Help me pick an interesting carry gun

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MikeGoob

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I'm looking for something different.

Reliable, under $1000.

I am trying to find a small 9mm that is a bit special. Something different, nicer than a stock ruger or glock (no offense, I have a few). I currently have a sig 938 that I love, but also carry a Kahr PM9 on occasion. I need a third option. Some thoughts:

  • Rohrbaugh if they can be had under $1000
  • Kimber Solo? Micro?
  • Boberg
  • Kimber Revolver
What am I missing out there?
 
Go "old school". Get thyself a Star Model B, like the one carried by Jules Winfield (Samuel L Jackson) in Pulp Fiction.:D
 
Can you help me define interesting?

To me a carry gun must be proven safe/reliable, have repair parts available and must be easily defended in court.

Have you considered one of thr CZ75 compacts? Or something just plain cool like a high polish blue 19-3 S&W? Or maybe a high polish blue 1911?
 
Definitely has to be reliable and safe, not sure what you mean about undefensible...

Just something somewhat unique, good looking, but not too bulky, I prefer smaller frames for carry. A nice 1911, sure, I do have one but I'm not opposed to another.

I just want my next gun to be something different, I can afford to spend a little more and I feel like I might be missing something special out there.
 
I know you have a SIG already, but I love the p290 series for carry. The trigger is kind of rough, but I can still shoot my issued one very well. 9 ring of a B27 target off hand at 25 yards 9out of 10 times... Shooting on around a 3 seconds per shot time limit.

Its not something completely off the wall, but unique in its own right.
 
Cool thanks guys---I already have a few ideas.

I have never held a CZ Compact of any sort, I'll look into them. I've also never held the 290 but have been meaning to try one out. Great ideas!
 
The Boberg is pretty unusual. I've come close to buying one for the cool factor alone. It does limit you somewhat in terms of ammo choice because of the way it yanks the rounds backwards out of the magazine but you get a significant amount of extra barrel length in a given sized "package" if you can put up with its minor idiosyncrasies.

Grand Power makes a couple of compact pistols which should be functional and not very common.
 
For daily concealed carry, I'd choose something cheaper than a $1000 piece. It's going to look worn after awhile and if you need to use it, it's going to be confiscated. I'd recommend a lighter polymer or alloy frame handgun, with the desired action (striker, DA/SA, revolver) and save the $1000 Rohrbaugh for Sunday-go-to meetin'.
 
I personally would pick Boberg - I have the Platinum and love it, but don't use it as my EDC - it's sort of my version of a BBQ gun. I would love to have a nice Rohrbaugh under $1,000.

Guns to consider which are not on your list:

STI LS9 or even the LS40
HK P7 or PSP (probably $400 or so over budget)
Detonics Pocket 9
 
I really like my wife's Kimber Micro .380, so much so that I'm wanting the Micro 9 now. I have and often carry a Glock 43, but I really like the Micro pistols an awful lot. Must be the 1911 blood in me...


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I am a little concerned about the potential confiscation of a gun used in a SD shoot. However, to a greater degree, I don't like the idea of this 'fear' infringing on what I carry.
 
I am a little concerned about the potential confiscation of a gun used in a SD shoot.
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That's one reason I don't routinely carry my Boberg or other interesting small guns. I have no problem routinely carrying my Diamondback DB9, however. Easily replaceable.
 
Kimber Micro nice gun really quite satisfied with mine however many have experienced problems. Browning 1911 380 right now is my favorite carry piece. Might check it out miniature 1911 with beaver tail and grip safety.
 
Ruger sp101 with badger boot grips.

Hmm..
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I had a really nice S&W Model 60 with an unfluted cylinder.. I sold it after being concerned about the lock.

I wonder how hard it is to get one without the lock.
 
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