abrahamsmith
Member
Though I risk producing another (boring) "help me pick a gun" thread, I have to start my contribution to this board somewhere...
So, I'm currently seeking a new pistol, and it's becoming clear that the particular class of pistol I am looking for lacks variety.
I'd like a steel-framed 9mm with a single-action mechanism. SA/DA is acceptable as long as the trigger is reasonably crisp and the pistol has a safety (e.g. CZ). Furthermore, I'd like the pistol to be relatively carryable IWB. I'd also like to not spend a fortune (sorry, P7)
I see my options as:
* FN/Browning HiPower, (incl the cheaper FEG's FM's, etc)
* CZ compact (or EAA compact)
* 1911 Commander 9mm (Colt made some in the 70's)
Each of these has its flaws. The lack of definite reset on the HiPower really bugs me, though I could probably train beyond that. The CZ compact apparantly has somewhat spotty feed reliability, and this is unacceptable in a carry gun. The 1911 would be hard to find, expensive (~$1000), and finding magazine would be tough.
Is this too much to ask? What models am I missing?
So, I'm currently seeking a new pistol, and it's becoming clear that the particular class of pistol I am looking for lacks variety.
I'd like a steel-framed 9mm with a single-action mechanism. SA/DA is acceptable as long as the trigger is reasonably crisp and the pistol has a safety (e.g. CZ). Furthermore, I'd like the pistol to be relatively carryable IWB. I'd also like to not spend a fortune (sorry, P7)
I see my options as:
* FN/Browning HiPower, (incl the cheaper FEG's FM's, etc)
* CZ compact (or EAA compact)
* 1911 Commander 9mm (Colt made some in the 70's)
Each of these has its flaws. The lack of definite reset on the HiPower really bugs me, though I could probably train beyond that. The CZ compact apparantly has somewhat spotty feed reliability, and this is unacceptable in a carry gun. The 1911 would be hard to find, expensive (~$1000), and finding magazine would be tough.
Is this too much to ask? What models am I missing?