R127
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I used to carry an MK-9 just about everywhere but I decided it didn't have enough capacity to be carried when I wasn't at work and was too big to be a deep cover piece for work. The other problem was that it just isn't a gun you can shoot all the time. The recoil spring wears out in about 500rds or so and then reliability can suffer. Not a big deal for its intended purpose, but I love to shoot my guns.
I've been playing with a Berreta Model 21A Bobcat as a deep cover piece. I looked at the Tomcat but read a lot of reviews that said they'd break apart after a few thousand rounds. The Bobcat is tiny and accurate at short range, comfy in my hand. The only trouble with it is that I don't really feel as comfortable with its reliability as I'd like. It started off strong but it's gotten a little fussy as of late. I don't quite have 200rds through it, maybe there's a fluff and buff treatment out there, any advice? Any other guns in this size range that can be used as shooters at the range in addition to front pocket carry?
For after work I was looking at a CZ RAMI or Glock 26, but noted the same style recoil spring as is found in the MK-9 and I wonder about their suitability for frequent shooting. I was thinking of going up to a CZ P-01, but then saw a Bersa Thunder 9 Ultra Compact. The Bersa holds almost as many rounds as the P-01 but is smaller. I've looked around for pics of the Thunder 9 Ultra Compact's recoil spring, but no luck. Anybody know how these hold up to lots of shooting?
I guess last on my list would be trying to find a Makarov, preferably a double stack Makarov.
I've been playing with a Berreta Model 21A Bobcat as a deep cover piece. I looked at the Tomcat but read a lot of reviews that said they'd break apart after a few thousand rounds. The Bobcat is tiny and accurate at short range, comfy in my hand. The only trouble with it is that I don't really feel as comfortable with its reliability as I'd like. It started off strong but it's gotten a little fussy as of late. I don't quite have 200rds through it, maybe there's a fluff and buff treatment out there, any advice? Any other guns in this size range that can be used as shooters at the range in addition to front pocket carry?
For after work I was looking at a CZ RAMI or Glock 26, but noted the same style recoil spring as is found in the MK-9 and I wonder about their suitability for frequent shooting. I was thinking of going up to a CZ P-01, but then saw a Bersa Thunder 9 Ultra Compact. The Bersa holds almost as many rounds as the P-01 but is smaller. I've looked around for pics of the Thunder 9 Ultra Compact's recoil spring, but no luck. Anybody know how these hold up to lots of shooting?
I guess last on my list would be trying to find a Makarov, preferably a double stack Makarov.