My normal carry piece is a 1911 IWB (a Colt 1991A1 with Videcki trigger, to be exact). I'm a pretty lithe guy, but it conceals well with most clothing. In the summer, however, I have trouble with it printing too much while wearing only a t-shirt or other light garment.
Formerly I switched to a Walther PPK in these situations, but I was never comfortable with it. The gun was simply too unreliable, so I often just dealt with being overheated in a heavier cover garment.
With the weather heating up now, I'm looking to replace my PPK with something of similar size. Weight doesn't bother me much, and I prefer steel to plastic. External hammer and safety, and cocked-and-locked carry would be wonderful (I'd like to keep operation as close to my 1911 as possible). I'd like .380 or larger. Price is a concern at the moment, so the less expensive the better. Still, reliability and performance override cost for me, so any suggestion is welcome.
I've considered something from HK's lineup (P2000SK or P7), as I've owned several of their guns, but the cost is somewhat prohibitive. I'm aware that a compact 1911 style pistol would suit most of my needs, but the printing I get is mostly due to grip length. Are there any 1911 compacts (or subcompacts) with shortened grips?
Thanks in advance.
And no Glocks, please.
Edited to add:
I would potentially consider a revolver for this purpose, but the thickness of a cylinder is something of a deal breaker.
Formerly I switched to a Walther PPK in these situations, but I was never comfortable with it. The gun was simply too unreliable, so I often just dealt with being overheated in a heavier cover garment.
With the weather heating up now, I'm looking to replace my PPK with something of similar size. Weight doesn't bother me much, and I prefer steel to plastic. External hammer and safety, and cocked-and-locked carry would be wonderful (I'd like to keep operation as close to my 1911 as possible). I'd like .380 or larger. Price is a concern at the moment, so the less expensive the better. Still, reliability and performance override cost for me, so any suggestion is welcome.
I've considered something from HK's lineup (P2000SK or P7), as I've owned several of their guns, but the cost is somewhat prohibitive. I'm aware that a compact 1911 style pistol would suit most of my needs, but the printing I get is mostly due to grip length. Are there any 1911 compacts (or subcompacts) with shortened grips?
Thanks in advance.
And no Glocks, please.
Edited to add:
I would potentially consider a revolver for this purpose, but the thickness of a cylinder is something of a deal breaker.