Happiness is a new gun 2

[JohnR]

I planned on getting the compact with s rail, but when I held it again the short grip kind of cramped my hand where the front strap curves forward at the magwell. The full size just felt better, and having night sights makes the absence of a rail ok. This may or may not be a Bump In The Night gun, so a light might be a good idea. My bedside M&P9 has one. That may go bye bye eventually. Heck, my BHP may go bye bye.

[Barth]

I planned on getting the compact with s rail, but when I held it again the short grip kind of cramped my hand where the front strap curves forward at the magwell. The full size just felt better, and having night sights makes the absence of a rail ok. This may or may not be a Bump In The Night gun, so a light might be a good idea. My bedside M&P9 has one. That may go bye bye eventually. Heck, my BHP may go bye bye.

Glad you posted that.
Was thinking compact as well.
I really need to rent the various models and figure that out.
Just looking and thinking about guns really doesn't work...

Although I've used a variety of handguns for "Bump In The Night Duty" over the years.
I seem to have settled on this beside my bed -

[JohnR]

That should work!

[dao]

Finally found it. A semi I can shoot well. I expect these first groups will get better with practice.

I could practice all day and not do better than that John. Nice shootin'!

[Armybrat]

Those CZ 75 series are the best looking double stacks on the market, IMO.
I’d love a compact..

[kenemoore]

Finally found it. A semi I can shoot well. I expect these first groups will get better with practice.

This guy has a lot of magazines for CZ's. And the rubber base pads.
The CZ OEM mags are kind of pricey, but the MecGar ones work very well for less money.
https://gregcotellc.com/cart/cz-fact...-actmag-c-173/

[jeepster09]

[QUOTE=jeepster09;433534]My choice in AR pistols is in 300 Blackout shooting 220 grain ammo. More of a thump than a loud crack.[/QUOTE].......

[Barth]

[QUOTE=jeepster09;433598]

My choice in AR pistols is in 300 Blackout shooting 220 grain ammo. More of a thump than a loud crack.[/QUOTE].......

Just what I need, one more caliber - LOL!

[berettabone]

Realized I couldn't remember last time I was out shooting (Over 1 year I think)
With Covid and the ridiculous cost of ammo I just stopped.
Have a Hk VP9 Frankenstein gun (non SN matching slide/frame) that I've never function checked (not like me).
And an early SS slide Ruger LCP that had misbehaved from the get go on FMJs.
Shot 200 rounds to break it in which improved reliability dramatically, but not completely.
After reading about Ruger Customer Service I finally decided to send it back to the mothership.
They asked what ammo I was using for carry (Hornady XTP Custom JHPs) and told me to send it in.
Came back with a new barrel and was told they had ran the XTP loads successfully.
But again with the cost of .380, I was hesitant to function check it (it ran OK most of the time...).

Anyway, I'm on a four day weekend and decided to function check both guns out in the desert this AM.
The Hk ran fine - shocker.
The troublesome LCP ran a bunch of FMJs and several mags of XTP customs just fine!
I'm guessing the early LCP barrels may have had feed ramp issues???
(Way to go Ruger CS)

Getting ready to go I realized I hadn't shot my carry gun in some time (Hk P2000SK sub-compact).
Shooting skills are perishable.
So I put a box on a stick.
Got a flash sight picture putting the XS Golf Ball front sight on the box.
And squeezed off a quick mag freehand.
The mag was filled with Fire Breathing Underwood 125 gr 357 Sig GDHPs.
I'm OK with this for quick close range combat shooting -

I think it's always a good idea to stay in good standing with your carry guns. I try to get out once every few months. Granted, I just go in the back yard which makes things a lot easier. I also carry a P2SK in .40 cal. with the XS Golf ball. Great sights. Also stay in practice with my SP101. I shoot a bit high with it, so practice helps with the muscle memory. Also helps keep in touch with nasty .357's. Bark and bite. I'm sure your HK handles the Sigs well.

[yqtszhj]

I planned on getting the compact with s rail, but when I held it again the short grip kind of cramped my hand where the front strap curves forward at the magwell. The full size just felt better, and having night sights makes the absence of a rail ok. This may or may not be a Bump In The Night gun, so a light might be a good idea. My bedside M&P9 has one. That may go bye bye eventually. Heck, my BHP may go bye bye.

I agree that the compact size does cramp the hand a little if one has medium to large hands. I have the P-01 and if I use flush mags (the ones with no rubber base pad) the bottom of the mag digs into my little finger after a while.

What do you think about the trigger? DA and SA?