Concealed carry

[Lungdeflator]

Figured I would throw this up here, saw it in the latest paper flyer. They also have the Outlander Mallard 12gauge 100$ off. I have never done it so maybe that is what makes me nervous, but I would like to buy a gun in person at a dealer than order online.

 

[2400]

Scheels had a special on three models of full(er) size Kimbers last week, and they were aluminum framed. I really thought they felt on the "cheap" end of things. I got nothing against lightweight guns. I have two polymer framed 9MM. The slides just felt "cheap".

I'm not a big fan of Kimber but I'm wondering why you thought they felt "cheap". Was it because of the alloy frame?

 

[Obi-Wan]

scheels had a special on three models of full(er) size kimbers last week, and they were aluminum framed. I really thought they felt on the "cheap" end of things. I got nothing against lightweight guns. I have two polymer framed 9mm. The slides just felt "cheap".

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[2400]

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;:;rofl

 

[JayKay]

I'm not a big fan of Kimber but I'm wondering why you thought they felt "cheap". Was it because of the alloy frame?

Sorry, just saw this now.

I guess it was partly that they were very light, and partly that the slides felt sloppy. I'm no gunsmith, but some just seem to feel more precise.

I'm sure a big company like Kimber absolutely knows what it's doing, and if you listen to what people say, a LOT of what gun is good for you, is how it feels in your hand. Most of the big mfrs make quality guns, I'm sure.

I just thought that compared to a lot of the higher end Kimbers, those three were obviously price-point guns. If I had to guess their business plan, I'd say that they are tired of a lot of sales going to the $400 to $600 guns. Your Glocks and Smittys and Springfields. So maybe they just made some price-point models.

However, not everybody needs or can afford a thousand-dollar carry gun.

If I were in the market again, I'd look at some of the Sigs. I hear "you're just paying for the name", but they do appear to be great.

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Uff, with a dog like that, you don't need a gun.

 

[Bed Wetter]

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"Custom grip stippling"

 

[Obi-Wan]

Sorry, just saw this now.

I guess it was partly that they were very light, and partly that the slides felt sloppy. I'm no gunsmith, but some just seem to feel more precise.

I'm sure a big company like Kimber absolutely knows what it's doing, and if you listen to what people say, a LOT of what gun is good for you, is how it feels in your hand. Most of the big mfrs make quality guns, I'm sure.

I just thought that compared to a lot of the higher end Kimbers, those three were obviously price-point guns. If I had to guess their business plan, I'd say that they are tired of a lot of sales going to the $400 to $600 guns. Your Glocks and Smittys and Springfields. So maybe they just made some price-point models.

However, not everybody needs or can afford a thousand-dollar carry gun.

If I were in the market again, I'd look at some of the Sigs. I hear "you're just paying for the name", but they do appear to be great.

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Uff, with a dog like that, you don't need a gun.

I have a sig 238 & 938 they are ok but my kimber micro 380 & micro 9 beat them hands down in fit & finish

 

[JayKay]

I have a sig 238 & 938 they are ok but my kimber micro 380 & micro 9 beat them hands down in fit & finish

Very interesting to hear. I sure like the look of Kimber, and I've heard a lot of good things about them. This is why I was sorta surprised by those three that I mentioned earlier.

The only thing I've ever HEARD (not experienced first-hand) bad about any of the micros, is that you need to use a fairly potent shell to get them to operate all the time, and that if you have any sort of an accidentally looser-than-normal grip, you may experience stove-piping. I'm sure that that's not just little Kimbers though, and any small gun can be prone to this.

Again, I sure like the look of most of the micro 9's. Especially the little raptor.

 

[Ericb]

"Custom grip stippling"

Demo of the new gen 6

 

[Obi-Wan]

Very interesting to hear. I sure like the look of Kimber, and I've heard a lot of good things about them. This is why I was sorta surprised by those three that I mentioned earlier.

The only thing I've ever HEARD (not experienced first-hand) bad about any of the micros, is that you need to use a fairly potent shell to get them to operate all the time, and that if you have any sort of an accidentally looser-than-normal grip, you may experience stove-piping. I'm sure that that's not just little Kimbers though, and any small gun can be prone to this.

Again, I sure like the look of most of the micro 9's. Especially the little raptor.

I have the micro 9 crimson carry, I am a sucker for lasers

 

[Bfishn]

Well thanks to this thread i just finally pulled the trigger (pun intended) on my first hand gun. I ordered the S&W M&P Shield 9mm performance center w/night sights from Grab a Gun, $375 after rebate.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Picked this up from a friend recently, nice little pocket pistol, 380 auto, smaller and lighter than my other, but no laser sight which is kinda a bummer.

 

[Jiffy]

I bought this with the intention of giving it to my daughter….that was two years ago. It might not make it there, it’s becoming my go to in the morning.

 

[Jiffy]

I’ve had a few malfunctions with mine but that went away with new mags.

I carry with this: https://doubletapammo.com/collections/handgun-ammo/products/9mm-p-124gr-bonded-defensea-jhp-20rds

 

[Allen]

They also have a Kimber Micro 9 for $499 at Scheels. I won one recently and opted for a used Smith and Wesson M&P Shield in 9mm, mostly due to how it fit my hand. Kimber firearms are darn nice as I also own a full size 1911 in 9mm from their line of offerings.

From Scheels' webpage:

 

[Jiffy]

Handguns are definitely a “feel” weapon. Much more so than rifles and shotguns IMO.

 

[Obi-Wan]

I bought this with the intention of giving it to my daughter….that was two years ago. It might not make it there, it’s becoming my go to in the morning.

Here's my favorite with the crimson laser. how cumbersome is the front mount after market laser

 

[Jiffy]

I don’t mind it. I use the light mostly. I hate lazers

 

[Lycanthrope]

I don’t mind it. I use the light mostly. I hate lazers

 

[Whisky]

I've always been IWB but a couple months ago I started pocket carrying a 380. S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp. With the Aholster the draw is really really good. I love pocket carrying. So much more comfortable and convenient.