wild cat mccane
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I thought I'd start a new thread with a comparison of my LCP .380 vs my DB9 9mm for size and other notes. I'll be shooting it this weekend.
To start, I've owned four LCPs, three P3ATs, and now four DB9s. I admit I'm pretty finicky about something displeasing me and selling it off.
I've had several Kahrs. My problem with the model has been function, but also they are too wide and too heavy for pocket carry. Fit in a pocket? yes. But not carry. For example, though the CM9/PM9 stack favorably on top of other pocket pistols, the width is hard to miss. Add the weight? I don't think it's really pocket carry all day item. Here is my P3AT with my CM9...
I liked the P3AT and the LCP, but when the gen2 LCP came out with its great trigger, there simply wasn't an argument to keep the LCP gen1. So I've been liking my LCP gen2 stainless for several years now. Unlike others, I find it extremely easy to shot and not "a handful." However, some knucklehead mentioned the false reset in the trigger that I'd never notice. This bugged me enough to come out of my shell to look some more options.
Enter the DB9 and its troubled past (including my own past with it). It's the LCP in size with a longer grip circumference (not width or tall length), slightly heavier, and a little longer barrel. If the LCP is pocketable all day, the DB9 is no different.
I admit the trigger has an issue of the return spring being under weight. After pulling the trigger, the weight to return to restrike is equal in weight to a dead trigger in any other stricker fire-pretty darn weak. There is an aftermarket spring kit to remedy this.
Sights are good. We'll see if the mags need the PF-9 spring in them. I'll also won't be forgiving if the gun has reliability issues after a few boxes of FMJ. I'll keep my rare LCP stainless until I feel good about the DB9.
A short time will tell, but I thought these pictures where better than most online showing these two in size. Notice the LCP on top of the DB9-the DB9 isn't really pocking out anywhere AND the weight is nearly the same.
To start, I've owned four LCPs, three P3ATs, and now four DB9s. I admit I'm pretty finicky about something displeasing me and selling it off.
I've had several Kahrs. My problem with the model has been function, but also they are too wide and too heavy for pocket carry. Fit in a pocket? yes. But not carry. For example, though the CM9/PM9 stack favorably on top of other pocket pistols, the width is hard to miss. Add the weight? I don't think it's really pocket carry all day item. Here is my P3AT with my CM9...
I liked the P3AT and the LCP, but when the gen2 LCP came out with its great trigger, there simply wasn't an argument to keep the LCP gen1. So I've been liking my LCP gen2 stainless for several years now. Unlike others, I find it extremely easy to shot and not "a handful." However, some knucklehead mentioned the false reset in the trigger that I'd never notice. This bugged me enough to come out of my shell to look some more options.
Enter the DB9 and its troubled past (including my own past with it). It's the LCP in size with a longer grip circumference (not width or tall length), slightly heavier, and a little longer barrel. If the LCP is pocketable all day, the DB9 is no different.
I admit the trigger has an issue of the return spring being under weight. After pulling the trigger, the weight to return to restrike is equal in weight to a dead trigger in any other stricker fire-pretty darn weak. There is an aftermarket spring kit to remedy this.
Sights are good. We'll see if the mags need the PF-9 spring in them. I'll also won't be forgiving if the gun has reliability issues after a few boxes of FMJ. I'll keep my rare LCP stainless until I feel good about the DB9.
A short time will tell, but I thought these pictures where better than most online showing these two in size. Notice the LCP on top of the DB9-the DB9 isn't really pocking out anywhere AND the weight is nearly the same.
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