to shoot. But you lose 5 rounds of capacity.
I picked up a Hellcat pro package a few months ago. Two 15 and two 17 round mags, CT red dot that works just fine along with a nice soft case all for $469...smoking' deal. I love this little Hellcat as my hands are XL.
Sorry I lied....Three 15 round mags plus a magazine loader. 😉 Hit the range yesterday with it. Now that I have around 400 rounds through it I'll begin to carry it. Been 99.9% reliable with one FTF on the very first magazine
@@rsbreeze I have a 938 as well but it has feeding issues so it's been retired as I can't trust it fully.
Gotta say, that Brownells ad was extremely well done!
GX4 with (2)11rd mags, (1)plus2 ext, (1)pinky ext, . . . $293 total. . . . love it!
Relatively low recoiling gun
I still carry the original shield. It's such a good little shooter.
I have the Canik Mete MC9. Some people have complained about it's reliability, but I've had no problems with mine... It's a little muzzle flippy, but very accurate.
I love the mc9. If you get a brass backstrap for it, it will greatly reduce the muzzle flip
@@Jonathan-iq7lcI have the Taylor Freelance brass backstrap on mine as well, and it shoots very flat for a micro!
shoots very flat for me , very good for a micro , i've had no malfunctions and love that trigger and capacity
I have one, and it's the single worst gun I've ever worked with. A literal 60% malfunction rate. I've replaced the defective springs it came with, and even had a gunsmith work on it. Still a hunk of garbage. I'm glad others had good luck with it through.
@@1917cutlass the one my friend had was just like yours... FTE, FTF, and stove pipes.. Oil and cleaned twice...
I picked up a MC9 with my tax return this year and I love it! I had the recoil spring overlap issue, but I cut the tip off of the spring and it works perfectly now. Hundreds of rounds with no problems now. And Canik’s customer service is phenomenal. I had a new spring/assembly sent to me in less than a week. Very impressive imo.
I’m having a spring problem on mine. Is there a video or something showing the problem you’re talking about and how to fix it
EDC: Hellcat
Nightstand: Canik Mete SF
Bag/Car: Canik Mc9
Jogging: LCP Max
Can Mrs. Outlaw make a video for people with smaller hands and less grip power explaining how she shoots accurately, how she holds the gun and how she ensures a tight grup. Because she does shoot really really well.
Still looking for the 1000 round review of the Kimber R7 Mako! It has been my daily driver for over a year! Don't sleep on it! Love the videos! Thank you for your hard work!
I’d like to see a video made on this as well
I have a Kimber R7 Mako as well. Sweet firearm.
I’m not a Glonk fanboy whatsoever. I own several brands. But my go-to everyday carry is my 43x. It’s one of the only pieces I have that has gone bang EVERYtime I’ve wanted it too. Ergonomics, looks and utility all go out the window when it comes to any situation I would ever need it. I just need it to go bang. And I trust my, and my family’s life with it.
Glock works always, smart man
I have a Springfield Armory Hellcat, lightly used, got it from a friend for two fifty. It's a great summer carry gun,i swapped out the factory slide stop/release with a milled larger one from Lakeline. Talon grips and a couple of holsters and I'm very happy with it.
Your assessment is fairly accurate. I own the GX4,FN REFLEX & M&P Shield Plus. Shield Plus is the most accurate, GX4 for is the most concealable, comfortable & ergonomically friendly and the FN shines best with an optic attached, comfortable recoil and the ability to carry 15 rounds discreetly.
Man we need a 2011/1911 vid showing all you got, been trying get into 2011 more an I feel like you’d know more brands and different models specs ect. Really appreciate it
I know that everyone has their own “mine is the best,” micro. That being said, I’ve carried my GX4 for almost three years now. I’ve had exactly zero malfunctions through about 500 rounds. I do about a fist sized group at 7yds. I trust my life with it every day.
@stuartowens3506 they are being sued for those being unsafe..
@@Jon-ki2px I honestly had to go check for the lawsuit out of disbelief. They were pretty quick to acknowledge and send out what I perceived as a recall, which did fix the issue. I sincerely believe those who had issues with the GX4 had issues with the early release models, and many were reluctant to follow the recall.
@@Jon-ki2px I will look into it and see if there is a recall I can get in on. Thanks!
@timtimtimmay4654 it's not the first lawsuit against them either. They were sued over their tcp 380 blowing up on people. Before that there was another lawsuit for like 10 other models that were unsafe.
@@Jon-ki2px We are talking about the GX4, not the past junk pistols they seem to have left in their past. Bear in mind the several Glock lawsuits, SIG lawsuits, etc other companies faced over the years. They handled this as well if not better than some of the Cadillac brands in recent history with their admitted faults. This is coming from someone who sent back a bricked pistol to Taurus and swore them off before the G2C redeemed them in my eyes. I even owned the TCP380 as a fishing gun and can confirm it is trash with a paper thin barrel. I have come full circle to defend them as their quality has redeemed them. They are on par with competition, especially considering they are just above High Point price point. Just some perspective from a former disgruntled owner turned proponent of giving them a chance. I think it is the best budget arm to possess that gives more lower income people a chance at defending their families with confidence.
I love my Gx4. I love my optics ready Gx4 Carry even more.
I have a GX4 optic ready for summer, and a micro dagger for winter. Both of those which are completely reliable through 500 rounds or so. IMO, the GX4 fits my hands better than a P365, and is slightly less snappy as well. I love them both, and trust them on a daily basis for self defense.
I've had both a p365 and Taurus GX4 and yes the Taurus has less recoil!
Taurus G3C would be a decent choice.
Sig P365 with XL grip module (365X config.). 12+1 with 3.1" barrel and a grip that works with big hands. Perfect
Love my mc9. It’s been flawless, but I know of others who have had issues. I carry mine with confidence because it is vetted reliable and shot often.
mine had issues they sent a recoil spring. that had issues so sent it back and they replaced with a different recoil spring and new barrel with wider feed ramp. had it back in a week.
The mc9 has been my edc for almost a year now. Having moved from a Taurus G2C, the difference was night and day. I absolutely love that gun
Was able to "try before you buy" at my local store. At the time, end of the pandemic, my options were limited to GX4, G43x and hellcat. Went with the GX4 because it felt more controllable in my hands. Cary it every day but wish I would've gone with the TORO optics cut.
Taurus G2C.. 12 rounds.. several hundred rounds thru mine, no issues..
with a stainless recoil spring from lakeline and the 17 round mag from tarus my g2c works flawlessly. after 600 rounds the stock plastic spring started touching the frame repeatedly. i have big hands so the full size grip is nice. the only time it doesn't go bang is when it has no ammo. i wouldn't recommend it however. the g3c is the same gun with glock style sights so they are way easier and cheaper to change out.
Love my Springfield XDS MOD2 45ACP and my Springfield Hellcat, plus the Smith & Wesson shield plus it gets to be a very expensive hobby😅
I was a bit disappointed the Hellcat wasn't on this video. The day I bought my Hellcat, my husband bought the Shield Plus (he can NEVER not buy a gun when I buy a gun -- good thing I don't have the same philosophy ha ha). LOVE my Hellcat, but it did take a few hundred rounds to get dialed in to the recoil and keeping my grip tight.
Rice 🍚 and ice 🧊 for dinner baby.
@@brendayarborough1271 I agree but once you run about a 100 rounds through it, it runs like a charm. I love the sites and when you buy the Springfield 15 round mags it feels so good in your hands and when it fires the recoil OMG it almost sounds sexual 😅
@@alberthechme4001 sadly, I'm in CA and we have the idiotic 10 round mag restrictions.
I want to scream every time I hear the Shield referred to as “the original” micro 9. Chris, the Walther PPS would like to have a word with you. It predates the Shield (which is in fact a great gun) by at least five years. And the PPS - both the original and the Gen 2 (or “M2” model) are still great options if you value build quality, reliability, and accuracy. Poor Walther always gets overlooked in this category; a shame given how good of a gun it is.
The walther pp/ppk would like to have a word as well.
I loved my pps2, shoots really well for a little guy. Hoping walther is releasing a gen 3 this month
I carry a PPS M2 myself, it's a great gun. Got mine for less than $300 out the door a few years back. 3 mags and night sights.
First was probably the Grendel, later to become the Kel-Tec P-11 pistol. Proceeded all them by probably 10+ years. Came with 10rd mags, but Sig P226 mags work great, so whatever you want up to 30rnds.
Love my pps. It has the best grip in the class.
Sure I’d like more capacity, but it’s easy to carry and feels great in my hand.
Gx4 everyday carrier. 1500 plus rounds. Not one failure. Proper maintenance and it's good to go.
I have both the 3” and 4” S&W models, they have both been flawless in the reliability department. I have been carrying them daily for the past three years.
You’ve been rolling out content continuously. I’m here for it 💯 Keep doing what you’re doing man!
I bought the mc9 a whole back. I love caniks. But after 500 rounds I’m not sure if I have but a handful of mags that actually ran with out malfunctioning. Anything from 124 defense rounds to 115 fmjs. I couldn’t get it to cycle reliably. Soo I went back to a sig and bought a fuse. I’m loving it so far.
I would have thought the Masada Slim would make the list.
Agree. How do you pick two guns with known reliability issues over the Masada for concealed carry?
I do love my shield plus. Problem with the shield and most of the m&p line is that it’s usually the heaviest out of all the competitors. For the money though it’s awesome.
Shield Plus is definitely the best micro. From price to performance to features, it’s amazing. But I love the G43x too.
Yah both are great, my hand are to big for the shield though and I can't shoot it as well. Plus 15rd 43x is actually more compact than 13rd in a shield plus let alone the 15rd shield mag
Shield Plus Performance Center!
@@John_439 why I couldn't keep the small .380 pistols... They're just too small for my hands. Plus my LCP 2 was unsafe to carry, would eject the mag while firing. Get 1-2 shots, then it's a paperweight! And Ruger didn't even fix the problem with the LCP .22!!! I sold it to my dad, but before I did I made him PROMISE not to carry it before putting the heavier mag release spring in it!! Installing it was a bear too, had to break the whole pistol down with YT instructions..... Just buy a DB9 and forgo the pocket .380s...
No light rail is rough
@nokachi3339 yah but for guns that small I usually just run a handheld anyway because I want the gun package as small as possible when deep concealing. Otherwise I'll just carry a full size gun that has light and dot.
My personal 9 mm EDC rotation:
1. Shield Plus
2. FN Reflex
3. Hellcat Pro
4. GX4 Carry
5. GX4
HM: MC9, Hellcat, and G2C/ G3C.
Mossberg MC2C od MC2SC should really get a place on this list
Finally I see a little Hellcat love
The Glock 43x MOS, Hellcat (RDP even better), Mossberg MC2sc, SS CR920, P365 SAS (yeah, I said it) and only in limited/unique situations where I need to carry front pocket as it has nothing to catch on if needed to draw - and it’s solid 7 yards and in.
Another fine video Chris.
Thanks for the reminder to lube up my edc, G43 frame with PSA micro dagger c-1 comp slide.
I pocket carry the LCP Max with the 12 rd mag
I pocket carry my SIG P365 with a Vedder pocket holster. Love pocket carry! What holster do you use?
@@KPHVACI have a Vedder pocket holster for my lcp 2 and Bama holster for my lcp max . So those p365s do well in your pocket ? I would much rather be packing a 9 in my pocket.
@@soulerflare7 I've had my SIG P365 in my pocket for 2 years straight. If I'm wearing clothes it's in my front jean pocket at all times. I don't wear skinny jeans so it works. A .380 is probably a little easier. I've found that no one is paying attention to my pockets.
I have a couple of shields and a canik but they're all too big for pocket carry. I love the look of that original p365 . I think they look badass .
@@KPHVAC I just use the ruger pocket holster. With the 12 rd mag the size to capacity ratio is pretty good. I just had to make sure to get good with it at the range to be confident carrying it
Yes I agree with you I carry a Sig 365 and I just got the Shield Plus 😊thank you for this great video Review 😊😊
I'm a .45 guy, but these do seem like handy little fire spitters
I swapped my P365 grip module to a Wilson Combat and it made it much more shootable and accurate for me.
The grip dimensions are more like a shield plus now.
"Micro guys" carry 100% of the time, i find i carry in the house because it's so comfortable and normal. "Full size guys" Sometimes have to go to the car
yep, dawn to dusk my 2.0 40 shield is 98.6%
I carry full size all day everyday once in a while it can really bother me but most of the time I make it work. Definitely not ideal but I'm used to it now lol it's either poking me in the frank and beans area or has a big imprint there is ways to help I use a bell band which makes it more comfortable.
It's obvious how much effort went into this!
New shield plus carry comp is my EDC - about 500 rounds through mine so far, no issues - the slide wasn’t locking-back thru my first 200 rounds at the range; sent S&W an email and they sent a new guide rod and spring no questions asked.
People have been saying it has more kick that the regular shield plus 2.0. Any validity ?
@@JohnnyBravo02 definitely not more recoil; in Chris’s first shots vid, he mentions the recoil spring is bit heavy. I agree with his assessment; it’s not blowing out of your hand, but it tries to dip back down on you because the spring is so heavy. Shouldn’t bother an experienced shooter, and I’ve either become adjusted to it, or mine is breaking in after having some round through it.
@@-Spence I just got the M&P body guard 2.0 for a pocket carry at work. I think it’s time for a shield now to add to my M&Ps . The subcompact 2.0 is still a little thick. Shoots really good but the slim line guns are convenient
I switch between my 365 and my Canik tp elite SC.....love both of them.
I think the TP Elite SC is one of the best looking guns around
I own several of the guns on your list, so I guess i agree with you. 1 thing i dont is the Sig P365 was NOT the first micro 9.... Keltec was selling P11s for 20+ years before the P365 came along. I carried a P11 for many years as a backup to my S&W 5946 duty gun, because it would accept the 15 round S&W mags.
The king of Micro 9's in my opinion is the P365 with the extreme amount of aftermarket options. Mine started as the SAS model and has transformed into the X Macro comped and with a ported barrel on the Icarus Air grip module including Align Tactical mag release, Tyrant extended Slide catch/release and extended takedown lever, and MCARBO flat reduced travel trigger and spring kit.
The average person just wants a good concealable gun they like and trust and aren’t going to get into all that
@@JohnnyBravo02 true! Shadow Systems is an extremely good option with that concept in mind. They will replace your pistol if you lawfully use it in a self defense situation.
I love my SIG P365 with the XL grip. Totally stock and does the job.
Cz p10s is very underrated 💪
Love the trigger and grip. Don’t think it’s considered a “micro 9” though. It’s a bit thick.
Would like to see you test the MC2SC
Thank you for the work you do. I’ve learned a lot from watching you. Grip, safety, maintenance and I’ve bought 3-4 pistols you’ve reviewed and you were spot on.. G43X, TX22, STR-9C)
I love your comment about the gun/ condom thing. Your right I remember in the 90s. K- mart sold those cheap affordable class act condoms. I hated them but kept me from having tons of kids and safe from STDS
Shot all on this list except for the Taurus, ended up with a Ruger Max 9 with a Sig optic. At 750 rounds not a single issue, does what it is supposed to. While I love watching Outlaw and respect his opinion it all boils down to what fits you. But I also am one of those folks who put a Magpul magwell on my Gen 3 19 and found it guides my hand into a prefect grip position
Taurus GX4 is my daily concealed carry. Same as my Dad. Love that gun and it conceals well for what my job requires of me.
I’m a huge fan of my GX4
I carry a P365XL with the gray frame/black slide with Sig-Lite night sights. Its optics cut, but I find the regular sights are more than sufficient. Usually carry it in a Tulster IWB.
G3C is my conceal carry. G3 is my paddle holster carry. Safariland
So you spent as much on the holster as the gun cost?
@@jakesteger89 😂
Your 5 is my carry. Works perfectly. Less recoil than the rest on your list. HS-11 second , only after the comped barrel added to flatten all recoil. Just works for me.
Interesting comment about the Canik and quality concerns. Not really familiar with the subcompact but the full-size Caniks are extremely well made and very reliable.
Much Respect for mentioning the issues the mc9 has…👍
Chris, the IWI Masada 9s has an amazing value for money, much better than the first micro 9 you've mentioned. For about $400, you get a 20 Oz pistol, with 13+1 capacity, night sights, and optics ready. EXTREMELY RELAYEBLE, and in my opinion, overthrown the basic P365, FN, and Taurus model showed.
I have much more expensive guns(365xl, etc), but the 9s is a great little gun; I seem to find myself carrying almost every day.
And no provision for a lìght 😂
Yeah he actually reviewed it well so he must have forgotten about it. I bought one and quickly replaced my 365 and I'm pretty happy with it.
It’s made by yews
I would like you to do a review on the Taurus GX4 Carry. I have one and love it, very accurate, its been reliable running diff ammo, not snappy not alot of jump and very comfortable. Look forward to seeing you do a review on it! I did have a issue with it not feeding the round all the way in chamber, i sent it back and they replaced the ejector and spring and no issues now. They took care of it with no problems.
The MC9 has one big advantage over every other micro 9: it uses the same magazines as the big brother gun. The TP9, Mete, Rival, and MC9 series pistols all use the same magazine pattern. So the MC9 can use the smaller 12-rnd mags for carry, but also the longer 15-, 18- and 2-rnd mags at the range.
The MC9 is also only one of two micro 9 pistols ( that I know of ) that have an ambi-slide release, optic cut, and standard 1913 accessory rail. The only other one is the Kimber Mako.
FYI, the mc9 is not a micro 9. It is considered a subcompact due to its double stack nature. Others include the glock 26, and beretta apx compact. Those also fit the same mags as the larger models, glock 26 can use 19/17 mags; and the apx compact can use centurion and full size mags. The new glock gen 5 mos, has ambi slide catches, optics and rail; the beretta has a rail and ambi slide catch. The beretta compact can be made a centurion, and a centurion a compact, as the have the same FCU and slide. I will say though, I have a tp9sfx, and the rail is definitely not standard. It is way out of spec, l tried to put a light on it once, and couldn't because the rail is too shallow.
Not trying to rain on you, but inform of two others that mostly fit your list.
@@Thevoiceofsomething The p365 has a double stack magazine though. I'd say the MC9 is right on the cusp of being micro just due to size. It's either a big micro or small subcompact.
@@JaronActual 'and 2-rnd mags'... 'and 20-rnd mags'.
@ogkandyteeff l agree about the mc9 being on the cusp, it is a small subcompact. But it still doesn't meet the definition of a micro 9. However, the p365 is not a true double stack. It is the epitome of double stack, single feed. The rounds are offset, and staggered. In the bottom of a full mag, they are doublestacked to an extent, but near the middle, the mag narrows causing the rounds to stagger into an offset single stack. Apparently sig spent a lot of time to make the p365, and based the whole gun off of the mag. Which was originally an idea from keltec.
@@Thevoiceofsomething I've heard this too. It's called a micro 9, but is kinda above that; basically a small subcompact... It's also heavier than the rest of the micro 9's out there. I think it was basically just marketed as a micro 9.
I converted my old 43 into a 43x with the psa frame and love it. It runs perfectly and actually shoots pretty good, not a g17 but good.
Still EDC my Shield Plus 9. It's just...."right". The feel, balance, the way it shoots. But the feel, can't leave it. Get em for $350-$380 cash locally. Still the best value I can see for reliable American stuff.
Great video. My EDC is my 43X, my home defense pistol is my 48. I've also got 2 micro Daggers, one comped the other "regular". I do like their magazines.
I have big hands, not much space left over on a full size grip (ie. Glock 17, 1911, etc...) and I was a bit apprehensive at first but I purchased a GX4 new and I absolutely love it. Mine came with a large and a small back-strap, I use the Large one. There's a small empty space in between the bottom of the 13rd magazine and the Large back-strap which doesn't bother me, but if it bothers you, Lakeline LLC makes extended baseplates for the 13rd magazines to fill that space.
Definitely review the PSA Micro Dagger, please! I bought one this year, and I've had zero malfunctions with it, I have a little over 500 rounds through it.
This soundtrack slaps, good pick!
Hellcat not being on the list when the Taurus and Canik are is a crime. It’s literally a shield except they actually put a light rail on it.
I carry a Shield 9mm 1.0 with a Holosun 407k on it almost daily. Usually with the flush fit 7 round mag and a +2 baseplate on the 8 round mag as a reload.
Do you use the dove tail plate mount for the shield. Have a performance, but doesn't seem to have enough meat for milling.
My summer time carry is between the m&p shield+ pc, 43x, mc9, gotta give props to my taurus g3c tho, def has been a good gun for the price
Maybe when HK rolls out their micro 9, 10 years later than everyone, it will possibly make one of these lists….
Magazines will be $59 and come with a kick in the nuts. I know because I carry a VP9.
Coming state side in 2025😊
I've been carrying the GX4 for a little over a year and have had no issues. It's snappy for sure but also easy to control and the size is great for deep concealment on smaller frames. The recall was a bit worrying but many of the larger brands have done the same recently so I'm not too concerned.
My go to is the Kahr K9 Elite. All steel, striker fired but a more DA pull. It's smooth as butter. The only drawback is that it's a single stack. I'm not even sure Kahr makes this pistol anymore.
I do have a Hellcat and like that pistol too but I can't put the Kahr down.
I've sold or traded tons of pistols over the years but never once thought of getting rid of the Kahr.
my 15yo kahr was the first i traded away. never liked it. never hear any reviewer talk about kahr. springfield was the next to go.
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I think most would like the K9 Elite. There's no polymer on it at all.
Trigger is excellent and it's pretty damn accurate.
Personally, I've never bought any of the other Kahr pistols. This was my 1st and last.
I have the GX4.
To not have one of the hellcats on here is CRAZZZY
I own a Hellcat, 365, Glock 19, and Shield plus. I carry the shield plus. Trigger is amazing, best stock trigger on the market. 13+1 is insane for a package that small. Beautiful gun, least snappy of micros, grip and grip angle is spot on even for big hands, night sights, etc. and can get one easily for $400 now. Don’t forget that American M&P reliability too.
Best trigger on the market? Have you tried canik?? 😂😂
Excellent review and analysis. I went with the HK P9SK. Amazing trigger.
Where did the Springfield Hellcat go? It’s certainly better than half of these listed. Reliability is unmatched, tritium front sights, 11 / 13 / 15 round mags.
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Reliability is always matched with some other gun. I get what you mean, but that's a HUGE leap to say any pistol's reliability is unmatched in the 2020s....
Turncoat Croatian surplus guns have no place on this list. Plus they’re snappy as fuck.
@@bluepunk182 I know what you mean, but I've ran over 4K rounds through mine without a single failure. I know others who've said the same...
@@barrydraper I'm sure it's reliable. I just think calling it unmatched is a bit of a stretch. I'm glad you like your gun, and it IS a very good option. Not sure why he didn't add it, but I'm sure it would have at least been in his top 10. 🙂
I'm still the G19 guy! someday i might want a Micro
Huge fan of my p365x.
P365x is amazing.
Me too. It's only the 2nd gun I've carried that is comfortable to the point of, it's just part of getting dressed in the morning. Like putting your belt on and wallet in your pocket. I've had some where I'm never 100% comfortable, and it feels like I'm carrying too much stuff with me. Or I think, "Everyone can see, everyone knows." I never feel like that with my 365x. The FN Reflex seems like it would be a comfortable choice also.
Got the XL. Love it.
Damn! Ms. Outlaw was nailing those targets with that 365 way to go mam
CZ p10s
Shhhh! The price will go up if folks find out how great these are! 😂 You can usually find these for under $350, unreal for CZ quality.
Yep 700 rounds no issues
$600 for a cz p10 s + holosun scs package near me, probably picking it up for the wifey for her first.
My first firearm was a Wilson Combat P365 X, I went for a P365 variation but they were sold out but 1 variation and weren't getting anymore in for a couple weeks.
The 1 they had was the Wilson Combat P365 X variation, which shot the price up a fair amount but I got it . I got it because at the time more dumb laws were about to be passed and I didn't want to risk it.
I have approximately 2,000 rounds through it thus far and haven't had a single malfunction, yet. .. I am very pleased with my purchase and have been fairly accurate with it from day one and have only gotten more proficient with it.
Shield + all day every day! 👌 (during the summer)
I carry the Shield performance model in 40 S&W. Best EDC I have ever carried.
Thank you Chris for this review!
1.Sig P365 2.Springfield Hellcat 3.M&P Shield 4.G43x 5. Taurus G4.
Daughter in Miami likes her gifted PX4 sub compact & after weeks of handloads with no hickups , I like it too. Not a polymer kinda guy but it works .
It’s the FN Reflex for me! Phenomenal trigger and so much easier to control under recoil. 100% reliable. My only issue is that the tritium went out on the front sight, but that doesn’t really matter with a red dot.
My buddy loaded 1,200 rounds of 9mm too hot. The rounds blew up a sig macro on the second mag that the sig ever shot ( round number 19 total). He decided to buy 2 of those gx4’s to see if we could shoot through them all. We ran both of them to failure. One of them couldn’t fire any more rounds, and the other just barely limped across the finish line of the 1,200 we were shooting. The thing I didn’t like about the Taurus guns is that both of them had the rear sights drifting back and forth about halfway through the pile of ammo. I do not believe that this failure had anything to do with the rounds being loaded too hot. Also, the trigger pull was pretty atrocious on both of them. All in all, I was impressed and surprised that neither gun exploded due to firing so many over charged rounds ( unlike the brand new sig) but I certainly wouldn’t buy one. The fix for a rear sight that just does whatever it wants would be a pain in the ass.
I have been presently surprised by my Taurus GX4. 600 rounds, no malfunctions, and when I shot it the other day I was shooting better groups than with the new Dagger 4.5" I just bought. Trigger could be better, but it's definitely usable. And yes, I am a poor, not every new gun I purchase can be a SIG or I would be even poorer.... Wish it was made here in Georgia, like me, but hey.... at least it's not Turkish!!
Mine was about $280 after transfer fee btw. No red dot on it yet, it's coming though. Holsters are a pain to find if you put the TLR6 on it, I ended up buying one from Ebay and modifying it so the clip doesn't stick out so far off my belt. It printed pretty badly when I first got it.
My GX4 is at 500 rounds no malfunctions
@capy069 you got the TLR6 for it?? Sucks it's such a low brightness, and takes weird batteries for it. And doesn't have holster options...
@@BrassBashers no sir
@capy069 I do. It's low light (100 lm) and only lasts an hour. And takes weird batteries.
I bought a holster on Ebay they works with the light and cut out where the clip dips into the frame of the holster... It sucks being poor 🤣🤷♂️