I put this in the General HG section as its not such a hardcore facts question, But more of a "How not to settle, And still get the right gun" type of thread.
This year for X-Mas my folks asked me what i wanted and i replied "Cash again pls, I need another ccw gun". As its been cash for one reason or another for several years, But i like to buy things with it ill own forever so ill own something from them i really cherish when they are gone.
Anyhow i need a third gun, A small pocket'ish type.
Here is the issue, The new Sig P290 http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=70&productid=307
By all accounts it wont be out until after the end of the year, But that doesn't mean it will be here even close to that time.
I mean i know i can wait a week for a gun to arrive when i have money in hand, But waiting till god knows when most likley will drive me insane.
I have 2 options which are the Sig P238 which i owned before and loved and the Kahr PM9.
I have issues with both of those tho.
The P238 is a .380 and i want a 9mm for cheaper ammo costs and better ammo choices so i can take it to the range and not shoot ammo that costs more than my .45acp. But ammo availability is high and prices are dropping and at .40 cal ammo prices. Still not cheap to shoot, But the gun shoots like a caddy.
The PM9 is generally $699 and sometimes on sale at $629
Its $609 at Buds and i can get $20 transfers.
I want a 9mm as my first choice as why i picked the Sig P290. Ammo costs are the cheapest of any gun and the widest availability and a variety thats unmatched.
But the Sig P290 should be coming in at $530 MSRP which should be in the low $400 range as long as shops dont jack the price since its new.
These are the only guns ill consider and im not asking for other suggestions.
Ive been researching ccw guns for 1.5 years constantly and i know way to much about every gun out there than i need to.
The gun will be used a bug when i know im going to really bad parts of town, But mostly a gun i throw in my back pocket when i dont have time to holster up my 1911. It is not a high priority gun as i have my 1911 i carry 80% of the time and a XD SC .40 that does small gun duty IWB carry.
But heres my question.
If you was in this position what would you do?
1. Wait?
2. Buy the P238 as i am a 1911 guy and love the gun anyhow.
3. Buy the PM9 as its a proven gun even tho it costs more, I wont regret it.
This year for X-Mas my folks asked me what i wanted and i replied "Cash again pls, I need another ccw gun". As its been cash for one reason or another for several years, But i like to buy things with it ill own forever so ill own something from them i really cherish when they are gone.
Anyhow i need a third gun, A small pocket'ish type.
Here is the issue, The new Sig P290 http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=70&productid=307
By all accounts it wont be out until after the end of the year, But that doesn't mean it will be here even close to that time.
I mean i know i can wait a week for a gun to arrive when i have money in hand, But waiting till god knows when most likley will drive me insane.
I have 2 options which are the Sig P238 which i owned before and loved and the Kahr PM9.
I have issues with both of those tho.
The P238 is a .380 and i want a 9mm for cheaper ammo costs and better ammo choices so i can take it to the range and not shoot ammo that costs more than my .45acp. But ammo availability is high and prices are dropping and at .40 cal ammo prices. Still not cheap to shoot, But the gun shoots like a caddy.
The PM9 is generally $699 and sometimes on sale at $629
Its $609 at Buds and i can get $20 transfers.
I want a 9mm as my first choice as why i picked the Sig P290. Ammo costs are the cheapest of any gun and the widest availability and a variety thats unmatched.
But the Sig P290 should be coming in at $530 MSRP which should be in the low $400 range as long as shops dont jack the price since its new.
These are the only guns ill consider and im not asking for other suggestions.
Ive been researching ccw guns for 1.5 years constantly and i know way to much about every gun out there than i need to.
The gun will be used a bug when i know im going to really bad parts of town, But mostly a gun i throw in my back pocket when i dont have time to holster up my 1911. It is not a high priority gun as i have my 1911 i carry 80% of the time and a XD SC .40 that does small gun duty IWB carry.
But heres my question.
If you was in this position what would you do?
1. Wait?
2. Buy the P238 as i am a 1911 guy and love the gun anyhow.
3. Buy the PM9 as its a proven gun even tho it costs more, I wont regret it.