Help, my metal carry gun thread has been hijacked...
Someone call the AFT!!
I did keep it pistol related especially considering the Kimber Micro and Sig 938/238 have aluminum frames
Help, my metal carry gun thread has been hijacked...
Someone call the AFT!!
I did keep it pistol related especially considering the Kimber Micro and Sig (38/238 have aluminum frames
Actually, most armored combat vehicles are made from 5083, which is non-heat treatable, so they are not heat treated but it can be tempered to H111 or H32 condition.Pretty much all US armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, and self propelled howitzers are all made out of armor grade aluminum that has also been properly heat treated and tempers.
And most reputable pistol manufacturers will use 7075 aluminum for their pistol frames that has been properly heat treated and tempered. Plus when anodized, the anodizing also acts like case hardening (to a certain extent).
The difference between the same pistol in an aluminum frame and a steel frame is considerable, around 25%.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.
Im a Glock fan,but for metal ,Kimber x2.Only drawback is they only come with one mag.
But can you fight with it?
I wonder if anyone ever told Sig or more importantly those guys using the P series guns that you can not fight with them.
Thanks for the recommendations. I had been planning to look at the RIA options. I figured if anyone has the setup I wanted they would. So thanks for the reminder.
As far as the Micro 9, I'm leaning towards this one:
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Thanks for the warning. I'm ambidextrous so if its a problem right handed I can always shoot it left handed, maybe?Make sure you shoot one first, I was all set to get a micro 9 or 938 until I discovered my monkey paws and grip hit the mag release under recoil and puke the mag out every 2-3 rounds. I spent some time trying to figure out how to adjust and still shoot well, never did figure that part out.
The difference between the same pistol in an aluminum frame and a steel frame is considerable, around 25%.
At three quarters the weight, that's pretty great.
Race guns aren't carried all day and night, they are carried for an hour or two during competition.It's still only a few ounces, and the weight of steel is to its advantage. Look at any competition gun and it's loaded with weight. They put tungsten on the things, because it shoots better when its heavy.
I am currently carrying a Commander sized 1911 in .45 acp to replace the Glock 36. I would like to get a .45 that is a bit smaller. Rock Island has a couple smaller 1911 options, but I was just wanting to see what other people are recommending as well.Since you have 1911’s already why not carry one of those, or get a S&W Scandium 1911...
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.
Name one.
I didn't write that aluminum isn't dependable. Heck, the plastic is dependable.
The example I gave were some Sphinx that are steel-framed.
I have a friend who just got a Micro 9. I got to shoot a few mags through it; it is really nice.I am currently carrying a Commander sized 1911 in .45 acp to replace the Glock 36. I would like to get a .45 that is a bit smaller. Rock Island has a couple smaller 1911 options, but I was just wanting to see what other people are recommending as well.
As far as replacement for the Glock 43, I'm looking at the Kimber Micro 9 as well as a couple other options.
I have not been a pistol enthusiast in the past, so I'm finding a lot of older metal frame models that are pretty appealing.
I don't feel like a Commander-sized 1911 is a long-term CCW for most people; just too big & heavy. The Micro 9 is no problem. It is dense, but not too heavy and it's nice & thin. Soft-shooting too.
Micro 9 would take advantage of your 1911 muscle memory.