Kel-Tec PF9 vs Sig P290 vs Ruger LC9 vs Kimber Solo Comparison
Need help deciding which Micro 9 pistol to buy? This 9mm concealed carry pistol comparison will help you out.
Earlier we did a quick review of the micro 9mm pistols, but did not include the Kel-Tec PF9. Since then quite a few people requested that it be included. We reworked the comparison, now the Kel Tec PF9, Sig Sauer P290, Ruger LC9 and Kimber Solo each have their own comparison image.
The PF9 vs P290 vs LC9 vs Solo 9mm concealed carry pistol size comparison image is rendered with the back and bottom of the pistols lined up to the x and y axis.
In our humble opinion, not a single one of these firearms are designed to be a pocket pistol. A lot of people are quickly jumping at the idea of a 9mm over a .380 ACP and we can see why, but if your plans are to carry one of these nines in your pocket you may want to think again. Their print is quite a bit larger. However, if pocket carry is not important to you, then 9mm is a GREAT option.
| Solo | PF-9 | Sig P290 | LC9 | |
| caliber | 9mm | 9mm | 9mm | 9mm |
| capacity | 6+1 | 7+1 | 6+1 | 7+1 |
| length | 5.5″ | 5.85″ | 5.5″ | 6″ |
| width | .88″ | 1.1 | .9″ | |
| height | 4.3″ | 3.9 | 4.5″ | |
| barrel L | 2.7″ | 3.1″ | 2.9 | 3.12″ |
| weight | 17 oz | 12.7 oz | 20.5 oz | 17.1 oz |
A quick review of base MSRP pricing for these four guns:
1 – Kel Tec PF-9 is the cheapest at: $333.00
2 – Ruger LC9 rolls in a bit more $ at: $443.00
3 – Kimber Solo bumps up $$$ to: $747.00
4 – Sig Sauer P290 still a bit more at: $758.00
Hopefully you find our illustration showing the size comparison between these micro 9mm pistols beneficial. If you have purchased or used one of these guns please leave a review below and let us know what you do and/or do not like about it. Also, if there are any specific size comparisons you think we should create please use the contact us link to suggest which gun illustrations to make available.
You can also check them out on their websites:
ruger.com
sigsauer.com
kimberamerica.com
keltecweapons.com
COMPARISON IMAGES:
RUGER LC9-
Ruger LC9 vs P290, Solo, and PF9
SIG SAUER P290-
Sig Sauer P290 vs Solo, LC9, and PF9
KIMBER SOLO-
Kimber Solo vs P290, LC9, and PF9
KEL TEC PF9-
Kel Tec PF9 vs LC9, P290, and Solo
