Hi all,
I am looking to make my second pistol purchase. I currently have a Colt WWI (01911) reproduction and I could not be happier with it.
I am looking for something that will shoot less expensive ammo. I will use it at the range (CCW is not an option where I live). Therefore, it should be rather accurate. No need for bullseye accuracy - but it should be better than combat accurate so I can keep pushing my marksmanship.
I have held a few double-stack 9mm's, and honestly I don't think they fit me well. I have held the larger Sig's, H&K USP's to bring me to this conclusion. I am happy with the 1911 fit, although I think about getting thin grips to try out.
Also - cost is somewhat of an issue. I want to keep it ~500 or less, but will stretch for the right pistol (such as the HK at 600 - 675).
Here is my short list:
Sig P6 - I hear these are slim pistols, and can be found in excellent shape for < $400. I have not heard any accuracy complaints, although I hear DA is heavy - but one can bypass that at the range.
H&K P7 - I like the way this looks, and I hear it is very accurate. My typical range session is 100 rounds over 1 hour - so I am very concerned about the heat issue.
Walther P1 / P38 - Very interesting history, and very inexpensive. I don't know about the accuracy, and I hear mixed things about the quality in general.
I have considered Browning Hi-Powers and 9mm 1911's - but they are awfully expensive. Also considered the CZ75b, but I think the grip might be too big. I hear mixed things about the trigger, and I don't see any sold locally.
Anything else I should know about these options, especially when compared against each other? Let me know if I am missing anything else.
Thanks,
Matt.
I am looking to make my second pistol purchase. I currently have a Colt WWI (01911) reproduction and I could not be happier with it.
I am looking for something that will shoot less expensive ammo. I will use it at the range (CCW is not an option where I live). Therefore, it should be rather accurate. No need for bullseye accuracy - but it should be better than combat accurate so I can keep pushing my marksmanship.
I have held a few double-stack 9mm's, and honestly I don't think they fit me well. I have held the larger Sig's, H&K USP's to bring me to this conclusion. I am happy with the 1911 fit, although I think about getting thin grips to try out.
Also - cost is somewhat of an issue. I want to keep it ~500 or less, but will stretch for the right pistol (such as the HK at 600 - 675).
Here is my short list:
Sig P6 - I hear these are slim pistols, and can be found in excellent shape for < $400. I have not heard any accuracy complaints, although I hear DA is heavy - but one can bypass that at the range.
H&K P7 - I like the way this looks, and I hear it is very accurate. My typical range session is 100 rounds over 1 hour - so I am very concerned about the heat issue.
Walther P1 / P38 - Very interesting history, and very inexpensive. I don't know about the accuracy, and I hear mixed things about the quality in general.
I have considered Browning Hi-Powers and 9mm 1911's - but they are awfully expensive. Also considered the CZ75b, but I think the grip might be too big. I hear mixed things about the trigger, and I don't see any sold locally.
Anything else I should know about these options, especially when compared against each other? Let me know if I am missing anything else.
Thanks,
Matt.
