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<blockquote data-quote="blutch" data-source="post: 812492" data-attributes="member: 8352"><p>I went to H&H today to shoot the Kahr CW9 and wanted to shoot the S$W Sigma. They didn't have the Sigma. <img src="/images/smilies/frown.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>The Kahr was interesting... i could get only 6 rounds in the magazine.. when I put 7 in, the gun wouldn't rack the round and jammed open. It was frustrating, so I only loaded it with 6. It was still a little tough to load.</p><p></p><p>It felt ok in my hand, but a long trigger pull and more recoil than I expected. I was reasonably accurate at close range - 7-10 ft - but not particularly so.</p><p></p><p>Then I decided to go ahead and try a 1911 - the Springfield EMP. This is basically a copy of the Kimber Ultra Carry pistol... both have a 3.5" barrel and look pretty much the same.</p><p></p><p>This EMP just fit perfectly in my hand. I loved the way my hand felt on it. It put my trigger finger in just the right place - most guns so far i have to concentrate on not putting the finger in too far on the trigger -.</p><p></p><p>My first 4 shots were dead center and it was so easy to pull the trigger. Then I started shooting 9-shot quick fire (for me) sequences. In spite of the fact that I have very little experiencing with this kind of shooting, all shots were within a 5-6 inch group at 7, 10 and 12 yards. For me, this is OUTSTANDING.</p><p></p><p>I couldn't believe how easy it was to shoot this gun and how accurate it was for me. I wanted one immediately. Of course, there is no way I can handle the $1100+ retail price tag for this gun. *sigh* Do you ever find these things used? If so, what kind of price range?</p><p></p><p>I'm done renting guns though. I need to stop putting money into rentals and just figure out a way to buy something to practice with. Here is a list of the guns I would like to have and think I could do well with in a variety of applications.</p><p></p><p>Home Defense</p><p>1. Smith & Wesson M&P 9</p><p>2. Hi-Point 9mm - (yeah, I know, but it may be my first pistol due to price. I just want something to practice with and stop renting)</p><p></p><p>Concealed Carry</p><p>1. Springfield EMP</p><p>2. Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm sub compact</p><p></p><p>.22LR practice/plinking gun</p><p>1. Ruger MK III</p><p>2. Beretta Neos</p><p>3. Browning Buckmark</p><p></p><p>As always, I'm interested in any and all comments.</p><p></p><p>B</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blutch, post: 812492, member: 8352"] I went to H&H today to shoot the Kahr CW9 and wanted to shoot the S$W Sigma. They didn't have the Sigma. :( The Kahr was interesting... i could get only 6 rounds in the magazine.. when I put 7 in, the gun wouldn't rack the round and jammed open. It was frustrating, so I only loaded it with 6. It was still a little tough to load. It felt ok in my hand, but a long trigger pull and more recoil than I expected. I was reasonably accurate at close range - 7-10 ft - but not particularly so. Then I decided to go ahead and try a 1911 - the Springfield EMP. This is basically a copy of the Kimber Ultra Carry pistol... both have a 3.5" barrel and look pretty much the same. This EMP just fit perfectly in my hand. I loved the way my hand felt on it. It put my trigger finger in just the right place - most guns so far i have to concentrate on not putting the finger in too far on the trigger -. My first 4 shots were dead center and it was so easy to pull the trigger. Then I started shooting 9-shot quick fire (for me) sequences. In spite of the fact that I have very little experiencing with this kind of shooting, all shots were within a 5-6 inch group at 7, 10 and 12 yards. For me, this is OUTSTANDING. I couldn't believe how easy it was to shoot this gun and how accurate it was for me. I wanted one immediately. Of course, there is no way I can handle the $1100+ retail price tag for this gun. *sigh* Do you ever find these things used? If so, what kind of price range? I'm done renting guns though. I need to stop putting money into rentals and just figure out a way to buy something to practice with. Here is a list of the guns I would like to have and think I could do well with in a variety of applications. Home Defense 1. Smith & Wesson M&P 9 2. Hi-Point 9mm - (yeah, I know, but it may be my first pistol due to price. I just want something to practice with and stop renting) Concealed Carry 1. Springfield EMP 2. Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm sub compact .22LR practice/plinking gun 1. Ruger MK III 2. Beretta Neos 3. Browning Buckmark As always, I'm interested in any and all comments. B [/QUOTE]
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