micro 9mm

same size as p3at? GREAT idea. likely need non +P in such a small gun. DPX sounds best for that.

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Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on March 9, 2011 at 5:27pm

I thought Cor-Bon DPX was +P?

Anyway, an XR9-micro would definitely be +P rated - the action is the same as the taller guns.

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Permalink Reply by Roland Schama on September 11, 2011 at 6:09pm

This appears to be almost the same dimensionally as the Shorty. Why another model for only 1/4" or so height difference?

Or am I missing something else?

Seems like Beretta is trying to join this party but is not quite getting there sizewise... http://www.berettanano.com/techspecs.html

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Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on September 11, 2011 at 6:15pm

The height difference between an XR9-S and a proposed XR9-micro would be about .30". In theory, it would hide better due to the shorter grip. However, I currently have no problem hiding the XR9-S either in the front or back pockets, and the frontstrap is long enough where people with smaller hands (especially women) can get all fingers on the grip.

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Permalink Reply by Harry Truman on January 23, 2012 at 12:53pm

I would definitely consider one of these as well. I love my XR9-S, but a shorter grip would definitely make pocket carry easier. I'd love to carry an XR45-GAP IWB and an XR9-Micro in pocket as a backup. Then I'd give my XR9-S to my son-in-law for a birthday present!

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Permalink Reply by josh2415 on January 23, 2012 at 4:02pm

I've thought the same thing, though a grip that's .30" shorter is pretty significant when it comes to a pistol sitting in your pocket. Would the magazine capacity still be the same Arne?

Roland Schama said:

This appears to be almost the same dimensionally as the Shorty. Why another model for only 1/4" or so height difference?

Or am I missing something else?

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Permalink Reply by josh2415 on January 23, 2012 at 4:06pm

Nevermind, I found the product description that says it's 6+1.

josh2415 said:

Would the magazine capacity still be the same Arne?

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Permalink Reply by Harry Truman on January 23, 2012 at 4:22pm

Yeah, I find the extra length matters a little for concealment, but matters more when it comes to drawing from a pocket.

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Permalink Reply by eric42 on January 23, 2012 at 4:44pm

May I ask which holster(s) you are using for pocket carry? I have had good success with a Remora (which I really like, by the way) in the front pocket but not so much in the back. I can finagle it into the a back pocket but the rear of the gun is actually visible.

Given the size of the gun, it seems it would have to be an extremely low profile holster. Maybe I just need bigger pockets.

Arne Boberg said:

The height difference between an XR9-S and a proposed XR9-micro would be about .30". In theory, it would hide better due to the shorter grip. However, I currently have no problem hiding the XR9-S either in the front or back pockets, and the frontstrap is long enough where people with smaller hands (especially women) can get all fingers on the grip.

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Permalink Reply by Harry Truman on January 23, 2012 at 5:40pm

Hi Eric, you might want to check out my comments on pocket carry over in the Boberg Holsters forum.

eric42 said:

May I ask which holster(s) you are using for pocket carry? I have had good success with a Remora (which I really like, by the way) in the front pocket but not so much in the back. I can finagle it into the a back pocket but the rear of the gun is actually visible.

Given the size of the gun, it seems it would have to be an extremely low profile holster. Maybe I just need bigger pockets.

Arne Boberg said:

The height difference between an XR9-S and a proposed XR9-micro would be about .30". In theory, it would hide better due to the shorter grip. However, I currently have no problem hiding the XR9-S either in the front or back pockets, and the frontstrap is long enough where people with smaller hands (especially women) can get all fingers on the grip.