Lone Gunman, you act like I would be settling for something but I don't agree. You said the P7 was too heavy in the handle and too short barreled and that may be the case for your body type and it isn't going to sit as deeply in the waist like a 1911 would. A weapon with a longer barrel like a 1911 or a HP, guns I have also carried, aer very forgiving of the leather you can use. The shorter barreled weapons are much less forgiving of not having a proper holster. I learned with my M&P that regular holsters that worked well with some weapons were abysmal with my M&P. Check my thread on the Peters Custom Holsters. With shorter barreled weapons you need a holster with outboard attachments that stabilize the weapon on your belt. A Comptac CTAC or Peters holster will help it a lot. I wouldn't try to carry it in a holster with one clip or or belt loops on the centerline of the holster as it would do just as you say. You can drop a 1911 in your waistband and it will carry comfortably. Shorter barreled weapons like the P7, Glock 26, M&P Compact just aren't that easy. The P7 is much slimmer than my M&P and while it does carry more weight in the grip (debatable without 8 rounds vs 12 in the magazine) its slimmer profile will let it sit with its centerline closer to my body so I think it has the advantage there.
Or did you mean I'm willing to accept better accuracy? Better shootability? If it beats my M&P in those regards than I'll do what I have to do to carry it comfortably. Getting fast, reliable hits is my first priority and so far the P7 is a beast in that regard. I have yet to do some extended shooting with it but I ordered two more mags last night and I'm trying to get ahold of Greg Peters to make a holster for it. I'll keep you guys informed what I find out about the P7.
LG if your right, I'll be the FIRST one to tell you that your right. But I'm not going to be prejudiced my one mans opinion. Not that I don't respect it as I certainly do but I'm stubborn that way.
Bender, thanks for the holster suggestions. I'm going to try Greg Peters first. I really love the holster he made for my M&P. I still have his holster for my 1911 but I have no 1911! If one of you guys wants it you are welcome to it.