Accuracy

[porkchop 13]

You getting in a gun fight? I’d figure a conceal weapon would be used at point blank range or maybe out to a few feet or so. Is accuracy that important

Don't plan on getting in a gun fight. If the situation were ever to happen I don't want to be carrying something that I have to rely on my target to be in point blank range.

I look at it like this if I can consistent hit my target at 30 yards hitting them at point black range is not a issue.

Yes I am concerned about accuracy for safety of bystanders if for no other reason

[porkchop 13]

The keltec I normally carry I use the HST 147 as well. So far been pleased with that round. Would hope to use it in the new pistol I purchase when I find another one that I like.
There is nothing wrong with the keltec. I just want something new and little more accurate than it is for those asking why.

[StrutnBPS]

Can't wait to get my Sig P365 in. Gonna slap meez a 12 round extendo clip in dat bitch and rock out!!

Hopefully it works.

[ecu1984]

The Kahr are the sweetest point of aim small guns that I have ever owned.
I currently carry a Glock 26 with Pearce pinky extension IWB
Inside my truck is a AR15 8.5 inch pistol in 300 BLK w/ 30 round mag.
Sounds like you need to practice shooting a lot after you buy whatever you buy

[ScLowCountry]

I carry a Walter pps m2. Not the most popular gun, but i love it

[FLS]

The easiest compact for me to be accurate with is the Shield. Good sights and trigger, switch trigger to an Apex and it can be really good for a compact semiauto.
Second would be a tie between the Khar and Glock 43.
Those are the only three I would personally consider. I have shot an LCP but it feels like a cheap POS.
I have a couple of J frames that shoot well. My 3" 357 is a very accurate compact pistol. I like the LCR as well.

[nitro5x6's]

Most accurate compact size 9mm I have ever owned is a Sig P239.

124 grain +P HST in all my 9mms - except for the G19, it shoots Federal 9BPLE +P+ like a laser.. hottest round available for 9mm.

[Swamp Rat]

For me, accuracy with any gun of that size comes from a combination of trigger pull characteristics, sight quality, fit to the hand, and TIME ON THE RANGE. With a small, single stack, concealable pistol, I want a smooth, striker-fire type trigger press of about 4-5 lbs, a good clean sight picture where I can clearly see the front sight, and the gun can't be TOO small in my hand. With that, practice, practice, practice.

I like the Shield and the Glock 43. I have limited time with others. I like the grips on the Shield better than the Glock, I like the Glock because it's a Glock. And I put a 4 lb Zev connector in it.

Any gun small enough to carry comfortably in an ankle holster is likely too small for me, except as a backup. Your mileage may vary. Some have said that anything over 16 ounces on your ankle is asking for back, knee, or hip issues.

I taught a CWP class recently where THREE women showed up with Bersa Thunder380's. In spite of the shitty trigger, they shot them... ok... but had malfunction after malfunction. I let one shoot my Glock 19 and I've never seen a grin like that.

[lowbudget]

I've got the S&W .380 in an ankle holster right now. As someone stated before after a few hours on day 1, I don't even notice it. Its like wearing a watch. My wife has the Shield 9mm, its too big for the ankle, but would be perfect for IWB or under a jacket.

Accuracy comes down to muscle memory, which is derived from range time.

[Swamp Rat]

I've got the S&W .380 in an ankle holster right now. As someone stated before after a few hours on day 1, I don't even notice it. Its like wearing a watch. My wife has the Shield 9mm, its too big for the ankle, but would be perfect for IWB or under a jacket.

Accuracy comes down to muscle memory, which is derived from range time.

Accuracy comes from being intimate in your relationship with your front sight.

[BigBallin]

The slim9 I use is deadly accurate to 12 or so yards in a no pressure situation. Point and shoot at half that distance seems pretty spot on. Its probably had 1000+ rounds through it and the only place it had trouble was with hollow point
ammo that measures toward the min. OAL spec...It didn't like them a bit. It ran all others ok. No mechanical/manufacturer issues at all. A good friend as one as well with about half the round count and so far very similar results.
That being said, that slim 9 has an identical footprint to an equally accurate 38 revolver I shoot,it just comes in about a half an inch wider because of the wheel diameter. I know you are looking for a semi 9mm but just I would add that.

[mjiorle]

Another vote for the Sig 239.