Metal Frame Hi-Cap Subcompact Pistols?

Juggernaut

August 19, 2011 19:49

Are there any metal frame hi-cap subcompact pistols available in 9x19mm, .40SW, 10mm etc, like the XD9 but with a metal frame?
Only finding 6+1 and such...9-10 rounds would be the minimum capacity relative to the caliber of round selected.
Thanks

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  Hawk Carse

  August 19, 2011 19:54

  The CZ compacts come to mind.

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  Juggernaut

  August 19, 2011 20:12

  Thanks Hawk Carse, had not considered that, CZ's are very nice...found the Rami 9x19mm and looks like a modified M88 with a hi-cap design, however it is ambiguous at best on the frame material and states:
  'The frame material is made either from light aluminum alloy or polymer.'
  So from the statement I would presume then that there is perhaps an option for either metal or polymer and would also have to modify the sights and beaver tale for a true 'snag free' concealed carry weapon imo otherwise that would work nicely...

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  JudgeColt

  August 19, 2011 20:34

  The Smith & Wesson Model 6906 and its predecessor Model 669 hold 12 plus one of 9x19mm, but you may not consider them "subcompact."

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  Juggernaut

  August 19, 2011 20:58

  Thanks JudgeColt, yes I would consider it subcompact with a 3" barrel, very nice weapon although apparently S&W stopped making the Model 669 and 6906 unfortunately so they may be difficult to find.

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  ATF

  August 19, 2011 21:48

  Most people don't know that the Kel-Tec P-11 has a Air Craft Aluminum frame in the grip as all the compact Kel-Tecs do. [8D]

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  savage170

  August 19, 2011 22:02

  para ordnance has double stack but pricey

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  tsr1965

  August 20, 2011 00:29

  For some reason, to me, sub compact, and high capacity don't belong in the same sentence.
  
  The S&W also made the Cheif Special, which was shorter than the 6906, and the 669, or the single stack version 3913. It was madi in 9mm, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. They are hard to find, and pricey, when you do find them in good shape.
  
  As stated Para-USA(previously Para Ordnance), Makes a P-10 series, and they do make it in their LDA series also.
  
  I have also seen in some sources that S&W made 1016 10mm, and that Para Ordnance made a 10mm version of their P-10. If they did, they were very few, and far between, and no one is giving them up. That would be te ultimate defense pistol...then of course I do have a Glock 29.
  
  Best
  
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  Juggernaut

  August 20, 2011 05:35

  Thanks for the suggestions will check them out - did not know that KelTec used a metal frame, Para's are nice as well.
  Would like to hear about subcompacts and metal frames not belonging together please elaborate...really like the Glock 29 but wish that SA would make the XD in a 10mm as well as I prefer the XD design...

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  beantownshootah

  August 20, 2011 06:11

  "Hi-cap" and "subcompact" don't really go together, in my opinion. The double-stack autos are small, yes, but none of them are all that thin.
  
  If you need a small double-stack alloy frame gun, there are a few to choose from. Just off the top of my head:
  
  -CZ RAMI was originally in alloy frame, though polymer guns are now available.
  -Smith 3913 is one of the best.
  -SIG P238.
  -Bersa Thunder 9mm
  -Para-Ordnance Warthog (and variants).
  
  The field opens up a lot more if you consider single-stack guns:
  -All sorts of subcompact 1911s (Para, Colt, Smith, Kimber, etc).
  -Kahr Arms MK-9 (and others).
  -Smith Chief's special
  
  I'm sure there are many others
  
  Also, polymer guns have now been around a LONG time. . .roughly 30 years in the case of the Glock, and they hold up just fine to all sorts of hard abuse. There is a reason that most of the makers have switched to polymer for their concealment pieces. . .its lighter, and costs less, two significant real-world advantages.
  
  If you really like the Springfield compact, I'd say just get it. What is an aluminum alloy version actually going to do for you?

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  Jorge

  August 20, 2011 06:42

  
  
  Para Warthog.

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  Juggernaut

  August 20, 2011 07:06

  True, cant argue with that and just wanted to hear some substantial reasoning as to why is all but makes sense... Metal frame high-cap subcompact pistols are just few and far between apparently and with no real benefit over the other I guess... And other accounts that I have been reading as to the polymer durability is impressive to say the least and so stands to reason as to why manufacturers went to polymer the 'new' metal apparently... I like many others are of the 'old school' metal firearm ideology however I am impressed with the polymer although I will still purchase the metal as well but finally broke down and got a SA XD9 and I really like it and 17 rounds in a subcompact is just crazy. Thanks for the helpful replies.

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