Well after years of putting it off I finally got my carry permit. I already have a Baby Eagle in 40 S&W that I bought years ago with the idea of carrying it. After trying several different types of ammo including several that I loaded myself I have finally found some that feed and cycle well, but the accuracy has never been what I have hoped for. I think some better sights would help as I can shoot much better with some other guns that I have tried. Then when I started trying out holsters I couldn't find something that would be both comfortable and concealable. The only position that I can conceal well is IWB 4 o'clock but I can't drive or draw quickly from there. I find it much more comfortable and can draw faster from 9 o'clock crossdraw, but I can't conceal it there without a heavy coat. So I am thinking about getting a smaller gun, but with all the gun panic out there and my tiny budget finding something I like seems like an impossible task. I have looked at the pocket 380's and 9mm like Kel tek PF9, Ruger LCP, and others but the lack of sights, cheep feeling, and very uncomfortable grip leave me feeling like I couldn't hit anything with them. I also don't like the striker-fired design and long sometimes gritty trigger of many of the small guns. I have really liked the Bersa Thunder CC and Makarov's that I have handled but many consider .380 and 9mm Makarov to be underpowered. I also handled a CZ 2075 polymer frame 9mm yesterday that I really liked the feel of and the price was nice too, but after reading up on it, I don't want another hunt for ammo that will cycle well. I also did a quick search on holsters and couldn't find much available for the 2075.
So now for the question. Should I invest in some better sights and holster for my Baby Eagle that I like but am finding too big to carry or buy something smaller and easier to carry? And if you come into the buy smaller camp what have you found that works for you, keeping in mind that I don't like striker fired pistols?
So now for the question. Should I invest in some better sights and holster for my Baby Eagle that I like but am finding too big to carry or buy something smaller and easier to carry? And if you come into the buy smaller camp what have you found that works for you, keeping in mind that I don't like striker fired pistols?