customfret
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The P-32 that's always in my pocket (except when it's being shipped back to Kel-Tec for repair) usually goes "bang" when I pull the trigger, but needs to go back to the factory...again...because the latest recoil spring selection keeps wadding up into a twisted mass after firing 100 rounds or so, causing the slide to "slam" back & make bruises on my trigger finger where the guard bangs into it. Yes, they sent me new springs...twice. Also, since the last trip back to the factory, what were 2" groups at 25' are now 4' groups. I now don't really think I want a P-ll after my experience with the P-32.....
The Kimber Custom Compact has spoiled me. It has always fed & fired everything I've put through it. Not only is it reliable, but it puts a hole where I aim every time. I just sort of point it & pull the trigger & a hole appears where I wanted it to be. AMAZING! It's my constant companion IWB when it's cool enough to wear a "t" shirt with an unbuttoned & untucked flannel shirt, but that looks a little strange in Tennessee in August....mid 90's most days with 90% relative humidity... Whew!
My "bicycle gun", a relatively cheap Heritage Stealth 40 S&W is actually just a little thicker than the Kimber and although it's 10+1 available rounds and stainless/plastic construction is perfect for my handlebar holster and makes me feel quite secure from both 2 & 4 legged animal attacks when biking the local back-roads, worn IWB it really isn't any easier to conceal than the Kimber. It also requires a lot more effort & concentration to shoot 1/2 as well.
What I would like to be able to find is something in 9mm that I can first of all depend on & HIT with & also also easily conceal...ideally carry in a front pocket holster like the P-32 & just point at something & pull the trigger, like with the Kimber & put a hole in it...every time...where I want the hole. With the P-32 & Heritage, I'm beginning to realize that like with most things, you get what you pay for. Both are kinda "loose" & "vague" feeling compaired with the Kimber, but of course were less than 1/2 the cost, so that should probably just be expected.
Anybody have any suggestions of something I ought to look at? I realize that getting a reliable small 9mm that will hide like the P-32 is probably just dreaming, but there is a lot of experience on this board, & some of you are bound to have been on the same search & "found it". I'd sure appreciate knowing what "it" is! Thanks to you who are willing to share!
The Kimber Custom Compact has spoiled me. It has always fed & fired everything I've put through it. Not only is it reliable, but it puts a hole where I aim every time. I just sort of point it & pull the trigger & a hole appears where I wanted it to be. AMAZING! It's my constant companion IWB when it's cool enough to wear a "t" shirt with an unbuttoned & untucked flannel shirt, but that looks a little strange in Tennessee in August....mid 90's most days with 90% relative humidity... Whew!
My "bicycle gun", a relatively cheap Heritage Stealth 40 S&W is actually just a little thicker than the Kimber and although it's 10+1 available rounds and stainless/plastic construction is perfect for my handlebar holster and makes me feel quite secure from both 2 & 4 legged animal attacks when biking the local back-roads, worn IWB it really isn't any easier to conceal than the Kimber. It also requires a lot more effort & concentration to shoot 1/2 as well.
What I would like to be able to find is something in 9mm that I can first of all depend on & HIT with & also also easily conceal...ideally carry in a front pocket holster like the P-32 & just point at something & pull the trigger, like with the Kimber & put a hole in it...every time...where I want the hole. With the P-32 & Heritage, I'm beginning to realize that like with most things, you get what you pay for. Both are kinda "loose" & "vague" feeling compaired with the Kimber, but of course were less than 1/2 the cost, so that should probably just be expected.
Anybody have any suggestions of something I ought to look at? I realize that getting a reliable small 9mm that will hide like the P-32 is probably just dreaming, but there is a lot of experience on this board, & some of you are bound to have been on the same search & "found it". I'd sure appreciate knowing what "it" is! Thanks to you who are willing to share!
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