Great Scot
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I’d avoid the Kimber Solo. I loved the feel, trigger, size and look of the Solo. Very unreliable. I think the Kahr MK9 is a better option.
For the Glock 43 replacement I've been looking at the Kimber Micro 9's in various configurations as well as the Springfield Ronin EMP 3". I definitely need something with a ledge for my pinky.It's replacement does in fact work very well. EVO SP.
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I have been looking at the P938, but want to lay hands on one to see if it will, in fact, fit my hands. Thanks.kahr K9, or the mk9
Sig P938
Kimber solo
The P938 and Kimber Micro 9's have been my top contenders so far for a small 9mm. Thanks.I have a few metal-bodied 9mm guns that I think would fit your needs.
There is the Kimber Micro 9. Mine is a good shooter that didn’t kick hard and is easy to carry.
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The Kimber Ultra Carry II is much like the SA Ronin EMP. It is shown here with a 4.25” Ronin. The 3” or 4” 1911 with more size and weight than the Micro 9 shoots nicely and recoils even less.
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UC II
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Ronin
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The CZ 75D Compact is a great carry option. Its a bit heavier than the Micro 9 but man do they feel good!
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The SIG P228 is my last one. This is another gun that us larger than the Micro 9 for CCW users but shoots extremely well.
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Good luck with your search. When you find what you are looking for let us know what you’ve chosen.
Stay safe.
citizenconn
One of the pluses with the .38 Super is that by getting a barrel assembly (includes barrel, bushing, link and link pin) along with some magazines, you can easily convert it to 9mm.
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Second vote for the EMP. I have a 3" and a 4", if I had to choose I'd take the 4". Another idea: I've become a great fan of the Beretta 92X Compact. OK, it is heavy, but it shoots very well, best DA/SA trigger I've found, The full-size 92FS/M9 just pushes the weight/concealability thing a bit too far. It has pushed my Glock 19 to second-choice for EDC.
I would avoid anything in aluminum too. It's a poor metal for most gun parts and the few parts where it doesn't really leave anything to be desired could just as well be made of steel and the gun wouldn't be any worse. Take the 1911 for a good example. What's great about aluminum ones? Nothing. Just get steel. For SA, there's the 45, and the Hi-Power. For DA/SA, the 92, CZ, or one of the CZ-variants like some Sphinx. There's even steel-framed striker-fired guns now like the P320 and the Walther Q4.
I would avoid anything in aluminum too. It's a poor metal for most gun parts and the few parts where it doesn't really leave anything to be desired could just as well be made of steel and the gun wouldn't be any worse. Take the 1911 for a good example. What's great about aluminum ones? Nothing. Just get steel. For SA, there's the 45, and the Hi-Power. For DA/SA, the 92, CZ, or one of the CZ-variants like some Sphinx. There's even steel-framed striker-fired guns now like the P320 and the Walther Q4.
The difference in weight is only a few ounces, and it's to the steel gun's advantage. Lightweight handguns might be easy to carry, but they're no good to fight with.Alluminum is light. Easier to carry all day.
Name one.It's a perfect material for many gun parts.
Really??
Cause a few of the most combat tested guns have alloy frames.
Also might wanna read up on testing the CZ P01 went through.
The sphinx guns, also have alloy frames, some I believe had alloy and poly frames.