hariph creek
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Well I've finally replaced the snub nose, as my deep cover/summer carry piece.
Converted to the metric system, too. 10mm for my "big boy gun" and 9mm for everything else.
I got a new two-tone Sig P290RS for $493, shipped. Included Sig-lite night sights, a laser (sold it) and the mags and holster.
When I first handled the old version I was not impressed. It looked BIG and blocky. Upon further reflection though? It's "looks" bigger than it is. It's quite comparable to the Kahr CM/PM series in height and length. Right between the Kahr and Shield in width. Unlike the Kahr, to me at least, it feels stout, almost robust.
I like the improvements on the newer "RS" version.
The trigger is better and resets (duh! Who thought up the first version?) Reminds me of a double action revolver trigger, only a little lighter. If you're used to a snub, you'll feel right at home. With a little practice you can even get it to stage. The trigger is quite nice after, a couple weeks, of dry fire and then live fire. (I call it dry fire but, let's be honest I was playing with my new toy.)
The finger extension on the six round mag insures no shifting during recoil.
Fit and finish are excellent. It's a tightly toleranced sturdy little gun.
I finally got out between rain showers, to shoot it, last Saturday.
50rds 115gr FMJ WWB
50rds 115gr FMJ Federal Champion
100rds 124gr FMJ Blaser Brass
80rds 124gr +P Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel
No problems what so ever. Shot in that order without stopping to clean.
I found it very accurate and recoil was no issue. I feel that the fact that this is on the heavy side for this class of gun. Makes it much more "shootable" than the lighter competition. It looks bigger than it is and shoots bigger than it is. Not too heavy for convenient carry, though.
My wife did mention that the web of her hand was sore after 4 mags. My 11 year old son had no issues and put allot of ammo down range. Of course, he also loves putting full house 10mm through my Kimber, too.
My only gripes are:
XS needs to figure out which Big Dot front sight height to use! Since it uses standard Sig dove cuts they already make them.
Where are these interchangeable grip panels Sig advertises? It's been nearly two years.
I worry this will be a "best kept secret" and Sig will drop it!
Mags are too expensive.
Converted to the metric system, too. 10mm for my "big boy gun" and 9mm for everything else.
I got a new two-tone Sig P290RS for $493, shipped. Included Sig-lite night sights, a laser (sold it) and the mags and holster.
When I first handled the old version I was not impressed. It looked BIG and blocky. Upon further reflection though? It's "looks" bigger than it is. It's quite comparable to the Kahr CM/PM series in height and length. Right between the Kahr and Shield in width. Unlike the Kahr, to me at least, it feels stout, almost robust.
I like the improvements on the newer "RS" version.
The trigger is better and resets (duh! Who thought up the first version?) Reminds me of a double action revolver trigger, only a little lighter. If you're used to a snub, you'll feel right at home. With a little practice you can even get it to stage. The trigger is quite nice after, a couple weeks, of dry fire and then live fire. (I call it dry fire but, let's be honest I was playing with my new toy.)
The finger extension on the six round mag insures no shifting during recoil.
Fit and finish are excellent. It's a tightly toleranced sturdy little gun.
I finally got out between rain showers, to shoot it, last Saturday.
50rds 115gr FMJ WWB
50rds 115gr FMJ Federal Champion
100rds 124gr FMJ Blaser Brass
80rds 124gr +P Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel
No problems what so ever. Shot in that order without stopping to clean.
I found it very accurate and recoil was no issue. I feel that the fact that this is on the heavy side for this class of gun. Makes it much more "shootable" than the lighter competition. It looks bigger than it is and shoots bigger than it is. Not too heavy for convenient carry, though.
My wife did mention that the web of her hand was sore after 4 mags. My 11 year old son had no issues and put allot of ammo down range. Of course, he also loves putting full house 10mm through my Kimber, too.
My only gripes are:
XS needs to figure out which Big Dot front sight height to use! Since it uses standard Sig dove cuts they already make them.
Where are these interchangeable grip panels Sig advertises? It's been nearly two years.
I worry this will be a "best kept secret" and Sig will drop it!
Mags are too expensive.