I handled one yesterday at a local shop. The grip felt terrible, and it looked like the slide would like to take a bite out of my hand. Overall I wouldn't even remotely consider trading my LCP for it. I've got several hundred rounds through my LCP without a hiccup. I'm perfectly happy with it. For the rice of the Micro I can cover the cost of my LCP and have it sent off for better sights. I see no advantage to the Micro, sorry.
Micro Desert Eagle .380?
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I'm always willing to spend more for quality. I guess it's just a personal thing.
But why go through the bother of sending the LCP back for extra work to improve the sights when the Micro already comes with better sights, an all metal frame and for me is more accurate than the LCP or the P-3AT.
The first time I took the Micro apart for cleaning and saw the fine workmanship in the little pistol, I knew I hadn't make a mistake getting it.
The reason I liked and purchased the Micro, is in my opinion the Micro's action is a better action for a small 380 pocket pistol.
The locked breach action in the tiny pocket pistols seems to present some real problems with so little room.
I'm approaching 500 rounds with my Micro and the slide has not touched my hand and the grip is just fine for me.
I understand that some people don't want to spend more money for a pistol if they can get by with one that's cheaper, but I am more than willing to to spend the extra money for better quality that pistols like the Micro has, or the Kahr P380 for that matter.
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Second trip to the range
My first trip was post #150.
I went to the range after work.
Ran through a box and a half of Blazer 90g FMJs. Many jams. Unfortunately it the only brand available at my local shop. Its bad enough that 380 is $20 a box here.
No jams with Corbon 90g so far, but I don't want to spend money on SD ammo for range time to break it in.
Any suggestions?
My first trip was post #150.
I went to the range after work.
Ran through a box and a half of Blazer 90g FMJs. Many jams. Unfortunately it the only brand available at my local shop. Its bad enough that 380 is $20 a box here.
No jams with Corbon 90g so far, but I don't want to spend money on SD ammo for range time to break it in.
Any suggestions?
I was NOT impressed with the quality of the micro. The metal casting/machining didn't look that nice. The ergos of the weapon were terrible. The grip angle was terrible. The ONLY thing that was better was the sights. With better sights I'll pick the LCP over the Micro ANY day. Even WITHOUT the sights I'll take my LCP. The trigger pull of the micro was at LEAST double the trigger pull of my LCP. I have over 500 rounds through mine and its been 100% reliable. Its accurate and easy to carry. Its also a LOT cheaper than a Micro even with new sights. I don't see the logic of spending a lot more to get less.
If it fits your hand I'm sure its just fine. If it works it works. It just didn't suit me at all.
If it fits your hand I'm sure its just fine. If it works it works. It just didn't suit me at all.
chihuahuatn
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I looked in dept at the micro, way to thick and heavy compared to the LCP and P3AT for my carry tastes. My P3AT hit 1700 rds this week, 4ftf in the first 200rds (two in the first mag) , not worried. The WIDTH and the WEIGHT are key for me. I have no doubt the micro is a quality weapon. My well maintained P3AT and LCP are too.
My .02,
Mike
My .02,
Mike
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I bought the first one my local dealer got in. I though at the time it was the greatest thing ever. Then I got my hands on a P3AT and the love affair ended. The Micro is damn bulky compared to the P3AT although the Micro is built like a brick outhouse and the Keltec looks like it's made out of melted GI Joes.
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Third trip to the range
Made my third trip to the range.
Put a box of blazer 90g through as that is all the range had. One jam this time, as opposed to multiple.
Put two mags of CorBon through, and it was OK.
Made my third trip to the range.
Put a box of blazer 90g through as that is all the range had. One jam this time, as opposed to multiple.
Put two mags of CorBon through, and it was OK.
Put ur hands around the Kahr P380 and then feel what a real quality little gun with dovetailed sites can do.
Ihave had kt;'s and stillown my lcp, and this P380 is the most accurate 380 I have ever shot. I have yet to fiugre it all out yet but I shoot it better than my PM9 with over 20,000 rounds through it. It is not cheap,but niether is the Micro..
Ihave had kt;'s and stillown my lcp, and this P380 is the most accurate 380 I have ever shot. I have yet to fiugre it all out yet but I shoot it better than my PM9 with over 20,000 rounds through it. It is not cheap,but niether is the Micro..
photogbill
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I just picked up a MDE for myself yesterday and am anxious to try it out at the range.
Just a quick thanks to several members here ...for making my decision an easy one.
I agree with kokapelli completely!
And I find it amusing and absurd, at the same time that several have remarked that the MDE is "ugly" ...or worse ..."butt ugly". I guess the saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder is proven here.
If I were to try and define the MDE in automobile terms ...I would have to classify the MDE as a Mercedes ...with it's clean, smooth lines and tight finish ...as well as the solid feel you get when handling it.
Thanks again to the forum members here for their input!
Just a quick thanks to several members here ...for making my decision an easy one.
kokapelli said:
I agree with kokapelli completely!
And I find it amusing and absurd, at the same time that several have remarked that the MDE is "ugly" ...or worse ..."butt ugly". I guess the saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder is proven here.
If I were to try and define the MDE in automobile terms ...I would have to classify the MDE as a Mercedes ...with it's clean, smooth lines and tight finish ...as well as the solid feel you get when handling it.
Thanks again to the forum members here for their input!
nastynatesfish
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Have a chance to pick one of these up for 300 bucks. What's the finall verdic. Its gonna be a pistol for my wife since she drives all over at all hours for home health care. What's the accuracy like. Is it worth the pricetag. Hasn't had but 200 rounds put throuh it?
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I have no problem with the recoil, neither has anyone else that's shot it.
Much less recoil than a CZ83 in .380 or 9mm MAK.
Waayyyy less recoil than the 642 that I had. It froze up solid after 4 factory rounds.
That stopped the pounding to my hand.
I wish my bad back would allow me to carry a bigger gun, but I'm pretty much fighting pain, or stuck with a .380 or 38 snubby.
The MDE holds 7 rounds loaded and is just techno cool.
I only wish High Noon would offer belt holsters for the Micro.
Much less recoil than a CZ83 in .380 or 9mm MAK.
Waayyyy less recoil than the 642 that I had. It froze up solid after 4 factory rounds.
That stopped the pounding to my hand.
I wish my bad back would allow me to carry a bigger gun, but I'm pretty much fighting pain, or stuck with a .380 or 38 snubby.
The MDE holds 7 rounds loaded and is just techno cool.
I only wish High Noon would offer belt holsters for the Micro.
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Micro Desert Eagle grips
I Just recently began making carbon fiber and other grips for the Micro Desert Eagle. I'm creating both the checkered form and a perfectly smooth one also. I just have a few examples so far, but plan to add more photos as I create more.
http://www.designergrips.com/samples/MDE
They are all reinforced with Kevlar around the screw holes and the tabs that insert into the frame, as well as fiberglass in the mix.
I Just recently began making carbon fiber and other grips for the Micro Desert Eagle. I'm creating both the checkered form and a perfectly smooth one also. I just have a few examples so far, but plan to add more photos as I create more.
http://www.designergrips.com/samples/MDE
They are all reinforced with Kevlar around the screw holes and the tabs that insert into the frame, as well as fiberglass in the mix.
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