techmike Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Looking to get one, not going to spend a bundle on it. Wanting a 3in barrel, single stack mags... anyone have any preferences?Thanks,Mike
FS2KSTD Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 http://www.kimberamerica.com/soloOne of these will probably be replacing my LCP ... a little spendy though?
DNR Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 any 9mm with a single stack mag is likely to be a compact pistol, not exactly a regular shooting gun.lastly, a 9mm coming out of a short barrel has to be pretty lame, so the question is WHY?-DNR
bdavison Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Your best option...http://cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-guardian/True 9mm single stack 1911, and its match grade. Expensive, but worth every cent.Barrel is a bit longer than you wanted though. Honestly, anything less than 4" in 9mm wont be anything more than a plinker. The 9mm is a fast round, you really need some barrel length to get any accuracy out of it.
asmurff Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Hey as long it has "minute of bad guy" accuracy at the ranges concealed handguns are used for it would be good. Don'y know the price on the Kimber but it looks good nicely setup for with little or nothing to catch on when drawing.
FS2KSTD Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Hey as long it has "minute of bad guy" accuracy at the ranges concealed handguns are used for it would be good. Don'y know the price on the Kimber but it looks good nicely setup for with little or nothing to catch on when drawing.Some shops are taking pre-orders for the Solo Carry ... $659 gets you a ticket to ride. MSRP is in the $700-730 range. I agree with your "minute of bad guy" assessment asmurff ... this CC pistol isn't meant/designed for anything but close quarters CC scenarios, just like my LCP.
asmurff Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 I just bounced the numbers between the Kimber and my Kel Tec P3AT, the Kimber would be just as concealable.
imschur Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 http://www.paraord.com/new/product.php
techmike Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Posted February 15, 2011 FS2KSTD, That Kimber Solo is sweet. You still have your LCP? I sold mine and got a P-238. The dilemma. New gun safe? New Gun? (sigh) any 9mm with a single stack mag is likely to be a compact pistol, not exactly a regular shooting gun.lastly, a 9mm coming out of a short barrel has to be pretty lame, so the question is WHY?-DNRWell, seems to me to be an empty space between these, (picture below), and a shorty 9 would seem to fill the ticket. If I carry a full size pistol, it will be a .45.Imschur, thanks for the link to Para - the PDA looks like the ticket, I wish they hadn't bobbed the hammer.bdavison, - The CZ is very nice looking - and CZ makes nice guns - I have an 82 - but, the MSRP of over $1500..... :oTM
FS2KSTD Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 FS2KSTD, That Kimber Solo is sweet. You still have your LCP? I sold mine and got a P-238. The dilemma. New gun safe? New Gun? (sigh)TM ... I still have my Crimson LCP, but would love to upgrade to something in 9mm instead. The little .380ACP just doesn't instill confidence with me, since I've always carried a .45ACP, but it sure is nice to throw in my front pocket when I can't conceal easily. I'm going to research the Kimber Solo and see if it'll fit my needs ... if not, I may pick up a Glock 19 GEN IV and give it a try?
Microgunner Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I only have experience with one compact 9mm 1911, a Springfield Armory EMP, and it's a good one, albeit a little pricey. Mines definitely a keeper.My only complaint is the ambidextrous safety which can easily be snicked off if you rub against something. But I hear SA will change it out for free and I may take them up on this.
FS2KSTD Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 That is a sharp pistol Micro .... never seen one of those before. :thumb:
asmurff Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I've been lusting over the EMP for a couple of years but it just isn't in my budget ::)
Microgunner Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Well, if you ever get a chance to buy one don't hesitate. Damned thing is slick as owl shit and shoots like a bullseye pistol. And with a capacity of 9+1 it makes one fine concealed carry piece.
techmike Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 That is real nice looking MG! This is what started me on this quest.
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