Hello,
I've never really posted before, though I've been listening on the boards for a while, so first I'd like to say thanks. I've been impressed by the attitude and knowledge found here. I couldn't begin to stomach whats found on many other forums with similar focus, was glad to come across this one.
I'm in the market for an autoloader in the compact size range to carry concealed. I'm currently leaning towards an HKP7 M8 for a few reasons, but I have a few questions about them and other options I'm considering. I'm sort of putting my thought process down, so this post may be somewhat long and jumbled.
I shoot 1911s a fair amount, the obvious solution would be something equivalent to an officers model but I don't really want to carry anything that is half or fully cocked. I realize they can be perfectly safe. I have a hang up about doing it for some reason.
Is there a good quality officers model equivilent being made with a non-commanders hammer or how difficult would it be to put one in?
Short of getting over my hang up, I've been considering a Kahr MK/K40, CW or P45, sig p239 or p245 if I could find one and the HKP7. I am leaning towards the P7 over the sigs since its a single trigger type (my understanding is that the DAK sigs are partially cocked), and over the kahrs mostly because of SA trigger vs DA. I currently carry a 3" colt 38 revolver and I don't mind a long pull as long as it is smooth. I would sort of prefer something larger than 9mm, but at the same time, I seem to be comfortable with the 38.
I guess my question comes down to if the P7 might be a good choice or if there are other options that might be better. Cost isn't a huge issue. I'd like something good that is going to last, however. I'm 6'4", 165ish which seems to affect concealment a bit, and it gets very hot in the summer. Comfort while driving is probably a consideration. I don't frequently carry concealed on my person. I'm either at one job, outside away from people and carry openly or the other job where I can't carry on my person or driving, typically.
There isn't really any place I can try any of those I mentioned locally.
If I was to get a P7, I'd have to do it through an online auction, likely. Are there things I should look for in pictures or ask sellers about specifically?
Thank you
I've never really posted before, though I've been listening on the boards for a while, so first I'd like to say thanks. I've been impressed by the attitude and knowledge found here. I couldn't begin to stomach whats found on many other forums with similar focus, was glad to come across this one.
I'm in the market for an autoloader in the compact size range to carry concealed. I'm currently leaning towards an HKP7 M8 for a few reasons, but I have a few questions about them and other options I'm considering. I'm sort of putting my thought process down, so this post may be somewhat long and jumbled.
I shoot 1911s a fair amount, the obvious solution would be something equivalent to an officers model but I don't really want to carry anything that is half or fully cocked. I realize they can be perfectly safe. I have a hang up about doing it for some reason.
Is there a good quality officers model equivilent being made with a non-commanders hammer or how difficult would it be to put one in?
Short of getting over my hang up, I've been considering a Kahr MK/K40, CW or P45, sig p239 or p245 if I could find one and the HKP7. I am leaning towards the P7 over the sigs since its a single trigger type (my understanding is that the DAK sigs are partially cocked), and over the kahrs mostly because of SA trigger vs DA. I currently carry a 3" colt 38 revolver and I don't mind a long pull as long as it is smooth. I would sort of prefer something larger than 9mm, but at the same time, I seem to be comfortable with the 38.
I guess my question comes down to if the P7 might be a good choice or if there are other options that might be better. Cost isn't a huge issue. I'd like something good that is going to last, however. I'm 6'4", 165ish which seems to affect concealment a bit, and it gets very hot in the summer. Comfort while driving is probably a consideration. I don't frequently carry concealed on my person. I'm either at one job, outside away from people and carry openly or the other job where I can't carry on my person or driving, typically.
There isn't really any place I can try any of those I mentioned locally.
If I was to get a P7, I'd have to do it through an online auction, likely. Are there things I should look for in pictures or ask sellers about specifically?
Thank you