cc-hangfire said:
I agree with that and the same market trend doomed the P290rs and produced the P365. Like the 250, the 290 deserved a better fate, IMO.
Yes, the 290 was and is a very nice Pistol. I would prefer it over the 938. I was one to get caught up in the Light striker fired craze. However about a year ago, I said no more. I have two firearms that had worn into tobeing just to lite. More like target guns than suitable for EDC.
They started my journey to find the right Double action that would be perfect for my individual needs. During 6 months I shot just about every thing I could get my hands on. I belong to a club, so friends with many members that would let me shoot their gun. Actually during this time, also shot the New Sig 365. We put a thousand rounds from through that pistol
My final choice came on day, when I was able to shoot the Beretta Nano. It was instant love for the gun. The recoil was one of the most mild, I shot, the muzzle rise was ridiculous low. And I loved the trigger. Smooth and deliberate all the way through. Only wish my revolvers had one this nice.
I bought one, and quickly put 5,000 rounds through the gun. It shot every thing I could find with no problems. Small pistol with OAL of only 5.63", great balance, and easy to carry with the streamline design. Take down is a breeze, Modular grip etc. Built like a tank. Clearly this gun was made ahead of it's time. It fit my hand perfectly. I had found my personal EDC.
The point, is not that the Nano is for everyone. Just like the Kahr maybe not for everyone. Just that there are many nice double action firearms out there. You really need to slow down and find the right gun for you. Don't be in a hurry.
On another note. Last weekend at the range, I was headed out and heard a familiar voice yell my name. It was a old friend I had known for a long time. A retired military armorer, range officer, and a devoted Glock Fan. Heard him talk about them so many times over the years.
I asked him "Where the heck have you been. Have not seen you in so long". He replied that he had SHOT himself. At first I thought he was joking. But he told me that he was headed out to the range one day, opened the door to his car and his Glock 19 fell out. Some how it caught on something and the gun fired. The Hollow point bullet went down his hip, and nicked the hip bone and traveled down further and the doctor said it just missed his femoral artery by two inches.
I told him that I have made the switch to Double Action firearms and getting rid of all my light Striker fired guns. I was kinda of amazed when he said "I am going to double action as well, Already made that decision"
Just something to think about. If it happened to him, it could happen to anyone. No one is perfect.