para ordnance Carry 9

[dcewolf]

Okay I've seen folks talking about various single stack 9mm's out there... the Springfield EMP, Kahr MK9, and the KelTec PF9.  Anybody have any experience with the Para Ordnance Carry 9??  I have a Springfield XDSC for winter and car carry but I would like a slimmer 9mm for warmer weather.  At this point I've heard alot of good stuff on the Kahr but I was wondering about the Para option.  So any opinions??  Oh, and yes I am looking primarily for a metal framed pistol (at this point)...thus why I noted the MK9 and not the PM9 with the Kahr.

[Savage]

Let's see-----you have a polymer pistol for winter carry and you want an all steel pistol for summer carry. I find that weight is as big a consideration as size in a CCW. While thin and fairly small, the all steel Para is a chunk. If you want to carry a gun of this weight, a good belt holster and a cover garment is pretty much a necessity.  I go just the opposite route and normally carry polymer for CCW and steel for my range guns. With some exceptions of course. Choosing a new gun is half the fun!
Savage

[dcewolf]

Choosing a new gun is half the fun!
Savage

Couldn't agree with that more...  I've actually been diggin elsewhere too and from user reviews the PF9 (or the p11) is probably best "bang" for the buck then the MK9....with the para having some very questionable reviews at times.  However I've found the same type dissenters for both the PF9 and the MK9 -- they just also more folks singing their praises.  I like the EMP, but it is just a wee bit pricey for me right now.

Oh well guess I just have to save my pennies and buy one of each!!!

[reelhook]

Apparently some of you don't know or have not shot the carry 9-It is a alloy frame and only weighs 24 oz. There is no better trigger in DAO than the LDA. You should go shoot one

[Savage]

Only weighs 24 ozs! The PM9 weighs 16ozs, and the PF9 weighs 12.7. If I'm carrying a 24oz pistol, make mine an Ultra Carry in .45.
Savage