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K.O.D. said:
For the last year I've been carrying my modified Sig P365 SAS XL. A month ago it got "confiscated" its a long story. I should (eventually) get it back. I've been carrying my Steyr M9 on the occasions I need to, which aren't that frequent. However, I'd like to get something smaller. I'm not sure I want to get another micro 9, and there are a lot of options on the table. The reason I'm not sure about the micro 9 is that I definitely need the mag extension on my P365, and upgrade to the WC XL grip was huge. Otherwise, reloading the mag would pinch the skin of my hand.

I'm going to trade in my Beretta PX4 Storm .40 4" for/towards the new gun. It has mods (Langdon Tactical/Beretta drop in trigger job, Langdon trigger bar, Beretta competition cam block, solid metal guide rod, low profile decock only safety. Kept all the original parts of course. I have four mags, two 14 rounders, two 17 rds.

Anyway, I'd like some input. I'm not a Glock fan, so that's off the table. I'd like to get something that's optic ready. If not optic ready, I can deal with it and get one of those plates that replaces the rear sight. I like variety, so I'm not going to get another P365, except maybe an XL.

$750 is the absolute max I'm willing to spend, but ideally much less than that. Oh and its gotta hold at least 8 rounds, 10+ preferred. I'm leery on the Springfield Hellcat, as every Springfield polymer pistol the trigger and guard bothered my finger, often to the point of bleeding. I owned an XD-40 over ten years ago, and occasionally shoot my friends XDS.

Looking at:

Optic ready:

Canik TP9 Elite SC
S&W Shield plus
Springfield Hellcat (maybe)
Beretta APX Carry

Not optic ready:

Steyr S9-A1
Walther P99C
HK P30sk (a little on the pricey, but I've always wanted one)

I want something with a good trigger. I love the triggers on my Steyr M9 and Canik TP9 SFX, so I'm leaning Canik. I'm going to the range tomorrow, going to rent what I can.
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I have read and heard the hellcat pro is a great pistol.
 
Zephyr One/Zero said:
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That’s a sweet HP!
 
K.O.D. said:
... Walther P99C
HK P30sk (a little on the pricey, but I've always wanted one)...
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I like these two but I'm biased. I'm a DA/SA guy for semi-auto. I'm also a fan of the PX4 and it's "compact" variant, which seems full-sized in comparison to a lot of modern carry guns.

The P99C is fantastic for what it is. You don't get the positive holstering feedback you'd get from a hammer but the DA/SA is emulated beautifully. The stock trigger in both modes is very nice. It has a unique feel from rest in DA. The SA trigger remains exceptional, even among current striker guns. Unlike the PX4, the full-sized P99 feels compact for what it is and the P99C is remarkably compact for a double-stack. Like some other compact Walthers in 9mm, such as the PPS, the P99C remains relatively comfortable to shoot and easy to control for its size.

Another thing I rather like on some of the European guns is the paddle release. I feel that the longer version on more recent iterations of the P99 is better than the shorter version still being used on some of the HK guns. With a little practice, it gets very easy to use. The advantages in technique become apparent but a big advantage involves riding in a holster. It is much more difficult to accidentally engage them when holstered. That's especially true of longer paddles that run into the holster.

While pretty rare, button releases on holstered guns can be accidentally pressed. I've had it happen a couple of times. The culprit in each case involved pressing just right into a hard counter edge or corner. Luckily, it only disengaged the magazine instead of sending it skittering across a tile floor.
 
Chronovore said:
I like these two but I'm biased. I'm a DA/SA guy for semi-auto. I'm also a fan of the PX4 and it's "compact" variant, which seems full-sized in comparison to a lot of modern carry guns.

The P99C is fantastic for what it is. You don't get the positive holstering feedback you'd get from a hammer but the DA/SA is emulated beautifully. The stock trigger in both modes is very nice. It has a unique feel from rest in DA. The SA trigger remains exceptional, even among current striker guns. Unlike the PX4, the full-sized P99 feels compact for what it is and the P99C is remarkably compact for a double-stack. Like some other compact Walthers in 9mm, such as the PPS, the P99C remains relatively comfortable to shoot and easy to control for its size.

Another thing I rather like on some of the European guns is the paddle release. I feel that the longer version on more recent iterations of the P99 is better than the shorter version still being used on some of the HK guns. With a little practice, it gets very easy to use. The advantages in technique become apparent but a big advantage involves riding in a holster. It is much more difficult to accidentally engage them when holstered. That's especially true of longer paddles that run into the holster.

While pretty rare, button releases on holstered guns can be accidentally pressed. I've had it happen a couple of times. The culprit in each case involved pressing just right into a hard counter edge or corner. Luckily, it only disengaged the magazine instead of sending it skittering across a tile floor.
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I've always wanted a P99, ever since seeing it in "Tomorrow Never Dies." I looked online, and found a place that does custom red dot plates and can make one with a cut out for the decocker. I'm going to my lgs/range tomorrow, see what they will offer on trade and also if they can locate the P99c for me. They were able to track down the TP9 SFX Whiteout for me.
 
K.O.D. said:
For the last year I've been carrying my modified Sig P365 SAS XL. A month ago it got "confiscated" its a long story. I should (eventually) get it back. I've been carrying my Steyr M9 on the occasions I need to, which aren't that frequent. However, I'd like to get something smaller. I'm not sure I want to get another micro 9, and there are a lot of options on the table. The reason I'm not sure about the micro 9 is that I definitely need the mag extension on my P365, and upgrade to the WC XL grip was huge. Otherwise, reloading the mag would pinch the skin of my hand.

I'm going to trade in my Beretta PX4 Storm .40 4" for/towards the new gun. It has mods (Langdon Tactical/Beretta drop in trigger job, Langdon trigger bar, Beretta competition cam block, solid metal guide rod, low profile decock only safety. Kept all the original parts of course. I have four mags, two 14 rounders, two 17 rds.

Anyway, I'd like some input. I'm not a Glock fan, so that's off the table. I'd like to get something that's optic ready. If not optic ready, I can deal with it and get one of those plates that replaces the rear sight. I like variety, so I'm not going to get another P365, except maybe an XL.

$750 is the absolute max I'm willing to spend, but ideally much less than that. Oh and its gotta hold at least 8 rounds, 10+ preferred. I'm leery on the Springfield Hellcat, as every Springfield polymer pistol the trigger and guard bothered my finger, often to the point of bleeding. I owned an XD-40 over ten years ago, and occasionally shoot my friends XDS.

Looking at:

Optic ready:

Canik TP9 Elite SC
S&W Shield plus
Springfield Hellcat (maybe)
Beretta APX Carry

Not optic ready:

Steyr S9-A1
Walther P99C
HK P30sk (a little on the pricey, but I've always wanted one)

I want something with a good trigger. I love the triggers on my Steyr M9 and Canik TP9 SFX, so I'm leaning Canik. I'm going to the range tomorrow, going to rent what I can.
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Team Canik all the way man! It has the best trigger out of the group by far. I have quite a few handguns. The only trigger that competes with my Canik Rival's trigger is my Staccato c2. Fantastic firearms !
 
anthonycastorena2014 said:
Team Canik all the way man! It has the best trigger out of the group by far. I have quite a few handguns. The only trigger that competes with my Canik Rival's trigger is my Staccato c2. Fantastic firearms !
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My only issue is the Canik is a bit wide. It's wider than my Steyr M9, and the same weight. I do love the Canik trigger, and it is cut for an optic.

I'm tempted to get another Steyr, maybe the C9, because it's what I have the most practice with. My M9-A1 has close to 2k rounds through it.
 
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K.O.D. said:
My only issue is the Canik is a bit wide. It's wider than my Steyr M9, and the same weight. I do love the Canik trigger, and it is cut for an optic.

I'm tempted to get another Steyr, maybe the C9, because it's what I have the most practice with. My M9-A1 has close to 2k rounds through it.
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I am a car sales manager and have to tuck my shirt in every day. I carried a hellcat for a long time, then switched to the kimber micro 9. I like the kimber much better when it comes to accuracy and the shortness of the slide/barrel. If I didn't have to tuck without visible clips I'd carry my Canik SC alot more. The second I leave work I switch to my Stacatto or Combat Master. If I'm wearing a more fitting shirt I carry my Springfield EMP4. but again out of the guns listed I would pick the SC all day, every day, and twice on Sunday. No competition.
 
anthonycastorena2014 said:
I am a car sales manager and have to tuck my shirt in every day. I carried a hellcat for a long time, then switched to the kimber micro 9. I like the kimber much better when it comes to accuracy and the shortness of the slide/barrel. If I didn't have to tuck without visible clips I'd carry my Canik SC alot more. The second I leave work I switch to my Stacatto or Combat Master. If I'm wearing a more fitting shirt I carry my Springfield EMP4. but again out of the guns listed I would pick the SC all day, every day, and twice on Sunday. No competition.
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I never have to tuck my shirt in, and I use ulticlip belt less holsters. I will look at one tomorrow.
 
I went to the gun store today. Range was packed, so I didn't get to shoot, but did get to handle and dry fire quite a few pistols. Hated the trigger on the Hellcat and Pro. I liked the S&W Shield Plus a lot, trigger almost as good as my Steyr and Canik.

They weren't buying or taking trades currently. I'm going to throw my Beretta PX4 .40 up on gunbroker.

With it being fall, highs have been low to mid 60s, and will be dropping quickly to 50s and 40s. Heavy clothes will make it easier to conceal the M9-A1 so I'm going to wait another month or so to buy anything, see if I ever hear about getting my Sig back. At this point, it's been 5 weeks, so I'm guessing I'm never gonna hear anything and SOL. At least I won't have to pay a fine.

If I do end up having to buy a new carry gun, I'm thinking the P99C or Steyr C9-A1 if I can find one. The A2 for whatever reason has a 2" longer barrel than the A1. What's the point over the 4"?

I'm also contemplating a plate and red dot for the Steyr.
 
anthonycastorena2014 said:
How is your Prodigy treating you? I have seen really mixed reviews on it. I have had 2 springfields that performed flawlessly (10mm TRP 6" 1911 amd Hellcat RDP) amd two that would have gotten me killed (911 and emp4) before sending them back to Springfield for repair.
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I have nearly 2K rounds thru it. Tried several kinds to decide which is likes to eat and haven't had a problem with it since. I'm a 1911 guy, so I couldn't resist when I heard it was going to be released.
 
BOHAWG said:
I have nearly 2K rounds thru it. Tried several kinds to decide which is likes to eat and haven't had a problem with it since. I'm a 1911 guy, so I couldn't resist when I heard it was going to be released.
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Very pleased with mine as well so far. I have about 600 rounds of mixed ammo through it, and the only thing it didn't like was some Fiochhi 147gr FMJ. Everything else it's eaten just fine and it runs great. Stupid accurate, too. I have the Commander model as well and I haven't heard of anyone having issues with it. Seems like some have been reporting issues with the 5", but a lot of that seems taken care of by a good cleaning/lube, a bit of a break-in period, and maybe a stronger recoil spring. I think at least a few 'reviewers' got their hands on the Prodigy who don't have much 1911/2011 experience.
 
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