JJ_BPK
11-30-2014, 09:45
For 20 some yrs, my EOC has been one of the S&W J frames. The last 2yrs, it was the 342, 38+P, Ti/Si, ultra light @ 10.5 oz.
You can't beat the lightness, but the bark will bite. Given I have not exercised my CCW in public for almost 40yrs, I have lived with the bite, but Arthur Eyetis kept whispering in my ear..
My other J frames run in the 23-26 oz range, loaded. Nice but a bit lumpy when wearing shorts here in the South.
Was doing some research and came across a review of the SIG P938 vs Kimber SOLO. Both run under 20 oz loaded, but they are pricey.. The SOLO being DAO and the P938 a mini-1911 SA.
While visiting friends, my bud & I visited one of the big LGS in Jacksonville.
Low-n-behold,, I spot a used P938, laser, three mags, in the box, SIG factory nite-sights, built 03/2014. Asking 540, I'm OTD for 500 USD,, I B Happy... If it was actually shot, it had to be less the a box. There were no scratches on the blued barrel, now there are a few..
It is snappy, but not near the FUN of the 5rd, 10oz S&W. Caveat, I think anyone with wimp wrists problems will not like it.
The extended mag holds 7 rounds and allows a fair full grip. The short 6rd mag is only a two finger hold, but not UN-shootable.
I am not a LASER fan boy, but as this is a short range CCW, I installed it. I haven't shot with the laser yet. Thinking it is a nice option for low light, in home/car/back ally shot-m-ups..
The 1st couple of boxes all shot fine, with two FTE. I attribute the failure to break-in and the cheap aluminum cases.
My only complaint is the mag spring. IT'S A BEAR. I have never had mag springs this strong. I picked up a maglula universal 9mm-45cal loading helper,, good product. Problem fixed..
PS: The P938 came with those fat rubber grips. I changed them to a set on imported Teak..
PPS: This puppy is 9mm +p rated, not the .380 squeaker, that is so prevalent lately..
You can't beat the lightness, but the bark will bite. Given I have not exercised my CCW in public for almost 40yrs, I have lived with the bite, but Arthur Eyetis kept whispering in my ear..
My other J frames run in the 23-26 oz range, loaded. Nice but a bit lumpy when wearing shorts here in the South.
Was doing some research and came across a review of the SIG P938 vs Kimber SOLO. Both run under 20 oz loaded, but they are pricey.. The SOLO being DAO and the P938 a mini-1911 SA.
While visiting friends, my bud & I visited one of the big LGS in Jacksonville.
Low-n-behold,, I spot a used P938, laser, three mags, in the box, SIG factory nite-sights, built 03/2014. Asking 540, I'm OTD for 500 USD,, I B Happy... If it was actually shot, it had to be less the a box. There were no scratches on the blued barrel, now there are a few..
It is snappy, but not near the FUN of the 5rd, 10oz S&W. Caveat, I think anyone with wimp wrists problems will not like it.
The extended mag holds 7 rounds and allows a fair full grip. The short 6rd mag is only a two finger hold, but not UN-shootable.
I am not a LASER fan boy, but as this is a short range CCW, I installed it. I haven't shot with the laser yet. Thinking it is a nice option for low light, in home/car/back ally shot-m-ups..
The 1st couple of boxes all shot fine, with two FTE. I attribute the failure to break-in and the cheap aluminum cases.
My only complaint is the mag spring. IT'S A BEAR. I have never had mag springs this strong. I picked up a maglula universal 9mm-45cal loading helper,, good product. Problem fixed..
PS: The P938 came with those fat rubber grips. I changed them to a set on imported Teak..
PPS: This puppy is 9mm +p rated, not the .380 squeaker, that is so prevalent lately..